CLS Group is a Project Management firm with over three decades experience and has established a domestic and international presence specializing in turn key solutions for the Construction, Telecommunication, Utility and Energy industries.

CLS Group is headquartered in Edmond, OK and during its history has provided project management solutions in excess of $1.9 billion covering 49 states as well as Australia for a myriad of Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, CLS Group has excelled at providing site acquisition, permitting, construction, facility maintenance, and land management services.

CLS Group’s expertise is based on our employee’s strong work ethic as well as their significant job and industry related experience with a firm commitment to our clients. This makes CLS Group uniquely qualified to provide its project management solutions.

CLS Group has a proven and successful track record with many clients from the construction, carrier, OEM, broadband, fiber, utility, energy and wireless facilities markets. CLS Group listens and fully understands what the client’s expectations are and what makes a project successful.

CLS Group provides a wide range of turnkey and project specific services for various construction, wireless, energy and fiber projects including: site acquisition, permitting, zoning analysis, fiber feasibility studies, right of way acquisition, A&E, environmental, construction management, construction services, maintenance, equipment installation, site management, software and an interactive web site.

CLS Group’s client commitment focuses on speed-to-market, customer service, and meeting budgetary and schedule requirements. CLS Group prides itself in the continuous quality and innovation delivered to each client. It is this dedication that has built our financially sound history and enabled the company to deliver quality services that meets the timeline and budget of each client.

As Co-Chairman of CLS Group, Mr. Watts provides strategic focus and program leadership to the firm’s business engagements, alliances and initiatives. He brings to CLS Group more than 20 years of professional leadership experience at the highest levels of business, government, and sports. He has directed major projects and initiatives both nationally and internationally. He works with clients to implement project management, business development, communications and public affairs strategies.

Mr. Watts served in the U.S. Congress from 1995 to 2003 and served as the chairman of the Republican Conference, the fourth-ranking majority party leadership position in the U.S. House of Representatives. While serving in Congress, Mr. Watts co-authored the American Community Renewal and New Markets Act; authored the Community Solutions Act, and drafted legislation to create the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, which he later served on. Mr. Watts also served on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the House Banking and Urban Affairs Committee.

Since leaving Congress, Mr. Watts has continued his public service. At the request of President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell, Mr. Watts led a U.S. delegation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Conference on Racism, Discrimination and Xenophobia in Vienna, Austria. Mr. Watts has co-founded and co-chaired the Coalition for AIDS Relief in Africa and founded the J.C. and Frankie Watts Foundation to focus on urban renewal and other charitable initiatives.

• Corporate Director for Burlington Northern Santa Fe
• Corporate Director for Clear Channel Communications
• Corporate Director for Dillard’s Department Stores
• Corporate Director for Terex Corporation
• Board Member of the Boy Scouts of America
• Board Member of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point
• Board Member of the Corporate Council on Africa
• Distinguished Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University
• B.A. Journalism - University of Oklahoma

Mr. Adams' 28 plus year tenure with CLS has included the management of numerous oil and gas projects, telecommunications, construction and utility projects. He has particular expertise in Strategic Planning, Business Development, Business Management and Public Relations. Mr. Adams maintains well-developed industry contacts and excellent working relationships with Municipal, County, State, and Federal agencies.

In 1994, Mr. Adams led the company into utility, telecommunications and construction project management, expanding the company's reputation for a strong work ethic and exceptionally high performance standards both domestically and internationally. Since then, he has provided a vision to enable CLS to offer expertise in every facet of a project, from due diligence stages to construction and installation. Mr. Adams has successfully led CLS in major energy, telecommunications and utility projects throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. As President of CLS Group, Mr. Adams leads by example, fostering individual initiative within a team environment.

• Member of International Right of Way Association
• Member of American Association of Professional Landmen
• Member of Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen
• Member of Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia
• Member of Who's Who in American Business & Executives
• Honorary Co-Chairman of the Business Advisory Council - National Republican Congressional Committee
• Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees - Oklahoma Baptist University
• B.A. Business Administration (Cum Laude) - Oklahoma Baptist University

Mr. Hurt comes to CLS Group as a results driven, effective leader with a proven ability to identify and resolve issues. His experience in the accounting profession spans two decades. Mr. Hurt has 15 years of experience specifically in the oil and gas industry having at one point been the Vice-President of Finance for a land division.

Mr. Hurt continually stays abreast of policy changes to ensure the company is in complete compliance with federal and state laws. Mr. Hurt directly supervises and provides oversight to all duties related to the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, job cost, general ledger and payroll transactions. Mr. Hurt is an efficient and thorough problem solver who possesses an in-depth knowledge of GAAP principles.

• Masters of Business Administration – University of Wyoming
• BS Business Administration – San Diego State University

Senator Todd Lamb has been with the CLS Group since 2006. As General Counsel, Mr. Lamb oversees contract negotiations for the company, along with working with the president and executive staff in RFP evaluation and business development.

Senator Todd Lamb was elected to his first term in the Oklahoma Senate on November 2, 2004 by the voters of Senate district 47. District 47 encompasses Northwest Oklahoma City and portions of Edmond and Deer Creek. A few of the district’s landmarks are Oklahoma Christian, Mercy Hospital, Quail Springs Mall, Francis Tuttle Technology Center, and the Baptist Retirement Village.

In 1993, Senator Lamb worked on the campaign staff of gubernatorial candidate Frank Keating. Upon Keating’s election, Lamb worked alongside the Governor for four years. During his time in the Governor’s office, Lamb traveled to all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties, almost half of the United States, and 2 foreign countries promoting Governor Keating’s pro-growth economic agenda. Senator Lamb served in the Keating Administration from 1994 until 1998.

In 1998, Senator Lamb became a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service. He was elected president of his Secret Service Academy class and graduated with special recognition. During his U.S. Secret Service tenure, Lamb investigated and made numerous arrests in the areas of counterfeiting, bank fraud, threats against the President, and identity theft. His duties included domestic and international protection assignments during the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations. In 2000, Lamb was a site supervisor for George W. Bush’s presidential campaign. In early 2001, he was appointed to the national Joint Terrorism Task Force, where he received training and briefings at the CIA, FBI, and Secret Service headquarters in Washington, D.C. After the terrorists’ attacks, he was assigned to portions of the 9-11 investigation.

Senator Lamb departed the U.S. Secret Service in 2002 in order to spend more time with his wife and young family. Upon leaving the U.S. Secret Service, he accepted a position on the staff of United States Senator Don Nickles.

• Law degree – Oklahoma City University School of Law
• Bachelor of Science – Oklahoma State

Mr. Fullbright began his Oil and Gas career in 1981 as a field landman, gaining a broad based experience in all facets of leasing and title determination. In 1985 he joined with William A. Snyder in forming a full-service oil and gas brokerage company. During the period from 1985 to 1992, he directed day to day operations which provided diversified land services for independent oil companies in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Colorado. From 1993 to 2005, Mr. Fullbright operated as an independent petroleum landman, during which he gained further expertise in mineral title examination and HBP leasehold title. Mr. Fullbright is an expert in title research, curative, due diligence and Oklahoma Corporation hearings, leasing and mineral acquisition.

• BBA - West Texas State University, Canyon, Texas
• Board of Directors, Jimmy Hodges Ministries International – 18 years
• Member of Oklahoma City Association of Petroleum Landmen

Mr. Melton has been a professional landman since 1979. He has held several executive management positions, including VP of Land for a Florida based company which purchased several hundred wells located in Oklahoma and Texas. Prior to coming to the CLS Group, Mr. Melton was the general manager of a large Landman Brokerage firm in Oklahoma City for over 4 ½ years where his input allowed the company to grow to a level four times that of when he began. In addition, Mr. Melton has managed his own Landman Brokerage firm and has been an owner/operator of many wells throughout Oklahoma and Texas, and has drilled and operated wells in Central California since 1992. His management skills and knowledge of the needs of oil companies from all aspects of the business gives CLS Group a leading advantage over other brokers.

Mr. Melton founded and operates the Petroleum Landman School, LLC, headquartered in Oklahoma City. PLS students who qualify may be extended an opportunity to participate in the CLS Group's Mentorship Program. The Mentorship Program allows students the ability to work alongside CLS Group landmen to gain a better grasp of concepts discussed in class. Graduates of PLS are regularly invited to interview with the CLS Group, which allows candidates to continue working with their mentor for several months.

• Member American Association of Professional Landmen
• Member Oklahoma City Association of Petroleum Landmen
• Member Tulsa Association of Petroleum Landmen

Mr. Bivins is a results-oriented professional with over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He has worked as a landman for almost 20 years, utilizing his people skills to effectively negotiate leases of land. In addition, Mr. Bivins has worked several years as an Oil and Gas Administrator and Trust Officer. Mr. Bivins is a great asset to the CLS Group team due to his extensive knowledge in all areas of petroleum land management, including the fiduciary and banking aspects.

• Member of Tulsa Association of Petroleum Landmen
• Member of National Association of Royalty Owners
• Military Service US Army
• Northeastern A&M Jr. College
• BBA Marketing - Oklahoma State University

Mr. Robinson joins CLS Group with over 20 years of management experience. He has worked as a landman for over a decade and has a proven track record of taking an aggressive yet effective approach to new ideas stimulating company growth. His ability to communicate and relate to the clients of CLS Group has proven to be a valuable asset for the company.

Mr. Robinson has demonstrated leadership skills which mirror the values of Capital Land Services and will continue to enhance overall growth.

• Member of American Association of Professional Landmen
• Member of Denver Association of Professional Landmen
• B.B.A. Business Marketing – University of Oklahoma with a minor in Business Management

Mr. Maxey is one of the leading project managers when it involves the oil and gas industry. His 20 plus years of experience allow him to effectively manage our Tulsa market and create new business without missing a beat. Mr. Maxey possesses a full range of knowledge and expertise in all phases of land work from initial work in the field, preparing leasehold checks and detailed ownership reports using courthouse and abstract company records, leasing and preparation of related instruments, and curative.

• BBA – Oklahoma University, Norman, OK
• Member of American Association of Petroleum Landmen

With over 15 years of professional land experience, Phil Chalos joins CLS Group as manager of the Appalachian Region office, which covers West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee.

As an independent land agent, manager and consultant, Mr. Chalos has orchestrated large-scale projects for communications, energy and oil and gas entities throughout the Appalachian Basin, including the extensive Trenton Black River project in southern New York state for Belden and Blake and East Resources AMI. For four years, Mr. Chalos served as Land Agent/Environmental Coordinator for Clarksburg, WV-based Alamco, Inc., one of the fastest growing oil and gas production companies in the Appalachian Basin (at the time), where he coordinated drilling operations and managed environmental auditing and BMPs for more than 1,000 oil and gas wells. In 1996, Mr. Chalos’ efforts earned ALAMCO the Independent Oil & Gas Association of West Virginia’s Outstanding Reclamation Award. Today, his broad-based management and right of way expertise in the Appalachian Basin, coupled with his exceptional communications and interpersonal skill, expands CLS Group’s reach to “God’s country,” the most drilled, yet most under-developed area for natural resources in the States.

• Member of American Association of Professional Landmen
• Member of Michael Late Benedum Chapter AAPL
• Charter Member of Ritchie County Chamber of Commerce, West Virginia

Mr. Lang is responsible for overseeing all operational, financial and business development efforts for the CLS Group. This includes day to day project operations, financial reviews, AP/AR, new client prospecting and growing the company’s existing customer relationships.

Mr. Lang’s strong background in project management equips him in the supervision of numerous projects from the corporate level. Mr. Lang interacts with various project managers in the field to ensure project goals and objectives are accomplished. In addition, Mr. Lang works closely with the Director of Operations concerning the development of new projects from preparation to planning and implementation.

Throughout his tenure with CLS Group, Mr. Lang has fostered relationships with several major Carriers, OEM, Tower Companies and Project Management firms.

• BS Organizational Leadership - Southern Nazarene University
• Member of the AOWA

Mr. Montecalvo oversees the start-up of new projects, interacts with clients to help manage their objectives, and is involved with the decision making process in effectively placing resources. Mr. Montecalvo's background includes working as a Project Director for both Ericsson and Lucent Technologies; for Western Wireless as a Site Acquisition Agent/Manager on the first GSM build for the OKC, OK MTA in ’95-’96; and as a Program Manager for the Hurricane Katrina Cingular Recovery Project.

• BBA Management - University of Texas San Antonio
• Member of the U.S. Air Force
• Member of the 48th ISS Combat Communications Group
• Honor Graduate from Air Force Airman Leadership School

Mr. Tipton is in charge of ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations. He also maintains our recruiting efforts ensuring the personnel representing CLS Group, both in the field and in the office, are the most qualified in the Energy and Telecommunications Industries. In addition, Mr. Tipton is constantly researching and creating new ways to recruit globally and ensure CLS Group is a known staple for these industries and any future CLS Group endeavors.

• BBA Human Resource Management – University of Central Oklahoma
• Member of Society for Human Resource Management

Mr. Hepner has experience and training working with many different software applications. Mr. Hepner's duties include developing database systems specifically designed for project management as well as maintaining the CLS Group website and interactive client log-in module. Additionally, he is in charge of training the end users on the system and provides technical support.

• BBA Management Information Systems – University of Central Oklahoma

As the HR Generalist for CLS Group, Mr. Walker performs a variety of functions including payroll processing, benefits administration, and recruitment activities. Mr. Walker also maintains our Potential Hire Access Database (PHAD). PHAD is a tool in our qualification process that rates each potential hire on seven qualifying criteria with which Mr. Walker is able to guarantee the quality of candidates pursuing employment with CLS Group.

• BBA Human Resource Management – University of Central Oklahoma
• PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Certification
• Member of Society for Human Resource Management