Jade Ryan (J.R.) Williams

Phoenix, AZ ***** 702-***-**** adcog0@r.postjobfree.com

Right of Way Agent (ROW)

Areas of Emphasis: Lease/Agreement Acquisition, Territory Expansion, Research & Analysis

Top Performer in Oil and Gas Acquisition with more than 12 years of experience seeking a new position; currently pursuing a Senior Right of Way Designation. Extensive experience performing all aspects of right-of-way and real estate related activities necessary to maintain and protect companies’ property rights. Well-developed skills negotiating favorable terms for various land and right-of-way related agreements secured on behalf of a company, including acquisition, modification of easements, fee land purchases, encroachments resolution, and the settlement of damage claims. Dedicated leader with outstanding communication skills and a proven track record of success serving as a liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, Arizona State Land Department and United States Forest Service in support of right-of-way activities. Military Veteran; honorably discharged after 4 years of service.

Areas of Expertise

Oil & Gas Industry

Lease/Agreement Acquisition

Documentation & Reporting

Territory Expansion

Executing Due Diligence

Negotiating Contracts & Agreements

Drafting Real Estate Documents

Running Surface Titles

Communication Skills

Professional Experience

MARICOPA COUNTY REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT, Phoenix, AZ 2016 – Present

Right of Way Agent

Analyze and negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way and other property interests to accommodate the construction, operation, and maintenance of company facilities; appraisal, and negotiation of land purchases from private and public owners.

Establish priorities and coordinate all stages of the right-of-way (ROW) acquisition function.

Determine estimated costs and budgets for acquisition.

Negotiate property damage settlements and loss claims associated with projects.

Review, prepare, analyze, and interpret all land and ROW related agreements, deeds, easements and leases.

Serve as a liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, ASLD and USFS in support of right-of-way activities.

Resolve encroachments, damage claims, landowner complaints, and inquiries to minimize client costs.

Acquire legal rights necessary to build and maintain county transportation (MCDOT) and Food Control District facilities.

Initiate ROW acquisition activities and condemnation recommendations.

Review and analyze candidate assessment reports, design concept reports, and construction engineering plans, and provide real estate advice.

JRW OIL & GAS, LLC - AZ, CO, KS, MI, MO, ND, OH, PA, TX, WA, WV 2004 – 2015

Senior Right of Way Agent, Petroleum Landman

Contracted with various oil and gas companies throughout the United States and acquired oil and gas drilling leases and pipeline right-of-way agreements on both private and federal exploration projects.

Developed pipeline routes and maps, handled environmental concerns, and wrote concise field reports.

Trained and developed Right of Way Agents and Petroleum Landmen on best practices.

Executed due diligence, performed lease checks, ran surface titles, drafted real estate documents, managed damages claims, and coordinated logistical operations for clients and their contractors.

Built and maintained relationships with clients and contractors to ensure projects were successfully completed.

Delivered informative presentations to the general public and businesses.

Negotiated and acquired new oil and gas leases, ran ownership titles, and expanded territories.

Assisted Investigators with damage estimations for existing structures and pipelines.

Oversaw pipeline construction and the restoration phase of various projects.

CONSTRUCTION LAND SURVEY, Phoenix, AZ 2001 – 2004

Crew Eyeman, Rodman

Performed various functions for both public and private properties, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, subdivisions, elevation certifications, site benchmarks, construction staking, custom home layouts, slope staking, as-built certifications, utility staking and more.

Education, Professional Affiliations, & Community Activities

SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Scottsdale, AZ, Business Management Courses

International Right of Way Association, Member – Pursuing RWA Designation

American Association of Notaries (AZ, KS, MI, MO, ND, PA, TX, WV), Member

Valor’s on Eighth: Veterans Engagement Group, Member/Volunteer

Jarhead Professionals: Marine Corps Veterans Group, Member/Volunteer

Pat Tillman Foundation – Pat’s Run, Participant & Donor Wounded Warrior Project, Donor

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Terrain Navigator Pro, Handheld GPS systems, Google Maps & Earth, ASLD (State Land), Assessors Website, Recorder’s Website, Maricopa County’s Acquisition Database, MCDOT Road Information Tool, County Data Systems

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