2026 board of directors

Luanne Johnson, CDOA, CPLTA | President

Luanne Johnson, CDOA, CPLTA, has 30 years in the Oil and Gas Industry. She is currently works as a Division Order Manager for Sitio Royalties (currently on the transition team for Viper until December 2025) in Houston. Luanne holds a BFA from Sam Houston State University for Radio/Television (Mass Communications). She earned her CDOA certification in 2008 and her CPLTA certification in 2014. She has been active in HADOA and NADOA for many years and has served on both boards, including in the role of President. In 2023 she was named the Ellis Rudy Lifetime Member for NADOA and Lifetime Member of HADOA in 2016. Luanne joined ATX-ALTA in 2021 and has served on the board since 2022, as Corresponding Secretary (2022-2024) and 2nd Vice President (2025).

Renae Ludrick | 1st Vice President & NALTA Liaison

Renae Ludrick brings over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a strong foundation in both division order and lease and contract records. Originally from Houston and now based in Denver, Renae has developed a well-rounded understanding of the energy sector across multiple regions and disciplines.  She has served on the ATX-ALTA board as 1st Vice President since 2024.

Passionate about education and the sharing of knowledge, Renae believes in lifelong learning and fostering professional growth within her field. She is committed to bringing this mindset to every role she takes on, encouraging innovation and collaboration.

Outside of work, Renae enjoys exploring her creative and athletic sides—practicing the saxophone, training in Muay Thai, and reading widely across a variety of subjects.

Rachel Collier, CPLTA | 2nd Vice President

Rachel Collier, CPLTA, began her career in Lease Records in 2010. She is currently a Senior Land Analyst at VTX Energy Partners in Austin, Texas. Rachel joined ATX-ALTA in 2019 and began serving on the board in 2020, serving as President from 2022 through 2023. From 2021 to 2024, she served on the NALTA board as the ATX-ALTA Liaison, and continues to serve on and chair various NALTA Conference Committees as well as serving as the graphic designer of the NALTA News magazine. In 2023 she was awarded NALTA's Special Recognition Award, NALTA's Outstanding Service Award in 2024, and was nominated for a Special Recognition Award in 2025. Rachel was honored to be chosen as ATX-ALTA's 2021 Member of the Year and earned her CPLTA in 2022. She holds a BFA from Sam Houston State University and earned a Certificate of Professional Land Management from the University of Houston-Downtown College of Business. 

Debbie Evans, RPL, CPLTA | Treasurer & CPLTA Liaison

Debbie Evans, RPL, CPLTA, began her career as a Lease Analyst at Linn Energy in 2008. She currently works for ConocoPhillips as a Land Negotiator, Texas OBO Land. Debbie holds a BBA in General Business from Sam Houston State University and earned her CPLTA certification in 2014. She has also earned certificates of Professional Land Management and Advanced Professional Land Management from the University of Houston-Downtown College of Business. Debbie joined ATX-ALTA in 2021 and was elected as ATX-ALTA's Member of the Year in 2022 and 2023.  She has served on the ATX-ALTA board since 2022, as Recording Secretary and CPLTA Liaison (2022-2023) and as President and CPLTA Liaison (2024-2025).

Lacy Franklin, CPLTA | Corresponding Secretary

Lacy Franklin, CPLTA, began her career in 2011 as a contract landman, conducting oil and gas research across various counties in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Research Psychology with a minor in Family Studies from Baylor University, she relocated to the Permian Basin in 2016. She transitioned into corporate land work in 2018, joining Concho Resources as a Land Tech, and currently serves as a Land Analyst at ConocoPhillips. Lacy furthered her professional development by earning a Lease Program Certificate from Midland College in 2024 and achieving her CPLTA certification in 2025. Outside of her professional role, Lacy enjoys spending quality time with her son, Elliott, often traveling together and sharing memorable drives in their Corvette.

Sarah Byrne | Recording Secretary

Sarah Byrne began her career in the oil and gas industry in 2012, gaining hands-on experience with several coil tubing and drilling service companies. In 2015, she joined Concho Resources and transitioned to the Land Department in 2018. Following Concho’s acquisition, she continued her career with ConocoPhillips, where she remains a valued member of the Land team. Sarah has been an active member of ATX-ALTA since 2023 and has served as Recording Secretary on the Board of Directors since 2024.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her family and getting out of town as often as possible to recharge and explore new places.