Cheryl Desforges

Education
M.B.A. Finance/International Business/
Decision & Information Sciences,
University of Houston
M.S. Physical Science/Geology,
University of Houston CL
B.S. Geology, Texas Christian University
Experience
2015-present Consultant
2013-2014 Geological Manager - Eagle Hydrocarbons
2006-2013 Geological Manager/Senior Geologist - Sabco
Oil and Gas Company
2004-2006 Consultant - Ryder Scott Company, SCA
1998-2004 Geologist - Randall & Dewey, Inc.
1995-1998 President/Principal Geoscientist -
Environmental Evaluation Partners, Inc.,
President
1989-1995 Consultant – in both the Petroleum and
Environmental Industries
1982-1989 Senior Geologist - J.M. Huber Corp.
1979-1981 Senior Geologist - Diamond Shamrock Corp.
1977-1979 Geologist - Sonat Exploration Co.
1975-1977 Geologist - Atlantic-Richfield Co.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Professional Geoscientist, State of Texas # 2174
American Association of Petroleum Geologists - Certified 

Petroleum Geologist #2925
Houston Geological Society
SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology
Society of Exploration Geophysicist
Honors and Awards
2008 HGS Distinguished Service Award
2006 HGS Volunteer of the Month (February)
2005 HGS President’s Award and Volunteer of the
Month (February)
1990 Arthur J. Ehlmann Award for TCU Geology
Alumni
1974 Sigma Gamma Epsilon, geology honor society,
University of Houston
1974 Gayle Scott Award for the Outstanding Geology
Senior, Texas Christian University
Professional Activities
2015-2016 HGS Vice President
2007-present AAPG House of Delegates
2008 Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies
Treasurer
2004-2006 HGS Treasurer/Treasurer-Elect term
2005 Co-Chairman “Coastal Subsidence, Sea-level
and the Future of the Gulf Coast Conference”
2003-present HGS Continuing Education Committee,
Chairman 2003-2004
2002 AAPG Convention Volunteer Liaison
Committee
1985-1989 Chairman HGS Publication Sales Committee
Chairman
Statement
Since 1975, when I joined the Houston Geological Society, the
largest local geological society in the world, I have come to realize
that it is really an organic professional fraternity of volunteers who
share a passion for the study and application of Geology. Through
meetings, continuing education courses, field trips, and social
events, as well as outreach to our larger community to promote
geosciences, and mentor future Geoscientists, our organization
serves our membership as an important venue for networking,
and the exchange of technical ideas. The role of the Executive
Committee, the elected Officers and Board, is to support and
encourage the myriad of volunteers who conceive and execute all
the events that serve our membership, as well as to ensure the
prudent use of all revenue. Ultimately, the President coordinates
the efforts of the Executive Board. I recognize that serving as
the HGS President-elect, followed by being the President, bears
the responsibility of leading the Society, so that it can serve our
current member needs, and will continue to serve our members
far into the future. The viability of our Society revolves around
providing net positive value for our members.
I am honored to run for President-elect. Under my leadership,
should I be elected, I will encourage utilizing fresh thinking and
innovation to tackle all challenges to serving our membership,
and to growing our organization to include substantially more of
our colleagues. I will continue the long tradition of ensuring that
our organization is in tune with the needs of our community, and
that it provides opportunities to address those needs.

releasedate: 
Wednesday, April 12, 2017