Michael Stringfellow



JEFF A. DETHROW 3511 Amphora Circle 713-907-5917 (Mobile) Sugar Land, Texas 77479 jeffdethrow@ PROFESSIONAL PROFILEResults-Driven, Analytical Petroleum Landman, offering 30 years in-house upstream experience, compelling accomplishments, and significant expertise in the following areas:Successful and qualified in the research, analysis, negotiation, and execution of high-complexity agreements and leases primarily within six states in the U.S., and Canada; due diligence projects include major U. S. basins located in the Mid-Continent, Permian Basin, East Texas, and Gulf Coast regionsProven ability in exploration and production land work and closing transactions; accurately cures titles based on research, astute observations, factual data, and core understanding of business parameters; customer-focused in developing customized solutions that increase profitability and benefit all participantsDemonstrated success growing and enhancing employers’ repertoire of land projects; drafts agreements such as joint operating (JOAs), right-of-ways (ROWs), and farm outs (F/Os) and associated leases; create high level of trust with clients through accountability and willingness to exceed expectations Articulate communicator, presenter; actively mentor junior landmen by offering technical expertise and support; expertly manage special projects; daily collaborate with buyers, sellers, including surface and mineral owners, geologists, engineers, HS&E professionals, and legal counselAdvanced technical tools: Microsoft Office; Word; Excel; Access; PowerPoint PERSONAL STRENGTHS: loyal; trustworthy; methodical; detail-oriented; focused; expert project management CERTIFICATIONCERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL LANDMANAMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL LANDMEN1995 & 2010 EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE — BUSINESS MANAGEMENTARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY JONESBORO, ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, SCHOOL OF LAW – GRAD STUDIES NORMAN, OKLAHOMASELECT KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSAmassed over $17,000,000,000 in A&D due diligence examination, spanning a 30-year career, consisting of lead project manager, setting-up data rooms and closing transactions in major U.S. basins, including Permian, Mid-Con, East Texas, Gulf Coast TX/LA & Penn. While employed at Quantum Resources / Breitburn Energy, successfully negotiated an initial, horizontal drilling project in East Texas in order to develop a new horizontal play, resulting in successful drilling and a substantial expansion, resulting in doubling production rates at a cost-savings of 30% under budget. Wells making 12-14MMcf/d.While employed at Southwestern Energy Production Company, managed three separate leasing, abstracting and title crews totaling 50-60 landmen to stay ahead of eight rigs in shale play, and performed title curative, drafting ROW, surface damage, joint operating, and farm out agreements, resulting in the cost-savings of $22,000 per day per rig by avoiding rig standby time. Successfully acquired over 500,000 acres of leases and drilled exploration wells in North Louisiana/South Arkansas, overseeing 85 field brokers in leasing, abstracting, surface and title responsibilities.As Land Manager & Vice President - Land for Stone & Webster Oil Company, managed and oversaw all land and land administration for wells and leases located in the U.S. and Western Canada, negotiating all exploration contracts and joint operating agreements for 1.5MM acres and 1400 wells. In addition, negotiated all acquisitions and divestitures, including sale of this 55-year-old firm.JEFF A. DETHROWPage Two CAREER OVERVIEW PETROLEUM LANDMAN / ASSET MARKETPLACE EXPERT—INDEPENDENTHARMONY ROYALTY COMPANY, LLC, HOUSTON, TEXAS2015 TO PRESENTConsults with clients in oil and gas and other industries to determine their needs in performing acquisition and divestitures (A&D), due diligence and special in-house projects. LAND LEAD—ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, TEXAS, FLORIDABREITBURN ENERGY, FORMERLY QUANTUM RESOURCES, LLC, HOUSTON, TEXAS 2013 TO 2015Managed the producing properties and in-fill drilling for the East Texas, Gulf Coast and Florida regions for this established, independent oil and gas Master Limited Partnership (MLP).Coordinated the activities of brokers regarding leasing, settling damages, title curative for the producing properties and due diligence on various producing property acquisitions.Negotiated several exceptional trades, resulting in initiating and substantially expanding a horizontal drilling project in East Texas. Collaborated with division order analysts, lease administrators, geologists, engineers, HS&E managers, and legal counsel on a daily basis. INDEPENDENT CONSULTING LANDMAN—PERMIAN, EAST TEXAS, LOUISIANAHOUSTON, TEXAS2012 TO 2013Performed two acquisition and divestiture (A&D) due diligence Permian Basin projects valued at over $2B and $1B, and a Mid-Continent sale package valued at over $1B. SENIOR STAFF LANDMAN / LAND LEAD—EAST TEXAS, NORTH LOUISIANASOUTHWESTERN ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 2007 TO 2012Served within New Venture Group. Successfully acquired 500,000 acres of leases and drilled exploration wells in the Lower Smackover Brown Dense project. Closed a 32,000-acre Haynesville project sale.Negotiated and closed tri-county AMI (Area of Mutual Interest) between a mid-major entity and private firm.LAND MANAGER—GULF COAST, LOUISIANA, TEXAS & EAST TEXASENDEAVOR NATURAL GAS, LP, HOUSTON, TEXAS 2003 TO 2007Managed the entire land department and daily activities of division order analysts and lease administrators.Oversaw crews performing leasing, damage settlements, acquisition of right-of-way, and curing title. Negotiate all major agreements including the management of and curative for the sale of a producing property package in East Texas for the first Haynesville Shale well in Texas. INDEPENDENT CONSULTING LANDMAN—VARIOUS COMPANIESHOUSTON, TEXAS2000 TO 2003Performed consulting land work for major oil and gas companies in the Gulf Coast La/TX, East Texas, Permian and Mid-Continent regions, including special projects, and acquisition and divestiture (A&D), which totaled more than $7B. LAND MANAGER—EAST TEXAS & GULF COAST ROBERSON OIL COMPANY; PECOS OIL COMPANY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 1997 TO 2000? Managed all land department and field operations, such as settling damages, negotiating road/pipeline ROW and JOAs with offset partners, form units, and title curative for these two start-ups firms.INDEPENDENT CONSULTING LANDMAN—GULF COAST, ROCKIES, PERMIAN, MID-CONHOUSTON, TEXAS1996 TO 1997Consulted for exploration and production projects, and due diligence for major and independent companies.LAND MANAGER & VICE PRESIDENT, LAND STONE & WEBSTER OIL COMPANY, HOUSTON, TEXAS Prior to 1997 Managed complete land and administrative duties for exploration and production operations in the Gulf Coast, Permian Basin, East Texas, and Western Canada. MEMBERSHIPS The American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) Throughout career ? Active memberships include Houston Association of Petroleum Landmen; previously member of East Texas and West Houston associations. 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