Accomplished President and Engineer at Southern Horizons L.P., with a proven track record of developing subdivisions and operating successful ventures, including oil wells. Expert in engineering and adept in people skills. Authored SPE papers, highlighting my ability to innovate and lead in challenging environments.
Finally, worked two major Cat storms as a flood adjuster - Sandy and Irma. I also took on a few non-Cat claims for Advanced in the DFW area in the 2017 -2018 timeframe.
Successfully developed five different subdivisions from 1997 to 2009, constructing and selling several hundred homes on property just north of Kingwood, TX.
Vertically integrated by creating and bringing "in-house" the heavy equipment division, the home construction division, and the refurb/remodel division.
Consistently grossed between $3MM and $6MM for all years.
A partner and I bought five horizontal Wolfcamp wells in the Ozona area in 2015 after two years' of engineering analysis to confirm the economics. We operated this lease until 2022 when it was sold.
Worked Hurricane Irma for Advanced Adjusting in 2017, including having Mike "co-sponsor" me on a small RCBAP claim, which I am not rated for. Laura Gillette was my examiner and a good friend.
Adjusted 53 homes out on "The Shore" in New Jersey. Efficiently closed all claims within a three month timeframe.
Began in 1985 as a field engineer supervising frac jobs up to 4MM lbs of sand in a single stage. Grew into positions in Marathon Oil's office where I optimized entire fields based on production and innovative frac design. Authored two SPE papers that were published worldwide.
I have culminated valuable people skills over the course of my varied business ventures This, along with an engineering background and being a good listener, has allowed me to create a "win-win" with those that have been hit by flooding
I realize that when you deal with the "big three" - food, clothing, and shelter - people tend to take all things very personally
I am good at helping them get "back to whole" as fast as possible while making sure to follow the NFIP guidelines
Licensed Prof. Eng in Texas # 110330 - 2012
Master Captain with Coast Guard rated to 50 tons - 2011
Private Pilot with 1000 hrs - 2002 to current