Sam Melman joined Martindale Consultants in July of 2016, bringing experience in oil and gas auditing and accounting. His background includes joint interest accounting and audits of onshore and offshore operating and development agreements. He has worked on deepwater drilling audits involving complex, unique agreements, as well as onshore drilling and lease operating expense audits governed by a broad range of accounting procedures.
Sam’s experience includes:
- Joint interest accounting and audits
- Audits of onshore and offshore operating and development agreements
- Deepwater drilling audits under complex agreements
- Onshore drilling and lease operating expense audits
- Work involving COPAS Accounting Procedures and related documents
A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Sam holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. His involvement with COPAS extends beyond his audit work: he has chaired the Audit Committee for the Oklahoma City COPAS society, served on its board of directors as Vice President, and participated in National COPAS Audit Committee meetings.
Sam was attracted to Martindale by its culture and people. He appreciates the quality of the work, the challenges that come with complex oil and gas audits, and the colleagues he works alongside. As he continues to develop in his role, he aims to gain further experience managing projects, clients, and employees.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with his wife and dogs, playing golf, watching OU football, and making time for steak frites.