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SUMMARY
Experienced land professional with a strong background in all phases of petroleum land management. Proven expertise in a variety of situations, as well as proven leadership skills as demonstrated in Land Manager positions with two companies and as an independent lease broker utilizing the services of other landmen to provide for the needs of clients.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIT PETROLEUM COMPANY, MIDLAND, TEXAS September 2007 – Present
LAND MANAGER, MIDLAND DISTRICT
Land Manager for the Midland, Texas district office of Tulsa, Oklahoma based Unit Petroleum Company. Also acted as office administrator and liaison between the district office and the corporate headquarters in Tulsa regarding budget, personnel, general office and other matters. NOTE: Employment will end as of February 28, 2009 due to corporate decision to close the Midland District office.
RUSSELL H. WICKMAN PETROLEUM LAND MANAGEMENT May 2000 – August 2007
PETROLEUM LANDMAN - OWNER
Provided a full range of land services and the professional staff required to perform such services. Services included mineral/leasehold title examinations, title curative, surface damage settlements, due diligence, lease and producing property acquisitions and divestitures, prospect development, and contract/agreement negotiations.
VISTA RESOURCES, INC., MIDLAND, TEXAS March 1996 – April 2000
LAND MANAGER
Land Manager for an aggressive acquisition and exploitation oriented oil and gas company. Successfully negotiated and closed several large acquisitions. Also was responsible for the development of exploration and drilling projects, negotiating and drafting agreements, and supervising division order functions.
ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY., MIDLAND, TEXAS February 1992 – July 1993
LANDMAN
Acquisition and Divestiture landman involved in the sale of properties primarily through auctions and the negotiated sale of large bid packages.
PERRY & PERRY, INC., MIDLAND, TEXAS February 1991 – February 1992
July 1993 – February 1996
LANDMAN
Provided a wide range of land services to clients, including due diligence related to the acquisition and divestiture of producing properties, mineral/leasehold title examinations, title curative, acquisition of oil and gas leases, seismic options and permits, surface damage settlements, lien searches and document preparation. Supervised land personnel for large title, leasing and 3-D seismic projects.
INDEPENDENT December 1988 – January 1991
PETROLEUM LANDMAN
Provided a variety of land services, including assistance with developing and marketing prospects and properties, acquisition of oil and gas leases, acquisition of rights of way and easements, mineral/leasehold title examinations, title curative, due diligence, and preparing and negotiating contracts and agreements.
DOUG R. HILLMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., MIDLAND, TX October 1983 - November 1988
CONTRACT LANDMAN
Primary duties included mineral/leasehold title examinations, title curative, negotiating oil and gas leases and purchasing mineral and royalty interests.
EDUCATION
Midland High School, Midland, Texas
Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas
COMPUTER SKILLS
WordPerfect, Microsoft Office
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Association of Professional Landmen
Permian Basin Landmen's Association
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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