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Jimmy Supple
Meet Jimmy, one of our 2026 Project Vanguard Fellows.
Work Experience
Key Messages & Subject Expertise
Land & Mineral Acquisition for Energy Projects
- Managing Partner and experienced land consultant specializing in the acquisition and development of mineral and surface real estate.
- Can speak to how land access and mineral rights are often the critical path for energy project success.
Negotiation in Complex Energy Landscapes
- Deep expertise negotiating with landowners, operators, and stakeholders across diverse energy markets.
- Credible voice on balancing project needs, landowner interests, and long-term development viability.
From Due Diligence to Development
- Proven experience supporting energy projects through early-stage development by securing surface and mineral positions.
- Able to explain how early land strategy reduces downstream legal, permitting, and schedule risk.
Veteran Workforce Development
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Grounded understanding of how clean energy job pipelines are built—not aspirationally, but operationally.
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Speaks fluently about skills gaps, training timelines, and employer needs.
All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy
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How different energy resources complement each other across seasons and demand profiles
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What states can do to align planning, permitting, and incentives to support diversity rather than favoritism
Energy Security is National Security
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How grid resilience underpins economic and national security
- Why domestic energy production, diversified supply, and redundancy are core security assets
Media Samples
Jimmy Supple
Managing Partner
HOS Resources LLC
Biography
Jimmy is a former Marine and an experienced land consultant with a strong track record in the energy industry. He specializes in negotiating the acquisition and development of mineral and surface real estate, working closely with stakeholders to support complex energy projects. A skilled real estate professional, Jimmy brings a disciplined, mission-focused approach shaped by his military service and industry experience. He is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and continues to apply his expertise to advancing responsible energy development.
Jimmy is currently based in Lafayette, LA.
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