History

Wilco Properties, Inc. was formed in 1959 as the successor to J&B Royalty Company and as the private oil and gas investment vehicle for William I. Lee. Mr. Lee went onto become the Chairman and CEO of Triton Energy Corporation (NYSE) and Chairman of Toreador Resources Corporation (NASDAQ); both focused on international exploration opportunities. During the last 65+ years, Wilco Properties, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries have acquired and currently own oil and gas interest in 21 states and Saskatchewan with assets located in over 400 counties. Mr. Lee’s family has succeeded him in the oil and gas business and have continued Wilco’s long tradition as an investment company pursuing opportunities in energy, real estate, and private equity investment.