Education:

M.S., Geology, Oregon State University

B.S., Geology, Oregon State University

Experience:

Geoscientist with 25 years of exploration and exploitation experience in the oil and gas industry. Highly skilled at interpreting 2-D and 3-D seismic data and integrating multidisciplinary data, utilizing a strong background in geology with advanced workstation and data processing technologies. Experienced in designing, implementing, and coordinating 2-D and 3-D seismic acquisition and quality controlling data processing. Current with evolving seismic technologies, including AVO, seismic attributes, rock physics, inversion, and azimuthal anisotropy. Geographic experience includes the Rocky Mountain area, the mid-continent basins, and west and north Texas. Computer skills include GeoFrame, IESX, GeoViz, WellPix, and StratLog, Jason Geosystems, Dynamic Graphics (EarthVision), Mesa, and GMA (Geographics).

Designed and supervised acquisition and processing, and developed interpretation techniques for 300 miles of 2-D and 20 square miles of 3-D seismic used in the early development of a Barnett shale fractured reservoir in the Fort Worth basin of north Texas. Utilized these techniques to create a foundation for the successful development of a major discovery and helped in the drilling of over 300 successful wells. Shared responsibility for the location of all development wells that were drilled in the field, which is now estimated at two TCF of reserves. Recently utilized advanced processing techniques with wide azimuth and long offset acquisition for azimuthal AVO and anisotropy for the exploitation of this field.

Interpreted several 3-D projects in a canyon reef play in the Midland basin that identified over 35 drillable prospects, resulting in 20 discoveries with more than two million barrels of oil reserves. Shared responsibilities and supervision of the exploration computer operations. Was responsible for the exploration staff’s hardware and software decisions, including negotiating purchases, evaluating new products, and training of all geoscientists. Interpreted 15 square miles of 3-D seismic for a carbonate reef play in north Texas, which led to nine successful horizontal wells and reserves of 750 thousand barrels. Interpreted 2-D and 3-D data in the Matador Arch to help expand production in the clastic reservoir of the Rhombochasm field. Drilled five successful wells, which resulted in additional reserves of seven BCF.

Affiliations:

American Association of Petroleum Geologists

Society of Exploration Geophysicists