Tillery Sims

tillerysims@gmail.com

806-240-0210

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 highly 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 Timmons - Sims is a fifth-generation descendant of the pioneering families who helped establish Texas ​as a leader in agriculture, and she proudly continues their legacy of innovation and resilience. A graduate of the ​distinguished XVIII Cohort of the Governor Dolph Briscoe Jr. Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) ​program, Tillery is committed to exemplify adaptability and forward-thinking in her work.

Tillery 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.

As Vice President of Ag and Renewables at Sims Land Service since April 2017, Tillery has led comprehensive ​research efforts in parish and county courthouses, gathering vital data on oil, gas, and estates to support strategic ​operations. She has synthesized chains of title into detailed reports for client representatives, enabling informed ​decision-making. Additionally, she has successfully negotiated with landowners to secure access to mineral ​rights, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for drilling operations. Tillery has also

conducted in-depth research to identify optimal locations for community solar farms, focusing on historically ​underserved and economically distressed communities, while gathering infrastructure data to support project ​feasibility.

Tillery serves as a board member of the Texas Hemp Growers Association (THGA), a group that aims to ​leverage producer influence on the emerging hemp (food, feed, and fiber) 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. THGA has recently expanding and now serves the entire ​US.

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.

Tillery and Doug are constantly amazed and grateful for the blessing of their eight incredible children (three ​through marriage) and the world’s most wonderful granddaughter, whom they consider the best gifts from God.