About
The name “Grizzly” comes from a phrase often used by Wink’s grandfather: “If you’re going to be a bear, be a Grizzly.” This expression encapsulates Wink Sr.’s belief in approaching life and work with an “all in, all the time” attitude, never doing anything halfway.
Grizzly Land Services embodies this philosophy, operating as more than just a company but as a partner committed to integrity and accuracy in land and title services across the Continental United States. Our team’s dedication to detail and quality ensures that every project we undertake is handled with the utmost professionalism. We invite you to join us in setting the standard for excellence in the industry.
Meet Our Team
W.H. “Wink” Kopczynski, III, CPL, RWA-GN
President
W.H. “Wink” Kopczynski, III, is said to have “oil in his blood” as a result of being raised in the oil and gas industry, surrounded by family members including his father, Wink Jr., and grandfather, Wink Sr., who were petroleum engineers. His childhood was spent on location throughout Oklahoma and Texas, where his grandfather taught him to drive at nine years old, and gave him deep insights and problem-solving skills for full-scale project development. Wink graduated with a B.B.A. in Energy Management and Marketing, with a Minor in Economics, from the University of Oklahoma. Throughout his career, he has managed extensive land acquisitions and developments, overseeing over $1.6 billion in asset sales and $600 million in acquisitions.
In 2016, following a successful stint as the inaugural Land and Business Development Manager at New Gulf Resources, Wink began a consulting career during which he has managed over 150 Landmen and dozens of Land Techs while deploying over $150 million in client capital for projects in Upstream E&P, Non-Operated and Mineral/Royalty investing, and Renewables across the Continental United States. He served as President of the Tulsa Association of Petroleum Landmen in 2017-2018 and was named TAPL’s Landman of the Year in 2022.
Married to Hannah for over a decade, they are very active in the community through participation in their church and multiple non-profit organizations, including Saint Simeon’s Foundation, American Cancer Society, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Tulsa Area United Way. Wink & Hannah have two children, Grace Anne and Wink IV. Wink is known for his "boots on the ground" approach and is equally comfortable on a drilling rig as he is in a courthouse or office.
Joseph M. Hooten
Title Manager
Joe is thrilled to be part of the Grizzly Land Services team, bringing with him a wealth of management experience despite not growing up in the oil industry. With nearly two decades in the sector, Joe has an impressive resume that includes working in major oil regions including the Haynesville of Northern Louisiana and East Texas, the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico, the Powder River Basin in Wyoming, and many other plays throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. He is highly skilled in handling various title issues, dealing with the Bureau of Land Management, State ownerships, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and private mineral ownership. As a Project/Title Manager, Joe has managed teams overseeing the mineral and leasehold ownership of over 100,000 acres.
Joe credits much of his success to the unwavering support of his wife, Risë, and enjoys working with his children, Rachel and Josiah, who are also integral to the Grizzly team. He lives by John Wooden’s philosophy: “If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” This ethos guides his management style, ensuring that all tasks are completed with precision the first time, fostering client satisfaction and lasting partnerships.