Texas, New Mexico, North and South La., Oklahoma, South Texas Gulf Coast area, Arkansas, Colorado and California. I managed a team of 17 Landman and support staff. Examined county, state and federal records to determine ownership of surface, sub-surface and mineral estate, and leasehold interests, Prepared chain sheets, title reports and abstracts of title from Patent to present, Obtained necessary title curative documents and secured title clearance for drilling, Negotiated, drafted and acquired oil and gas leases, rights-of-way, easements and surface use agreements, Provided technical land support to engineering, geological, geophysical and accounting departments, Prepared budget forecasts and authorized Authorities for Expenditure, rental payments, invoices and all land department expenditures, Supervised land department personnel and outside contractors, Facilitated numerous 3-D seismic programs from pre-planning through completion, Secured all necessary permits and approvals for construction activities, and coordinated operations with field personnel and land owners, Made presentations to join venture partners executive committees and financial institutions.