The Oklahoma City Association of Professional Land and Title Analysts Luncheon April 8th, 2026

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JULIE E WOODARD, CPL

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Julie Woodard serves as the Sr. Land Manager for Expand Energy in the Northeast Appalachia Business Unit. She assumed this role after leading Land Business Development and Exploration activities for the Mid-Continent region at Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Julie has worked for Expand (formerly Chesapeake) since 2004 and has served the organization in various individual contributor and leadership roles within the Land Department. Julie has also been a member of the Land Transformation Team and the Corporate Long-Term Strategic Planning Team.
Julie holds a BS in Economics, Pre- Law, from Oklahoma State University and subsequently attended the University of Oklahoma’s Energy Management Program following her acceptance into law school. Julie obtained her certification through AAPL and holds the designation of CPL (Certified Professional Landman). She currently serves on the University of Oklahoma’s Energy Management Board of Directors. Julie has been an active member in the William M. Majors Mentoring Program for years, advising students she mentors to enhance their involvement with local and national professional associations. Her career goals include a continuous dedication to improvement of her proficiency in leadership skills, while striving to lead by example and be a role model for employees.
Julie has been a member of the Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen (OCAPL) and the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) since 2004, serving in the capacity of member, Chairman, or Executive Committee member. Julie joined OCAPL’s Executive Committee in 2008 and is a Past-President of the association. Julie has also served and chaired a number of AAPL committees since 2007 and has been an active member of their Board of Directors. She currently serves AAPL as the First Vice President, following her service as Chairman of the NAPE Operators Committee, in addition to service on the Executive Committee as 3rd VP for 2015-2016, and in such capacity served as the President and Chairman of the AAPL Educational Foundation. In addition, Julie was designated as a finalist nominee for the Young Professional in Energy category of the International Oil and Gas Awards, Mid-Continent Division in 2013, was named to the Oil and Gas Investor’s distinguished list of “twenty under 40” in the industry, and also was named OCAPL’s Landman of the Year in 2014 and AAPL’s Landman of the Year for 2014-2015. Her latest recognition is being named an Honoree in Hart’s Oil and Gas Investor Influential Women in Energy for 2025. In addition to her professional association involvement, she also serves as a Past President of the Edmond Public Schools Foundation.
Most importantly, Julie is a dedicated and loving mother of three children, Grayson, Hallie, and Henley. She resides in Edmond along with her husband, Brian. Julie enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, vacationing, and being involved with her church community.
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