Thomas D. Ellis

1203 Wilkie Dr.

Charleston, WV 25314

tde1953@gmail.com

Abstract, Title, Due Diligence, Curative, Leasing, Right of Way

Realtor

Experienced Landman

Utilizing Outstanding Negotiation, Analytical, Organizational and Leadership Skills

CORE STRENGTHS

  · Tactical negotiation skills and analysis

  · Mineral and Drill Title. Abstracting and Curative

  · Mineral Leasing and Right of Way

  · Surface and Crop Damage Assessment

  · Water Testing and Research

  · Project map building - ESRI ArcGIS

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  · Knowledge of acreage trades, JOA agreements

  · Member AAPL, MLBC of AAPL, and IRWA

  · Due Diligence

Eight years Oil and Gas experience

  · Project analysis and management

  · Team Player

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENERGY – Petroleum Landman

Western Land Services, Inc. Title Examiner, Leasing Agent, Employee (12/2013-2/2015)

  · Worked with a team of Landmen as a Mineral Acquisition Landman leasing over 11,500 acres in 3.5

months, in Boyd, Lawrence, Johnson, Elliot, Floyd and Magoffin counties, Kentucky. When the client

pulled the deadline back, I joined the Title team to complete project on time. Additionally, performed

curative projects to obtain open interest in minerals as the Title team identified them.

  · Employed by Western Land Services responsible for 150 year Lease and Mineral Title and Due

Diligence in Washington and Morgan counties Ohio and various counties in West Virginia and

Kentucky.

  · Responsible for preparing Runsheets, Flowcharts and either an Ownership Report or Due Diligence

reports to determine Working Interest. Overriding Royalty Interest and Net Revenue Interest.

MTA, LLC, Contractor for XTO Energy: Surface Landman, Title Examiner, Water Testing Team Lead (8/20115/2013)

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Project Manager, Contractor and Agent for XTO Energy. Project Manager, in addition to Surface

Landman duties, coordinated Pre-Drill drinking Water Well and Spring testing for Butler, Armstrong,

Indiana counties SW PA and Lycoming, Columbia and Clinton counties in NE PA. Additionally, I worked

in the field for XTO’s planned pad sites in Broome and Delaware counties in the southern tier of New

York plotting drinking water sources via GPS and assisted the Engineering firm in the permitting

process, if the moratorium is lifted.

  · Mineral Title Research, Due Diligence, Curative and Leasing. Additionally, Right of Way Negotiation,

Project Building GIS maps. Identifying parcel ownership and drinking water locations, and contact

information via the ESRI ArcGIS software package. Surface Damages, Trouble Calls. Highly proficient

with Net Deed Plotter and Microsoft Streets and Trips 2013, and the entire Microsoft Office Suite.

  · Baseline Water research, testing and documentation within a 2600' radius of the pad site. Coordinate

drinking water well and spring testing with land owners prior to and after (if necessary) Marcellus

wells being drilled. Interact with land owners to determine locations and conduct photographic

documentation and establish Chain of Custody for independently gathered samples to be tested by an

independent third party lab.

304.552.5859 Mobile

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Video and written documentation of Bonded road conditions prior to and after moving equipment to

well access or pipeline construction. Video and written documentation of 911 emergency routes to

each pad site.

Peake Operating Company, Abstractor, Title Examiner and Trainer, ROW (6/1980-5/1984)

  · Title Examiner and Abstracting to determine and confirm mineral ownership; prepare Due Diligence

reports to determine Working Interest. Overriding Royalty Interest and Net Revenue Interest.

  · Trained and supervised new hires in Title Examination.

  · Prepared and presented Mineral Lease packages. Performed Right of Way acquisition for gathering

systems around new pad sites.

Investment Advisory and Senior Management

Certified Financial Manager. Investment Officer, Financial Adviser, AVP Wealth Management, Private Financial

Group (1999 to 2010) Prudential Securities, Chase Investment Services, Huntington Banks, NA

  · Supervise the sales efforts of Licensed Private Bankers covering three branches by coaching,

mentoring and training, in addition to personal production. Exceeded sales goals.

  · Perform client Wealth Management profiles; both asset and liability, to determine proper Investment

Policy. Asset Allocation model and structure investment, alternative investment and banking solutions

within the guidelines of the Investment Policy Statement. Partner with Consumer and Commercial

colleagues to provide complete banking, treasury management and investment services to match

client’s goals and objectives. Work extensively with Small Business owners.

  · Advanced ERISA and Qualified Retirement Plan training.

  · Collaborate with Estate and Trust consultants to produce comprehensive Wealth Management and

Investment Policy plans for high net worth individuals and businesses utilizing a variety of banking,

equity, fixed Income, alternative investments and insurance solutions.

Hospitality and Senior Management

Country Clubs

Interim Chief Operating Officer

Sedgefield Country Club, 6/1998-1/1999) Greensboro, NC

  · Duties included developing budgets and written job descriptions and holding department managers

accountable for financial performance and member satisfaction. Instituted CMAA performance

evaluations and held weekly staff meetings to discuss financial and member successes and concerns.

  · Monthly Board of Directors presentations covering personnel, financials, successes and concerns.

Weekly Department Managers meetings, accountability sessions as needed.

  · Reclassed and consolidated the financial statement to more accurately represent operations. Prepared

FY98/99 budget with first quarter results $120,000 ahead of the projected net bottom line due mainly

to improved inventory and cost control. Developed a spreadsheet solution to enhance Board reporting.

  · Worked with the Greensboro Jaycees to plan, implement and execute the inaugural NIKE Greensboro

Open, a PGA sanctioned event, netting over $47,500 for Hospice of Greensboro.

Chief Operating Officer/General Manager

Edgewood Country Club (1995-1998) Charleston, WV

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Initially hired as Clubhouse Manager to revitalize Food and Beverage operations and to complete a

$4MM renovation, and was promoted to General Manager within six weeks.

  · Overall leadership and management of two Clubhouses, fine and casual dining, banquet operations, 18

hole George Cobb championship golf course, Squash, Tennis, Fitness Center, Tennis Center, locker

facilities and swimming pool. Weekly Department Managers meetings, accountability sessions as

needed.

  · Instituted “Hands On” management style and lead our team to make 1997 the most financially

successful year to date.

  · Monthly Board of Directors presentations covering personnel, financials, successes and concerns.

  · Continuously sought technology solutions to streamline internal operations and enhance marketing

efforts; desktop publishing of menus, wine lists, committee reports, etc., saved the Club thousands of

dollars in yearly printing costs.

RETAIL

Independent Retail Grocery Stores and Catering

Co-Owner, 1984-1995)

Ellis Supermarket, Inc., Market Place Catering and Events

  · Managed Accounts Receivable, supervised accounting and data entry and directed the food service

operations of the upscale, high volume independent food retailing and gourmet delicatessen.

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Converted manual accounts receivables to computerized system; improving beginning of the month

cash flow, significantly reduced over 90 day receivables, lowered account maintenance paperwork and

reduced labor costs.

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Introduced computer generated costing and time line checks for event management and catering

logistics including, site preparation, menu development and presentation, loading and staffing.

EDUCATION AND OTHER TRAINING

Regular attendance of AAPL Education including joint AAPL/IRWA offerings

Certified Financial Manager, Adjunct program, Kaplan

Business Management Institute I – Kellogg School of Business, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Business Management Institute II - Kellogg School of Business, California State Polytechnic University,

Pomona, CA

Business Management Institute III - Kellogg School of Business, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI

Graduate: Skills of Mineral Law West Virginia University, (Charleston, WV campus)

Graduate of the REALTORS® Institute (GRI) University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Marshall University (1970-1975) Business, (1980-1982) Paralegal

Licenses and Certifications

WV Real Estate Licensed

Certified Financial Manager

Associations

Member AAPL, working towards RPL designation

Member MLBC of AAPL

Member IRWA

National Association of REALTORS®

WV Association of REALTORS®

Treasurer Board of Directors Mid Atlantic Commercial Research – (For profit division of MATRIC)