Founder & Chairman of the Board
Sam
Hammons
Four decades of leadership across law, business, government and energy — now advancing the technology that will shape responsible oil and gas production.
New Bridge Resource Development · Arcadia, OK
40+
Years across law, business, government and energy
2
Oklahoma Governors advised on energy policy
4
Continents of international client work
2×
Chairman, OBU Board of Trustees
Biography
Sam Hammons is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of New Bridge Resource Development, LLC, an Oklahoma-based energy technology company dedicated to transforming oil and gas production through innovative drilling technologies.
As Founder, Sam Hammons provides strategic leadership, guides the company’s long-term vision, and works alongside the Board of Directors and executive leadership to advance the commercialization of groundbreaking energy technologies. With more than four decades of experience spanning law, business, government and the energy industry, he has built a distinguished career helping organizations navigate complex regulatory, operational and strategic challenges.
He is also the Principal of Sequoyah Capital, LLC, where he advises clients on energy development, technology commercialization, corporate strategy and investment opportunities.
Enterprises
Three ventures guided by a single conviction: principled leadership creates lasting value.
Founder & Chairman
New Bridge Resource Development
Innovative drilling technologies designed to improve efficiency while significantly reducing environmental impact.
Principal
Sequoyah Capital
Counsel on energy development, technology commercialization, corporate strategy and investment opportunities.
Founder
Sam Hammons, P.C.
Sophisticated business, energy and technology matters across North America, South America, Europe and Asia — supporting ventures in energy development, intellectual property, finance and corporate growth.
Public Service
- Director, Oklahoma Department of Energy
- Energy & Natural Resources Advisor to two Oklahoma Governors
- Official Delegate, Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission
- Testimony before state legislatures and the U.S. Congress on energy policy, taxation and natural resource development
Leadership
- Southern States Energy Board Chairman
- Oklahoma State Chamber Energy Council Chairman
- Rotary Club of Oklahoma City President
- Oklahoma Committee of 100 President
- Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees Chairman, twice
- Corporate, civic, educational & nonprofit boards Board service
Education & Honors
A native of Clinton, Oklahoma, Sam Hammons earned his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and both his Master of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Oklahoma. He has twice served as Chairman of the Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees and was honored with the university’s Alumni Achievement Award, its highest recognition for distinguished alumni.
Juris Doctor
University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor’s Degree
Oklahoma Baptist University
Alumni Achievement Award
Oklahoma Baptist University
Strengthening energy security. Improving performance. Creating lasting value.
Sam Hammons continues to be a passionate advocate for innovation, responsible energy development and principled leadership. His vision for New Bridge Resource Development reflects his lifelong commitment to advancing technologies that strengthen energy security, improve operational performance, and create lasting value for investors, industry partners and future generations.
Family & Community
Home in Arcadia, Oklahoma.
Sam Hammons and his wife, Joy, reside in Arcadia, Oklahoma, where they are active in their community and attend Life.Church.