Monica Smith Griffin

About Monica Smith Griffin

I help energy developers, landowners, Tribal Nations and infrastructure leaders protect…

Experience

1. President and CEO, Archaeologist and Section 10 Biologist

   Reagan Smith

   Mar 2005 — Present · Oklahoma City, OK, US

   At Reagan Smith, I lead a dedicated team that provides full-service land, regulatory, wildlife, archaeology and environmental solutions to the energy, construction and Tribal sectors. Our mission is to ensure the timely and responsible development of projects on federal, state and Native American lands.As President and CEO, I guide the company\'s strategic vision, operations and client success efforts, leveraging my deep expertise in federal and state regulatory frameworks, NEPA compliance and leasing procedures.Key Achievements- Expanded Reagan Smith’s footprint across major basins including STACK, SCOOP, Merge, Permian, Powder River, Haynesville Shale and Arkoma- Led multidisciplinary teams managing biological evaluations, environmental assessments and archaeological surveys- Strengthened client services through innovative regulatory strategies, ensuring faster permitting and project approvals- Built and maintained strong partnerships with Tribal nations, federal agencies and private developers- Drove internal initiatives to improve work product accuracy, client responsiveness and team collaboration.

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  Bachelor's Degree

• Texas A&M University

  Master’s Degree

• Oklahoma City University School of Law

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

• Brasenose College - Oxford University

  International Environmental Law, European Union and International Business Transactions

• University of Haifa

  Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology