our management team

Ron Branca
Daily Operations

Ron attended the University of Utah on a golf scholarship and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance. Upon graduation, he turned professional, playing on small tours in the western states. Ron was hired as head golf professional at two golf courses, both located in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was later recruited by The Country Club in Salt Lake City, becoming responsible for directing and managing the golf operations over the next 22 years. During the off-season, Ron used his time to develop and expand a variety of interests, which led to a license in real estate and as a general contractor.  What started as ideas and concepts during a simple oil business discussion led to meetings and the development of American Natural Resources, LLC.  Ron’s 30+ years of experience and leadership skills were a perfect fit for the management team.

Clifton Turley
Manager

Clifton graduated with a Business Management degree from Brigham Young University in 1978.  HIs professional accomplishments began as a livestock owner/broker, working with his father in a family-owned business, the Imperial Valley Commission Company. Clifton spent years working as a stock and commodities broker, as president of Topaz Energy Systems, Inc., and as a real estate agent.  He has operated several different businesses in the oil and gas industry and built a 300 ton a day CO2 Liquefaction Plant in Price, Utah.  Currently, Clifton brings his vast knowledge and managerial experience to American Natural Resources, LLC.

Edward Wachendorfer
Outside Legal Counsel

Edward Wachendorfer is a business lawyer with extensive experience in commercial transactions and oil and gas law.  He has represented both private and public oil and gas companies.  Mr. Wachendorfer grew up in Dallas, Texas. He received his Bachelor’s of Business Administration-Accounting from the University of Oklahoma. He obtained his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1987 and his LL.M. from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1988. He has actively practiced law in the Dallas area since 1988.