Michael E. Loper dba Loper World Wide, LLC. 208 Mustang Lane #11 Auburn, MI 48611 Phone: (864) 266-3269 E-Mail: Michael.E.Loper@me.com Experience Tellus Consulting Group, LLC. August 2015 to September 2015 Acquisitions - Abstractor Title Research - Landman Procurement of seismic permitting as well as oil and gas leases in Ohio with focus on the Knox dolomite, a conventional oil and gas play focusing primarily on oil exploration and production. Participated in production meetings to convey progress being made in the prospect area, addressing questions being conveyed by landowners, and new information to continue to educate landowners. Prepared and reviewed lease documents, negotiated access rights of way, geotechnical survey permissions, and maintained activity logs and updated mapping all using ilandman software provided by client. GXL Premier Group, LLC. June 2015 to August 2015 Abstractor Title Research Right of Way Agent Forty year surface title research in multiple counties along the DAPL (Dakota Access Pipeline) throughout Iowa. Evaluated real estate title and provided reports outlining surface ownership. Reviewed title reports, identified possible concerns for the legal department, and compiled data that was then uploaded in database used by client. Conducted curative and estate searches to clarify surface ownership. Drafting of documents, preparation of ownership reports and maintain updated progress reports. Project was subcontracted by CLS, Inc. (Contract Land Staff, Inc.) and was a temp position that was only for two months; although my contract was not with them we used their database to conduct all our research activity. S & A Property Research, LLC. April 2015 to May 2015 Abstractor Title Research Landman Drill site title research in the Appalachian basin focused in the Marcellus shale in West Virginia. Evaluated real estate title and provided reports outlining surface and subsurface mineral ownership. Provided active and shut in well reports with associated leases and assignments. Reviewed title reports, identified possible concerns for the legal department, and compiled abstracts. Conducted drill site title, curative, heir ship, and estate searches to clarify land as well as mineral ownership. Drafting of documents, preparation of ownership reports, maintain landowner contact reports, and maintain updated progress reports. Long Consulting Group, LLC. May 2008 to October 2008; July 2014 to April 2015 Acquisitions - Abstractor Title Research - Landman Leasehold acquisitions and mineral ownership research in the Appalachian basin focused in the Marcellus shale and Utica shale in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Negotiated oil and gas leases, surface damages, and permitting with landowners in an effort to increase leasehold position in the prospect. Conducted drill site title; bring down title, curative, heir ship, and estate searches to determine/verify land as well as mineral ownership. Drafting of documents, preparation of ownership reports, maintain landowner contact reports, and maintain updated progress reports.
Dakotah Oil, Inc. March 2014 to June 2014 Acquisitions - Landman Procurement of oil and gas leases in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan with focus on the Niagaran Reef Trend, a conventional oil and gas play focusing primarily on oil exploration and production. Participated in production meetings to convey progress being made in the prospect area, addressing questions being conveyed by landowners, and new information to continue to educate landowners. Acquired mortgage subordinations for properties within defined drilling units, prepared and reviewed lease documents, negotiated access and geotechnical survey permissions, and maintained activity logs and updated mapping. Dixon Services, Inc. March 2013 to December 2013 Abstractor Title Research - Landman Drill site title research and curative in West Virginia focused in the Marcellus shale formation for the development of oil and gas. Examined real estate title and provided reports outlining surface and subsurface mineral ownership. Development of survey packages needed for drilling permits in West Virginia. Provided active and shut in well reports with associated leases and assignments. Reviewed title reports and identified possible concerns for the legal department, and compiled abstracts and overnighted directly to client s attorney for title opinions. T.S. Dudley Land Company, Inc. April 2007 to May 2008; April 2012 to December 2012 Acquisitions - Landman Leasehold acquisitions in North Eastern Pennsylvania in the Marcellus shale formation and in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan in the Glenwood and Prairie de Chein formations for the exploration of oil and gas using non-conventional methods. Meetings with property owners to negotiate addendums and lease language prior to lease execution and notarizing. Aided and assisted other landmen in the prospect with oil and gas lease closings and notarizing of official documents associated with oil and gas leases. Researching mineral ownership in Michigan to determine mineral ownership in regards to the dormant mineral act. Completing mineral ownership reports as a companion to signed oil and gas leases taken in the prospect. Prepared and reviewed oil and gas leases, geotechnical survey permissions, maintained activity logs and updated mapping for the initial early stages of the prospect. Premiere Land Services, Inc. / AMI Land Services, Inc. October 2009 to April 2012 Acquisitions Abstractor Title Research - Landman Ownership research and leasehold acquisitions in the Marcellus shale and Utica shale in northeastern and southwestern Pennsylvania, Ohio and in the Glenwood and Prairie de Chein formations in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Negotiated leases for oil and gas exploration and production in non-conventional plays. Acquire mortgage subordinations for properties within defined drilling units, prepared and reviewed lease documents, negotiated access right of way, geotechnical survey permissions, maintained activity logs, and updated mapping. Title research and curative in multiple counties in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan for mineral ownership, examination real estate title, and provided reports outlining surface ownership and subsurface mineral ownership. Prepared survey packages as required in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. Processed oil and gas leases, provided active and shut in well reports with associated leases, reviewed title reports, and identified possible concerns for the legal department, and compiled abstracts. 2
The Management Group, LLC. January 2000 to April 2007 Acquisitions Right-of-Way Agent Abstractor Title Research - Landman Surface ownership research, cell site acquisition, and right of way acquisition through out central and southern Georgia in an effort to secure survey permissions, determine and verify land ownership, draft documents, prepare ownership files, negotiate property access rights for survey, contact town officials, maintain contact reports, determine and document constructability issues, prepare MOC for route adjustments, assist engineering to locate control points and identify construction concerns, and maintain updated progress reports. Acquisitions of non-conventional oil and gas leases throughout the Marcellus Shale and Trenton Black River formation in New York and Pennsylvania for oil and gas exploration and production. Preparation and review of lease documents, negotiated right of way access, geotechnical survey permissions, maintained activity logs, and updated maps of the prospects. Research and curative for multiple prospects, examination of real estate title, provided reports outlining surface ownership and subsurface mineral ownership. Prepared survey packages for multiple clients, processed oil and gas leases, provided active and shut in well reports with associated leases and assignments, reviewed title reports, identified possible concerns for the legal department, and compiled abstracts. Education University of Phoenix 2002-2009 BSIT/Information Technology / GPA 3.74 SMC / Spartanburg Methodist College 1995-1997; 2001-2002 AA/English Professional Memberships IRWA / International Right of Way Association Member #: 7898015 AAPL / American Association of Petroleum Landmen Member #: 92237 Member Michael Late Benedum Chapter of AAPL Notary Michigan 3
Michael E. Loper dba Loper World Wide, LLC. 208 Mustang Lane #11 Auburn, MI 48611 Phone: (864) 266-3269 E-Mail: Michael.E.Loper@me.com Professional & Character References Duane Werke / Crew Chief DSI, Inc. (214) 676-1583 dumar82@sbcglobal.net Ira A. Richardson, JD / Title Opinion Attorney (901) 230-5792 iarchrds@gmail.com Clifford C. Abel / Owner @ Dakotah Oil, Inc. (517) 398-3106 cliff@dakotahoil.com James F. Blais / Right of Way Agent (315) 289-4933 james.f.blais@gmail.com Joseph Stocking / Partner Tellus Consulting Group, LLC. (206) 954-9434 joseph@tellusconsultinggroup.com Fred Cheek / Partner Tellus Consulting Group, LLC. (501) 681-4467 fred@tellusconsultinggroup.com