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![]() Staff | Joseph M. Holt |
Joseph M. Holt
During his thirty years in the oil industry and private business ownership, Joe's position responsibilities have required that he directly or indirectly manage organizational resources, train and motivate personnel, and develop, implement and market land services to the energy and telecommunications industries, with an understanding of investor's criteria, economic analysis and general client concerns.CURRENT POSITION 1994-present Owner/President, Land Services, Inc., Traverse City, Michigan SUMMARY Marketing Skills. Over twenty years marketing experience in the development and presentation of business investment proposals. Performed economic analysis on profitability and success rates for such proposals. Experienced at presenting information through both large group forums and small group meetings Organizational Skills. Active in formation of new company. Organized, staffed and developed Land Department. Managed two Joint Ventures in Texas and Colorado. Business Management Skills. Extensive background in contract preparation, interpretation, negotiation and administration. Responsible for coordination and supervision of investor relations. Communication Skills. Maintained good public relations between general public, governmental regulators and agencies, and company. Acted as liaison between satellite offices through written and oral communication. Presented ideas, plans and investment opportunities to individuals and groups. Experienced in interviewing, training and motivating employees and individuals. Analytical and Evaluation Skills. Skilled at clarifying problems or situations, adept at gathering information from people, by researching personally, through investigation and interviewing. Other Skills. Literate in personal computer operation, primarily in databases, spreadsheets and word processing. Knowledge of GIS mapping and drafting; extensive knowledge of property legal descriptions and surveys. Comfortable with local, state and federal governmental officials. PREVIOUS POSITIONS HELD 1988-2011 Owner/Oil and Gas Independent, Quantum Energy, Inc., Traverse City, Michigan 1983-1987 Land Manager/Coordinator Investor Relations, PetroStar Energy, Traverse City, Michigan 1981-1983 Professional Landman, Traverse Oil Company, Traverse City, Michigan EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Minor in General Business, Public Administration and Industrial Relations PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT Oil and Gas Law, Money and Banking, Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, Michigan Basic Land Management, Institute for Energy Development, Dallas, Texas Registered Professional Landman, AAPL Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Michigan PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American and Michigan Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL, MAPL) Michigan Oil and Gas Association (MOGA) International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Michael Late Benedum Chapter of the AAPL Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce
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