Experience

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  Byrd Land & Consulting Services, Ltd.

  • Ohio

  • Managing Member

    • Jan 2013 - Present
    • Ohio

    Specializing in oil and gas land work, economic development and public relations.

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  Self Employed

  • Independent Landman

    • Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

    Title research and curative, oil and gas preparation and leasing.

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  The Energy Cooperative

  • Newark, OH

  • Director of Marketing & La

    • Jan 1997 - Feb 2012
    • Newark, OH

    Managed over 2000 oil and gas leases throughout Central and Eastern Ohio with over 600 oil and gas wells. Identified properties to be leased for new oil and gas development. Drafted and reviewed all joint venture, exploration, and operating contracts and agreements. Oversaw title curative work for drilling and rights-of-way. Set land related budgets on one and five year basis. In addition, directing all land related issues for the electric utility, including real estate, leasing, and acquisitions. Managed one Landman, two office personnel, and four Contract Landmen. Managed one Communication Specialist, Member Services Supervisor, and a part-time Secretary. Developed positive working partnerships with local community leaders and government officials. Promoted resources and encouraged economic development. Provided presentations at public speaking engagements to promote the Cooperative. Positioned the Cooperative for future economic growth potential by strategically planning of facilities, worked closely with economic development officials. Directed activities required to consult with landowners, developers, and homebuilders on the use of natural gas, propane, and electricity. Coordinated, prioritized, and executed completion of projects and services such as right-of-ways, easements, abandonment, agreements, leasing, pre-drilling projects, title curative, delay rental payment system, annual storage lease payments, and free gas consumer accounts.

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  Times Mirror Cable Television

  • Advertising Manager

    • Aug 1982 - Aug 1992

    Managed two Advertising Sales Departments located in Newark and Marion, Ohio with over 40,000 subscribers. Oversaw six Account Representatives and seven office personnel. Set commercial pricing to maximize inventory and advertising results. Set ten, five and one year budgets to obtain goals established by parent company.