Lance Collinsworth
Rockwall
Summary
Innovative, results oriented project supervisor with over seventeen years of experience in Land Management, with a passion for building relationships and exceeding client and management expectations. Proven success in the areas of project management/supervision, landowner relations, client relations, operations, software and e-business solutions. Strong skills in team building, communication, as well as inter-department and executive client relations and account management Forward-thinking Regional Manager with deep understanding of market conditions and regional preferences. Decisive and hardworking leader skilled in making proactive, insightful updates to policies and procedures. Prepared to leverage 12 years of progressive management experience to positively impact business operations. Versatile Regional Manager experienced in wide range of business needs, including strategic planning, promotional activities and human resources. Accustomed to stepping into different roles every day to enable business operations to evolve and meet changing demands.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager, Southern US
Evolve Surface Strategies
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for building a team of 12 in the Southern Region, consisting of operations, ROW agents, abstractors and admin
- Leadership and training
- Successfully manage project execution on solar/wind projects from inception to development
- Experience managing and acquiring 100-400 MW projects
- Battery Storage acquisition
- Work closely with mutli-disciplined team to ensure project success
- Coordinate community stakeholder events
- Budget/Proposal/RFP oversight
- Specializing in Landowner relations and acquisition
- Managing new and existing Business Development, establishing critical project objectives
- Managing projects from pipeline infrastructure, substation acquisitions, overhead powerlines, Wind/Solar, OTP agreements.
Project Manager
Upperline Energy
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Successfully managed/acquired 100+ miles of pipeline
- Specializing in Surface Acquisition/Title Research, Negotiating Drafting and administering land contracts
- Attorney relations
- Survey Access/Permits
- Familiarity with Texas Law and Condemnation process
- P&L Reporting
- Specializing in Landowner relations and resolution
- Responsible for Large land purchases (compressor sights, compressor plants).
Project Supervisor
TRC Solutions
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Specializing in Project Land Management/Condemnation in Gillespie, Blanco, Hays Counties TX
- Identified negative trends, problem issues and implements resolution to reduce or eliminate adverse impacts on overall performance
- Worked with all Land personnel and orientated staff as they are assigned to the project; orientated personnel to project polices, guidelines, procedures, safety, and emergency response; Assigned tasks to Land personnel and review requirements for documentation of those tasks
- Provided document, record, and report forms and explains the proper completion, distribution, and timing for submittal of forms
- Maintained the overall Land tasks for compliance to project requirements
- Identified changes in work scope, variance in schedule or budgeted costs
- Implemented the necessary actions to incorporate work changes and maintained progress schedules and budgeted costs
- Ensured employee’s daily and weekly targets were achieved
- Provided guidance and supervision to Land Representatives in land values, contact and offer strategies, negotiation strategies, guidelines and limitations to owner's construction stipulations, construction damage and repair policies and the related documentation to record the process.
Project Supervisor
Mallard Exploration
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Promoted to Project Supervisor and reported to Land Manager
- Initially set up company for leasing, title and Midstream efforts
- Assisted Land in Acquiring 20,000+ acres organically in the DJ Basin
- Had over 1,500 mineral acres purchased in Weld Co
- Managed Midstream efforts in Northern Colorado for a total of 40 miles acquired in 6 months
- Worked closely with State and Local Governing bodies to acquire permits, lease rights and SUA’s
- Prepared, drafted, negotiated and reviewed leases, SUA’s, ROW agreements and unit designations.
President
Elkhorn Resources Inc.
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Started my own Oil and Gas brokerage company, successfully managed and brought in new clients in the DJ and Marcellus basins
- Worked with several senior-level companies and had three crews that specialized in Leasing and ROW acquisitions and development.
In-House Midstream Landman
TRC Solutions (Anadarko Petroleum)
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Specializing in Surface Acquisition/Title Research, Negotiating Drafting and administering land contracts
- Managed assets and budgets of 15 million dollars
- Managed Projects from start to finish including, Negotiate ROW agreement with multiple landowners for multi mile/linear projects
- Overseeing and determining pipeline routs, Construction and Survey
- Drafted documents and worked closely with in-house counsel
- Review and analyze Oil and Gas Interest in the DJ Basin to determine ownership
- Responsible for Large land purchases (compressor sights, compressor plants, Pad sites).
In-House Contract Landman
Shell Western Exploration
11.2011 - 08.2013
- Specializing in Lease Acquisition and ROW across multiple counties in a highly competitive environment
- Reviewed and analyzed Oil and Gas Interest and Mineral Rights in OH, PA
- Promoted to Team Lead and reported directly to Shell Land Manager
- Managed Leasing and Right of Way in Slippery Rock, Co PA
- Organically oversaw 30+ thousand acres being acquired and developed
- Successfully Managed a team
- Worked with State and Local governing bodies to get permits
- Worked closely with Land Owners to determine and settle Surface Damages.
Landman
Westphal Energy
08.2010 - 11.2011
- Initially employed as Landman and promoted to Lead Landman
- Managed leasing efforts in Eastern Colorado and reported directly to Land Manager at Chesapeake Energy
- Drafted and executed leases and mineral acquisitions
- Organically leased 20,000+ mineral acres in Kiowa County
- Involved in all aspects of fieldwork throughout Eastern Colorado
- Performed title curative work, lease checks, right of ways, and attended auctions on behalf of the client.
Landman
Cajun Exploration
07.2010 - 09.2010
- Performed surface title in highly competitive environment.
Landman
Frontline Geo Services
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Employed as a permit agent in Lycomming county PA
- Worked directly with CGG VERITAS in strategic planning of its geophysical operations
- Prepared and drafted seismic permits and delivered to landowners
- Managed seismic crews operation of strategic cable and shot hole locations.
Landman
MER Energy Resources
10.2007 - 09.2009
- Summarizing and amending lease agreements to comport with drilling program
- Assisted Client in acquiring SUA agreements and pad site locations
- Organically leased 10,000+ acres for development
- Managed and acquired right of way pipeline easements
- Assisted Landmen in reviewing title opinions and assigning curative tasks to field brokers.
Education
No Degree -
Eastfield College
Mesquite, TXSkills
- Project Management
- Human Capital Management
- P &L Management
- Team Building
- Contract Negotiation
- Renewable Project Management
- Mineral Acquisition
- Surface Use Agreements
- Pipeline Easements
- Conveyance Documents
- ROW Permitting
- Land Records Management
- Construction Management
- Texas Condemnation
- Conflict Resolution
- Land Principles
- ROW Easements
- Mineral Purchasing
- Landowner Relations
- Contract Writing
- Seismic Permitting
- Curative
- Integralink
- GEO Amps
- TREC License
- Operational management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations
- Staff Management
- Asset Control
- Human Resources Management
Educationlicense
TREC#33056, Eastfield Community College, Texas Real Estate College
Timeline
Regional Manager, Southern US
Evolve Surface Strategies
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Upperline Energy
01.2019 - 10.2020
Project Supervisor
TRC Solutions
07.2018 - 01.2019
Project Supervisor
Mallard Exploration
06.2017 - 05.2018
President
Elkhorn Resources Inc.
07.2016 - 05.2017
In-House Midstream Landman
TRC Solutions (Anadarko Petroleum)
11.2013 - 07.2016
In-House Contract Landman
Shell Western Exploration
11.2011 - 08.2013
Landman
Westphal Energy
08.2010 - 11.2011
Landman
Cajun Exploration
07.2010 - 09.2010
Landman
Frontline Geo Services
11.2009 - 06.2010
Landman
MER Energy Resources
10.2007 - 09.2009
No Degree -
Eastfield College
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