About Us

Brian Kistler- President-CEO, brian@freedomenergyinternational.com, has extensive work history in the financial services industry. He began working at the securities firm Edward Jones in 1987. Mr. Kistler then joined Linsco/Private Ledger in 1992, an independent broker/dealer firm, where he worked as an independent contractor. In 1994 he was recruited by broker/dealer Hilliard Lyons to develop the northeast area of Indiana. In 1999 Mr. Kistler joined Raymond James & Associates to manage their recently acquired Fort Wayne, Indiana office. Subsequently, he became the manager of nine (9) Raymond James offices in northern Indiana. During his time as manager, the revenues and assets under management grew substantially as a direct result of Mr. Kistler's ability to recruit, retain and train high quality financial advisors. Mr. Kistler left Raymond James in December 2005 to focus on the development of the Freedom Financial Holdings. Mr. Kistler is the founder of the Freedom Financial Holdings and serves as president and as its chief executive officer.

Robin HuntChief Finanical Officer, robin@freedomenergyinternational.com, has a diversified work history in the mortgage industry. In 1989 he began working at Project Renew and in 1990 he took over as the Executive Director. Mr. Hunt was also responsible for the development and administration of federal and private loan programs. Additionally, he established Project Renew as a qualified housing agency with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He also qualified Project Renew to act as a mortgagee and project manager under the Federal Housing Administration 203K Program. During his time at Project Renew, he also became the Chief Financial Officer and was responsible for the annual accounting audit and bi-annual government audits.

Ed LundbergNational Sales Manager, ed@freedomenergyinternational.com, is a new member of the FEI team. Ed comes to FEI from the transportation network with 28 years experience in national sales, advertising, safety, and recruiting for large trucking companies. He brings to the team a wealth of knowledge in the sales arena. Ed brings with him an experienced staff in technology, customer service, and a well established research department.

John Haas- Oil Consultant-John L. Haas began his career in the oil industry in 1935. He started working as laborer on oil rigs to earn money for schooling and college. In 1941, Mr. Haas took a break to join the U. S. Air Force and serve his country during World War II. He founded Haas Oil in 1949 which still exists today known as Haas Petroleum. Over the last 70 plus years it is estimated that Mr. Haas has drilled over 25,000 oil wells, concentrating in Southeastern Kansas. Mr. Haas was inducted into the Kansas Oil Field Hall of Fame in 1998 and is a member of the Kansas Geological Society having numerous state boards and commissions over the years. At the age of 86, Mr. Haas is still active in the oil business securing leases for Haas Petroleum which is presently being run by his son Mark Haas.

Derek Morris- Morris Energy, LLC. Consultant and Independent Contractor-Morris Energy began with the acquisition of an existing oil producing lease in 1995. In 2000 the company entered into the well servicing industry after securing a multi-year contract with the Kansas Corporation Commission to plug abandoned oil and gas wells that were deemed environmentally hazardous. In 2002 the company was awarded four contracts by the Environmental Protection Agency to plug abandoned oil wells in Northeast Oklahoma. Fifty six wells were plugged for this project which included 19 requiring extraction of foreign material and 13 requiring “over- shot” drilling to a depth of 400’ to remove the well casing prior to plugging. Since 1995 Derek Morris has drilled over 250 oil and gas in addition plugging over 200 wells as a government and private contractor. Additional experience includes advising U.S. and Canadian firms on drilling, well completion, and installation of production facilities. Morris Energy specializes in the revitalization of old leases. Experience has proven that Easter Kansas shallow wells (less than 1000’) remain profitable during times of soft oil markets due to the lower operating expenses associated with shallow wells.

David Smith- Geologist Consultant -David Smith received a Masters degree from the University of Missouri-Rolla in Geology. His professional affiliations, certification, and registrations are Association of Missouri Geologists, President 2008, President 2001 American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Active Member since 1981 American Institute of Professional Geologists, Certified Professional Geologist No. 05060 Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Geologist No. 0557 Missouri DNR, Monitoring Well, Pump Installation, and Test Hole Drilling Permit 001432-PM Mr. Smith is currently an Independent geological consultant, well-site geologist, and oil and gas prospect development, western Missouri and eastern Kansas, U. S. A.