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Letter from the President, Stephanie D. Moore October already? With another hot Houston summer behind us, we are now looking towards the
upcoming holiday season. This year, HADOA will be supporting a great charity, Boys & Girls
Harbor which provides healthy, comprehensive residential care for children and families in cri-
sis. Please read up on this great organization in this newsletter.
Since our last newsletter, HADOA has hosted two great luncheons and the 2015 NADOA Insti-
tute has completed. July speaker, Yoli Bazan, CDOA, CPLTA gave us some great tips on how
to study for the CDOA and August speaker Kacie Bevers, Attorney with Steptoe & Johnson pre-
sented fantastic information on Trusts. Last but not least, I was able to attend this year’s
NADOA Institute held at the Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida. What a great educational
event!!! I want to send a shout out to all of the HADOA members who volunteered their time to
put together such a QUALITY and FUN program. If you haven’t had a chance to volunteer with
HADOA or NADOA, please consider doing so as the benefits are endless.
My last letter discussed the possibility of moving away from our registration website “Wild
Apricot” and I am pleased to announce at this time that the HADOA Board of Directors has de-
cided to go ahead and remain with Wild Apricot, despite the issues and errors that occur from
time to time. While newer websites have additional options, we felt that the Wild Apricot cost
increase was worth not having to make any further changes at this time that would have compli-
cated things for members. With this said, if you encounter any issues with the HADOA or Wild
Apricot websites, please let us know.
The Board of Directors continues to work on the goals we set at the beginning on 2015: mem-
bership, website and HADOA history. HADOA’s current membership is 412 which is a great
number! The website continues to be updated but we have received very little regarding the his-
tory of HADOA. Please continue to search through your old documents at work and forward
anything you find our way! Through board discussions, we have been working hard to define a
retention policy for HADOA that satisfies anything that might affect our Not-for-Profit status.
This status helps HADOA save on taxes each year. We are hoping to have these retention guide-
lines rolled out to members in our next newsletter.
Finally, it’s that time of year again, HADOA Board elections. This
newsletter has plenty of information on who is running for 2016 office
and their qualifications. Please take time to read through this so that the
most qualified people are elected. Qualified board members consistently
help to improve our organization, providing you with great networking
and educational events close to home.
Until next quarter...
Stephanie D. Moore, CDOA
Ins ide th is
issue:
3rd Quarter
Luncheons
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Upcoming
Luncheons
3
In Memory of
Amada
Buenrostro
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Treasurer’s
Report
5
Updates from
the Directors
5-6
Summer Social 7-8
2016 NADOA
Institute
9
CDOA
Information
10
Transfer on
Death Deeds in
Texas
11
2016 Board
Candidates
15-22
Educational
Opportunities
23
Survey Results 24
2015 Charity 25
Board of
Directors
26
Institute
Pictures
27-28
VOL 37, ISSUE 3 HADOA QUARTERLY 3rd Quarter 2015
HADOA QUARTERLYHADOA QUARTERLY Houston Association of Division Order AnalystsHouston Association of Division Order Analysts
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The July HADOA luncheon featured speaker Yolanda “Yoli” Bazan
(CDOA,CPLTA), 1st Vice President of HADOA and Senior Division Order Ana-
lyst for Hilcorp Energy who delivered some fantastic information on preparing
for the CDOA exam.
The review not only explained the qualifications needed to apply for a CDOA
status, but also provided quick tips, sample questions, and handouts given at the NADOA Plano Re-
view. The presentation revealed that the CDOA exam has been in existence since 1987 and as of the
date of the presentation (July 17, 2015) that there are only 632 CDOAs nationwide.
Ms. Bazan stressed the importance of preparing for the exam by using electronic
mediums, reviewing NADOA’s webinars, creating study groups, and outlining
each section of the CDOA manual.
We would like to give special THANKS to Luanne Johnson, CDOA,CPLTA
(who serves as CDOA Certification Committee Chair) for attending the July
luncheon and sharing her knowledge/experience with all of those in attendance.
July Luncheon
Luncheon In format ionLuncheon In format ion
August Luncheon
HADOA’s Wednesday, August 19th luncheon featured Kacie Bev-
ers from Steptoe & Johnson with a presentation on the Texas’s
Trusts. Kacie’s informative presentation addressed the operation of
a trust, how a trust is created, trustees and their powers, the effect
on third parties, basic operations of a trust, and the impact on title
examination. Mrs. Bevers presentation provided numerous exam-
ples of trusts that had not been set up or used improperly with real
life examples such as Michael Jackson and Anna Nicole Smith. Kacie had
HADOA’s attendees laughing and tickled with her delightful presentation.
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Upcoming LuncheonsUpcoming Luncheons
This presentation will provide an overview of some important bankruptcy considerations and it
will focus specifically on the treatment in bankruptcy of common agreements used in the oil and
gas industry (e.g. oil and gas leases and joint operating agreements).
“Impact of Insolvency and Bankruptcy
on the Oil and Gas Industry”
Presented by David A. Zdunkewicz, Partner with
Andrews Kurth LLP
OCTOBER 21ST LUNCHEON
“Federal Leases”
Melissa Munson,
Steptoe & Johnson
This presentation will address
the leasing process; terms and
conditions pertaining to feder-
al leases; and royalty rates
and permitting.
“Update on Texas
Unclaimed Properties”
William King, Keane
This presentation will address
escheat changes being made
to the Texas Unclaimed Prop-
erty laws that will become
effective January 1, 2016.
“Post Production Costs”
Karolyn Gillespie,
EP Energy, Senior Counsel
This presentation will cover
post-production costs and
lease provisions.
NOVEMBER 16TH 1 /2 DAY SEMINAR WITH ALTA
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In Memory of Amada BuenrostroIn Memory of Amada Buenrostro
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unex-
pected passing of our friend and co-worker Amada
“Amy” Buenrostro, a Division Order Analyst with
Hilcorp Energy. Amy had been with Hilcorp for 9
years and had previously worked at Coastal Oil and
Gas. Amy was a beautiful, caring, loving mother,
and a hard-working individual who always had a
huge smile on her face. Amy is survived by her Fa-
ther, Marcos Hernandez; her Husband of 20 years,
David Buenrostro; her Sons, David Buenrostro, Jr.
and Marcos Adam Buenrostro; her Daughters, Sele-
na Marie Buenrostro, Cathleen Bazaldua, and Sandra Rodriguez and husband Joe; her Granddaugh-
ter, Isabella Vidaurri. Although Amy has departed from this world, she will never truly leave us
because she is still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, Amy lives on. God Bless you Amy
and may you rest in peace dear heart.
Link to Amy's obit should you wish to leave a condolence to her family:
http://www.compeanfuneralhomes.com/amada-buenrostro/
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Treasurer ’s Repor tTreasurer ’s Repor t
Submitted by Chris Ramsey, 2015 Treasurer
We are only a month removed from the NADOA institute in Amelia Island, Florida. For those of you
who were able to attend you were treated to a beautiful location, great education, and an overall wonder-
ful experience. However, the beauty of the Ritz Carlton can’t hide the challenges we are facing as an in-
dustry. I have had the opportunity to talk to several of our members who have been directly affected by
the cuts in the industry. It was a heartfelt moment at institute when one of our members took the time to
give back. This person was laid off earlier in the year and recently had the fortune of finding employ-
ment, from her own pocket she gave back with the message to pay it forward to others who have had the
misfortune of losing their job.
Having the position of treasurer in these times should be a challenging responsibility. This is when num-
bers are scrutinized and we have to ensure that there is enough money to keep the group operating. How-
ever, despite the challenges we are facing, I have been humbled by the support of our organization. Not
only by members attending functions, but also by your companies. A few months ago I halfheartedly
challenged our Advertising and PR director, Ernie Leuenberger, to reach $1,500 in advertising income.
The typical budget for this is $1,000. As of September we have received roughly $1,200 with $550 more
promised. Now, we may not have as much income as the organization has in past years, we will still be
on the plus side this year which is all anyone can hope for.
2016 looks to be a challenging year, but with our membership base and the continued support of our or-
ganization, we will come through with flying colors. I have enjoyed serving on the board of directors
and I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve the organization in the future.
Advertising— Ernie Leuenberger
Anyone wishing to advertise, either by posting on our website, posting in our Quarterly Newsletter, Pow-
erPoint recognition at our monthly luncheon meetings or simply by contributing gift card awards as Door
Prizes at our monthly luncheons, please feel free to contact me at 713-237-5026 or email at
[email protected]. We believe in recognizing our valued and loyal supporters to our
HADOA organization. I do want to thank our new Sponsors, Russell T Rudy Energy LLC, Steptoe &
Johnson PLLC, Petroleum Education Workshops at UofH Downtown, Terra Firma Ventures, Tower Rock
Oil & Gas and also our long-time Sponsors, Gresham Royalties and Oildex. It has been an exciting year!
Updates f rom the Direc torsUpdates f rom the Direc tors
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Updates f rom the Direc torsUpdates f rom the Direc tors
Employment Networking— Elisia McCall
Being the 2015 Employment Networking Director, has been a little discouraging with the lack of new
job postings in the last quarter. Only one new job opportunity was posted the last quarter. Unfortu-
nately major, as well as small independent companies, are still facing reductions in their work
force. Hopefully next quarter more job opportunities will be available. If anyone has some job oppor-
tunities that need the expertise of our members, please contact me at [email protected].
On a lighter note, I did receive a phone call from a supervisor/manager that needed some assistance in
preparing a job description. Included in the decision with this individual was job skills, requirements
and qualifications of Division Order Technician vs. that of Division Order Analyst. I was happy to
help this individual with their job description. If anyone has questions about being a Division Order
Analyst and/or Technician, please do not hesitate to call any of the directors and/or officers of
HADOA. We are here to help and assist as needed.
Business and Rules— Michael Hall
In their October 14th meeting, the board approved an increase in the luncheon fee for non-members. The
new fee will be $40. This change will be effective January 1, 2016 and will allow HADOA to continue
to provide educational opportunities to our members.
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Summer Soc ia l Summer Soc ia l
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Summer Soc ia lSummer Soc ia l
Thank you to those who joined us on August 6th for our
HADOA Social at Sambuca! More information coming
soon on a North Houston/Woodlands HADOA happy hour.
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CDOA Informat ionCDOA Informat ion
Looking for additional ways to earn your CDOA credits? NADOA Webinars can now present to
500 members at once! Participate with a coworker or individually and turn in those CDOA
points. Please contact Stephanie D. Moore at [email protected] if you have any
topics or speakers you’re interested in hearing.
October 28th:
John Kevin West, Steptoe & Johnson—Post Production Costs
November 18th:
Austin Brister, McGinnis Lochridge—Part 2 NPRIs,
Continuation of May 2015 webinar
Upcoming NADOA Webinars
CDOA Study Group:
HADOA First Vice President, Yoli Bazan just finished facilitating a nine-week
CDOA review (at the Hilcorp 811 Dallas building downtown) which had begun in
July and took place on Thursday evenings from 5 pm to 6:30pm. The CDOA review
covered the 24 chapters in the CDOA manual and provided helpful tips for passing
the exam. Help us in Congratulating Ed Riley, Carol Johns, Lazara Coronado, Lynd-
sey Romano, and Kelly Sandoval for passing the CDOA exam and completing the
CDOA review.
Special Thanks:
Special Thanks to Betty Morgan (Office Service Supervisor) and David Quosig (Land Administration
Manager) for allowing HADOA to have CDOA study groups at Hilcorp’ s facilities, which only
serves to improve the skill sets of Division Order Analysts in the Industry. This last nine-week ses-
sion had been the fourth session that Hilcorp has sponsored since early 2014.
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CDOA Informat ionCDOA Informat ion
1. Casinghead is:
a) Oil produced from an oil well.
b) Oil produced from a gas well.
c) Gas produced from an oil well.
d) Gas produced from a gas well.
2. Which of the following is a true
statement?
a) An undated lease is void.
b) An undated lease generally
takes effect when it is execut-
ed and delivered.
c) The controlling date, for any
lease, is the date it was execut-
ed.
d) An undated lease takes effect
when it is recorded.
3. The term clause is also known
as:
a) The habendum clause.
b) The Mother Hubbard clause.
c) The granting clause.
d) The lesser interest clause.
4. Which of the following is not a
basic and unique right to the min-
eral estate?
a) Right to execute a lease
b) Right to receive bonus
c) Right to receive delay rentals
d) Right to use of the surface
5. How many states have some
type of involuntary pooling stat-
ute?
a) 16
b) 24
c) 32
d) All
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. C
ANSWERS:
CDOA Practice Questions Taken from July/August/September 2013 NADOA Magazine
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Texas property owners now have a new tool to avoid probate. Effective
September 1, 2015, Texas Estate Code Section 114.151 allows for
Transfer on Death Deeds. Lawmakers believe this provision will pro-
vide a simplified process for the non-probate transfer of real estate.
A Transfer on Death deed operates the same as any other conveyance,
except that title does not pass to the grantee until the grantor’s
death. The property conveyed passes outside of the grantor’s estate. To
be effective, a Transfer on Death Deed must be signed, notarized, and
recorded in the deed records of the county where the property is located
prior to the death of the grantor. It may not be created through the use
of a power of attorney. An unrecorded Transfer on Death Deed is inef-
fective to convey property. The statute permits the naming of alternative
beneficiaries in the Transfer on Death Deed; however, the statute does
not permit a grantor to convey under complicated distribution provi-
sions or to several people in varying percentages. If the grantor changes
his or her mind, a Transfer on Death Deed may be revoked by the filing
of a “Cancellation of Transfer on Death Deed” form or by the recording
of a subsequently executed conveyance of the same property. A Trans-
fer on Death Deed may not be revoked by a will.
Transfer on Death Deeds in TexasTransfer on Death Deeds in Texas
“Transfer on Death Deeds Now Val id in Texas ”
Republished from Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Email “Know How” dated 9/18/2015
By
Donald T. Hueske
OF COUNSEL
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Phone: (281) 203-5755
Email: [email protected]
Ashley Howie Tallichet
ASSOCIATE
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Phone: (281) 203-5769
Email: [email protected]
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It’s Almost Time to Vote for Your Next
HADOA Board…
Please see the following list of Candidates that are
running for the 2016 HADOA Board.
Take time to consider each candidate the ballots will be emailed soon.
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Candidate for President –
YOLANDA BAZÁN CDOA, CPLTA
Yolanda Bazán CDOA, CPLTA is currently a Senior Division Order Analyst at Hilcorp
Energy. Yolanda graduated from the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio with
Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an emphasis in Management. She began her career in
the oil and gas industry in 2006 with Nippon Oil & Exploration where she worked as a
land /contract assistant. In 2008, she joined Southwestern Energy Production Company
where she worked her way up from Land Tech to a Senior Division Order Analyst spe-
cializing in Pennsylvania and Texas properties.
As 1st Vice President on the HADOA Board, Yolanda is responsible for providing educational programs at
the monthly luncheons and has served on the HADOA Board of Directors for the last 3 years. Yolanda is
very active in helping her peers pass the CDOA exam and has facilitated several small CDOA study groups
in Houston since June 2014 and has just completed a 4th session in the middle of September.
Yolanda has three children Amber 22, Jeremy 17, and Anthony 13 who keep her very busy. Yolanda enjoys
reading, learning, and being physically active with activities such as cycling, running, strength training, and
Jujitsu. Yolanda looks forward to continuing to serve on the HADOA Board and working with the Board
Members to strive to provide the best educational and networking opportunities for the HADOA member-
ship in 2016.
Candidate for First Vice President –
KELLY SANDOVAL, CDOA
Kelly graduated from Texas Tech University in 2007 with a degree in Petroleum Land
Management. She has worked at Chevron since 2008 as Land Ownership Representative,
primarily working Texas Permian properties. In addition to her geographic assignments,
Kelly also mentors and leads special projects. Earlier this year, Kelly received her Certified
Division Order Analyst certification.
Currently, Kelly serves as the 2nd Vice-President for HADOA and served as the 3rd Vice-President last
year. Kelly has also volunteered on the NADOA Institute Committee as 2015 Corporate Donations co-
chair, 2014 Transportation co-chair, and 2013 Hospitality committee member. Kelly has enjoyed contrib-
uting to HADOA over the last two years and is looking forward to the opportunity to continue to help
strengthen the organization and provide a variety educational and networking opportunities for its mem-
bers.
In her free time, Kelly is training for her first half marathons – the first in January in Houston and the other
in February at Disneyworld. She also enjoys cooking for family and friends, as well as spending time with
her husband, Miguel, and dog, Ace
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Candidates for Second Vice President –
Michal A. Picquet
Michal Picquet has been a member of NADOA Institute Committee for the last three
years, and has served on the Programs Committee and as Co-Chairman of Registration
for the last two years. She has served as a CAPDOA Board Member and held the posi-
tion of Secretary and Treasurer with CAPDOA.
Michal graduated from Powelson Business Institute in Syracuse, NY where she earned
an Associate Degree in Business/Secretarial Science. She is currently employed by
Devon Energy as a Senior Staff Division Order Analyst for the past 10 years. Before relocating to Oklaho-
ma to begin her career with Devon, Michal had been employed for 23 years with El Paso Energy
(previously The Coastal Corp) in Houston, TX, and was led into the oil and gas industry as a result of her
time with United Aerial Mapping as Supervisor of the Title Research Department.
Michal has two daughters and four grandchildren and enjoys all the time she can traveling and visiting
with her family.
LUCRETIA JONES
Lucretia Jones began her career in 1989 in the Regulatory/Tax Department for EOTT En-
ergy Corp (formally known as Enron Oil Trading and Transportation) as a Regulatory
Analyst in which she prepared severance tax reports for Mississippi and Nebraska. She
also prepared transporter reports for Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama and
North Dakota. Her job included issuing 1099’s and processing unclaimed property re-
ports.
In 1998, Lucretia decided to make a move into Division Order profession, by becoming
the Division Order Revenue Accountant for EOTT Energy Corp., where she still handled the 1099’s and
unclaimed property reporting. She was responsible for not only processing the checks for the monthly
close, but voiding and reissuing checks and reconciling the royalty accounts.
With the merger between EOTT Energy Corp and Plains Marketing LP in 2004, Lucretia worked on their
Sarbanes Oxley program until 2005. Then, in 2005, she decided to become a Division Order Analyst,
working in the areas of Texas and New Mexico.
In 2008, she accepted a position with Occidental Energy Marketing, Inc. as a Senior Division Order Ana-
lyst, working in the areas of Texas and New Mexico.
Lucretia is a member of both HADOA and NADOA. She has also served on the board of HADOA for the
past four years and also on the NADOA Committee since 2011. In her spare time away from working, Lu-
cretia loves sewing and crafting in her craft room. She has one daughter who is in 12th grade. As a family,
they love cooking together and being outside.
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Candidates for Third Vice President –
APRIL LUEDECKE
April Luedecke is a Senior Division Order Analyst, working the last three years at
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in the Woodlands. Her career began in 1997 in
Midland, Texas as a Land Secretary and apprentice for a two-Landman partnership
that put together prospects. With a strong foundation in chaining title, building own-
ership spreadsheets and owner relations, she has continued to expand her skill set to
specialize in West Texas from cradle to grave working at ever-larger companies in-
cluding Doyle Hartman, Oil Operator, Fasken Oil & Ranch and Pioneer Natural Resources.
As former Vice President, President, then Board Advisor in PBADOA, April served the membership in
selecting topics for educational luncheons, planning seminars, rounding up door prizes and participating
in the board’s team leadership for the future. She places great importance on bettering all analysts for
the benefit of our employers, our royalty owners and our discipline.
A self-proclaimed nerd, lover of fractions, puzzles and all things science, April remains a reliable source
of humor, trivial knowledge and questionably sound advice. She is deeply political, a devoted Christian,
and undoubtedly the most likely person you will see in traffic singing to the radio.
2016 HADOA Board Candidates2016 HADOA Board Candidates
KHAI PHAN
Khai Phan attended the University of Houston and graduated in 2008 with a degree in Economics and
Political Science. Afterward he attended Baylor Law School and he is currently licensed to practice law
in Texas.
Shortly after law school, he pursued a career in the oil and gas industry starting
out as a Field Landman, working primarily in South Central Kansas and Utah.
After a year, he transitioned to a Title Attorney working at Labanowski & Associ-
ates in Houston. As a Title Attorney, he rendered Original Title Opinions and Di-
vision Order Title Opinions for properties all across Texas gaining invaluable ex-
perience.
Expanding his knowledge he moved to an in-house position at Enterprise Products
Partners L.P. Enterprise Products is one of the largest publicly-traded energy part-
nerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services.
From Enterprise Products, he lateraled into the position of Division Order Analyst at BHP Billiton in
July 2013.
Khai is an active member of the community and serves as a mentor for underprivileged kids as part of
the Communities in School program. Khai enjoys spending time playing basketball and is an avid run-
ner.
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Candidates for Corresponding Secretary –
BOBBIE GIBSON
Bobbie Gibson began her career in the oil and gas industry in 1998 at Diamond Sham-
rock Oil & Gas in their Account Payables Department. She currently works for Linn En-
ergy, where she started as a Division Order Technician and was promoted to a Division
Order Analyst in 2010 and Division Order Analyst II in 2014. Bobbie has worked for
several different oil companies, including BP Oil & Gas (via contract with Accenture)
and Nabors Drilling Oil & Gas.
Bobbie has been a member of HADOA since 2010 and joined NADOA in 2012. She
has served on the HADOA Board as a Director in the Historical and Ways and Means positions. She com-
pleted her PLM Certificate in July of 2013 from the University of Houston.
She loves spending time with family, friends and Hoosier, her doggie. Bobbie is the treasurer for a group
of women that assists people in need. She is a native Houstonian and has been married for a year.
JUAN CAVAZOS
Juan Cavazos is recent graduate from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in
Public Relations and Spanish. He currently works for LT Global Staffing, Inc. as a Mar-
keting Representative, utilizing skills in videography, photography, web design, graphic
design and advertising. Juan is a native Houstonian and hopes to learn all he can about the
oil and gas industry.
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Candidates for Recording Secretary –
ADAM HUESKE
Adam began his career in the energy industry in 2008 as an independent landman.
Working the Barnett Shale, he was responsible for a wide range of duties ranging from
preparing mineral ownership reports and run sheets for drilling title opinions to leas-
ing, curative and division of interest. In 2013, he joined Sunoco Logistics as a Divi-
sion Order Analyst. In this role, Adam was able to focus his skills on division of inter-
est and learn about the purchasing and midstream side of the business. After a little
over a year in this role, he accepted a position as Division Order Supervisor. He cur-
rently oversees multiple geographic areas including the Rockies, Louisiana, New Mexico, Kansas, Arkan-
sas, Mississippi and much of Texas. Adam is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, class of 2007.
He and his wife, Melissa, live in Katy with their two boys, ages 3 & 1.
DORENZA GARZA
Dorena Garza began her career in the Land Department in 2010 when she began work-
ing as a lease analyst for Tanos Exploration in Tyler, Texas. Just after six months of
employment, she was responsible for both lease records and division order analysis.
After Memorial Resource Development LLC purchased Tanos in 2013, Dorena moved
from Canton, Texas to Houston, Texas and she began her career as a Senior Division
Order Analyst at Memorial Resource Development LLC where she is still working the
‘Tanos acquisition assets’ along with a large portion of the East Texas assets. Dorena is
a member of HADOA, NADOA and former member of Desk and Derrick. She is currently studying to
pass one last part of the CDOA Exam. Dorena has been married to Joel for 35 years and they have 3 boys
and 4 beautiful granddaughters.
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Candidate for Treasurer –
CHRIS RAMSEY
Chris began his career in the oil and gas industry with Stephens Production Company, a
small private company in Arkansas in 2004. While at Stephens he worked as a lease ana-
lyst, division order analyst, and cured all of title requirements. While working at Ste-
phens, Chris attended the University of Arkansas Fort Smith to obtain his Bachelors in
Accounting. In 2010, after 6 years with Stephens, Chris moved to Tulsa to work for Petro-
hawk Energy as a Division Order Analyst and a Systems Subject Matter Expert. While at
Petrohawk he returned to school at the University of Phoenix and obtained his Masters of
Science in Accountancy. In 2012 BHP Billiton bought Petrohawk Energy and relocated
Chris to their Houston office in the Galleria. Chris served as a Division Order Analyst for
4 months until he was named as the Division Order Supervisor for the Eagle Ford Production Unit. Chris
currently supervises a team of eight full time employees and two contractors. He also serves as the Business
Process Data Coach for the land administration team.
Outside of being a Division Order Supervisor, Chris also excels in the technology realm, having worked on
four software conversions at the various companies and serving as a Subject Matter Expert for land systems.
At this time, Chris is back in school for his Masters of Science Information Systems which he expects to re-
ceive in May of 2015. Chris is an active member of HADOA and NADOA. He worked on the 2014
NADOA Institute Committee to hold the first annual Institute golf tournament and is a co-chair for the pro-
grams committee for the 2015 Institute.
Outside of work Chris is a proud father of two boys – Bennett 4, and Callahan 14 months. He has also
worked for 14 years as a youth sports official for baseball, basketball, and football. He enjoys fishing with
his boys and spending a little time on the golf course when able.
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Candidates for Directors –
GLORIA HARRISON
Gloria Harrison is an experienced oil and gas professional with a background in Division Or-ders. She has worked the majority of her career with two prominent oil and gas companies; Quintana Petroleum Corporation owned by the Cullen Family of Houston and EnerVest Ltd. During her tenure at Quintana Petroleum she worked in the Land Department for 12 years paying rentals, and then transferred to the Tax Department where she worked 15 years assist-ing the Tax Department with the preparation of tax returns for various Cullen family mem-
bers. In 2007, Gloria began working for EnerVest, in the Division Order Department as an Associate Divi-sion Order Analyst and then to Division Order Analyst.
Gloria has served as Recording Secretary and Employment Director for the Houston Chapter of Associa-tion of Lease and Title Analyst (ALTA) from 2007 to 2011. She gave up her positions so she could focus more on the Houston Chapter of the Houston Association of Division Order Analyst.
Working in the oil and gas industry has been my livelihood for the past 30 plus years and it would be my pleasure and privilege to pay it forward to an association that fosters growth and professionalism.
KACIE BEVERS
Kacie Bevers is an attorney with Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. She focuses her practice in the
area of energy law and assists clients in the preparation of drilling title opinions and divi-
sion order title opinions. Mrs. Bevers gained hands-on experience as a field landman prior
to her work drafting title opinions, uniquely equipping her with the necessary problem-
solving and issue-spotting skills required to successfully represent clients. She is active in
the Junior League of The Woodlands and Grace Presbyterian Church in The Woodlands. She is married to
Byron, an engineer, and they have a one-year-old daughter, Eleanor.
KELLY DISHMAN Kelly Dishman currently works the Marcellus Asset at Statoil as a Division Order Ana-
lyst after starting there as a DO Tech, through hard work and perseverance, with collec-
tive Land/DO experience. She has knowledge in assets such as Marcellus, Bakken, and
Eagle Ford working non-operated and operated wells, along with an Owner Relations
background. She volunteers with Statoil’s Emergency Response Program as a Unified
Document Leader. In her off time she is with her family, and daughter who is in the
second grade.
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Candidates for Directors –
LYNDSAY ROMANO
Lyndsay Romano is a Division Order Analyst with 4 years of Division Order experience.
She began her career as a Division Order Tech at Southwestern Energy and quickly moved
into an analyst position. In 2013, Lyndsay began working as a Division Order Analyst at
BHP Billiton. She recently received her CDOA and aims to continue to develop in the Di-
vision Order function by increasing her involvement in HADOA.
STACEY MCHENRY
Stacey was born in Victoria, Texas. After 15 years of Sales and Marketing in the Insur-
ance Industry, she decided to go back to college to get her degree.
She graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. in Communication.
Stacey entered the Oil & Gas Industry in 2008 with Apache Corporation, as a Division
Order Analyst I.
She Joined El Paso Corp. in May of 2012 as a Sr. Division Order Analyst, worked as a Sr. DO Analyst and
Compliance Liaison at Rosetta Resources; and is now a Division Order Analyst at Limerock Resources.
Stacey loves music, traveling, photography, trying new things, and meeting new people; she’s quite the so-
cial butterfly.
She enjoys being involved with others in our industry and learning about what benefits analysts at different
companies.
She was on the 2014 HADOA Board as Recording Secretary, and is currently on the 2015 HADOA Board
as Corresponding Secretary. She would love the opportunity to be on the board another year.
2016 HADOA Board Candidates2016 HADOA Board Candidates
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Register: http://www.cese.utulsa.edu/programcalendar.php
Register: www.uhd.edu/aplm
University of TulsaUniversity of Tulsa
Educational OpportunitiesEducational Opportunities
Petroleum Education WorkshopsPetroleum Education Workshops
DATES COURSE INSTRUCTOR REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
Nov 2—Nov 29 Curing Land Titles Terrill Williams Oct 29
Nov 2—Nov 29 GIS Uses for the Land Professional Natalie Harper Oct 29
Nov 23—Dec 20 Environmental and Ethical Issues in PLM Kurt Stanberry Nov 19
Nov 23—Dec 20 Renewable Energy Sources Terrill Williams Nov 19
Jan 6—Feb 2 Critical Legal Concepts in the Land Profession Terrill Williams Jan 4
Feb 1—Feb 28 Comprehensive Study of the Oil & Gas Lease Terrill Williams Jan 28
Feb 29—Mar 27 Curing Land Titles Terrill Williams Feb 25
DATES COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Oct 20– Oct 21 Valuing Upstream Oil & Gas Properties Edwin Moritz, Mark Cronshaw
Oct 27– Oct 28 Advanced Concepts of Oil & Gas Industry Con-
tracts
Tim Dowd
Dec 1 –Dec 3 Basic Petroleum Geology for the Non-Geologist Norman Hyne
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HADOA Survey Resul ts :
In May 2015, we sent a survey to newsletter readers asking for feedback on a number of topics
in an effort to improve our selection monthly speakers.
We received a broad set of answers from 94 replies out of 535 invitees. Of those that respond-
ed, 18.09% had 0-5 years of experience, 28.72% had 6-10 years of experience, 13.83% had 11-
20 years of experience, and 39.96% had 20 years of experience or more.
We've compiled a few of the top-line takeaways here. We're listening, and while we can't make
all the changes suggested, we plan to refine HADOA going forward. In addition to the results
captured below, 46.24% of members stated they would attend a 2-day CDOA class in 2016.
Thank you for participating in our survey and we hope in the future more members participate.
Please email Kelly Sandoval at [email protected] should you have any suggestions
on topics and speakers for 2016 luncheons.
Membership Survey ResultsMembership Survey Results
States that were requested to
be covered at luncheons are as
follows:
Educational Topics requested
to be covered at luncheons are
as follows:
Types of door prizes
requested:
Texas 81.52%
Oklahoma 47.83%
Louisiana 34.78%
New Mexico 18.48%
Pennsylvania 18.48%
NPRI's 52.75%
Trusts 49.45%
Force Pooling 46.15%
Acquisitions /
Divestitures 45.05%
Probate 43.96%
Calculations/
Payouts 42.86%
$25 dollar gift
cards (limited
amount depend-
ing on attend-
ance)
47.13%
$ 10 gift cards
(greater quanti-
ty)
22.99%
Admission to a
"future"
HADOA
Luncheon(s)
17.24%
Top-line Takeaways:
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Contributed by Stephanie D. Moore, President
HADOA is pleased to announce that all charitable contributions will be made to the Boys & Girls Harbor,
Inc. of Houston, Texas for 2015. Founded in 1947 by the members of Houston’s Downtown Optimist
Club, the Boys & Girls Harbor works to provide a stable and loving home environment for children ages 5
to 18 years of age.
On a personal note, my husband currently works at our children’s elementary school, primarily with chil-
dren who have unstable living conditions at home which leads to many of the problems that occur in
schools today. I feel that the environment that the Boys & Girls Harbor works to provide is a primary need
of select school children in today’s society. Please consider making a donation to this great organization.
The Harbor provides residential care, operates The Harbor Academy Charter School, and provides a transi-
tional living program, athletics, team sports and a FFA/Agricultural program for children at the Harbor to
participate in.
At the HADOA December Holiday Luncheon, Ms. Patricia Lind will be speaking about the Boys & Girls
Harbor and we will be raffling off several great goodie baskets to help raise money for the Harbor. All do-
nations are tax deductible.
If you are unable to attend the December Luncheon and want to make a donation, personal checks can be
made out to Boys & Girls Harbor and mailed to the HADOA mailbox to:
HADOA
ATTN: BOYS & GIRLS HARBOR
PO BOX 25377
HOUSTON, TX 77265-5377
HADOA will announce in the last newslet-
ter for 2015 how much money was raised
for this great organization. Boys & Girls
Harbor also accepts in-kind gifts (clothing,
athletic equipment, food, milk, etc.) and had
volunteer opportunities. For additional in-
formation, please visit the Boys & Girls
Harbor website at
www.boysandgirlsharbor.org.
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2015 HADOA Board of Di rectors2015 HADOA Board of Di rectors
President
Stephanie D. Moore, CDOA
1st Vice President
Yolanda Bazán, CDOA & CPLTA
2nd Vice President
Kelly Sandoval, CDOA
3rd Vice President
Cheryl Hampton
Recording Secretary
Lucretia Jones
Corresponding Secretary
Stacey McHenry
Treasurer
Chris Ramsey
Historical Director
Sara Galloway
Ways & Means—Door Prizes Director
Bobbie Gibson– Coleman
House & Hospitality Director
Jennifer Kegans
Employment Networking Director
Elisia McCall
Advertising & PR Director
Ernie Leuenberger
E.leuenberger@
indigominerals.com
Business & Rules Director
Michael Hall
Immediate Past President
Amy Gresham
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2015 NADOA Institute Pictures2015 NADOA Institute Pictures
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2015 NADOA Institute Pictures2015 NADOA Institute Pictures
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Houston Associa t ion of Divis ion Order AnalystsHouston Associa t ion of Divis ion Order Analysts
The Houston Association of Division Order Analysts was established to service the needs of the Greater Houston Division Order
Analysts community.
The purposes of the Association are:
Advance the education, knowledge and professional interests of Division Order Analysts
Promote effective communication within the petroleum industry and the public
Enhance the image and stature of the Division Order Analyst work as a profession
Provide more opportunities for achieving these objectives
HADOA
P.O. Box 25377
Houston, Texas 77265-5377
Houston Association of Division Order AnalystsHouston Association of Division Order Analysts
www.hadoa.orgwww.hadoa.org
