WILLIAM HARRIS WOOD, RPL
 3012 Raphael Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39402  601.818.5420  William.Harris.Wood@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Landman - Chesapeake Energy Corp.  Eastern Division – Utica Shale
06/01/2012 – 07/01/2013
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Manage and develop an operational area of leasehold with over 100 proposed drilling locations in the Utica Shale
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Responsible for field landmen in the acquisition of OGLs, Lease Amendments and Modifications, and Curative documents in
preparation of drilling and division orders
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Draft, negotiate, & review contracts intended to initiate drilling operations such as OGLs, JOAs, Modifications, and Pooling
Declarations
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Evaluate acreage positions in counties outside the AMI and determine potential trades such as Farm-Outs, Non-Operated
JOA’s, Assignments, and various acreage swaps
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Coordinate with Landmen, Geologists, Engineers, Field Representatives, & Title Attorneys to determine issues in unitization to
stay ahead of the rig schedule
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Responsible for contact on all matters within drilling units regarding legal issues, regulatory matters, exploration and
production issues, and lease record arrangements
Associate Landman - Chesapeake Energy Corp.  Eastern Division – Utica & Marcellus
1/1/2011 - 6/01/2012
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Assist Senior Landman in managing & developing an operational area in the Utica & Marcellus shale.
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Acquisition, maintenance, and preparation of unit designations for horizontal drilling
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Responsible for contact on all matters within drilling units regarding legal issues, regulatory matters, exploration and
production issues, and lease record arrangements
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Review contracts such as OGLs, JOAs, Farm-In/Farm-Out Agreements, Surface Use Agreements, Pooling Declarations, and
surface damage settlements in designated areas and/or unitized properties
Independent Field Landman - Wood Oil and Gas, Inc.  Various
6/1/2006 - 1/1/2011
 Independent landman for brokers in shale plays such as the Niobrara, Haynesville, and Tuscaloosa Marine shale plays, also worked
in traditional basins in Alabama, Louisiana, & Mississippi
 Performed duties in negotiating oil and gas leases, property acquisitions, and surface agreements
 Demonstrated thorough understanding of all mineral and surface contracts, agreements, and title / curative documents
 Created leases and various contracts, mineral ownership reports and run sheets, lease take-offs, and abstracts
 Performed Independent Landman Duties in the Field for the Following:
 Allen & Kirmse, Ltd. – 8/1/2010 thru 1/1/2011 (Tuscaloosa Marine Shale)
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GFL & Associates, LLC – 1/10/2010 thru 8/1/2010 (Niobrara Shale)
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Carey Oil and Gas, LLC – 7/1/2009 thru 1/10/2010 (AL, LA, & MS)
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Colbert Land Services, LLC – 7/1/2008 thru 7/1/2009 (Haynesville Shale)
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Carey Oil and Gas, LLC – 6/1/2006 thru 7/1/2008 (AL, LA, & MS)
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PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS
Technical Skills: Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook, Net Deed Plotter, ArcReader & ArcGIS, TotaLand,
LeasePro, Researcher, PLAN (CHK Lease Database Management),VAL (Visual Asset Locator), BLM GLO Records, ODNR GIS
& Well Database, COGCC Map Database, Sonris (Louisiana), & Mississippi Oil and Gas Board Database
Demonstrated capability to quickly identify obstacles and discover solutions to meet organization needs
Outstanding negotiation skills learned through acquisition and negotiation of oil and gas contracts
Proven ability to successfully manage and understand complex land issues and contract agreements
Excellent ability to build loyal client relationships by demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the oil and gas industry
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Business Administration, BSBA
University of Southern Mississippi  Hattiesburg, MS, 2005-2007
PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES
 Registered Professional Landman (RPL) –(AAPL) 3/2013 - Present
 Notary Public (State of Ohio): 2012 – Present
 American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL): 2011 – Present
 Michael Late Benedum Chapter (MLBC) of the (AAPL): 3/2013 - Present
 Northern Appalachian Landman Association (NALA): 2013 - Present
 Mississippi Association of Petroleum Landmen (MAPL): 2009 – Present
 Registered Landman (RL) – (AAPL): 2011- 3/2013
 Manager Chesapeake Energy Softball Team: Summer 2011
 Phi Delta Theta Fraternity: University of Mississippi 2002 – 2004