Nicholas Weston Squires

Nicholas Weston Squires [email protected]

Permanent Address: Current Address: 179 Windsor Drive 179 Windsor Drive Mineral Wells, WV 26150 Mineral Wells, WV 26150 (304) 488-2316 (304) 488-2316

Education West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2006 Major in Finance GPA: 3.28/4.00

South University, Savannah, GA Masters in Healthcare Administration Nov. 2010 GPA: 3.92/4.00

Summary I have well-rounded knowledge of the oil & gas industry through the representation of multiple clients. Overall, I have spent four years leasing, three years verifying independent/drill site/HBP title, and one year buying ROW’s.

Experience Turner Oil and Gas, Reno, OH Feb. 2013-Present Oil and Gas Landman  Verified mineral ownership for drill site operations. Worked with several HBP leases and verified working interests.  Provided in-depth oil and gas well reports for leasing of property in the counties of Noble, Guernsey, Belmont and Monroe in Ohio.  Utilized available resources to improve knowledge of Ohio real estate law.  Purchased consent-to-pool leases, obtained pre-drilling amendments, and leased several landowners.

Hawkeye Research Inc., Harrisville, WV Feb 2012-Feb. 2013 Oil and Gas Landman  Verified mineral ownership for time sensitive deadlines.  Provided work for clients on a timely, confidential basis.  Mastered critical language to successfully complete leasing forms to present to potential clients.  Analyzed lease content to enhance knowledge of entire lease contract.

Redsky Land, Parkersburg, WV July 2007-Feb. 2012 Oil and Gas Landman  Obtained signed leases for high priority parcels under challenging deadlines.  Researched courthouse documents to develop detailed reports on land and mineral ownership.  Obtained extensive experience working with mineral owners and detailed leasing forms.  Mastered researching methods, allowing for timely submission of abstract reports.

Skills Licenses Active member of the AAPL, Commissioner for West Virginia, Sales experience, Leasing experience

Computer Typing – 50 wpm; MS Office: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word; HTML.

Activities  WVU Business Plan Competition Finalist  Morris/Tippens Scholarship (Full academic)  Basketball Captain (Two Years)  National Honor Society  Entrepreneurship Club – Team Leader  West Virginia DNR game stocking assistant  O.J. Stout Scholarship  Herff-Jones Leadership Seminar  Special Olympics Volunteer