Heather Caramanica
About Heather Caramanica
Heather Caramanica serves as the Supervisor of Right of Way Acquisitions - Projects at CenterPoint Energy in Houston, Texas. She has a strong background in real property and mineral transactions, with extensive experience in land management and negotiations.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Heather Caramanica has served as Supervisor of Right of Way Acquisitions - Projects at CenterPoint Energy since 2021. In this role, she oversees the acquisition of right-of-way for various projects, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Her position is based in Houston, Texas, where she has contributed to the company's operational efficiency and project execution for three years.
Previous Experience at ConocoPhillips
Prior to her current role, Heather Caramanica worked at ConocoPhillips for over a decade in various capacities. She held positions such as Surface Land Supervisor, Senior Landman, and Advisor in Corporate Real Estate. Her responsibilities included negotiating property tax valuations and managing real estate transactions, which provided her with a comprehensive understanding of land management and acquisition processes.
Education and Expertise
Heather Caramanica holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Houston Law Center, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1997, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Stephen F. Austin State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1996. Her educational background supports her expertise in real property and mineral transactions.
Background in Land Acquisition
Heather Caramanica has extensive experience in land acquisition, particularly in negotiating ad valorem tax valuations, abatements, and exemptions. Her background includes acquiring, trading, and divesting leasehold acreage, as well as clearing title for drilling and division order purposes. She has also been involved in the settlement of surface damages in active drilling programs.