WILLIAM BLACK
GRANBURY,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid track record in executive leadership, steering companies toward growth and innovation. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiencies. Demonstrated excellence in team collaboration and strategic decision-making.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President, CEO
BLACK RESOURCES, INC.
09.1981 - Current
- Streamlined operational requirements by divesting pumping oil wells to focus on a primary consolidated project area with projected natural gas recoverable reserves exceeding 1.5 Trillion cubic feet.
- Equity exchange of Erath County ranch for an office complex in Burleson, TX.
- Exchanged office complex in Burleson, TX for a ranch in Montezuma Co, CO.
- Exchanged historic hotel building and properties in Greenville, TX for NV and ID acreage positions.
- Acquired recreational land positions near Lake Tahoe, Nevada Co. CA.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance and drive growth.
Landman, Energy
William N. Grant Operating Company
01.1979 - 06.1980
- Researched real property records at various county courthouses in Texas.
- Checked appraisal district for current ownership to correlate with latest real estate conveyances.
- Researched Texas Railroad Commission records for oil & gas operators, filings and production records related to subject tracts.
- Surface verification of real estate, pipelines thereon along with any oil & gas production equipment.
- Negotiated land agreements to secure mineral rights for exploration and development projects.
- Conducted thorough title research to ensure clear ownership and mitigate legal risks.
- Managed relationships with landowners, addressing concerns and facilitating communication throughout processes.
- Collaborated with legal teams to draft and review contracts for land acquisition transactions.
- Increased efficiency in lease acquisitions by streamlining research and negotiation processes.
- Facilitated successful negotiations with landowners, resulting in favorable terms for all parties involved.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Agricultural Economics
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
Accomplishments
Orchestrated acquisitions of significant resource positions.
Exchanged multi-state real estate holdings resulting in increased valuations and lower operational costs.
Certification
- Real Estate Broker | License #264264
- Texas Real Estate Commission
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Enjoy ranch/trail horse use and raising performance bred AQHA & APHA breeds
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
President, CEO
BLACK RESOURCES, INC.
09.1981 - Current
Landman, Energy
William N. Grant Operating Company
01.1979 - 06.1980
Bachelor's Degree - Agricultural Economics
Texas Tech University