About Us

Fueling America's Energy & Mineral Future

TrueStrata Resources is building the next-generation discovery platform for oil & gas, critical minerals, and water resources. We combine proven sensing technologies with AI-driven workflows and deep field expertise.

What Sets Us Apart

Proprietary Workflow

Multiple sensing technologies integrated through AI-augmented analysis — not single-method guesswork.

Overlooked Deposits

We target areas that traditional exploration has missed, using modern technology to see what 20th-century methods couldn’t.

Faster Timeline

From screening to drill-ready in weeks to months, not years. Technology compresses the exploration cycle dramatically.

Local + AI

We integrate deep local geological knowledge with machine learning to produce results neither could achieve alone.

Business Model

From Survey Services to Royalties

1-2 Years

Short Term

  • Survey services (Helium-DRI, PMRI, MSR, FrosWell)
  • AI analysis and target ranking
  • FrosWell production workovers
  • Oil exploration prospect identification
2-5 Years

Mid Term

  • Prospect discovery and monetization
  • Junior mining partnerships
  • De-risk with Geotech / AIRES, flip to developers
  • Water resource development for state & municipal
5-10 Years

Long Term

  • Royalty streams from validated discoveries
  • AIRES platform licensing
  • IP and data asset value
  • National and global scale-up

Leadership

Founders

Turning generational prospecting knowledge into a learning system of exploration intelligence.

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Isaac Jessop

Founder

With over 25 years of experience leading complex geotechnical and construction projects across the Intermountain West, Isaac is the connective tissue between frontier technology and field-proven expertise. Co-founder of Guardian Resources and board member at Willowstick Technologies, he has raised capital, directed engineering innovation, and managed mining and construction projects from Utah to North Dakota. Isaac’s rare ability to combine business development, investor insight, and geophysical R&D makes him a critical driver of TrueStrata’s vision.

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Aaron Mattson

Founder

Aaron builds systems that connect what others overlook. As founder of Mafic Consulting Group—the first firm focused on natural hydrogen—he has led technology pilots, developed generative AI platforms, and built frameworks for identifying prospects. At TrueStrata, he architects the integration of breakthrough survey tech, human expertise, and machine intelligence into AIRES: a discovery engine designed to get smarter with every project. Aaron’s strength lies in merging science, technology, and business into a single platform strategy.

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Michael Jessop

Founder

U.S. entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience in sustainable mining, resource development, and agriculture. Having worked with Rio Tinto, Michael has gained operational expertise through roles across the U.S. and Mexico. He holds stakes in various companies within the natural resources sector, where he champions the implementation of advanced non-invasive exploration technologies to foster responsible resource management. Leveraging his strategic vision, technical knowledge, and broad international network, Michael delivers innovative solutions aligned with sustainable growth.

Advisors & Prospecting Support

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Michael McCandless

Mining Development Advisor

30+ years of permitting and development experience across U.S. mining projects. Formerly with Prolific Mining, he managed permitting and compliance for Utah gold operations. Now leading Resource Development Group, he guides critical mineral projects through regulatory strategy, owner oversight, and early-stage execution.

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Dr. Allegra Hosford Scheirer

Modeling Advisor

Renowned geoscientist with over two decades of experience in subsurface modeling. Former Stanford University professor and director of the Stanford Basin and Petroleum System Modeling Project. Pioneered research in basin modeling, CCS, and natural hydrogen. Founder of Geomodeling Solutions, developing advanced tools that integrate geophysical data with machine learning.

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Rob Sterling

Senior Geologist

45 years of field geology experience. Specializes in structural mapping, prospect generation, and regional geological interpretation across the Intermountain West.

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Nathan Skeem

Prospector

6th-generation prospector with deep knowledge of Utah mineral districts including the Drum Mountains copper district near Delta, UT. Brings irreplaceable ground-level intelligence to every project.

Interested in Working Together?

We welcome inquiries from operators, landowners, mineral rights holders, and technology partners.

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