359 Sunshine Lane, Salem, WV 26426 (304)-904-9416

BEnjamin Emil Gain

359 Sunshine Lane, Salem, WV 26426 (304)-904-9416

RESUME

OBJECTIVE:

Toobtain anindependent contract oremployment asanOil & Gas Landman. Iamself-motivated and work well inacrew/team environment. Iam ahighly organized hands-on person who possesses excellent leadership and management skills aswell asexcellent verbal and written skills. Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment with respect to significant land activities. Key support role on land project teams and activities associated with capital expansion and modernization as well as the building, operating, maintaining, acquiring and disposition of assets. Performs complex research and provides guidance in support of right-of-way project management, ongoing legal matters, mineral sublease management, storage leases and storage field maintenance in addition to other related projects. Land project types requiring support include due diligence, business development, expansion and growth projects.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ihave experience inthe following related areas; Management, Supervisory, Mineral Title Abstracts, Crew Supervision, Surface Title Abstracts, Oil & Gas Lease acquisition, Right ofWay and other Surface Use Agreements, Contract Preparation, Due Diligence, Title closings. Ihave excellent computer, people, verbal & spelling skills and have great organizational abilities. An inquisitive self-starter dedicated to achieving results.I have a strong knowledge of natural gas transmission construction and operation best management practices. I am well prepared and deliver oral and written presentations on projects. I interpret complex legal and business documents to develop conclusions, recommendations, and opinions for management’s consideration. I am very energetic, proactive, inventive and creative thinker with excellent people skills with the ability to develop relationships internally and externally and at all organizational levels. I possess expert knowledge of land and/or asset sales matters.

EDUCATION

1999-2001 Glenville State College

1999 Pickens High School -Completed and obtained High School Diploma.

EMPLOYMENT

2015-Present Professional Land Resources LLC (Land Project Specialist for Columbia Pipeline Group)

·  Functions as land representative on multi-disciplinary project teams on complex projects, including multi-million dollar transactions, from initiation of the project to final project close out.

·  Performs complex land research in conjunction with pending legal issues; reviews and participates in drafting and editing terms of complex land documents.

·  Experienced in right-of-way project management as well as in-depth knowledge of title, title review, acquisition, survey permitting, permitting, condemnation and construction support.

·  Coordinate and interface with internal and external subject matter experts in working through land, permitting, engineering, procurement, and construction issues.

·  Supports in management, research and administration of mineral leases.

·  Provides land research and support in conjunction with pending legal matters; works closely with legal department in document and agreement drafting and advises legal department on existing land rights.

·  Develops conclusions, recommendations, and offers advice for management, which includes consideration of financial, regulatory, commercial, legal and operational elements of a proposed transaction or project.

·  Develops strategies on complex land and asset sales matters and possible market development opportunities.

·  Reviews and provides insight and recommendations to management on issues that affect or may affect the Company's land rights.

·  Acts as the company representative in interactions with business partners and third parties, such as government agencies, to identify issues, develop solutions and implement those solutions.

·  Performs complex research and interpretation of company land rights and obligations.

·  Provides guidance and instruction to outside service providers.

·  Performs periodic courthouse records examinations and additional title work as needed.

·  Trains staff employees; provides mentoring to Land Specialists and Land Technicians.

·  Assists with asset sales and acquisitions by providing research support, drafting necessary transactional documents and coordinating with multiple departments.

·  Works independently and provides superior customer service in a timely and efficient manner.

2010-2015 Latitude and Land Regulatory Services, LLC (Crew Chief/Project Manager for CONSOL)

·  Manage and Supervise Field Landmen and Abstractors

·  Provide both written and oral presentations to management

·  Obtain and prepare proper documents to execute Right of Way and other Surface Agreements

·  Distribute work accordingly and answers arising in day to day operations

·  Evaluate, assess and address situational factors such as complexities, site conditions, weather, etc., Identify potential risks, opportunities and alternative solutions

·  Contact Land Owners and Negotiate Right of Way and other Surface Agreements

·  Assemble data and maps in connection with potential surface tracts, deed plotting and aerial photographs

·  Worked directly with client determining Pipeline, Bore Site, Compressors, Pig Launcher/Receivers, Storage Locations and all other surface facilities.

·  Interface with Foreman, Superintendents, Construction Managers, Legal Department, Surveying Crew, Environmental Crews

·  Attend and participate in site-visits, pre-bid meeting and post bid meeting for Pipeline projects, Participate in presentation of estimates/proposals to corporate management, Conduct / Participate in change identification and review meetings

·  Request and preparation of limited title certificates from abstractors; obtaining permission to survey from owners and tenants; identification of environmental issues for the proposed routes; identification of necessary agency/entity permits and generation of plats, maps and data required for all acquisitions

·  Assist in preparation and filing of all permit applications required by affected agencies/entities

·  Responsible in establishing the project route, estimation of right of way costs for the selected route and alternates and establishing acquisition time lines.

·  Responsible for assisting in the acquisitions of all Surface and other Oil and Gas Agreements for infrastructure and drill schedule projects.

·  Request payment for all acquisitions as agreed to, according to procedure. Documentation of all damages incurred during construction and resolution of all damages with contractor(s) and owner/tenants.

2008-2010 EQT Production Company (Landman)

·  Manage and Supervise over 100 Contract Field Landmen and Abstractors in three counties for new leasing and modifications

·  Manage and Supervise over 35 Contract Field Landmen and Abstractors in 23 counties for well plugging program

·  Maximize ownership and drilling inventory through acquisitions, trades and divestment of undeveloped leaseholds.

·  Duties include mineral title, surface title, lease checks, run sheets and due diligence inpreparation ofdrilling Oil & Gas wells.

·  Contact Mineral and Surface owners to negotiate Leasing terms for prospective drilling units

·  Maintain a current knowledge of competitor activity, including acquisitions, sales, and operations

·  Leasehold Title, Mineral Title, and Working Interest ownership

·  Working closely with landowners and lessors regarding all curative issues related to well clearing

·  Surveying, permitting, and title work required for well clearing projects

·  Acquisition of land rights through negotiations

·  Working closely with Land, Drilling, Operations, and Midstream Departments in order to meet well clearing goals

·  Responsible for performingsurface and mineral title abstracts

·  Lead and execute all activities to enable and support operated drilling program

·  Negotiations with mineral owners and procurement ofleasehold rights totheir property.

·  Title and Deed Research at County Courthouses, Appraisal Districts, Abstract Offices, and Tax Offices

2003-2008 Gain’s Forestry (Owner)

· Deal with private landowners to independently select, mark and measure softwoods and hardwood timber for cutting as sawlogs, pulpwood, posts, poles, etc.

· Determine species, measure diameters and heights to establish volumes, estimate defects and determine quality of timber.

· Scale and record a merchantable volume of logs or other products.

· Assist a certified cruiser in conducting area cruises to determine the quantity of timber on an area by species, type and quality.

· Collect, summarize and prepare requested timber reports and maps which provides information on topography, general conditions of the area, haul road location, unsuitable or withdrawn areas, soils, logging condition, etc.

· Assist, as assigned and directed, in the inspection of various timber sale operations on small timber sales which pose very few problems and where the timber sales which pose very few problems and where the timber stands are usually pure.

· Communicate with potential clients, do boundary retracement by courthouse work, handle timber trespasses, sell standing timber, timber appraisals, contract preparation, land acquisitions, and manage timber stands for the future.

2000-2003 Forester /, Appalachian Forestry Services

· Deal with private landowners to independently select, mark and measure softwoods and hardwood timber for cutting as sawlogs, pulpwood, posts, poles, etc.

· Determine species, measure diameters and heights to establish volumes, estimate defects and determine quality of timber.

· Scale and record a merchantable volume of logs or other products.

· Assist a certified cruiser in conducting area cruises to determine the quantity of timber on an area by species, type and quality.

· Collect, summarize and prepare requested timber reports and maps which provide information on topography, general conditions of the area, haul road location, unsuitable or withdrawn areas, soils, logging condition, etc.

· Assist, as assigned and directed, in the inspection of various timber sale operations on small timber sales which pose very few problems and where the timber sales which pose very few problems and where the timber stands are usually pure.

· Communicate with potential clients, do boundary retracement by courthouse work, handle timber trespasses, sell standing timber, timber appraisals, contract preparation, land acquisitions, and manage timber stands for the future.

1999 Forester, Appalachian Timber Services

· Marked timber, evaluated timber volumes, boundary retracement, and identified tree species.

1998 Laborer, Beckwith Lumber Co.

· Assisted in lumber grading, stacking and sawmill work.

1997 Laborer, Bennett Surveying

· Assisted in surveying boundary lines, courthouse research and map drawings

References

Mike Sponaugle 304-517-4190 (Landmanat EQT)
Steve Johnson 304-476-7050 (Senior Landman at Mountaineer Keystone)
Jeff Hosaflook 304-641-0010 (Regional LandManager-South for CONSOL)

Additional Information

Historic Swiss Village of Helvetia Restoration, Economic and Community Development Advisory Council Member

Active Member in AAPL

Commissioner for West Virginia