Education
B. S., Geology, University Texas at Arlington, 1970
M. S., Geology, University of Alabama, 1975
Post Graduate courses in Sedimentation, University of Oklahoma
Professional Profile
31 years diversified experience in exploration, operations and exploitation project generation and management
Exploration experience from the Mid-Continent to California, including all Rocky Mountain Basins
Managerial experience in all aspects of exploration and exploitation including identification and application of new technologies, integration of geology, geophysics, land and engineering, operations, budget forcasting and staffing
Work Experience
MHA PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS LLC, Denver, Colorado:
(2004 - Present) Associate Petroleum Geologist
Prospect screening and generation in the Rocky Mountains. Technical studies advisor to prospect team. High level and detailed analysis of varied Rocky Mountain reservoirs including geologic risk assessment..
CENTENNIAL RESOURCES LLC, Centennial, Colorado:
(2003 – Present) Manager
Formed company to develop large scale, high potential exploration and development projects.
CONCEPTS IN EXPLORATION, LLC, Denver, Colorado:
(1997 – 2003) Senior Partner
Evaluated various Rocky Mountain basins for under-exploited exploration and development potential. Evaluated old producing properties for applications of new technology. Generated exploration and development portfolio in southwestern Nebraska. Evaluated numerous corporate acquisition candidates for clients interested in establishing a Rocky Mountain base of operations. Evaluated various field and portfolio acquisition candidates for clients interested in adding to their existing asset base.
HS RESOURCES, INC, Denver, Colorado:
(1994 – 1996) Vice President, Exploration
Managed a complete exploration and exploitation team consisting of five geologists, two geophysicists, six engineers, four technicians and clerical support. Primary corporate focus included all Rocky Mountain basins before expansion into the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast. Interfaced with all financial institutions. Responsible for the technical evaluation and integrity of all projects and acquisition candidates. Responsible for development of corporate exploration and exploitation budget. Developed new regional exploration play concepts for future corporate growth. Responsible for the identification and implementation of new technologies to maximize economic return.
HS RESOURCES, INC. (ELK EXPLORATION), Greeley, Colorado:
(1990-1993) General Manager
Managed an exploitation office consisting of operations and field support personnel. Developed regional mapping program for successful drilling and acquisition programs in the DJ Basin of eastern Colorado. Developed all drilling locations for large multi-well drilling program. Contracted and scheduled all drilling rigs. Supervised field activities. Negotiated vendor contracts. Opened and staffed Denver Exploration/Exploitation office.
MERIDIAN OIL, INC., Denver, Colorado:
(1986-1989) Area Exploration Manager
Coordinated exploration efforts in the eastern Rocky Mountain area including the Powder River Basin of Wyoming, Denver Julesburg and Raton Basins and Las Animas Arch areas of eastern Colorado. Supervised an exploration team consisting of two geologists, two geophysicists and two geological technicians. Served as lead explorationist developing new exploration play concepts to be developed by exploration team. Focused activities on those projects yielding most favorable economics. Delivered drillable prospects throughout entire area of responsibility. Planned area exploration budget of $3 - $5MM. Developed a balanced exploration program consisting of prospects having potential reserves ranging from 3 - 15MMboe. Maintained technical awareness with continuing education programs.
CONQUEST EXPLORATION, Denver, Colorado:
(1984-1986) Division Manager
Directed exploration program from the Mid-Continent to California. Developed new exploration projects for the Division. Managed an office consisting of four geologists, three geophysicists, three landmen and a full compliment of support personnel. Planned Division budget of $5 - $10MM. Supervised extensive geophysical acquisition programs.
Maintained technical awareness with continuing education programs.
THE SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY
(1975-1984)
Exploration Supervisor - Denver, Colorado (1980-1984)
Supervised a team of four geologists in the northern Rocky Mountain area with particular emphasis on the Williston Basin and the Disturbed Belt of western Montana. Coordinated lease acquisition and trade negotiations. Planned exploration budget of $10 - $20MM for the northern Rocky Mountain area. Developed a reserve base of 10 - 20MMboe in the Williston Basin. Maintained technical awareness through in-house and out-of-house continuing education programs.
Explorationist - Casper, Wyoming and Denver, Colorado (1975-1980)
Developed prospects and evaluated properties throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, Norman, Oklahoma:
(1973-1975) Graduate Teaching Assistant
Taught entry-level geology and mineralogy courses.
ALABAMA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, Tuscaloosa, Alabama:
1970-1973 Scientific Aide
Participated in field mapping projects. Described well samples from oil, gas and water wells throughout the state.
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA - Tuscaloosa, Alabama:
1970.1972Graduate Teaching Assistant
Professional Memberships
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Society for Sedimentary Geology
Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists |
