Phil Marshall
Ashland,Ky
Summary
Senior Right of Way Agent with 7 years of experience managing right of way projects for electric transmission, oil & gas and renewable energy companies. Detail-oriented and practiced negotiator with proven success at gaining needed property rights while treating landowners with respect. Thorough communicator to all parties committed to bridging gap between individual property owners and growing infrastructure needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Landman
Stephens Land Services / Gulfport Energy
Akron, Ohio
08.2026 - Current
- Negotiated oil and gas leases for Stephens Land Services and Gulfport projects.
- Reviewed title documents for mineral ownership and leasehold interests.
- Researched county records for ownership, heirs, and curative issues.
- Prepared lease files with abstracts, assignments, and division orders.
- Coordinated with landowners, attorneys, and operators on title questions.
- Managed due diligence for acquisitions, drilling units, and acreage agreements.
- Assessed historical records, maps, and topographical data as part of survey operations.
- Drafted correspondence for title defects, ratifications, and land records.
- Tracked expiration dates, lease terms, and related ownership changes.
- Provided guidance on legal matters related to mineral ownership such as boundary disputes, trespass claims.
- Performed market analysis to evaluate current trends in oil and gas prices as well as assess competitive landscape.
- Consulted with city leaders, landowners, contractors and federal authorities.
- Developed relationships with local government officials in order to facilitate permit processing and regulatory compliance.
- Interpreted complex technical documents such as drilling permits and environmental impact statements.
- Compiled data from multiple sources into comprehensive databases used for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Negotiated leases with landowners for the purpose of exploration and development of oil, gas, and other minerals.
Senior Right of Way Agent
Percheron LLC / Attwell / Apex
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2023 - 08.2026
- Reviewed title reports, surveys, legal descriptions, deeds, leases and other documents associated with real estate transactions.
- Coordinated with landowners regarding preferred property access methods for construction or utility maintenance and interpreted and explained project plans.
- Verified that construction crews and other professionals had unobstructed access to dig sites without inhibitions to project work.
- Drafted legal documents such as offers to purchase property interests, relocation assistance agreements, quitclaim deeds, ensuring accuracy of language used in documents prepared.
- Worked onsite during construction as liaison between construction crews and property owners to determine crews treated property with respect.
- Generated clear and concise documentation and handled agreements, revisions and modifications to agreements, correspondence contact logs, formal releases and notarizations.
- Understood scope of work completely, evaluated potential damages and delays and verified ongoing communication between parties.
- Contacted property owners and public officials to obtain permits and easements and purchase right-of-way for utility lines, pipelines, fiber optics, power lines and other construction projects.
- Met with property owners at end of construction process to compensate for crop loss or other damages due to construction.
- Monitored progress on construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans.
- Managed multiple projects while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, county and municipal regulations regarding land use planning and zoning.
- Conducted right of way negotiations with landowners to acquire property for public projects.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
Right of Way Agent
Salem Land Services / Marathon Pipeline
Lima, OH
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Reviewed and updated landowner title and assisted surveyors by delivering title documents and other landowner information.
- Verified that construction crews and other professionals had unobstructed access to dig sites without inhibitions to project work.
- Contacted property owners and public officials to obtain permits and easements and purchase right-of-way for utility lines, pipelines, fiber optics, power lines and other construction projects.
- Understood scope of work completely, evaluated potential damages and delays and verified ongoing communication between parties.
- Worked onsite during construction as liaison between construction crews and property owners to determine crews treated property with respect.
- Coordinated with landowners regarding preferred property access methods for construction or utility maintenance and interpreted and explained project plans.
- Met with property owners at end of construction process to compensate for crop loss or other damages due to construction.
- Completed maintenance reports by compiling accurate and complete information about each landowner, project and property and tracked projects in electronic project management system.
- Generated clear and concise documentation and handled agreements, revisions and modifications to agreements, correspondence contact logs, formal releases and notarizations.
- Maintained project databases containing land rights information, parcel reports, negotiation status, payments, damages and restoration.
Senior Right of Way Agent
Elite Resources LLC
Canton, OH
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Reviewed and updated landowner title and assisted surveyors by delivering title documents and other landowner information.
- Verified that construction crews and other professionals had unobstructed access to dig sites without inhibitions to project work.
- Met with property owners at end of construction process to compensate for crop loss or other damages due to construction.
- Planned and conducted negotiation meetings with property owners to acquire right of way for clients' projects and established relationships with landowners as single point of contact.
- Maintained project databases containing land rights information, parcel reports, negotiation status, payments, damages and restoration.
- Contacted property owners and public officials to obtain permits and easements and purchase right-of-way for utility lines, pipelines, fiber optics, power lines and other construction projects.
- Understood scope of work completely, evaluated potential damages and delays and verified ongoing communication between parties.
- Consulted local, municipal, county and state governmental entities to check project compliance with road use and environmental regulations.
- Coordinated with landowners regarding preferred property access methods for construction or utility maintenance and interpreted and explained project plans.
- Worked onsite during construction as liaison between construction crews and property owners to determine crews treated property with respect.
- Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.
Senior Right of Way Agent
Contact Land Staff / AEP Tramsmission
Waverly, OH
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Researched ownership of properties using tax maps and deed records throughout several counties.
- Negotiated with landowners to acquire necessary Right of Way for Transmission Line and access roads.
- Prepared and maintained all paperwork, and other documentation of assigned tracts.
- Attended public meetings to inform the landowners of the route of the Transmission Line and the effect on their property.
- Worked with construction crews in order to complete proposed route and to negotiate any changes.
- Perform Due Diligence for acquisitions covering multiple counties in Ohio.
- Worked onsite during construction as liaison between construction crews and property owners to determine crews treated property with respect.
- Understood scope of work completely, evaluated potential damages and delays and verified ongoing communication between parties.
- Generated clear and concise documentation and handled agreements, revisions and modifications to agreements, correspondence contact logs, formal releases and notarizations.
- Planned and conducted negotiation meetings with property owners to acquire right of way for clients' projects and established relationships with landowners as single point of contact.
Furnace Operator
AK Steel Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2016
- AK Steel is located in Ashland Kentucky.
- I worked as a First Furnace man in the B/O Shop.
- I was responsible for putting raw materials in hot metal.
- I also worked as a skimmer operator.
- A Skimmer Operator is responsible for skimming slag off of hot metal.
- My Job also included operating a forklift to fill up alloy bins with materials.
- I also took temperature and sample probe readings of hot metal.
- Furthermore, I work well with my fellow peers and consider myself very dependable as an employee.
Freight Conductor
CSXT Railroad
01.2000 - 01.2002
- As a Railroad Conductor, I was responsible for making sure the train stayed on schedule.
- I had the responsibility of ensuring all cars were picked up and dropped off properly.
- I completed en-route paperwork.
- I ensured that the train followed safety rules and practices.
- I controlled the train’s movement while operating in reverse.
- I Coupled and uncoupled railroad cars.
Technician Splicer
Atlantic Intercommunications
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Performed splicing, bonding, grounding and terminations of cables.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Upheld safety standards by removing trash and other hazards, as well as reporting inappropriate practices and work conditions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Education
Right of Way Training Certificate -
University of Houston Downtown
Online02.2017
Right of Way Certificate -
IRWA Right of Way 215 Training Course
11.2016
Railroad Conductor Training Course -
Cincinnati Technical College
Cincinnati, OH02.2000
High School Diploma -
Raceland-Worthington High School
01.1997
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Legal knowledge
Map reading
Research
Document management
Communication skills
REFERENCES
Ray Stapleton / AEP Transmission TCR (740) 352- 1388
Aimun Shah / AEP Transmission TCR (513) 253-7696
Mike Deskins / Project Manager Sargent & Lundy (330) 770-9997
Timeline
Landman
Stephens Land Services / Gulfport Energy
08.2026 - Current
Senior Right of Way Agent
Percheron LLC / Attwell / Apex
08.2023 - 08.2026
Right of Way Agent
Salem Land Services / Marathon Pipeline
02.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Right of Way Agent
Elite Resources LLC
01.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Right of Way Agent
Contact Land Staff / AEP Tramsmission
01.2017 - 12.2021
Furnace Operator
AK Steel Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2016
Freight Conductor
CSXT Railroad
01.2000 - 01.2002
Technician Splicer
Atlantic Intercommunications
01.1999 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Raceland-Worthington High School
Railroad Conductor Training Course -
Cincinnati Technical College
Right of Way Certificate -
IRWA Right of Way 215 Training Course
Right of Way Training Certificate -
University of Houston Downtown