President - Oklahoma Chapter

• May 2023 - Present

Independent Professional Landman/Minerals Manager

• May 2015 - Present

Manage family-owned mineral interests in over 15,000 gross acres in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Negotiate leases and rights-of-way, manage pooling order responses, catalog files and verify accuracy of division orders and revenue details. With a $2 million budget, negotiate for and acquire state and local regulatory agency excavation permits for Chevron Pipeline & Power, maintaining its construction schedule to assess and abandon or retire out-of-service pipelines based on California… Show more Manage family-owned mineral interests in over 15,000 gross acres in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Negotiate leases and rights-of-way, manage pooling order responses, catalog files and verify accuracy of division orders and revenue details. With a $2 million budget, negotiate for and acquire state and local regulatory agency excavation permits for Chevron Pipeline & Power, maintaining its construction schedule to assess and abandon or retire out-of-service pipelines based on California regulatory requirements. Negotiated agreements saving NuStar Energy approximately $400,000 annually per lease in fuel and equipment expense working an electric pump conversion project in the Permian Basin. Provided due diligence support to Summit Utilities, Inc. in its $2.15 billion acquisition of the Arkansas and Oklahoma gas distribution assets of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Conducted asset evaluations in assisting Bank of America's borrowing base redeterminations for Templar Energy LLC in Oklahoma City. Show less Manage family-owned mineral interests in over 15,000 gross acres in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Negotiate leases and rights-of-way, manage pooling order responses, catalog files and verify accuracy of division orders and revenue details. With a $2 million budget, negotiate for and acquire state and local regulatory agency excavation permits for Chevron Pipeline & Power, maintaining its construction schedule to assess and abandon or retire out-of-service pipelines based on California… Show more Manage family-owned mineral interests in over 15,000 gross acres in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Negotiate leases and rights-of-way, manage pooling order responses, catalog files and verify accuracy of division orders and revenue details. With a $2 million budget, negotiate for and acquire state and local regulatory agency excavation permits for Chevron Pipeline & Power, maintaining its construction schedule to assess and abandon or retire out-of-service pipelines based on California regulatory requirements. Negotiated agreements saving NuStar Energy approximately $400,000 annually per lease in fuel and equipment expense working an electric pump conversion project in the Permian Basin. Provided due diligence support to Summit Utilities, Inc. in its $2.15 billion acquisition of the Arkansas and Oklahoma gas distribution assets of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Conducted asset evaluations in assisting Bank of America's borrowing base redeterminations for Templar Energy LLC in Oklahoma City. Show less

Managing Member

• Mar 2021 - Present

Licensed Realtor

• Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

Senior Landman

• Aug 2005 - May 2015

Performed and managed staff and contractors in due-diligence, title curative and post-closing integration activities for over $2 billion in acquisitions which helped increase Breitburn’s net acreage by 730,000 acres, total production by 315 per cent and gross revenues by 700 per cent. Negotiated an 85 per cent reduction in proposed annual rental costs on a 4,500-foot pipeline license renewal with Los Angeles County, setting a precedent and creating leverage for subsequent negotiations… Show more Performed and managed staff and contractors in due-diligence, title curative and post-closing integration activities for over $2 billion in acquisitions which helped increase Breitburn’s net acreage by 730,000 acres, total production by 315 per cent and gross revenues by 700 per cent. Negotiated an 85 per cent reduction in proposed annual rental costs on a 4,500-foot pipeline license renewal with Los Angeles County, setting a precedent and creating leverage for subsequent negotiations with others such as the Union Pacific Railroad Company on adjacent lands. Cleared over 100 new drilling locations on Company leasehold and fee properties, performing title research and title curative necessary to maintain drilling schedules. Cured title deficiencies and acquired consents and new agreements from working interest partners, landowners, banks, and Federal, state, and local agencies to help satisfy lender requirements as Breitburn launched its $1.3 billion IPO in October 2006 and created an $800 million royalty trust IPO in 2012. Helped develop two landmen and advised Accounting, Finance and Tax members on relevant DOI and JIB issues. Directed broker activities for Breitburn’s Florida leasing prospects. Show less Performed and managed staff and contractors in due-diligence, title curative and post-closing integration activities for over $2 billion in acquisitions which helped increase Breitburn’s net acreage by 730,000 acres, total production by 315 per cent and gross revenues by 700 per cent. Negotiated an 85 per cent reduction in proposed annual rental costs on a 4,500-foot pipeline license renewal with Los Angeles County, setting a precedent and creating leverage for subsequent negotiations… Show more Performed and managed staff and contractors in due-diligence, title curative and post-closing integration activities for over $2 billion in acquisitions which helped increase Breitburn’s net acreage by 730,000 acres, total production by 315 per cent and gross revenues by 700 per cent. Negotiated an 85 per cent reduction in proposed annual rental costs on a 4,500-foot pipeline license renewal with Los Angeles County, setting a precedent and creating leverage for subsequent negotiations with others such as the Union Pacific Railroad Company on adjacent lands. Cleared over 100 new drilling locations on Company leasehold and fee properties, performing title research and title curative necessary to maintain drilling schedules. Cured title deficiencies and acquired consents and new agreements from working interest partners, landowners, banks, and Federal, state, and local agencies to help satisfy lender requirements as Breitburn launched its $1.3 billion IPO in October 2006 and created an $800 million royalty trust IPO in 2012. Helped develop two landmen and advised Accounting, Finance and Tax members on relevant DOI and JIB issues. Directed broker activities for Breitburn’s Florida leasing prospects. Show less

Manager - Petroleum Land Services

• Oct 2004 - Aug 2005

Helped establish new business unit for five-year old, growing land services consulting firm. Executed contracts with Chevron and ConocoPhillips to help monetize and divest non-strategic pipeline assets associated with corporate restructurings. Helped establish new business unit for five-year old, growing land services consulting firm. Executed contracts with Chevron and ConocoPhillips to help monetize and divest non-strategic pipeline assets associated with corporate restructurings.

Sr. Land Agent/Team Lead

• Jun 1996 - Sep 2004

Completed title research, contract acquisition, damage claim settlements and Land support of Shell’s proprietary and regulated pipeline assets. Supervised two land agents and managed one in-house contractor in Bakersfield. Delivered Land support in the due-diligence and transfer of Shell’s West Coast Area transportation assets to Equilon Enterprises LLC, an $11 billion joint venture between Shell and Texaco, Inc.. Assisted Land and Legal in the sale of a 175,000-foot idle… Show more Completed title research, contract acquisition, damage claim settlements and Land support of Shell’s proprietary and regulated pipeline assets. Supervised two land agents and managed one in-house contractor in Bakersfield. Delivered Land support in the due-diligence and transfer of Shell’s West Coast Area transportation assets to Equilon Enterprises LLC, an $11 billion joint venture between Shell and Texaco, Inc.. Assisted Land and Legal in the sale of a 175,000-foot idle products pipeline from Oakland to San Jose, creating over $700 thousand in revenue while eliminating company non-operating expenditures and liability exposure. Working closely with Facility Engineering and local staff, negotiated and acquired a city code variance with the San Jose Fire Department, saving the company $500 thousand in construction costs for its first new tank constructed in the West Coast Area in ten years. Saved company over $450M in negotiated damage settlements for pipeline-related liability claims . Show less Completed title research, contract acquisition, damage claim settlements and Land support of Shell’s proprietary and regulated pipeline assets. Supervised two land agents and managed one in-house contractor in Bakersfield. Delivered Land support in the due-diligence and transfer of Shell’s West Coast Area transportation assets to Equilon Enterprises LLC, an $11 billion joint venture between Shell and Texaco, Inc.. Assisted Land and Legal in the sale of a 175,000-foot idle… Show more Completed title research, contract acquisition, damage claim settlements and Land support of Shell’s proprietary and regulated pipeline assets. Supervised two land agents and managed one in-house contractor in Bakersfield. Delivered Land support in the due-diligence and transfer of Shell’s West Coast Area transportation assets to Equilon Enterprises LLC, an $11 billion joint venture between Shell and Texaco, Inc.. Assisted Land and Legal in the sale of a 175,000-foot idle products pipeline from Oakland to San Jose, creating over $700 thousand in revenue while eliminating company non-operating expenditures and liability exposure. Working closely with Facility Engineering and local staff, negotiated and acquired a city code variance with the San Jose Fire Department, saving the company $500 thousand in construction costs for its first new tank constructed in the West Coast Area in ten years. Saved company over $450M in negotiated damage settlements for pipeline-related liability claims . Show less

Senior Land Agent (Contract to Shell Pipe Line Corporation)

• Jun 1994 - Jun 1996

Performed title research, negotiated for and acquired franchises, easements, licenses, surface use agreements, damage claim settlements and other agreements with individuals, private institutions, public agencies, utilities and oil and gas companies. Performed title research, negotiated for and acquired franchises, easements, licenses, surface use agreements, damage claim settlements and other agreements with individuals, private institutions, public agencies, utilities and oil and gas companies.

Senior Landman

• May 1988 - Jan 1994

Performed title research, negotiated and acquired easements, rights-of-way, surface use agreements, damage claim settlements, oil and gas leases, roadway agreements and suspension of production agreements with individuals, private institutions, public agencies and other oil companies. Conducted and coordinated staff functions and responsibilities regarding divestitures/property sales and asset acquisitions. Implemented major shut-in program covering eight fields, acquiring suspension… Show more Performed title research, negotiated and acquired easements, rights-of-way, surface use agreements, damage claim settlements, oil and gas leases, roadway agreements and suspension of production agreements with individuals, private institutions, public agencies and other oil companies. Conducted and coordinated staff functions and responsibilities regarding divestitures/property sales and asset acquisitions. Implemented major shut-in program covering eight fields, acquiring suspension of production agreements from over 175 individuals, covering 43 leases. Program was completed 26 per cent under budget and resulted in a net income improvement of 40 per cent after tax in the first year of implementation. Developed a format by which to identify and cure over 110 significant title encumbrances associated with the entitlement of 1,040 acres planned for residential development; System was based on disposability, enabling the curative measures to be accomplished in an expeditious manner, creating marketable title, reducing costs and allowing Shell to meet its development schedule. Provided land support in a $14MM natural gas pipeline transaction, curing major title defects and acquiring over 100 landowner consents to assignments. Conducted title research and preparation and acquired easements, rights-of-way and encroachment permits for the construction of a $2.8MM produced water disposal pipeline, resulting in a cost savings of over $1.0M. Land acquisition costs were 68 per cent under budget. Show less Performed title research, negotiated and acquired easements, rights-of-way, surface use agreements, damage claim settlements, oil and gas leases, roadway agreements and suspension of production agreements with individuals, private institutions, public agencies and other oil companies. Conducted and coordinated staff functions and responsibilities regarding divestitures/property sales and asset acquisitions. Implemented major shut-in program covering eight fields, acquiring suspension… Show more Performed title research, negotiated and acquired easements, rights-of-way, surface use agreements, damage claim settlements, oil and gas leases, roadway agreements and suspension of production agreements with individuals, private institutions, public agencies and other oil companies. Conducted and coordinated staff functions and responsibilities regarding divestitures/property sales and asset acquisitions. Implemented major shut-in program covering eight fields, acquiring suspension of production agreements from over 175 individuals, covering 43 leases. Program was completed 26 per cent under budget and resulted in a net income improvement of 40 per cent after tax in the first year of implementation. Developed a format by which to identify and cure over 110 significant title encumbrances associated with the entitlement of 1,040 acres planned for residential development; System was based on disposability, enabling the curative measures to be accomplished in an expeditious manner, creating marketable title, reducing costs and allowing Shell to meet its development schedule. Provided land support in a $14MM natural gas pipeline transaction, curing major title defects and acquiring over 100 landowner consents to assignments. Conducted title research and preparation and acquired easements, rights-of-way and encroachment permits for the construction of a $2.8MM produced water disposal pipeline, resulting in a cost savings of over $1.0M. Land acquisition costs were 68 per cent under budget. Show less

Landman

• Nov 1983 - May 1986

Conducted title and regulatory research through various agencies, including the Railroad Commission of Texas; prepared title run sheets; negotiated for, drafted and acquired oil and gas leases for client projects located in several counties/parishes of Texas, Oklahoma and northern Louisiana. Conducted title and regulatory research through various agencies, including the Railroad Commission of Texas; prepared title run sheets; negotiated for, drafted and acquired oil and gas leases for client projects located in several counties/parishes of Texas, Oklahoma and northern Louisiana.