Spencer Morgan
Land Acquisition Specialist
Evergreen,CO
Summary
Experienced Land Acquisition Specialist and Land Manager with over five years in the oil, gas, and utility sectors. Skilled in negotiating land-use agreements, securing mineral rights, and fostering positive relationships with landowners, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders. Proven ability to manage complex title research, resolve land and mineral ownership issues, and streamline acquisition processes across large-scale projects. Known for delivering accurate project information, executing comprehensive title analyses, and contributing to business development through strategic market evaluations. Committed to driving project success and maximizing operational efficiency through strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Acquisition Specialist
Canacre, LTD.
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Successfully negotiated and acquired various land-use agreements with private landowners for the B2H Transmission Line project in Idaho and Oregon, executing over fifty easements and ensuring completion of the project within the given time constraints
- Developed and maintained positive, nurturing working relationships with over fifty landowners, keeping all lines of communication open, and assuring each landowner I was there to help the process by keeping them updated on a weekly basis
- Prepared and coordinated right of way appraisal packages and presented them upper management
- Identified and proposed new opportunities for business development by interacting with upper management and engineers evaluating and analyzing market data, opportunity size, feasibility, & financing mechanisms
- Achieved successful outcomes in negotiations with vendors by employing strong analytical skills and persuasive communication techniques.
Land Manager
Energy Investments, Inc.
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Successfully managed and leased over 100,000 net mineral acres between 2019 & 2022, resulting in over 10 wells being drilled and still currently producing
- Oversaw negotiations and crafted lease agreements with mineral owners to secure mineral rights through contract and lease acquisition
- Negotiated lease agreements with clients, ensuring maximum profitability and client satisfaction.
- Secured necessary permits for various projects in accordance with local regulations, expediting project timelines while adhering to legal requirements.
- Spearheaded acquisition of new properties, expanding the company''s portfolio and market presence.
- Facilitated communication between landowners, tenants, and company representatives to ensure smooth operations and address concerns promptly.
- Responded to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.
Landman Internship
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Researched and analyzed pertinent leases located throughout the Delaware basin in Texas
- Organized and facilitated the land/mineral acquisition process by verifying legal descriptions and leasehold interests and coordinating acquisition closings
- Cured title defects to reduce title risk associated with adverse claims or disputes with respect to mineral ownership
- Increased efficiency in lease acquisitions by streamlining research and negotiation processes.
- Expedited the leasing process by maintaining organized databases of property records and documentation.
Landman Internship
Elevation Resources.
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Analyzed and interpreted title documents, probate documents, and various other instruments maintaining land ownership decks and landowner pay codes.
- Proven ability to successfully complete over fifty Chain of Titles and Runsheet’s for clients all within the span of just four months
- Extensive traveling with the site selection team, assisting in identifying areas of interest in which we were looking to lease for future projects.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Increased efficiency in lease acquisitions by streamlining research and negotiation processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, Colorado12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication
University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado08.2016
Skills
- Ability to create win-win negotiations with clients
- Clear Communication Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Deal structuring
- Intellectual Property Evaluation
- Documentation skills
- Leasing strategy development
- Leasing management
- Land development design
- Land development support
Timeline
Land Acquisition Specialist
Canacre, LTD.
05.2023 - 09.2024
Land Manager
Energy Investments, Inc.
08.2019 - 04.2023
Landman Internship
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2018
Landman Internship
Elevation Resources.
04.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Western Colorado University
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