The Open Lands Management Team


Eric Johnson
Vice President

Eric has over twenty years experience in business development, sales and management of farm and ranch sales with an emphasis on complex acreage sales. Possessing extensive experience in real estate acquisitions, Eric has also sold over 300 properties for a total of more than $70 million. He has managed the development and sale of properties throughout the United States, including resort properties, farm and ranch land and specialty commercial projects. Eric is a licensed real estate associate and active member of the National Association of Realtors, the National Auctioneers Association and the Realtors Land Institute.

Brad White
Senior Director, Operations

Brad has over ten years' experience in operations management, auction operations, systems development and logistics. He has managed the sale of properties throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Brad is a graduate of the University of Tulsa (B.S.B.A Information Systems Management), has achieved the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation, and is a licensed real estate broker. He is an active member of the National Association of Realtors and the National Auctioneers Association.

Cindy Dees
Senior Director, Marketing

Cindy is responsible for retail marketing, including advertising and marketing strategy. She has over twenty years experience in marketing and communications, including as Partner and Owner of two Tulsa area advertising agencies and as Real Estate Editor of the Tulsa World newspaper. Cindy has an extensive background in media production, media buying, public relations and communication strategies. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University (B.S. Journalism), and is a licensed real estate associate.