has over 38 years of practical oil and gas experience specializing in exploration and exploitation strategies and project management. He has worked most of the major producing basins of North America including the Gulf of Mexico on a diverse array of projects including conventional drilling, secondary and tertiary units, and horizontal shale. His experience also extends into mid-stream services including pipeline systems, compression facilities, and gas storage. Beyond oil and gas, his experience includes that of ranching, construction, and environmental remediation. Active in the Boys Scouts of America he volunteers in several areas of service at the District and Council level. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Land Management from the University of Oklahoma. He is a member of AAPL, OCAPL.