David is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the land services industry. As the President of Livingstone, LLC, he leads a dynamic team dedicated to project success. Here are some highlights from his impressive career:

Landman: David began his journey as a contract landman in the San Juan Basin in the early 2000s for several major energy companies. He negotiated the execution of oil and gas leases, oil and gas lease extensions, rights-of-way, underground utility easements, permitting well sites, gas service agreements, and title work. David negotiated with property owners to complete a gas service conversion project (natural gas taps to propane) and resolved issues associated with basic oil and gas company property-owner relations.

In-House Landman: In 2008, David joined ConocoPhillips as an in-house landman. His role involved the supervision of agents and contractors, and acquiring pipelines, surface wellsites, and roads. He worked closely with local governments and stakeholders, contributing to the company’s exploration efforts.

Lead Surface Landman: In 2018, David played a pivotal role in managing the Bronco pipeline, a critical subsidiary of ConocoPhillips for its gas processing facilities in Northern Colorado. He was  Responsible for day-to-day operations including Facility permitting in Arapahoe County, Adams County, City of Aurora, StormWater Management Permits, Right-of-Way Purchasing, Contractor Supervision, Title, Contract Drafting, Pipeline Routing, GIS and Construction communication / Surface.

President: David founded Livingstone in 2020 which operates across several states, including Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. Their expertise includes acquiring right-of-ways, title examination, project development, due diligence, and real estate planning. David assembles skilled teams to ensure meticulous planning and exceptional results. Through his solid leadership, continuous growth, and technological innovation, David and Livingstone aim to set new standards in the land services industry.