Established trustworthy relations, from an original negative image of industry, between client and community landowners through positive negotiations. Over 20 years of experience in experience in the field of land acquisition, negotiation, relocation and property management. 12 years of experience in’ experience in the field of oil and gas pipeline, title research and abstraction, mapping and easements. I enjoy working with the public and educating parcel owners of their rights and benefits. Faithful in performing due diligence for the client resulting in improved community relations. Unrestricted to relocate for a for career. As Project Manager, overseen 10 agents in the local office for FERC projects.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Supervisor
MDM Corp.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
10.2019 - Current
Company Overview: (for Williams Transco Gas Pipeline)
Supervised field office for a FERC project in Northeast PA
Conducted public outreach matters with local municipalities and agencies.
Negotiated easements, research and determine ownership of properties, prepare/review plat drawings and agreements for permanent right of way, temporary workspace, exclusive easement rights, etc.
Agreement preparation, negotiations, resolving land and title issues, title review, curative, schedule preparation, database applications and reporting.
Read, interpret, and understand data for gas pipeline projects.
Preparation of spreadsheets, database, and word processing applications.
Coordinated with engineering, mapping, and survey during the design phase.
(for Williams Transco Gas Pipeline)
Senior Land Representative
Contract Land Staff
Williamsport, PA
03.2019 - 10.2019
Company Overview: (for PPL Corporation)
Negotiated easements for permanent right of way, temporary workspace, exclusive easement rights, etc.
Daily duties involve coordinating construction, project management, survey, mapping, recording agreements at the local recorder’s office.
(for PPL Corporation)
Senior Project Manager of Right of Way
DEWBERRY
Orlando, FL
01.2018 - Current
Overseeing past, present and future proposed projects on the CFX system.
Daily duties involve coordinating with environmental, engineering, storm management and procurement teams assigned to various projects.
Senior Land Representative
MDM, Corp.
Monongalia County, WV
01.2017 - 01.2018
Negotiate right of way easements, determine ownership of properties, review plat drawings, permanent right of way agreement, temporary workspace agreements, exclusive easement agreements, etc.
Read, interpret, and understand data for gas pipeline projects.
Agreement preparation and negotiation, resolve land and title issues, schedule preparation, database applications and reporting.
Preparation of spreadsheet, database and word processing applications.
Project Supervisor/Sr. Land Agent
Percheron, LLC.
01.2016 - 01.2017
Negotiated right of way easements for PENNDOT P3 projects in various Pennsylvania counties.
Obtained land values, prepared PENNDOT right of way documents, reviewed title work, recorded right of way plans and deeds.
Entered project data into PENNDOT ROW Office.
Project Supervisor/Sr. Land Agent
Doyle Land Services, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2016
Supervised land field office for FERC projects.
Conducted public outreach matters with local municipalities and agencies.
Negotiate right of way easements, settle damages, research and abstract title on fee and leasehold properties, determine ownership of properties, prepare/review plat drawings, permanent right of way agreement, temporary workspace agreements, exclusive easement agreements, etc.
Agreement preparation, negotiations, resolve land and title issues, title review, curative, schedule preparation, database applications and reporting.
Read, interpret, and understand data for gas pipeline projects.
Preparation of spreadsheet, database and word processing applications.
On-site during construction activities to address issues from landowners.
Coordinate with operations on land issues.
Sr. Land Representative
Coates Field Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
Negotiate right of way easements, settle damages, research and abstract title on fee and leasehold properties, determine ownership of properties, prepare/review plat drawings, permanent right of way agreement, temporary workspace agreements, exclusive easement agreements, etc.
Read, interpret, and understand data for gas pipeline projects.
Agreement preparation and negotiation, resolve land and title issues, title review, curative, schedule preparation, database applications and reporting.
Preparation of spreadsheet, database and word processing applications.
On-site during construction activities to address issues from landowners.
Right of Way Agent
Keystone Acquisition Services, Corp.
Hanover, PA
01.2007 - 01.2011
Negotiate right of way easements, research and abstract title on fee and leasehold properties, determine ownership of properties, preview plat drawings, permanent right of way agreements, temporary construction easements, exclusive easement agreements, etc.
Read, interpret, and understand data for road/bridge projects.
Agreement preparation and negotiation, resolve land and title issues, title review, curative, schedule preparation, database applications and reporting.
Preparation of spreadsheet, database and word processing applications.
Reviewer
Universal Field Services
New York City, NY
01.2007 - 12.2007
Assisted in reviewing payment packages and documents to verify correct procedures were followed.
Including map assembling, legal descriptions, agent documentation, reports, etc.
Landman/ Abstractor
Mason-Dixon Energy
Syracuse, NY
01.2006 - 12.2006
Negotiate leases, research and abstract title opinions on fee and leasehold properties, determine ownership of properties, prepare and facilitate the execution of specialized curative documents such as lease amendments, assignments, etc.
Coordinate and integrate various land items related to those specific geographic areas.
Read, interpret, and understand data for oil and gas lease acquisition, abstracting, title & lease administration.
Agreement preparation and negotiation, resolve land and title issues, title review, curative, schedule preparation, database applications and reporting.
Preparation of spreadsheet, database and word processing applications.
Sr. Relocation Agent
H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc.
Harrisburg, PA
01.2006 - 12.2006
Relocation Agent – Office setup, initial interviews, generated flyers and forms, assisted in relocation study for a courthouse project in Harrisburg, PA.
The project was cancelled due to conflicts regarding the site selection of the courthouse.
Relocation & Acquisition Agent/ Property Manager
O. R. Colan Associates
01.1999 - 01.2006
Performed all relocation activities including occupant interviews, pre-acquisition survey, relocation determinations, DSS inspections, billing packages and price list adjustments for SUM 8-0.63 Project located in Akron.
Negotiated acquisition parcels and assembled packages including right of way maps, legal descriptions, and construction maps, attended closings and recorded documents.
The project consisted of 89 acquisitions and 80 relocations including a medical associate building.
Responsible for coordinating environmental surveys, asbestos abatement and demolition for 203 residential properties and commercial properties for airport expansion project.
Additional duties include move-out inspections, utility disconnections, board-ups, monitor sub-consultants for insurance & certification forms and certified payrolls and prevailing wage rates in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act.
Determine relocation benefits for displaced owners and tenants.
Conduct interviews; calculate replacement housing payments, moving payments and process relocation claims.
Assembled acquisition packages, negotiations, recorded deeds and attended closings.