Samuel A. Schwartzmiller, CPL
Director Of Operations
Mogadore,OH
Summary
Experienced Landman proficient in managing oil and gas land operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimizes resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Operations
Halo Land Management, LLC
Canton, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Currently manage day to day functions of multidisciplinary land brokerage firm serving the upstream oil and gas, midstream, and public utility sectors throughout United States.
- Executes company strategic plan and identifies areas of opportunity to drive operational excellence.
- Directs the hiring, onboarding, and training of all employees and contractors.
- Sets team and individual KPIs and provide regular, actionable feedback.
- Implemented Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
Project Manager
Halo Land Management
Canton, OH
11.2016 - 12.2020
- Managed all abstracting, title, curative, and due diligence services for multiple clients in Appalachian Basin.
- Fostered relationships with clients to promote positive working relationships.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Independent Landman
Ascent Resources - Utica, LLC
North Canton, OH
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Negotiated oil and gas contracts and related documents, including leases and lease amendments.
- Completed title abstracts from patent to present day.
- Satisfied curative requirements for lands included in trade proposals and performed due diligence on lands acquired from competitors.
- Worked with client’s field operations staff to develop supporting materials for surface and right-of-way negotiations.
Landman
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Negotiated the acquisition of oil and gas leases as company established leading acreage position in early stages of Utica Shale.
- Researched courthouse records, farm-line, and tax maps to determine title status and make recommendations regarding the payment of bonus, rentals, and royalties on newly acquired lands in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania
- Prepared detailed title run-sheets, abstracts, and ownership reports for the procurement of drilling title opinions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA 08.2001 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Public Policy
Ohio University
Athens, OH 09.2005 - 06.2007
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Net Deed Plotter, Metes and Bounds
ArcGIS
Affiliations
American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) – Member ID# 83978
Michael Late Benedum Chapter of the AAPL (MLBC)
Timeline
Director of Operations
Halo Land Management, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Halo Land Management
11.2016 - 12.2020
Independent Landman
Ascent Resources - Utica, LLC
11.2013 - 11.2016
Landman
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
01.2011 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Public Policy
Ohio University
09.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Robert Morris University
08.2001 - 05.2005