Dear R. East,

I have attended many of these meetings myself, and have not ever had the notion that this company is a "flipper". Truly, what is your definition of a flipper?

I am very familiar with the 4-County Group and understand that although it has been in existence for 4.75 years, CX only began addressing this Group formally in 2011.  The earlier representation held by this Group was a professional geologist, very knowledgeble in obtaining leases for state gov't., but 4-County was his moon-lighting job.  He worked like a son-of-a-gun and helped give occasional presentations, but in the end he was stretched too thin to seal a deal.  It took 3.5 yrs. before it became obvious his marketing of 4-County was like driving a parked car ... going nowhere. (The tanking of the economy in '08 set many groups back, but you already know that. Consider how many companies withdrew their signed lease agreements during '08 and early '09 ... in PRIME areas! ... of which 4-County's Marcellus is not one.)  I'm surprised you weren't on 4-County's case back then!

I have not heard your line of thought expressed at any of the meetings I've attended.  Why are you only speaking out here?

Since 4-County has requested and accepted the representation of CX in 2011 the Group has grown, not only in size but in knowledge of the entire Marcellus (& now Utica) shales, also how outside events affect the entire development, production, and marketing of natural gas/oil and how they all play into the marketing and negotiation process.

4-County is an informed Group.  Members can get in touch with the coordinator and/or any member of the CX team working with them.  How horrible does that sound? 

FYI: Due to the shady actions of many land agents (& others) from the very beginning of Marcellus (long before '07), before CX was "invited" to speak to the 4-County Group 3 independent lawfirms were asked to research the company's standing and success in the business world ... focusing on energy and resources, and client satisfaction.  Members are aware of this research and pleased that all inquiries provided the same rating ---  A+.

It's O.K. that you don't care for CX and the 4-County Group.  Hopefully you will find another group you do feel favorably about, it will be represented by an equally highly rated firm, you will become wealthier than your current station, and your property will have NO long-lasting environmental disturbances.

Sorry I missed you @ the last 2 meetings.