James E. Lang Phone: 214-***-****
***@*******.*** Fax: 1-877-***-****
Argyle, Texas 76226
SUMMARY: Seeking employment in commercial real estate development or
finance. Background includes 10 years in commercial real estate and
economic development, 10 years in high-tech start-ups, and a JD/MBA dual
degree from Southern Methodist University.
EDUCATION: REFERENCES:
JD/MBA dual degree, SMU, Dallas, TX, 1994-1999 Jake Collier, 972-436-
8000, Judge
BSBA, University of Phoenix, Boulder, CO, 1988-1992 Bill Vaughan, 817-
329-5555, Developer
AAS-Electronics, FRCC, Westminster, CO, 1985-1987 Bobby McMillan, 972-743-
0354, Developer
EXPERIENCE:
March 2006 - Present, Lang Commercial Real Estate, Argyle, TX, 214-797-
5511, www.JimLang.com
. Broker/Owner - Services include land sales and entitlements consulting,
income property brokerage, buyer/tenant representation, and project
leasing and management. Currently serve as Administrative Vice President
for the North Texas Land Council.
Aug. 2002 - Feb. 2006, Town of Flower Mound, Flower Mound, TX, 972-***-****
(left to start own co.)
. Director of Economic Development (3.5 years) - Worked with developers and
business community
to attract over $500M in new commercial development; responsible for tax
incentive negotiations,
research and marketing programs, hosting annual broker events, trade show
exhibits, staffing,
budgeting, etc. Served on board of directors for Chamber of Commerce and
Rotary Club.
Aug. 2001 - Aug. 2002, TriMax Properties, Flower Mound, TX, 214-***-****
(recruited by city for ED)
. Consultant/Owner (1 year) - Real estate development, land acquisition,
feasibility analysis, due
diligence investigation, city approvals, contract negotiation, etc.;
focus on multifamily projects and
land development for single-family starter homes.
Jan. 2001 - July 2001, Broadband Gateways, Plano, TX, 972-***-****,
(bankruptcy, closed company)
Telecom equipment start-up; reported to Quentin Owen, Director of
Manufacturing, 972-***-****.
. RF Program Manager (6 months) - New production of 2.4GHz VoDSL and
802.11b data
networking modules from Taiwanese contract manufacturer; responsible for
all aspects of cost,
quality, and schedule performance; managed cross-functional teams from
all departments.
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2001, Flextronics International, Plano, TX, 469-***-****
(left to join start-up company)
Contract electronics manufacturer; reported to Pete Keating, Sr. Program
Manager, 281-***-****.
. Program Manager II (1 year) - Transfer and profitability of product line
from large telecom OEM;
ultimate profit and loss responsibility; single point of contact for all
customer issues; initiated new
tracking procedures that recovered millions of dollars in excess
inventory charges.
Summer 1998, AMT Venture Capital, Dallas, TX, 214-***-**** (temp position
while attending SMU)
. Consultant (3 months) - Due diligence and financial analysis for new
investments; managed the
acquisition and integration of bankrupt GPS/GIS manufacturing company
into new start-up.
1987 - 1993, Exabyte Corporation, Boulder, CO, 303-***-**** (left to attend
SMU, 1994-1999)
High-tech start-up manufacturing 8mm data storage tape drives; acquired by
Tandberg Data in 2006.
. Manufacturing Supervisor (3 years) - Managed 12 repair technicians and 18
assemblers.
. Lead Technician III (2 years) - Electromechanical repair, line support,
and training.
. Technician II (1.25 years) - Test and repair functions during initial
production ramp-up.
The broad scope of responsibilities will include the facilitation of all
land-related activity within select Business Units or Business Development.
The Business Unit Land Negotiator positions will include frequent
interaction with the BLM, Forest Service, and private landowners; acquiring
oil and gas leases as needed; analysis, negotiation and preparation of
various agreements, including leases, farmouts, term assignments and
operating agreements; drilling wells-including analyzing title opinions and
securing needed curative; active input and participation in the decision
making process of various projects; and coordinating the activity of field
landmen when needed. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong
knowledge and application of land and negotiating principles, theories and
concepts; and have a wide understanding of how Land interacts, advises and
collaborates with geoscience, engineering, operations, legal, regulatory
and other professional groups. The successful candidates will be located in
Houston, TX. One of the Business Unit Land Negotiator positions will be
located in Bakersfield, CA. The Business Development Land Negotiator
positions will include attending and reporting out from data rooms,
handling all aspects of due diligence and drafting and negotiating purchase
and sale agreements. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong
knowledge and application of land and negotiating principles, theories and
concepts; and have a wide understanding of how Land interacts, advises and
collaborates with geoscience, engineering, operations, legal, regulatory
and other professional groups in the acquisition process. The successful
candidates will be located in either or both Houston, TX or Midland, TX.
Land Negotiator positions are also available that will report to the VP of
Land in Houston, TX. Candidates will need to have similar experience as
noted above and meet the criteria under Required Qualifications. Bachelor's
degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Business or a
related field. 5+ years of in-house, broad-based working experience in
traditional operations or Business Development Landman/Land Negotiator
roles, or other relevant experience -Permian Basin, Mid-Continent, Rockies,
California or South Texas experience preferred. Ability to handle multiple
projects simultaneously, and reach closure within established timeframes.
Excellent verbal/written communication, organization and time management
skills. Excellent business skills and strong ethics. Possess strong
negotiation skills as well as experience recognizing, analyzing, and
resolving difficult negotiating situations. Outstanding team player with
strong interpersonal skills to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary
group to achieve project related goals. Have understanding of applicable
county, state and federal regulatory rules and procedures. Strong ability
to work effectively and coordinate activities with other groups in field
operations offices, and with other. Land Negotiators in Houston Strong PC
skills, including MS Office Suite.