Robert M. Gallagher

Established a successful consulting business with clients in five different states. Recruited by the U.S. Department of Energy to serve as a Special Executive Advisor to the Secretary of Energy. Ran and increased membership in a not-for-profit organization that brought together over 350 oil and gas and related companies.

Established and patented the Good Neighbor Program, which has been recognized and adopted regionally and nationally. Deep involvement in the betterment of the communities in which he resides.

President - RMG Consulting, LLC - Little Elm, Texas

(2010-01)

Established and currently operate a consulting firm with clients spanning across 5 states, providing expertise and advisement on political and public affairs, regulatory and legislative affairs, healthcare lobbying, food services, uranium, oil and gas, wind energy, government, human resource training and management, and energy related issues.

• Negotiated a $215M industrial revenue bond for a 102 MW wind farm in Cibola County, New Mexico, with a payment in lieu of tax (PILT) of $625K annually to the county and school district.
• Contract lobbyist, acquiring over $1M for Cibola County capital outlay from June 2010 to August 2015.
• Strategically planned and secured $11.3M financial package from USDARD for the replacement of 17 miles of water lines within the city of Jal while serving as City Manager from January 2014 to January 2018.
• Obtained capital outlay exceeding $600K for the city of Sunland Park as City Manager from February 2016 to August 2017. Recruited over $60M in commercial and residential development projects and completed a major overhaul of city departments to improve processes and efficiency.
• Served as Management Consultant for the 13th Judicial District, advising on financial, human resources, and training issues.

President/CEO - New Mexico Oil & Gas Association - Santa Fe, NM

(2000-01 - 2010-12)

CEO for a not-for-profit association of 350 members comprising of large international businesses and local independent operators, representing producers, marketers, refiners, processors and pipeline companies. Association hosted the largest Oil and Gas State Association meeting in the U.S. Managed complete Human Resources process.

• Established and patented the Good Neighbor Program, which has been recognized and adopted regionally and nationally.
• Renowned spokesperson for the oil and gas industry within the state, regional, and national level, sharing expertise and testimonies in front of U.S. Congress and State Legislative entities. Represented the industry on popular news shows, including Kudrow & Kramer, The Daily Show with John Stewart, and the CBS Nightly News.
• Honored to have been quoted several times in print media and reputable publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and various national magazines.

Special Executive Advisor for Oil & Gas to the U.S. Secretary of Energy - United States Department of Energy - Washington, DC

(1998-01 - 2000-12)

Presidential appointment, providing expert advisement to the Department of Energy regarding oil and gas issues nationwide. Served as one of the original members of the Oil Emergency Task Force.

• Consulted on research and development of technologies that enhanced the production of domestic oil and gas reserves for Naval Petroleum, Oil Shale Reserves, and Strategic Petroleum Reserve resulting in legislative action in support of national industry stabilization regulations, including the institution of the guarantee loan program, the implementation of various energy efficiency products currently in use, and procuring federal royalty oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

President - Energy Management Group, Inc./RMG Enterprises - Midland, TX

(1996-01 - 1998-12)

Owned, operated and managed a consulting firm, providing targeted services to companies in Southeastern New Mexico and West Texas.

• Contracted operation and technical consultants for energy related initiatives throughout the Permian Basin, identifying and recruiting subject matter experts to meet specific project needs.
• Consulted in regulatory affairs, legislative issues, governmental lobbying, and general marketing.
• Oversaw all human resources actions.

Executive Vice President - X-Pert Enterprises, Inc. - Hobbs, NM

(1994-01 - 1996-12)

Managed a privately-owned oil and gas servicing company employing 450 employees, overseeing daily operations of field technicians and providing necessary equipment for existing well operations within Southeastern New Mexico.

• Maintained profitability by enforcing budgetary guidelines on expenditures, resulting in $17.5M annual revenue.
• Increased sales by procuring mass market accounts.
• Appointed as District Manager of Pride Petroleum during the acquisition of X-Pert.

City Manager - City of Hobbs - Hobbs, NM

(1986-01 - 1994-12)

Managed over 350 employees and advised 5 elected Commissioners on issues regarding a municipality of 30,000. Prepared, presented and managed annual operating budgets of $32M. Served as Principal Economic Representative for Hobbs in conjunction with the Industrial Development Corp. of Lea County.

• Increased cash reserve of $16M, investing it into equitable growth accounts over 8 years, resulting in a reserve of 50% of annual operating budget.
• Oversaw $100M in infrastructure improvements with only $1M in bond debt.
• Utilized enhanced negotiation and mediation techniques in acquisitions and contract culmination.
• Coordinated the overall direction of long- and short-term goals for city services, collaborating with 11 different department heads.
• Successfully participated in the recruitment and retention of several dozen new companies to the city of Hobbs

Bachelor of Science - Police Science - New Mexico State University

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice - New Mexico Military Institute