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Dallas, Texas, Us

Personally recruited by the Land Director to lead and manage the Land Administration department handling asset areas in California, Utah, Colorado and Texas. Led and managed the implementation of P2 Land LeaseData and Domain modules in 2019 and the upgrade to P2 Land 5.13 in 2020. Support all acquisition and divestiture projects, 10-Q and 10-K reporting, yearly asset re-determinations, and internal/external audit samples and supporting documentation. Provide regular mentoring, training and guidance for direct reports. Prepare and administer yearly employee performance reviews and goal planning/completion documentation.Participate in preparation of departmental budget and monitoring of G&A expenses in order to both reduce costs and maximize resources within the Land department.

Houston, Texas, Us

Recruited as the Land Administration, Land and Legal resource for new E&P department to build and lead the E&P land team as the company's client base and assets expand.Established and maintain ownerships for 1000+ producing wells in San Juan Basin.Handled all owner relations issues timely and with 100% customer satisfaction.Reviewed and approved contracts for oil and gas E&P and wind energy/renewable assets.Established unclaimed property systems data and procedures to accurately meet reporting obligations.Supported leasing and drilling programs. Prepared and reviewed PSAs, assignments, exhibits, etc.

Recruited to manage the property administration group and oversee lease and contract analysis and division orders as well as SEC reporting, and acquisition and divestiture due diligence, exhibits, schedules, notices. I also managed well status updates and yearly acreage reporting. My team (42 cross-functional supervisors and employees) was accountable for oil, gas, and mineral assets in California, Illinois, Louisiana, Texas, Wyoming, and the Gulf of Mexico. Working together with the management team and ensuring full alignment with company priorities, I led several projects to further improve efficiency and productivity for the already successful team. -- Revamped the lease records group through training, process redesign, and hiring the right people for the right positions.-- Increased staff performance and retention by creating a team-oriented environment with open lines of communication and recognition for standout performance.-- Implemented Quorum Land System and other systems and processes for automation and efficiency.-- Led the team to achieve 100% success rate for internal and external audits.

Personally recruited by the CEO to lead the land administration department in meeting the demands of a rapidly growing surface and mineral asset operation with properties in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. In this role, I managed the land supervisors, division order analysts, lease analysts, landmen, and support staff at two sites—Tulsa and Houston.In addition to turning around performance and enhancing morale, I oversaw departmental procedures such as leasing, contract analysis, drilling and division-order title opinions, and strategic asset development. I also managed acquisitions and divestitures to optimize the asset portfolio.-- Instituted a new structure, systems, and best practices.-- Designed and implemented an unclaimed property reporting system.-- Championed the transition from physical to web-based digital files.

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I was recruited by HighMount to manage its land administration department with oil and gas assets in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas. I directed and mobilized 24 supervisors and employees in Oklahoma City and Houston to manage and execute all facets of land administration including lease and contract analysis, division order opinions, and maintaining data integrity across the board.-- Partnered with the management team to guide the company through changing economic times.-- Built a dedicated team by bringing people together and establishing a culture of cooperation; promoted several employees to higher-level positions in-house.

Houston, Texas, Us

In 1996, I relocated from Dallas and accepted a long-tenure position with Apache Corporation in Houston. As a key member of its management team, I headed corporate land administration activities including acquisitions and divestitures in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and the Gulf of Mexico.My team prepared and reviewed purchase & sale and transition agreements, and facilitated other matters that are essential in this field, such as drafting schedules, exhibits, and notice letters. -- Developed a high-performing and loyal team of division order analysts and support staff.-- Increased technical and administrative capabilities by implementing Tobin / SAP.

I established the groundwork for success in this early position. In this role, I oversaw all major domestic producing areas for Arco Oil & Gas Company including assets in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and the Gulf of Mexico. I facilitated unclaimed property reporting and audits, and managed a $68M integrated systems development project for the company.

Juris Doctor, Law

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Economics