Available Landmen

Submissions: CAPL members may submit their resume and employment details to Irene Krickhan at the CAPL office.

Who Experience Contact Numbers
Curt Bitner Available for full or part time consulting. Thirty years experience in all aspects of P&NG and Surface land work for public and private companies. Experience includes negotiation and marketing of Freehold and Crown assets and related land services. References available upon request. Resume Contact: (403) 286-4707
Warren Blair, P.Land 32 years of experience in the Canadian Western Sedimentary Basin. Acquisitions, divestitures, corporate land strategy and management. Negotiation and drafting of exploration and production agreements. Acquisition and management of surface dispositions. Preference is to be an integral member of an active exploration team. Currently available up to 3 to 4 days per week. Resume Contact: (403) 242-0513
Cell: (403) 816-1934
R.G. (Bob) Breckon, P.Land All aspects of P&NG land work; contract negotiation, preparation and review, mergers and acquisitions. Available for work in Calgary or (preferably and at a discounted rate) from my world headquarters in Edmonton. Thirty years experience, ten as a consultant. Contact: (780) 910-7500
Greg Chury, P.Land Senior Land Negotiator with experience throughout the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and Frontier Regions. I bring +25 years of experience in various sized organizations ranging from small start up companies to senior producers. I have worked in all aspects of mineral land work including negotiation, preparation of contracts, A&D, regulatory issues, and training junior personnel. I am proficient in a number of software applications. I am available on a full-time or part-time basis. Contact: (403) 669-5151
K.B. (Ken) Cruikshank A Senior Land professional with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of the petroleum industry in Western Canada, including negotiations at all levels, preparation of all related contracts, acquisitions and divestitures and all associated documentation related to the transaction. My experience has ranged from senior producers to start-up companies, working in a single person environment to managing full staff compliments. Excellent interpersonal, management and computer skills. Available full time or on a contract basis, with my resume and references available upon request. Contact: (403) 238-2094
Cell: (403) 818-7847
Scott Ganes 10 years of Mineral Land experience (Contracts, A&D, Lease, JV and Negotiating). Geographical experiences are located within AB, BC, and SK with additional nominal experience in ON, USA and Frontier. Available 2-3 days/week on a consulting basis, but also open to a full-time permanent position. Contact: (403) 399-7994
Bruce C. Gordon, P.Land Over 32 years experience in all aspects of Land work in Canada, the frontiers, the U.S.A. and International oil and gas. I have worked for majors and start-ups and everything in between. I am available full or part time. Cell: (403) 973-7554
D.A. (Dean) Gould, P.Land

Over 13 years of increasing responsibility in oil & gas land related work, including:
Extensive experience in inter-company negotiations involving both exploration and development plays. Well versed in the logistical steps and paper skills (Contract Review & Preparation) required to realize objective in a timely manner. Familiarity and hands on experience with various regulatory bodies, third party processing requirements and time-lines associated with operations in Alta., Sask. and B.C. Strong organizational and reporting/computer skills.

Cell: (403) 370-6574
Contact: (403) 258-2545
www.spectrumlandservices.com
Charles W. (Chuck) Hall

30+ years experience in all aspects of land work. A&D, Conveyance documents, ancillary documents, post closing, title review, and curative work. Available on a full or part time basis.

Cell: (403) 830-8675
Arlene Hamilton, P.Land

A Senior Land Negotiator with 35+ years industry experience in Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, and many U.S. jurisdictions. Negotiations, special projects, contract preparation, A&D work and mentoring of junior personnel. CBM experience included in skills. Excellent team/interpersonal skills. Resume and references available upon specific request. Available on part-time consulting basis.

Contact: (403) 861-6109
Rian Harrison, P.Land

Senior Land Professional with 20+ years in all aspects of land management – Surface, A&D, Contracts and Mineral Negotiation. Have worked Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and North West Territories. Available part time or full time. References and resume provided upon request.

Contact: (403) 254-5695
Dawn Harvey
Consulting Landman with diverse land and legal knowledge base developed over 30 years of working for various sizes of oil and gas companies. Special expertise in A&D as well as contract drafting, review and interpretation. Able to efficiently plan, organize and carry out multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent supervisory, training and mentoring skills. Advanced analytical abilities. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Dependable team player. Strongly systems oriented. A quick study dedicated to providing her clients with value for their dollar in terms of hard work and dedication. Available for full or part time contracts, either short or long term. Resume. Contact: (403) 605-7530
Phil Haugen, P.Land

A diversely qualified Senior Land professional with negotiating, contracts and managing experience in, Mineral Land, Coalbed Methane (CBM), Surface Land and Joint Interest. A high energy motivated team player with good interpersonal communication, management and computer skills who demonstrates creativity, initiative, and integrity in negotiations. Available full time or on a contract basis.

Contact: (403) 629-0077
Don Hersak,
P. Land
30+ years experience (6 years as a consultant) in Canadian Frontier and Western Basin land work. Seeking part-time assignments. Resume and references provided on request. Contact: (403) 931-3325
Ken Hollington Land professional with over twenty two years experience in the energy industry, proactive in adding value with major producers including: Amoco/BP Energy Canada's $1.5 billion in asset sales and Talisman Energy Inc.'s 2009-2010 asset divestiture program of $1.9 billion, some of the largest and most successful divestiture packages of conventional oil and gas properties sold in Canada. Progressive and varied experience as a Petroleum Land Consultant/Landman in the areas of Land base business contracts and negotiations, compliance and the acquisition and disposition of assets of companies operating in complicated areas of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Resume. Contact: (403) 560-1238
R.K. Howard, P.Land Over 33 years of experience in all facets of land work and land management in the four western provinces and North Dakota. Resume. Contact: (403) 999-2136
Mark Innes Landman with 11+ years negotiating experience. Also proficient in Surface for dual duty roles. Seeking part-time assignments. Resume and references provided on request. Contact: (403) 818-7561
David Jacobus 30 years experience in all aspects of oil and gas land work in Canada and the U.S. Available full or part-time. Resume. Contact: (403) 256-6940
Ed Kozbial 30+ years experience in all facets of Land work, Land Management and Exploration Management. Available 3 to 4 days per week in a Consulting capacity. Resume and references available upon request. Contact: (403) 206-1575 ext. 2
Cell: (403) 815-6684
David Laurie highly motivated strategic thinker with 17 years surface land experience. I possess strong written communication skills and have an excellent understanding of surface access issues in both Alberta and British Columbia. I have recently been involved with the CAPP Trapper Committee, Resource Access Committee and Aboriginal Committee as well as a participant in the Alberta Guidelines Advisory Group. Available for full time or contract position. Resume. Contact: (403) 888-2849
Roger MacKinnon, P.Land 30+ years land experience in the western provinces, in negotiation, contract and A&D work. A team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Available full or part time. Contact: (403) 289-9863
Jaime MacRae 8 years practical experience in P&NG Land. Thorough understanding of mineral and surface administration, A&D, contracts and business negotiations encompassing: preparation, analysis, and maintenance. Have worked mainly Alberta and B.C. lands, with some experience in Saskatchewan. Full resume available upon request. Seeking full time, part time or consulting employment. Contact: (403) 615-4585
W.G.B. (Brian) Murray

30+ years experience in oil and gas land work. Very strong experienced negotiator. Sound understanding of all aspects of the oil industry. Team oriented. Available full or part-time.

Cell: (403) 540-8191
Contact: (403) 652-4097
Scott Nalder Negotiating Mineral Landman with over 30 years experience in all aspects of negotiations, A&D, farmins, joint ventures, joint interest, and Appropriate Dispute Resolution. Certified Arbitrator. Special skills in advising or conducting difficult negotiations. Cell: (403) 466-6912
Contact: (403) 938-6912
Audrey Niles Available full or part time, offering assistance in administration relating to surface land. I have 20 years industry experience (primarily Surface Land), extensive background in surface land in AB, SK (past BC experience), licensed Surface Land Agent, excellent co-ordination and organizational capacity. Sound leadership qualities with an aptitude for written and verbal communication, land system and computer proficiency, strong interpersonal and mentoring skills, and motivated personality with solid work ethic. Full resume available upon request. Contact: (403) 255-0510
Cell: (403) 710-5755
Linda Powers Available two days per week in a consulting capacity. Thirty years of experience, which includes Mineral Negotiations, Contract Drafting, Mineral and Surface Land Administration (Crown and Freehold), A&D, Mergers and Acquisitions. I have worked Alberta, British Columbia, and USA Land, and also with the First Nations. Training of junior personnel. I am willing to work outside of the downtown core. Resume and references available upon request. Contact: (403) 982-0639
Cell: (403) 808-4489
Lynn Viehweger Contracts Landman; 17 years experience; area landman, A&D (drafting P&S, title review, deficiencies, closing), contract negotiating and drafting, administration. Seeking 3 days per week. Contact: (403) 651-0145
Robert Van Wielingen, P.Land Senior Land professional with 28 years of experience as a negotiating landman. Managed all land negotiations, contracts and acquisitions & divestiture activity for various oil & gas companies in Canada and the UK providing seasoned commercial advice and support to the full exploration cycle from concept through drilling evaluation and production. A key participant in the management and direction of (4) four public companies from start-up to successful sale. Resume and references available upon request. Available on a part or full time consulting basis. Contact: (403) 540-2269