DAVID ALAN MANNING

Edmond Oklahoma 73003

(405) 815-7538 ~ alanmanning63@gmail.com

Exceptional record of success

in contract, marketing, and
project management within
petrochemical exploration &
acquisition sector

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Ten years experience in the oil and gas industry focusing on exploration and acquisitions. Extensive experience with
contract negotiations, surface land remediation, prospect scouting, title searches, and land & mineral owner relations.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all organizational levels
Practical self starter that can work effectively with minimal supervision
Committed to continuous learning and process improvement
Strong written and oral communication skills
Broad computer experience with advanced capabilities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MC & M LAND and ROYALTY, Edmond, OK
2012 Present
Petroleum Landman ROW Agent
Perform title research and right of way acquisition in the Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma, and Southern Kansas for ONEOK
and their subsidiaries on one of the nations premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems in the Mid-Continent Region.
Communicate with in-house Management, and Legal, while advancing efforts with landowners and or their attorneys, and
various government regulatory bodies.
Draft legal documents and perform research.
Acquire permits for City, County, and State road bores.
Supervise construction crews and negotiate remediation.

DROVERS' TRAIL LAND CO. / JC LAND MANAGEMENT, Oklahoma City, OK

2011 2012
Petroleum Landman Contract Permit Agent Consultant
Project management, negotiation of damages and remediation, and establishment of access and permissions. Served as
liaison to client, survey teams, and acquisition crews. Developed and maintain relationships with State and Federal
regulatory agencies. Supervised teams of agents and served as primary point of contact throughout projects. Ensured
plats of proposed line crossings submitted for approval. Obtain City, County, and State permits for all seismic activities.
Communicated with various agencies regarding safety and environmental issues. Negotiated with private landowners
regarding damages from acquisition activities, navigation of acquisition equipment and construction access.
Reduced acquisition costs thru communication with landowners and crews to ensuring proper field techniques.
Supervised surface agents, mineral agents, surveyors, and mappers.

DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY, Midland, TX

2005 2011
Petroleum Landman Project Manager Mapping/GIS/Permitting
Planned and led variety of projects for seismic data acquisition and processing services company, in areas such as
permitting, acquisition activities, and remediation/settlement negotiations. Built effective relationships with all State and
Federal regulatory agencies. Supervision of surface agents, mineral agents, surveyors, and mappers. Coordinated
scouting, title searches, reporting, plats, permitting, and GIS-based mapping prior to and following acquisition. Constructed
and maintained databases and linked maps. Investigated and resolved issues relating to landowner claims of property
damage, residential structure damage, well contamination, and crop loss.
Reduced acquisition-related issues working with landowners, preparing accurate acquisition entry, and
communicating pertinent data to project teams to ensure avoidance of sensitive areas.

 Daily reports and accounting to client.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, Midland, TX
2002 2005
Junior Partner Financial Advisor
Recruited to establish and manage Business Continuation plan for financial investment firm. Additionally cultivated sales
opportunities developed sales strategies, and performed portfolio and planning analysis. Supervised office staff.
Built book of business from $20M to $45M through effective relationship management.
Introduced analysis and business strategies that helped Senior Partner grow portfolio to $125M.

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS INCORPORATED, Permian Basin, TX

Associate Vice President / Financial Advisor
Carried out marketing of financial investment services and opportunities.
Ranked in Top in Sales, Earned President's Council and Platinum Club awards..

1999 2005

Recognized as Hard Charger of the Year Award in 1999.

Selected to establish Brokerage Sales Division for West Texas National Bank.
Served as IPI Board Member and Corporate Advisory Council.

CAREER NOTES: Previously held roles as Insurance Sales Representative and Broker Apprentice with A.G. Edwards &
Sons and Cowan Asset Management, respectively (1994-2002).

EDUCATION
Course work in Business/Ranch Management, East Texas State University, Commerce, TX
Course work in Agricultural Business, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Field Landman Training
Graduate course work in Business, Finance, and Investments

AFFILIATIONS
Notary Public, State of Oklahoma, State of Texas, & State of Kansas
Former Participating Member of American Association of Professional Landmen, Permian Basin Chapter
Pending Membership with the AAPL in Oklahoma
Former Board Member, National Kidney Foundation, Permian Basin