I have performed various geological, engineering, and financial functions throughout my 40 year oil and gas career. I spent 10 years finding and developing small fields as a geologist for small independents. For 15 years I conducted and lead a wide range of technical and economic analyses in O & G as an upstream benchmarking expert and leader for an international management consulting firm. I am currently generating prospects in the Fort Worth Basin. I have served previously on the Board of Directors of HGS as Director and Treasurer, as well as Treasurer and General Chair for the 2015 and 2019 GCAGS Conventions. As a past Chair of the Office Management Committee of HGS, I am well acquainted with administrative, personnel, and financial functions of the Society, and have served on several other HGS Committees. I enjoy serving my industry as a volunteer, and my experiences have given me insights in governance issues within our professional societies.
Education:
B.S. Geology, San Diego State University 1977
M.S. Geology, Texas Tech University 1979
MBA, Finance, University of Houston 1990
Experience:
2013-present Upstream Advisors Group-Manager, Geologist - O&G Valuation, Field Development and Prospect Generator
1997-2013 Ziff Energy Group Manager U.S. Basin Studies, Consultant
1990-1997 UMC Petroleum Revenue/Gas Balancing Accountant, Special Projects
1987-1990 Various Firms Consulting Geologist/student pursuing Business Degree
1983-1987 Hemus Oil &Gas Manager of Geology
1981-1983 Pilgrim Exploration Geologist
1979-1981 Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) Geologist
Memberships:
AAPG - Member since 1980, DPA, House of Delegates (Alternate)
HGS – Member since 1980, Board of Directors positions: Treasurer (2012-2013); Director (2015-2016): Chair positions: Office Management Committee (2009-2012); Science and Engineering Fair Committee (2016-present); member of committees: Engineering Council of Houston, Mudrocks,
GeoGulf/GCAGS – Organizing Committee: General Chair (2019); Treasurer (2015, 2020)
SIPES – Member 2019