Tillery Sims
tillerysims@gmail.com
806-240-0210
A versatile professional
Identifying Needs & Providing Solutions
Thank you for your interest in my experience. It is my desire to ensure the success of the people and projects I serve.
I hope you will see from my resume that I have a unique ability to understand people and cultures. I enjoy serving as the connector who recognizes where needs intersect. My contract negotiation experience has honed my natural ability to understand the goals of those I serve, bringing about mutually beneficial conclusions. My intuitive people skills help to develop relationships that build healthy partnerships.
I enjoy working in a wide variety of industries. I have a curious mind that understands new ideas and concepts. I am a big-picture thinker who quickly assesses the needs of a project. I am not afraid to utilize unique ideas or bring in better-skilled individuals to ensure success.
I am at your service should you have a worthy project that I can promote with my passion and skills.
Tillery
Tillery Sims
tillerysims@gmail.com
806-240-0210
A versatile professional
Identifying Needs Providing Solutions
Tillery Timmons Sims is the Director of Operations at the Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA), a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for farmers on the High Plains of Texas. Tillery serves SARA and its founder Lacy Cotter-Vardeman developing and implementing business and philanthropic ventures.
She also serves as a board member of the Texas Hemp Growers Association (THGA), a group that aims to leverage producer influence on the emerging hemp industry in Texas. Under her leadership as Executive Director THGA grew its reach internationally, serving as founding board members of the new Federation of International Hemp Organizations.
In 2023, Tillery and 2 colleagues created Agricultural Policy Solutions to provide marketing, policy, an advocacy, and business services to the ag sector.
Tillery is a 5th generation descendant of the pioneers who established Texas as a leader in agriculture, and she continues their legacy of adaptability and progress.
Tillery has deep roots in Terry County, Texas and currently lives in Lubbock, TX. She and her husband Doug managed a 2,000 acre farm before entering the energy industry. She serves as VP of Ag and Renewables for their company, Sims Lands Services.
Tillery is passionate about finding innovative and sustainable solutions for the challenges faced by farmers in the region. She is involved in research, education, and collaboration efforts with various stakeholders across the agricultural supply chain, including universities, conservation groups, and industry partners.
She is committed to fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange through SARA’s Ag Dialogues Conference, an annual event that brings together experts and practitioners to address shifts in the agricultural landscape and water depletion.
Tillery and Doug are amazed everyday that they have been blessed with 8 kids (who are the best humans God ever made) and the world’s most fabulous granddaughter.
Tillery is a member of the XVII Cohort of the prestigious Governor Dolph Briscoe Jr., Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) program.
Sims Land Service — Energy Landman
APRIL 2017 - PRESENT | Lubbock, TX
Texas Hemp Growers Association — Board Member
MARCH 2019 - PRESENT | Lubbock, TX
facilities to ensure best possible cost savings
Doug & Tillery Sims Farms — Owner
1992 - 2007 | Brownfield, TX
determine maturity, detect diseases and isolate pests
deliver requirements, and meet financial goals
February 2023 - present | Texas, colorado, Indiana
The APS team provides services that connect innovative agribusinesses and farmers to resources, research, and partners that accelerate opportunities to benefit rural economies.
tillerysims@gmail.com
806-240-0210
Process creation and implementation
via high-level administration:
developed successful non-profit start-up from board selection to ongoing
strategy and oversight
Client support and mediation: negotiated with disgruntled land and mineral owners to reach lease agreements
Research and documentation: searched
historical records and utilized internet
information to develop title reports
from sovereignty to current ownership
Federal and State government
advocacy: developed educational
material for lobbying efforts that
helped develop key relationships
to improve policy
Ability to coordinate diverse
and multi-cultural stakeholders:
located qualified and trustworthy
stakeholders to develop state,
national, and international projects
Experience and network in Texas
agriculture, oil, government
Experience in emerging markets:
utilized experience and research
skills to validate opportunities
preventing unwise investments
Extensive event coordination and
execution: successful execution of
multiple conferences, large weddings,
educational classes and community-wide events
Working with regulations and
compliance: assisted in the development
of policy for state bills, serve business through completion of mandatory paperwork to receive government certifications
PROJECTS