About TotaLand
As former field landmen, we loved our work, but hated the paperwork. In fact, it nearly drove us crazy. We would spend countless hours typing the same information over and over, all the while knowing that others in the chain would then re-type this same information all over again. We were spending way too much time in the day simply preparing Leases, drafts, status reports, LPRs and the like.
Eventually, we grew determined to find another way, even if we had to build it ourselves. So over time, we created a system that allowed us to type information only once, and then use that same information for all of our Documents, reports, and even electronic submissions to clients.
Hence, TotaLand Technologies was born. Since our founding in 2004, we have emerged as the clear leader in efficient, paperless field acquisition. Our entire business is focused on removing redundancy from the workday of our fellow Landmen, and we're not going to stop until all the unnecessary mundane chores associated with a Landman's job have become nothing more than bad memories.
Our Leadership Team
Alan Day
~ President of TotaLand
Alan Day is President of TotaLand. He has been involved in the oil and gas, land, engineering, and technology markets since the 1980s and has served as President of TotaLand for the past 15 years. With a background in engineering and software development, Alan has built his career around creating practical software solutions that solve real business problems.
About 30 years ago, Alan founded Summit Software, a company focused on technical GIS products for the engineering industry. Since then, he has led software development teams of up to 100 programmers and has helped design and build multiple commercial software product lines. Alan also holds three patents related to innovative visualization methods for business financial data, known as Blink Charts™.
Alan on LinkedIn
Melissa Jackson
~ Director of Operations
As Director of Operations at TotaLand, Melissa Jackson plays a key role in pre-sales, onboarding, ongoing client support, and product development. Her creativity, enthusiasm, and client-focused mindset contribute to innovative ideas and strategies that help drive the company forward.
With expertise in data analysis and data entry, Melissa supports clients not only through TotaLand’s time-saving software solutions, but also through valuable data services that help streamline operations and improve efficiency.
While Melissa has a strong focus on the technical side of the TotaLand platform, her greatest priority is building lasting relationships with clients. She values regular communication, works to understand each client’s unique needs, and provides approachable, user-friendly guidance that helps clients maximize the value of TotaLand for their business.
Melissa on LinkedIn
Chris Jackson
~ Director of Information Technology
Chris Jackson is one of the "brains" behind TotaLand. Having worked closely with clients on numerous projects over the years, he has gathered a vast understanding of how the business works, even though he is not a landman himself. With the understanding of how the land business works, he was one of the primary architects that helped convert TotaLand from a tract-based system to a superior realm-based system back in 2008. His primary role with TotaLand is that of data security, website architecture, and database design.
Chris has a degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, is actively involved in keeping up-to-date with the newest technologies.
Chris on LinkedIn
Joan Coffey
~ Customer Relationship Management Specialist
Joan Coffey, Customer Relationship Management Specialist, makes every client feel like a VIP by assisting and directing clients in current and future features and services needed. Focusing on understanding the needs of each customer, Joan connects with companies and individuals before, during, and after the purchase of TotaLand's software. "Our goal is to exceed the expectation of each customer," said Joan. "I try to answer the customer's questions, and I work with a talented team that is highly technical to assist with our clients' needs." Focusing on understanding the needs of each customer, Joan connects with companies and individuals before, during, and after the purchase of TotaLand's software. "Our goal is to exceed the expectation of each customer," said Joan. "I try to answer the customer's questions, and I work with a talented team that is highly technical to assist with our clients' needs."
Joan on LinkedIn