Stephen Hopkins

Landman Independent – A&D
Denver, Colorado
Present
 Due Diligence for nearly $3 billion acquisition including: NRI Calculations, Chaining Title, Title Curative, Production Research
 Thoroughly reviewed leases, JOA’s, division orders, title opinions and contracts to confirm interests asserted
 Travelled with the Business Development Manager for $38 million acquisition of over 10,000 acres
 Cleared 21,120 acres with $179 million in value during due diligence project, leading team of 25 landmen
 Lead Landman responsible for $10.5 million dollar acquisition of 2,000 critical acres
 Due Diligence for federal lands acquisition encompassing the use of LR2000

Land Consultant
Houston, Texas
 Consulted clients on land projects and provided oil & gas knowledge to deliver client solutions
 Maintained excellent client relations while balancing multiple requests under tight deadlines
 Lead Consultant for project on site of top 25 international oil & gas corporation
 Ensured successful transfer of agreements totaling 215,000 leasehold acres to client
 Discovered missing leases totaling 18,000 acres and worked with clients to resolve discrepancies
February 2010 – July 2011

Intern – Oil & Gas
Tulsa, Oklahoma
 Assigned to Oil & Gas clients; worked with both midstream and upstream companies
 Examined financial statements to identify and resolve financial reporting issues
 Assisted with financials during $185 million acquisition of 50,000 acres totaling 45 bcf of proven reserves
 Ensured proper valuation of $500 million private investment fund through detailed portfolio assessment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder HopLab LLC
Houston, Texas
February 2011 – Present
 Started company and developed a successful product, receiving publicity in the New York Times, Details and Bloomberg TV
 Conducted negotiations to secure production and distribution agreements
 Hired and managed a team of five; coordinating all aspects of marketing, finances and website design

Title Analyst
Los Angeles, California
 Established title and evaluated viable investment opportunities for a real estate finance firm

Energy Management Emphasis
University of Oklahoma

International Experience
University of Alcalá
Alcalá de Henares, Spain