Manager Management

FONDA MANWELL

Manager- Government, Regulatory, Community Affairs

An astute, pragmatic and diligent professional with vast experience of more than 10 years in Government, Regulatory and Community Affairs with a demonstrated history of leadership working in the oil & energy industry. Skilled in municipal law, public affairs, federal, state and municipal regulatory, business development, the building of programs and processes, contracts, legal writing and environmental awareness. Seeking to serve an organization which offers scope for self-improvement and enhancement of knowledge to strive for the betterment of the organization which provides me opportunities to reach and exhibit best of my abilities to grow with the job and to enlarge my sphere of activity.

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Manager – Regulatory

EOG Resources, Inc.

2017 – 2019

Key Job Responsibilities

Served as primary interface and liaison with

Government/political officials advocating for positive oil and gas policy.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Operational Regulatory

Experienced in the following drilling districts: OK, TX, OH, PA, WV, AR, KS.

Demonstrated work with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Oil and Gas Conservation Division on proposed rule changes for Oklahoma’s oil and gas administrative code.

Experienced in oil and gas technical hearings at the municipal and state level. Experienced in Bureau of Land Management rules, policy and permitting.

Represent and advocate on behalf of companies for positive oil and gas policy through municipal, state, federal and legislative agencies

Carried out a gap analysis of policies and procedures upon the introduction of new decisions, rules, regulations, industry developments and enterprise initiatives and acted as a resource for business unit Compliance in amending its policies and procedures (including drafting policy recommendations or policies), as required.

Supported development of the company’s public policy position by coordinating input from operations &

management and assisted with the drafting of proposed regulation.

Ensured compliance with SOPs, supported and contributed to the development of new SOPs, or best practices for global regulatory operations and contributed to the functional areas. Monitored, analyzed, and rendered recommendations on legislative and regulatory issues at the state and local level that may affect the company.

Interfaced with various division and corporate

constituencies, including government affairs, regulatory, legal, finance, business development, and senior

management.

Responsible for Compliance with (global) legal requirements by adherence to requirements of existing and new

regulations and legislation. Investigated and provided appropriate regulatory intelligence when necessary and ensured compliance.

Oversaw public affairs activities. Managed the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary public affairs programs that enhance company's image in the community, drawing as appropriate from the disciplines of community and government relations, communications, community benefit, and/or brand strategy in support of region-wide and area strategy and goals.

Municipalities

High level understanding of municipal law/ordinances. Demonstrated experience preparing municipal permits with 98% approval on first try.

Experience working with City Officials, City Councils, Planning Committees and Boards of Adjustment. Excellent rapport with City officials and citizens

Regulatory Affairs

Represent and advocate on behalf of companies for positive oil and gas policy through municipal, state, federal and legislative agencies. Experience in representing companies with state trade organizations, industry groups, State Chamber, federal and regional associations. Government Affairs

Detailed knowledge of the legislative process and political landscape.

Track and lobby for oil and gas legislation as it moves through legislative session.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE: ENERGY AND

LEGAL STUDIES

Oklahoma City University School of

Law/Meinders School of Business, Oklahoma

City, Oklahoma

2013

MASTER OF SCIENCE: EDUCATION

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond,

Oklahoma

1995

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: EDUCATION

Central State University, Edmond Oklahoma

1991

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Director - Government and Regulatory

Affairs

American Energy Partners, LP

2014 – 2017

Key Job Responsibilities

Built and managed multiple Operational Regulatory

Departments simultaneously while building American Energy Partners, LP.

Monitored and communicated relevant policy trends, government initiatives, and regulations having an impact on company’s operations and advising accordingly.

Collaborated and periodically participated as a member of cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies and programs to meet company goals.

Lead to Oversaw public affairs activities. Managed the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary public affairs programs that enhance company's image in the community, drawing as appropriate from the disciplines of community and government relations, communications, community benefit, and/or brand strategy in support of region-wide and area strategy and goals.

Regulatory Reporting

Chesapeake Energy Corporation

2011 – 2014

Key Job Responsibilities

Worked with Regulatory Affairs and contributing functional areas in establishing submission plans.

Oversaw the preparation and production of Regulatory Submissions globally using internal & external resources. Monitored and provided insight into new guidance relevant to regulatory operations.

Provided Regulatory leadership to direct reports by coaching, mentoring and providing development goals. Represent and advocate on behalf of companies for positive oil and gas policy through municipal, state, federal and legislative agencies.

Prepare submissions of license variations and renewals to strict deadlines monitor and set timelines for license variations and renewal approvals.

Review company practices and provide advice on changes to systems. Liaise and coordinate with regulatory authorities. PAST EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Jones Public Schools as Teacher (1991 – 2011)

Churchill Brown as Realtor (2003 – 2020)

SKILLS

Government, Regulatory and Community Affairs

Municipal Law and Public Affairs Policy Analysis

Project Management Legislative Relations

Legal and Technical Writing Business Development

Real Estate and Property Law

KEY STRENGTHS

Team Building, Management & Leadership skills

Great Relationship Management

Excellent interpersonal skills

Impeccable time-management

Good oral and written communication skills

Strategic, Creative & Innovative Thinker

AFFILIATIONS

The Petroleum Alliance State Chamber of

Oklahoma

OKC Chamber Oklahoma Energy

Explorers

Meinder’s Energy

Association

COMMITTEES

Alliance – Regulatory Alliance – Legislative

Alliance – Alliance – Municipal

Environmental, Land Chair

and Waste

State Chamber – State Chamber – Energy

Chamber Action and Natural Resources

Network (CAN)

SCOOP/STACK Industry OK Industry Workgroup

Workgroup

LANGUAGES

English

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