RUSSELL BANDEMER
Torrington
Summary
Dedicated professional in acquisitions and project management, specializing in real estate and land services. Successfully negotiated right-of-way acquisitions and led significant pipeline projects, demonstrating expertise in property research, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Broker / Owner
DIAMOND B REALTY
Torrington
01.2001 - Current
- Represented Goshen County and surrounding areas in Wyoming, Nebraska, and Montana for sales and auctions of working farms, ranches, high-end homes, and mountain properties, facilitating transactions that meet client needs.
- Managed marketing, advertising, and promotions; originated listings and auctions while negotiating pricing and sales to maximize property visibility and client satisfaction.
Senior Agent
OUTRIGGER ENERGY, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Negotiated and acquired right of way for Outrigger Powder River Basin, Outrigger Midland Operating System, Outrigger Delaware Operating System and Outrigger Southern Delaware Operating System.
- Secured rights of entry for surveys and easements, coordinated seeding schedules, and compensated for damages.
- Outrigger Energy sold all of its Texas systems to Targa Resources.
- Executed negotiations and managed acquisitions for Targa Resources.
- Outrigger Energy sold its Powder River Basin gathering system in Wyoming to Tallgrass Energy.
- Employed by Tallgrass Energy to complete pipeline acquisitions, construction and pay damages.
- Acquired right-of-way and supervised construction projects in DJ Basin of Colorado.
- Transitioned to Tallgrass Energy in Colorado
Project Manager
VANTAGE PIPELINE US LP/ Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Williston
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Vantage West Spur Lateral, a 45-mile diagonal pipeline that connects with Vantage Pipeline in Divide County, North Dakota.
- Successfully led the development of this pipeline from the beginning route selection through to completion of acquisitions and construction.
- Vantage Pipeline US LP was sold to Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
- The Vantage West Lateral Spur was completed while employed by Pembina.
Project Manager, Senior Right of Way Agent
CONTRACT LAND STAFF
Williston
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Supervised acquisition and title agents to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
- Oversaw development of documents and parcel files from beginning to end of projects.
- Coordinated environmental, biological, cultural resource surveys, obtained rights of entry for the surveys.
- Evaluated crop values and prepared payment schedules for crop damages.
- Negotiated option agreements, easements, tenant’s consent, and subordination agreements with landowners, documenting all communication for transparency.
- Obtained all necessary permits prior to pipeline construction.
- Managed construction damage settlements with landowners, facilitating resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Meadowlark Midstream Company, LLC Pipeline Gathering System
- Bear Tracker Energy, LLC Pipeline Gathering System
- Project Manager for Vantage Pipeline––an 80 mile High Vapor Pressure (HVP) gas pipeline carrying ethane to North American markets, originating in Tioga, North Dakota and finishing at the Canadian border.
- Senior Agent for Rangeland Energy LLC, COLT Pipeline––a crude oil transmission line and gathering lines in Williams County, North Dakota. Completed this project as the Project Manager. Oversaw the construction phase of the project.
- Miscellaneous projects for TransCanada, Enbridge, Sunoco Logistics, Zavannah
Right of Way Agent - Part time
TIERRA RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES
Santa Fe
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Conducted title research for landowner contact information and title issues, negotiating with property owners to secure rights, easements, lease contracts, and options for various projects.
- Negotiated transmission line easements for the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)––for the 55-mile Willard-Belen 115 kV line with approximately 300 land owners. The project was begun in January and completed in June –– ahead of schedule and below budget.
- Negotiated easements with landowners for Verizon cell phone tower installations, facilitating project deployment.
- Secured easements for Western New Mexico Telephone's fiber optic line project in Socorro, New Mexico.
Broker
SOUTHWEST PROPERTIES / HITCHING POST LAND COMPANY
Ruidoso
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Sold and developed Vera Cruz Mountain Ranch––an 8,300 acre development project.
- Completed sales for all Phase I properties.
Broker
BROOKS REALTY AND ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
Cheyenne
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Directed and invested in large scale ranch developments throughout Wyoming.
- Facilitated property acquisition, conducted due diligence, and oversaw infrastructure development.
- Worked closely with county officials, local planning commissions, surveyors, title companies, electric companies and local construction crews.
- Directed operations of 3 real estate offices in Wyoming, providing brokerage support for 17 agents.
Education
Barnett Shale Training Program -
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
Fort Worth, TexasCertified Real Estate Auctioneer - Certified Auctioneer
CONTINENTAL SCHOOL OF AUCTIONEERING
Mankato, MinnesotaBachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE
Torrington, WyomingSkills
- Property research and negotiation
- Acquisition strategies and rights of way
- Cultural resource evaluation
- Contract negotiation and mediation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Legal documentation skills
- Construction settlement management
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- Right-of-way planning
- Valuation of properties
- Farm and ranch operations
- Business management practices
- Team building and personnel oversight
- Profit and loss management skills
- Fiscal responsibility in operations
- Client relationship management
- Client solutions development
- Expertise in right-of-way software applications
- Real estate technology proficiency
Professional References
- Byron Nelson, Rocky Mountain Land Services, PO Box 93, Carrizozo, NM 88301 805-828-6000
- Bob Grieve, Crazy P Ranch, 227 Muddy Creek Road, Buffalo, WY 82834 307-217-3745
- Richard Leavitt, Legacy Ranch, 3505 Stampede Ranch Road, Cheyenne, WY 82007 307-214-2200
- Bill Sutter, Aspen Insurance Company, 2020 Fairgrounds Road #202, Casper, WY 82604 307-254-8167
Professional Licensure And Affiliations
State of Wyoming Real Estate Broker License, 1007
Qualifications
Initial Property Ownership Research through Negotiations and Acquisition, Right of Way Agent - Acquisitions with Multiple State and Diverse Industry Experience, Coordinating Environmental and Cultural Resource Studies and Securing Rights of Entry for Surveys, Negotiating Contracts, Mediating / Resolving Conflicts and Complaints with Minimal Disruption / Cost, Creating Legal Documents – Offer Letters, Easements, Transaction / Lease Contracts, Handling Construction Damage Settlement Complaints and Condemnation, Ability to Analyze Right of Way Plans and Property Valuation Information, Exceptional Understanding of Farm and Ranch Operations, Successful Business Owner - Startup, Operations / Personnel Recruiting and Building Competent, Professional Teams – Engaged and Focused on Client Solutions, Internet Research
Timeline
Senior Agent
OUTRIGGER ENERGY, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2019
Project Manager
VANTAGE PIPELINE US LP/ Pembina Pipeline Corporation
07.2014 - 01.2015
Project Manager, Senior Right of Way Agent
CONTRACT LAND STAFF
08.2010 - 06.2014
Right of Way Agent - Part time
TIERRA RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES
01.2008 - 01.2010
Broker
SOUTHWEST PROPERTIES / HITCHING POST LAND COMPANY
01.2008 - 01.2010
Broker
BROOKS REALTY AND ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2008
Broker / Owner
DIAMOND B REALTY
01.2001 - Current
Barnett Shale Training Program -
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
Certified Real Estate Auctioneer - Certified Auctioneer
CONTINENTAL SCHOOL OF AUCTIONEERING
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE