Profile: Offering Comprehensive Experience and Expertise in the Following Areas Of

Jeffrey Spears 3366 Epps Lane Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 218-7705

Objective: To obtain a Leasing/Right of Way position on a project where my experience, accomplishments and proficiency will allow me the opportunity for growth.

Profile: Offering comprehensive experience and expertise in the following areas of responsibility: • Extensive experience planning, organizing, evaluating and following-up multifaceted responsibilities in a timely manner. • Skilled at developing and initiating contingency plans. • Effectively train, motivate and direct personnel to achieve mission objectives. • Accomplished in time management skills, increasing cost and project effectiveness. • Identify, isolate and eliminate risks to assets and objectives. Experience: Bryson Kuba, LP. Fort Worth TX (May 2015-Dec 2015, Wood Co, WV) J. Mark Smith & Associates, Inc. Beaumont, TX (Oct 2013-Jan 2014 Custer Co, SD & Campbell Co, WY) Land Services, Inc. Traverse City, MI (May 2012-Aug 2012 & Feb 2013-Jun 2013 Lapeer & Pinconning Co, MI) Pro-Source Technologies, Inc. Minneapolis, MN (Jan 2012-May 2012 Williams CO, ND) Sullivan Land Resources, LLC. Oklahoma City, OK (May 2011-Jan 2012 Stark & Hettinger County, ND) T.S. Dudley Land Co, Inc. Houston, TX (Sept 2010-May 2011 Dunn & Billings Co, ND) Professional Land Resources, Inc. Morgantown WV (July 2010-Sept 2010 Monangalia Co, WV) Alpha Acquisition, Inc. Celburne, TX (June 2007-May 2010 Greene, Westmoreland & Washington CO, PA) Mid-Central Land Services, Inc. Evansville, IN (Sept 2006-June 2007 Wyoming, Susquehanna, Lycoming, Sullivan & Bradford Co, PA / Delaware Co, NY) Land-man/ROW Agent 2006-Present Contact and meet with land and mineral owners to present client’s lease/ROW documents and convey the benefits of entering into an agreement. Effectively approach projects to maximize energy client’s expectations and investments. ● Perform lease take-offs and detailed mapping of project progress on a continual basis. ● Diligently strive for a face-to-face meeting with prospected landowners. ● Prepare lease summary reports, curative documents, leasing & ROW documents. ● Research deeds performing curative, draft title, ownership reports, run title to ensure minerals and legal ownership and release of any contractual obligations. ● Provide leasing and client information at company booths during seminars and energy shows. ● Ability to work off of Dig Sheets to maximize time. ● Establish a close working relationship with Engineering, Inspectors, ROW Department and Construction Crews to streamline project and minimize conflicts and down times. ● Calculate affected land areas, negotiate ROW agreements and damage settlements. Contractor, Spears Custom Homes, Traverse City, MI (Residential & Commercial Const.) 1995-2006 Contractor/Owner Meet with clients, analyze prints, prepare and accept bids for submittal. Offer suggestions to improve and maximize the build process for cost and work flow effectiveness. Ensure that project adheres to all codes and safety requirements. Maintain a constant communication link between the client, the sub-contractors and suppliers to facilitate a smooth continuous flow of work. Monitor progress and make the necessary adjustments to ensure profitability. Negotiate, accept and monitor change orders to the build process. Hold all work performed to the highest standards of quality. • Manage sites in a proactive approach to effectively prevent delays and scheduling conflicts. • Ability to read blue prints and engineering drawings. • Effectively monitor and control all phases of construction to produce highest profit margin while maintaining the highest quality levels. Multi-Arc, Inc., Troy, MI (Ion-Bonded Coatings) 1993-1995 Production Control and Quality Manager Established and managed the production control system of the facility, including materials management, scheduling and plant purchasing. Engineered the logistics of over 1,200 weekly shipments. Effectively utilized my analytical and communication skills to improve efficiency and productivity levels. Developed and implemented a Standard Operating Procedure to fulfill ISO 9000 certification process. • Achieved a twenty percent increase in on-time deliveries by implementing a Push-Pull system. • Devised current logistics network for the Michigan and Ohio operations. • Developed and maintained an extensive database to provide statistical analysis of quality failures and implement “real” process improvement. United Parcel Service, Lansing, MI (Logistics & Package Delivery) 1988-1993 Air Division Supervisor On-Call-Air/Operations Supervisor As Air Division Supervisor, implemented new technologies and service enhancements achieving over 200% growth within four years. I analyzed and coordinated operations to meet F.A.A. regulations. Supervised, trained and motivated over twenty-five employees. I also trained personnel on computer package tracking system. • Reduced safety incidents while increasing operations activities. • Scored over 100% effective on my performance evaluation elements. • Rated top supervisor for two consecutive years. As On-Call-Air/Operations Supervisor, was part of a team chosen to head up a new service program. Upgraded the program to include the entire district. Worked with account executives in establishing territories and contacts. Conducted safety audits and performance evaluations. Generated detailed reports for review by upper-level management. • Calculated in-bound volume to employee ratio, adjusting staff to meet demand. • Trained drivers on In-Car computer usage. • Maintained computer information link with top-level management. • Streamlined the dispatching of drivers throughout the district. • Conducted loss prevention appraisals of systems and facilities. United States Air Force, Anchorage, AK 1983-1988 Sergeant, (E-4) Conducted classified joint service flight operations. Trained and supervised personnel on flight line operations and equipment systems. Compiled and controlled classified documents. Developed a security system protecting critical facilities. Reduced equipment down-time by implementing preventative maintenance system. Was the liaison between Base Fuels Operations, Tactical Air Command, Strategic Air Command, Military Airlift Command and Base Operations. • Engineered and supervised base-wide fuels distribution network. • Crew Member conducting remote flight operations on C-130 Hercules aircraft. • Conducted classified flight operations. • Was selected as one of the individuals to work on Air Force One for President Ronald Regan.

Education: BS Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI School of Law/Business Administration

ISO-9000 Auditor/Lead Auditor of Quality Systems, Southfield, MI Perry Johnson, Inc.

Strengths: Highly self-motivated and goal oriented. Perform tasks with accuracy, thoroughness, precisely with attention to details. Excellent analytical, organizational, written, computer and oral skills. Major strengths in completing multi-faceted tasks within time constraints. Very dependable and willing to take on difficult tasks and responsibilities to meet established goals.