Tyler H. Vanderhoef

Regulatory and Government Relations

Qualifications:
Licensed Wyoming Attorney with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering. Skilled in Administrative, Natural Resource and Water Law.

Education:
B.S., Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1993
J.D., University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, 2000  

Certifications:
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (40-Hour Course) February, 2008

Professional Memberships:
Wyoming Bar Association 2001
American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources 2001

Professional History:
January 2007 – Present President, Gene R. George & Associates, Inc
August 2004 – January 2007 Gene R. George & Associates, Inc.
January 2003 – August 2004 President, Capitol Land and Water, LLC
November 2000 – June 2004 Municipal Judge, Town of Dayton, Wyoming
April 2002 – January 2003    Legal Consultant
March 2001 – November 2001 Oil and Gas Lease Acquisition/Permitting Associate

Professional Career:
January 2007 – Present, President Gene R. George & Associates, Inc.
August 2004 – January 2007 Gene R. George & Associates, Inc.
January 2003 – August 2004 President, Capitol Land and Water, LLC

• Conducted water right research at the Wyoming State Engineer’s Office for engineers, attorneys, realtors and landowners.
• Prepared water right abstracts and provided legal interpretations of water rights.
• Drafted petitions and represented clients who had water right issues before the Wyoming State Board of Control.

November 2000 – June 2004 Municipal Judge, Town of Dayton, Wyoming

• Presided over both Criminal and Civil cases within the jurisdiction of the Dayton Municipal Court.

April 2002 – January 2003 Legal Consultant

• Prepared a comprehensive summary of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Performed legal research regarding real property issues, specifically easements and zoning regulations.
• Organized an individual’s oil and gas interests and then prepared the documents to transfer those interests from private ownership to corporate ownership.

March 2001 – November 2001 Oil and Gas Lease Acquisition/Permitting Associate

• Negotiated surface use agreements for coalbed natural gas development.
• Assisted in the permitting of coalbed natural gas wells including exception location applications.