TYLER H. VANDERHOEF, PRESIDENT AND OWNER
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
Professional History:
January 2018 – Present: President and Owner, Pilch Engineering, LLC
January 2007 – Present: President and Owner, Gene R. George & Associates, Inc.
August 2004 – January 2007: Gene R. George & Associates, Inc.
January 2003 – August 2004: President and Owner, 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 2018 – Present: President and Owner, Pilch Engineering, LLC
January 2007 – Present: President and Owner, Gene R. George & Associates, Inc.
August 2004 – January 2007: Gene R. George & Associates, Inc.
January 2003 – August 2004: President and Owner, 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.