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James D. WaggenerGillette, Wyoming / Spearfish, SD waggeners@ 307.752.4871 Right of Way Coordinator / Senior Right of Way AgentExperienced Land Management and Right of Way professional, with 10+ years’ success in identifying new opportunities and securing planning permission for the oil and gas industry across US. A proven track record in overseeing multiple site acquisitions, successfully supporting creation of new partnerships and developing a network of connections with key stakeholders. With an entrepreneurial flair and drive in getting deals across the line. Business acumen and experience of leading high performing teams. Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership abilities. Readiness to relocate anywhere across the US. Proven expertise in:Land ManagementRight of Way AcquisitionMineral Title AbstractsSurface Title AbstractsOil & Gas Lease AcquisitionProject ManagementDue DiligenceContract NegotiationsFederal, State, Country PermitsStaff Leadership and TrainingProfessional ExperienceOneok Rockies Midstream via Dakota Land Service– Sidney, MontanaRight of Way Coordinator, 2011 to PresentManage 30+ team of contract land brokers and agents, repeatedly overseeing acquisition of Right of Way across Montana and North Dakota.Manage and negotiate facility site leases and asset purchases, liaising with stakeholders across all levels, including C-level executives. Coordinate local, state, and federal permit applications.Key Contributions:Successfully oversaw acquisition of Right of Way to 1500+ wells. Resulting in 3500+ miles of right of way acquired in the region.Managed the purchase and lease acquisition of 25+ industrial sites with an accumulative acreage in excess of 500. Best Land and Mineral Services, LLC., – Gillette, WYLandman Consultancy Services, 2005 to PresentProvided independent advice and subject matter expertise to clients in the oil and gas sector across Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, Montana, and Kansas states, overseeing projects from land management perspective (Surface and Mineral Title, Right of Way Acquisitions, Due Diligence).Negotiated for the acquisition or divestiture of mineral rights with owners. Reviewed the status of title, curing title defects and otherwise reducing title risk associated with ownership in minerals. Managed rights and obligations derived from ownership of interests in minerals. Key Clients:Oneok Rockies Midstream, Whiting Oil and Gas, Continental Resources, Hess Corporation, Oasis Petroleum, Hiland Partners, Banner Transportation, Conoco Phillips, Statoil, Brigham Exploration, Denbury Resources, Rex Energy, Slawson Exploration, Samson Oil, XTO, Western Land Services, Dakota Land Service, Key Contributions:Continually received positive feedback from clients Graham Auto Inc. – Cody / Powell, WYGeneral Manager, 1994 to 2004Held executive-level leadership over 3 automobile dealerships with 180 units of average monthly sales, supervising 40+ members of staff.Responsible for the overall running of three sites, delivering towards sales targets beyond expectations. Recruited, trained, and supervised personnel, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.Key Contributions:Secured significant increase of the dealership Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI), from 85% to 92% within the first 12 months of the General Management duties.Started as Finance and Insurance Manager, promptly promoted to Sales Manager in 1995 followed by further move up to General Manager role in 1997.Professional AssociationsAmerican Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL)The International Right of Way Association (IRWA)Professional ReferancesDan Flack (Conoco Phillips) 406-371-9239Roy Ishkanian, (North West Energy)307-752-8607Larry Storo Jr., (Business Owner)307-751-2599Brenden Garfield (Newfield Exploration)214-763-3280 ................
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