On-site and In-house engineering consultant managing the drilling, workover, completion, recompletion, and plugging operations in multiple fields in East Texas and along the Gulf Coast. Worked closely with both the operations and reservoir teams at Hilcorp to implement the approved procedures. Responsible for all location decisions with an emphasis on gas lift valve installation/design, acidization and stimulation of these wells along with the procurement of necessary services and equipment.

Selected to be a member of this start-up joint venture exploration and development company whose principals have over 40 years experience in the mature producing regions along the Gulf Coast with specific focus in Southern Louisiana.

Selected to be a member of this start-up exploration and development company whose principals have over 40 years experience in the mature producing regions along the Gulf Coast with specific focus in Southern Louisiana. Duties encompassed all phases of operations with emphasis on prospect and business development.

Responsible for all post drilling completion and production engineering including pipeline construction, regulatory issues, workovers, and production enhancement. Area of work focused on the Permian Basin region of West Texas.

Recruited by this independent exploration and production company active in the West Texas Permian Basin and SE New Mexico trends to oversee the daily production and operation of more than 40 wells in two states. Scope of work encompassed managing a combined field and in-house staff of ten, coordinate the daily production data for economic analysis, and supervising all interacting with pertinent regulatory and environmental agencies.Implemented a daily reporting software system for use by field personnel to provide investors and management with daily production information.Prepared completion, workover, and recompletion AFEs and procedures.Heavy emphasis on the post drilling completion and production facet of operations.Opened the company field office in Iraan, Texas to better manage and oversee fieldwide production and operations.

Responsible for all operations and engineering activities from well location selection thru construction of production and pipeline facilities. Area of work focused in the Cotton Valley trend of East Texas.

Selected by this privately held exploration company focused on the East Texas Cotton Valley trend to manage the daily production and operation of more than 50 wells in nine counties. Position entailed managing a field staff, generating exploration and drilling prospects, identifying and developing new business, and performing title searches for lease acquisition prospects.Developed a new, highly detailed database that provided access to procedures and operations information, ensuring consistent operations.Generated AFEs and procedures for all drilling, completion, workover, and recompletion activity.Coordinated with service companies on all aspects of stimulation design and implementation.Worked effectively with environmental consultants to ensure locations complied with regulatory parameters, minimizing impact for landowners.Reestablished positive landowner relationships previously in jeopardy by opening lines of communication.

Generated and sold prospects focusing mainly on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Effectively represented clients desiring to sell prospects and worked closely with geologists in the generation and development of prospects throughout the Gulf Coast and South Texas.Provided engineering and land expertise to geologists and assisted with development and presentation of prospects to exploration companies.Organized and prepared various oil and gas interests for a private estates.

Oversaw all facets of the company's operations including drilling, production, and workover.

Chosen to manage production operations for this privately held exploration company. Scope of responsibility included developing and coordinating drilling, workover, and recompletion activities and conducting title searches and lease acquisitions.Optimized productivity and efficiency by integrating exploration, engineering, operations, land, and finance departments.

Worked on the design of thread for premium tubing and casing connections. Provided engineering support to the sales and marketing staff.

Brought on by this service company to promote the sale of tubular products and blowout preventers, test new product lines, and design advertisements for industry publications.Key member of the team that developed the tubular section of the company's web page that is still in use today, enhancing consumer research and education capabilities, which improved their confidence in the company.

Established successful business focusing on South Texas and the Gulf Coast and providing liaison between landowners and oil and gas companies to establish mineral leases and assist in the preparation of title opinions.Utilized positive relationships with the Texas Railroad Commission and the General Land Office to complete exhaustive documentation research.

Ran title, bought & negotiated leases. Continued to do landwork while in school at the University of Houston.