Biography

B.S. Univ of Tulsa Geology  May 1975.  Joined Exxon in the South Texas Division, Kingsville District in June 1975 as a production Geologist.  Transferred to Exxon's SE Division in New Orleans as a Drilling and Evaluations Geologist in 1977.  Joined the SE Division Operations Geology Staff in 1980. Drilled and evaluated wells primarily in the SE US.  Also worked West Virginia, Illinois  and Michigan Basins.  Transferred to Exploration Division in Midland in 1985, transferred to Denver in 1988 and then to Houston in 1990.
When Exxon was reorganized in 1992 joined Exxon Exploration Company and began working overseas, primarily in rotational assignments.
Countries worked: Papau New Guinea, Chad, Trinidad, Bolivia, Yemen, Nigeria, Angola, Russia, Algeria, Kuwait, Azerbaijan.
Taught in numerous company schools including Operations Geology School, Drilling Engineering School, Core and Core Analysis School, Exploration Sample Description School and Drilling Technician School.  Received the Distinguished Instructor Award for 1992.  Been the Outstanding Instructor for many of these schools on numerous occasions.

Vietnam Veteran, having served with the US Army 1969-70 in the Central Highlands of Vietnam with the 4th and later 5th Inf. Divisions.  Currently serving as the Post Chaplain with VFW Post 2427 in Tomball.

Has been active with the Boy Scouts of America for many years, currently serving at the Troop, District and Council levels with the Sam Houston Area Council.  Recipient of the Silver Beaver, District Award of Merit, Vigil Honor and Medal of Merit.