Mr. Chitwood currently serves as Vice President of Operations –at Key Energy Services. Mr. Chitwood began his career in energy production 41 years ago as a rig operator for Updike Brothers, Inc., where he was later promoted to Field Supervisor and Operations Manager. After Updike Brothers, Inc. was acquired by Key in 1998, Mr. Chitwood became the Rocky Mountains Operations Manager and later the Rocky Mountains Division Manager. Mr. Chitwood has extensive experience in downhole and wellbore processes and holds a well control certification.  Mr. Chitwood has been trained in developing job safety analysis work plans and has been accredited by the International Association of Drilling Contractors Rig Pass safety program. Mr. Chitwood has also received training from the Center for Creative Leadership.