Greg Smith

About Greg Smith

Experienced Land Acquisition Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & natural gas industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Petroleum, Real Property, Management, and Minerals. Strong Land Management professional with 2 BBAs focused in Energy Management and International Business and a Minor in Business Finance from University of Oklahoma. AAPL Certified Professional Landman and Lean/Six-Sigma Green Belt.

Experience

1. Land Acquisition Director - West Virginia & Ohio

   EQT Corporation

   Aug 2009 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Land Acquisitions Director - WV & OH (June 2025 – Present)Direct EQT’s strategic land acquisition initiatives across core operating areas. Lead cross-functional teams in securing subsurface rights to support new well development. Oversee contract negotiations, title due diligence, risk assessment, and alignment with regulatory and operational timelines. Collaborate with leadership to guide long-term acreage strategy and drive capital-efficient growth through disciplined land practices.Land Acquisition Manager - WV (Sept 2019 – June 2025)Managed daily activity of internal and third-party land agents responsible for acquisition of surface use rights and subsurface leasehold. Negotiated complex agreements to secure rights-of-way, well pads, water impoundments, and other operational land needs. Conducted title analysis and curative work to ensure drill-ready status. Administered leasehold and surface asset obligations to maintain development eligibility and compliance.Regional Land Supervisor (Feb 2017 – Sept 2019)Led Land team executing strategic acquisition and operations objectives in the Marcellus and Utica Shales across PA and OH. Oversaw budget planning, asset development forecasting, and internal coordination for joint development ventures. Served as Land lead on multi-disciplinary committees to align project readiness. Spearheaded operational and data management enhancements to improve delivery and efficiency.Landman I – Landman (Aug 2009 – Feb 2017)Executed leasing campaigns to expand EQT’s operated footprint. Conducted title verification, cured ownership defects, and ensured contractual and regulatory compliance from permitting through production. Negotiated easements and access agreements to facilitate infrastructure buildout. Coordinated with stakeholders to support drilling and completion schedules in alignment with asset development plans.

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  BBAs, Energy Management and International Business (Double Major)

  2003 — 2008