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GARY IMES
30 Year Professional LandmanIndependent landman for coal, oil, and gas concerns throughout Appalachia, specifically in Utica and Marcellus acquisition and development projects. Providing Acquisitions (leasehold and fee properties); Development (permitting, utility/ pipeline/access right-of-ways, drilling site acquisitions, and damage settlements); and Title research (take-offs, due-diligence, patent, HBP); and Lease Administration (Joint ventures, farm-outs, real estate tax compliance).
| Last Resume Update | March 08, 2013 |
| Degree | Bachelors Degree |
| Experience | More than 15 Years |
| Category | Landman |
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| City | Huntington |
| State | WV |
Experience
Gary Imes, dba Imes Land Management, LLC
Owner / Landman (2006-2013)
• Independent landman for coal, oil, and gas concerns throughout Appalachia, specifically in Utica and Marcellus acquisition and development projects. Providing Acquisitions (leasehold and fee properties); Development (permitting, utility/ pipeline/access right-of-ways, drilling site acquisitions, and damage settlements); and Title research (take-offs, due-diligence, patent, HBP); and Lease Administration (Joint ventures, farm-outs, real estate tax compliance) for:
CINCO ENERGY / SIERRA RESOURCES.Project Manager (Title/Lease Acquisitions) OH
EQUITABLE RESOURCES. Landman / Broker (Gas Transmission Line R/W) eastern KY.
COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION. Landman (Pipeline R/W, Lease Acquisitions/Title) WV
CLS/PIONEER LAND/ANTERO. Project Supervisor (Due Diligence) WV and PA
WILLIAMS ENERGY. Landman (Title/Lease acquisitions) WV and PA
Atlas Resources
Land Manager (2003-2006)
• Supervised 6 in-house land personnel and 12 contract landmen for aggressive drilling company.
• Combined lease and pipeline acquisitions in order to increase leasehold and coordinate gathering systems in advance of production.
• Increased drilling program by 300 wells through improved acquisition techniques.
• Conducted corporate lease acquisitions, negotiated farm-in/outs, joint ventures, and supervised drilling permits.
Columbia Natural Resources
Contract Landman (2000-2002)
• Lease acquisitions for Trenton Black Warrior play.
• Conducted timely acquisition of drill sites, pipeline/access/utility right-of-ways, compressor and meter sites, and negotiated damage settlements.
Zeigler Coal Company
Division Land Agent (1993-2000)
• Conducted take-offs and due diligence for acquisition of idle and active mining operations
• Acquired and permitted access/pipeline/utility right of ways to complement operations’ needs.
• Lease and fee acquisitions to supplement existing mine operations.
• Produced income stream through management of idle assets
Berea Oil & Gas Corporation
Sr. Landman (1984-1987)
• Supervised division office with 6 subordinates and 15 contract personnel.
• Conducted timely acquisition of leasehold, drill sites, pipeline/access/utility right-of-ways, compressor and meter sites, and negotiated damage settlements.
Island Creek Coal
Division Land Agent (1982-1985)
• Supervised all land activities covering 80,000 acre active mine operations.
• Re-established abstract plant for all real estate assets.
• Preformed due-diligence for submittals, and lease/fee acquisitions.
• Acquired and permitted access/pipeline/utility right of ways to complement operations’ needs.
Mobil Coal Corporation
Western Division Land Agent (1980-1982)
• Managed all lease and title projects for western US exploration projects.
• Supervised independent contractors in acquisitions, due-diligence, title, and development work.
• Prepared state and federal permits and lease bid proposals.
• Acquired and permitted access/pipeline/utility right of ways to complement operations’ needs.
North American Coal
Sr. Landman (1977-1980)
• Conducted title and lease acquisitions to expand active mine operations.
• Conducted feasibility studies / take-offs for new projects throughout the US.
• Conducted Due-diligence on acquisition of mine assets.
• Acquired and permitted access/pipeline/utility right of ways to complement operations’ needs.
WV DOH / Right-of-Way Division
R/W Agent II (1975-1977)
• Fee real estate and right-of-way acquisitions and relocation assistance for highway projects under State and Federal guidelines in West Virginia.
Owner / Landman (2006-2013)
• Independent landman for coal, oil, and gas concerns throughout Appalachia, specifically in Utica and Marcellus acquisition and development projects. Providing Acquisitions (leasehold and fee properties); Development (permitting, utility/ pipeline/access right-of-ways, drilling site acquisitions, and damage settlements); and Title research (take-offs, due-diligence, patent, HBP); and Lease Administration (Joint ventures, farm-outs, real estate tax compliance) for:
CINCO ENERGY / SIERRA RESOURCES.Project Manager (Title/Lease Acquisitions) OH
EQUITABLE RESOURCES. Landman / Broker (Gas Transmission Line R/W) eastern KY.
COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION. Landman (Pipeline R/W, Lease Acquisitions/Title) WV
CLS/PIONEER LAND/ANTERO. Project Supervisor (Due Diligence) WV and PA
WILLIAMS ENERGY. Landman (Title/Lease acquisitions) WV and PA
Atlas Resources
Land Manager (2003-2006)
• Supervised 6 in-house land personnel and 12 contract landmen for aggressive drilling company.
• Combined lease and pipeline acquisitions in order to increase leasehold and coordinate gathering systems in advance of production.
• Increased drilling program by 300 wells through improved acquisition techniques.
• Conducted corporate lease acquisitions, negotiated farm-in/outs, joint ventures, and supervised drilling permits.
Columbia Natural Resources
Contract Landman (2000-2002)
• Lease acquisitions for Trenton Black Warrior play.
• Conducted timely acquisition of drill sites, pipeline/access/utility right-of-ways, compressor and meter sites, and negotiated damage settlements.
Zeigler Coal Company
Division Land Agent (1993-2000)
• Conducted take-offs and due diligence for acquisition of idle and active mining operations
• Acquired and permitted access/pipeline/utility right of ways to complement operations’ needs.
• Lease and fee acquisitions to supplement existing mine operations.
• Produced income stream through management of idle assets
Berea Oil & Gas Corporation
Sr. Landman (1984-1987)
• Supervised division office with 6 subordinates and 15 contract personnel.
• Conducted timely acquisition of leasehold, drill sites, pipeline/access/utility right-of-ways, compressor and meter sites, and negotiated damage settlements.
Island Creek Coal
Division Land Agent (1982-1985)
• Supervised all land activities covering 80,000 acre active mine operations.
• Re-established abstract plant for all real estate assets.
• Preformed due-diligence for submittals, and lease/fee acquisitions.
• Acquired and permitted access/pipeline/utility right of ways to complement operations’ needs.
Mobil Coal Corporation
Western Division Land Agent (1980-1982)
• Managed all lease and title projects for western US exploration projects.
• Supervised independent contractors in acquisitions, due-diligence, title, and development work.
• Prepared state and federal permits and lease bid proposals.
• Acquired and permitted access/pipeline/utility right of ways to complement operations’ needs.
North American Coal
Sr. Landman (1977-1980)
• Conducted title and lease acquisitions to expand active mine operations.
• Conducted feasibility studies / take-offs for new projects throughout the US.
• Conducted Due-diligence on acquisition of mine assets.
• Acquired and permitted access/pipeline/utility right of ways to complement operations’ needs.
WV DOH / Right-of-Way Division
R/W Agent II (1975-1977)
• Fee real estate and right-of-way acquisitions and relocation assistance for highway projects under State and Federal guidelines in West Virginia.
Education
Marshall University, Huntington, WV Sept. 1971 – May 1975
BA in Political Science / Pre-Law
Real Estate Career Center, Huntington, WV June 1984 – August 1984
Licensing courses for Real Estate Sales and Appraising
WV DOH / Right-of-Way Division, Charleston, WV February 1977 – April 1977
A three month training seminar with emphasis on Real Estate
Acquisitions and Negotiations; Damage Settlements; Description
Writing & Platting; and Property Management; and Real Estate Appraisal
BA in Political Science / Pre-Law
Real Estate Career Center, Huntington, WV June 1984 – August 1984
Licensing courses for Real Estate Sales and Appraising
WV DOH / Right-of-Way Division, Charleston, WV February 1977 – April 1977
A three month training seminar with emphasis on Real Estate
Acquisitions and Negotiations; Damage Settlements; Description
Writing & Platting; and Property Management; and Real Estate Appraisal
