Mike Whitcomb Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

• Handling all aspects of Division Order work including title review, burden based DOI set-ups and review. Responsible for large, complex ownership updates and transfers in SAP system. Collaborate with other departments including Lease/Contracts, Land, Accounting and IT on issues involving interpretation of lease provisions, working interest partner issues, reverse/rebook and other accounting issues.• Mentoring Analysts and Coordinators on issues including title questions and interpretation, title review for Division of Interest set ups, updates and payout revisions. Reviewing questions on deeds/conveyance documents involving ownership transfers, approving pay code, transfers, party updates and new party set-ups in SAP.

Durango, Colorado, Us

• Reviewed data of recently purchased assets in the San Juan Basin of Colorado and New Mexico.• Assisted in testing and implementation of their new Division Order system, W Energy.

Houston, Tx, Us

• Reviewed and chained title to confirm the ownership of minerals held by Noble Energy.• Reviewed lease provisions and leasehold acreage to ensure continuity of leases when plugging wells.

Houston, Tx, Us

• Trained analysts in reviewing and analyzing Division Order Title Opinions, conveyances, assignments, leases, JOA’s/land documents, probate and other curative documents, in the setup and approval of new divisions of interest or revisions to existing divisions of interest and the subsequent revenue decks created.• Reviewed title curative issues noted in title opinions as well as documentation provided to determine if issues were cured. Worked with outside title attorneys for clarification and guidance regarding documentation necessary to cure various title issues on real property.• Mentored and developed employees in their career development and leadership succession.• Monitored department inventories for the Denver-Julesburg basin to delegate work efficiently to meet department goals and ensure timely payments in accordance with state statutes.• Collaborated with manager on strategic department and personnel planning. Participated in interviews and selection of candidates for open positions.• Conducted mid-year and year-end performance appraisals, goal setting and development discussions.

Houston, Tx, Us

• Constructed Divisions of Interest and determined burdens associated with interests based on title review, analysis of deeds and assignments. Reviewed leases and addressed issues such as Entireties clauses and exemptions if applicable.• Reviewed and addressed complex title issues. Presented management with solutions and developed plans for resolution.• Constructed JIB Divisions of Interest and confirmed carried interest calculations. • Lead team of four analysts covering one of the heaviest volume areas in the DJ Basin in Colorado.

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us