William S. Mays III

William S. Mays III, Trae, is an experienced Landman with a strong background in mineral management, title work, and due diligence, particularly in the Permian Basin and Barnett Shale regions. Currently employed at Aaron Resources, LLC since October 2024, Trae has previously worked with companies such as Compass Royalty Management LLC, Peak Land Services, and Waggoner Osborne, where responsibilities included managing mineral funds, conducting title research, and facilitating mineral acquisitions across multiple states. Trae holds a Juris Doctor degree in Transactional Law with a focus on Real Estate and Oil and Gas from SMU Law School and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Texas A&M University.