2007 SPE GCS Awards Banquet Slide Show

Slide2 : KEYNOTE SPEAKER Jack Williams Vice President Engineering, ExxonMobil Mr. Williams joined ExxonMobil as a drilling engineer in April 1987 after graduating from Vanderbilt University. He has held various technical, supervisory, planning, and management positions. In May 2007, Mr. Williams became Vice President of Engineering for ExxonMobil Production Company. Mr. Williams is a member of SPE. He is married with three children.


Slide3 : PRECOLLEGE INTERN EMPLOYER FY07 SPE GCS SPONSOR


Slide4 : 2007 – 2008 SPE Auxiliary Freshman Scholarship Winners


Slide5 : Darryl Blackburn Darryl of Houston plans to attend the University of Oklahoma to study petroleum engineering after he graduates from Booker T. Washington High School. Darryl is active with the National Society of Black Engineers and serves as president of the Gents Community Service Organization. He is an Eagle Scout and was chosen to travel to Israel as part of the Mickey Leland Kibbutzim Internship program. SPEA FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide6 : Chase Horne Chase of Bay City plans to attend Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in petroleum engineering after graduating from Bay City High School. Chase is active in the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. He also works at a local recycling center and performs community service for the Edith Armstrong Center. SPEA FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide7 : Rebecca Walker Rebecca of Conroe will attend Texas A&M University to study petroleum engineering after graduating from the Conroe High School Academy of Science and Health Professions. Rebecca is captain of the basketball team. She also served as secretary for her school’s National Honor Society and Student Union. She works for Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates and has helped on several mission trips to Mexico. SPEA FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide8 : Lauren Whisenant Lauren is graduating from Klein Collins High School in Spring and will continue her education at Texas A&M University where she will study petroleum engineering. Lauren is on leadership committees for several clubs such as Student Council and the Speech and Debate Club. She has worked as a student employee for Anadarko since last November. SPEA FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


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Slide10 : 2007 – 2008 SPE GCS Scholarship Winners


Slide11 : FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER Kerri Anderson Kerri is graduating from Klein Collins High School in Spring and plans on attending the University of Texas – Austin to study petroleum engineering. Kerri served as editor-in-chief of her school’s yearbook and is active in student council. She also volunteers for Northwest Assistance Ministries and the Junior Guild. Kerri has an internship with Anadarko this summer.


Slide12 : Robert Baigrie A future studying petroleum engineering at Texas Tech University awaits Robert of Nassau Bay when he graduates from Lutheran South Academy. Robert is captain of the varsity football team and has been very involved with Model United Nations. Fluent in Spanish, he spent two summers working as a translator at Terminal 4 in Buenos Aires. Robert is working for Maersk Oil and Gas this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide13 : Stephanie Bruse After graduating as the valedictorian of Deer Park High School, Stephanie of Pasadena will attend Vanderbilt University to study chemical engineering. Stephanie is on the leadership committees of the Biology Club and Chemistry Club. She works as the childcare coordinator of her church and has participated in several mission trips. Stephanie also volunteers for Pasadena Pet Adoption. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


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Slide15 : Loren Campos Loren of Houston plans to attend the University of Texas – Austin to study civil engineering after graduating from Booker T. Washington High School. Loren took second place at the National Society of Black Engineers Try-math-a-Lon competition and is a member of his school’s FIRST Robotics team . He serves as vice president of the Mexican American Engineering Society and is a on the varsity soccer team. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide16 : Taylor Cotton After graduating as the valedictorian of Memorial Senior High School, Taylor of Houston plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Texas – Austin. Taylor is captain of the football team and volunteers with the Memorial Mustang Outreach Bunch. Taylor will intern for ExxonMobil this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide17 : Rachel Cramer Rachel is graduating from Cinco Ranch High School in Katy and plans on attending Texas A&M University to study petroleum engineering. Rachel is passionate about dancing and works as a teaching assistant at a local ballet school. She volunteers for YMCA and the Sugar Land Methodist Hospital. Rachel has an internship with BP this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide18 : Ryan Farrell Ryan of Houston is graduating from Jersey Village High School and plans to study petroleum engineering at the University of Texas – Austin. Ryan plays the french horn in the band and served as a squad leader his senior year. He participated in Spanish Club and earned a bronze medal in the Science Olympiad. He is an active Eagle Scout. Ryan is working for BP this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


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Slide20 : Jeremy Fraser Jeremy of The Woodlands is graduating from the Oakridge High school Academy of Science and Technology and will pursue a degree in petroleum engineering at the University of Oklahoma. Jeremy participates in his school’s engineering design team and serves as historian for the Key Club. Jeremy has spent a summer working for BJ Services and will spend this summer as an intern for Chevron. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide21 : Brady Hodenfield After graduating from Fort Bend Baptist Academy, Brady of Sugar Land plans to study petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. Brady is a four-year member of his school’s football and basketball teams. He also serves as secretary for his youth group and has attended the National Lutheran Youth Conference. Brady has an internship with Chevron this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide22 : Elliot Howard After graduating as valedictorian from Klein Collins High School, Elliot plans to attend Texas A&M University where he’ll major in mechanical engineering. Elliot serves as student council president and is a state officer and executive board member of the Texas Association of Student Councils. He is a member of his school’s varsity football team. Elliott will work for Altus Well Experts this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide23 : Susan Lambert Susan of The Woodlands is graduating from The Woodlands High School and will go on to study petroleum engineering at the University of Oklahoma. Susan serves as an officer for her school’s drill team and is active with the ANCHOR club, a community service group. She is also an accomplished musician, skilled at the piano and clarinet. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


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Slide25 : Megan Lichtenwalter Megan of Spring plans to pursue a degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas – Austin after graduating from Klein Collins High School. Megan was editor-in-chief of her school’s yearbook and serves as a representative in student council. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and National Art Honor Society. Megan serves as Notifications chair for Junior Guild, a mother/daughter service organization. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide26 : David Liddell David of Spring is graduating from Klein High School and will study petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. David is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. David has worked as a student employee for Anadarko Petroleum since last June. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide27 : Matthew Martin Matthew of Houston plans to pursue a degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University after graduating from Langham Creek High School. Matthew is a student council representative and was chosen as Vice President of the Superintendent’s Student Leadership Conference. He is a four-year member of his school’s basketball team. Matthew is working for BP this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide28 : Patrick McCaslin Patrick of Spring is graduating from Klein High School and plans to study petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. Patrick is a member of his school’s state and nationally ranked varsity soccer team. He also served as vice president for Junior Achievement. Patrick has an internship with Anadarko this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


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Slide30 : Grady Meloy Grady of Spring is headed to Texas A&M University to study petroleum engineering after he graduates from Concordia Lutheran High School. Grady participated in a summer engineering program at A&M that challenged the students with designing a bridge. Grady plays volleyball, basketball, soccer, track, and is also an Eagle Scout. He will be working for Anadarko this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide31 : Carson Noble After graduating from Klein High School, Carson plans to study petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. Carson has lettered four years as a varsity swim team member and performs at the top level in band being named an all-area and all-regional section leader. He volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and participated in a mission trip to rebuild areas of the Gulf Coast. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide32 : Lauren Parker Lauren of The Woodlands is graduating from The Woodlands High School and plans to study petroleum engineering at the University of Texas – Austin. Lauren plays on the varsity volleyball team and is a member of student council and Mu Alpha Theta. Lauren served as treasurer and secretary of the National Charity League. She will be working for Chevron this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide33 : Zachary Sigmundik Zachary of Flatonia will pursue a degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University after graduating from Flatonia High School. He is involved in the debate team and plays on the varsity baseball team. Zach also helps out at his church and lends a hand to the small oil company that his mother runs. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


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Slide35 : Megan Wang After graduating from Bellaire High School, Megan of Missouri City will study petroleum engineering at the University of Texas – Austin. Megan has served in various leadership roles with Junior Achievement and with her school’s German Club. She plays the piano for her church and is a National Merit Finalist. Megan will be working for Chevron this summer. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide36 : Matthew Williamson Matthew of Orange plans to pursue a degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University after graduating from Orangefield High School. Matthew has been selected to All-Region Choir for the past three years. He attended the regional Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference and the Kiwanis Citizenship Day Conference. Matthew is part of the Orange County Tae Kwon Do Academy, and has earned his black belt. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Slide37 : 2007 – 2008 SPE GCS Renewal Scholarship Winners


Slide38 : Eric Beckham Eric is pursuing a degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. He is a member of Fish Aides and the Aggie Men’s Club. Eric worked for Shell last summer as a precollege intern and will work for Enervest EP Management Partners in Houston this Summer. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


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Slide40 : Nikki Buddrus Nikki is pursuing her petroleum engineering degree at the University of Tulsa. Nikki worked for Chevron last summer as a precollege intern. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


Slide41 : Steven Cottle Steven is studying for a degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. Last summer, Steven worked for Gulf Energy Management. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


Slide42 : Robert Glenn Robert is studying petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. He is active in SPE and is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He worked for Anadarko Petroleum last summer as a precollege intern. This summer he will work for Devon Energy in Montgomery, Texas. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


Slide43 : Kirsten Gustafson Kirsten is studying petroleum engineering at the University of Texas - Austin. Kirsten worked for Chevron last summer as a precollege intern. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


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Slide45 : Jordan Hamilton Jordan is studying petroleum engineering at the University of Texas - Austin. Last summer he worked as a precollege intern for Anadarko Petroleum in The Woodlands. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


Slide46 : Jessica Kolesar Jessica is studying petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. She worked as a precollege intern for ExxonMobil in Houston last summer. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


Slide47 : Cody Robinson Cody is pursuing a degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University. He is involved in SPE and is a Younglife college leader. Cody is active in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, serving as Region 5 vice president. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


Slide48 : Christine Sliva Christine is studying petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. She is active in SPE and the Aggie Wind Symphony. She worked as a precollege intern for Anadarko Petroleum in The Woodlands last summer and will work as a drilling intern for Chevron in Bakersfield, California, this summer. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


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Slide50 : Michael Sollee Michael is studying petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. Last summer, he worked for Anadarko Petroleum as a precollege intern and this summer he is working as a field intern for Chevron in Rangerly, Colorado. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


Slide51 : Brent Vangolen Brent is studying petroleum engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. This summer he will work for Occidental Petroleum as an intern in Elk Hills, California. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


Slide52 : Forrest Whittington Forrest is studying petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. He worked as a precollege intern last summer for Chevron in Houston. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SOPHOMORE


Slide53 : Jeffrey Allen Jeffrey will be a junior in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. He is involved in SPE and Young Conservatives of Texas. Jeffrey worked for Anadarko Petroleum last summer as a field intern in Ira, Texas. This summer he will work for Hilcorp Energy Company in Houston. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


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Slide55 : Gabriel Barragan Gabriel will be a junior in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. He is involved in the Regents Scholar leadership organization, SPE and SHE. He played soccer on Texas A&M’s recent national championship team. Last summer Gabriel worked offshore for Chevron and will return this year working as an intern in Bakersfield, California. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


Slide56 : Eric Calderon Eric will be a junior in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. He is involved in the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, SPE, SEC, and Young Republicans. Last summer Eric worked for Chevron in New Orleans and this summer he will work for Hunt Petroleum in Houston. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


Slide57 : Brian Hicks Brian attends Texas A&M University where next year he will be a junior majoring in petroleum engineering. He is involved in SPE, Fish Camp, and Freshmen Leaders in Progress. Last summer Brian worked offshore for Rowan Companies. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


Slide58 : Taylor Higgins Taylor will be a junior in petroleum engineering at the University of Texas - Austin. He is involved in SPE and Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society. He recently studied abroad at the University of Sussex in Brighton. This summer Taylor will work as a reservoir engineering intern for Chevron in Houston. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


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Slide60 : Kory Izard Kory will be a junior in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. She is active in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, SPE, Underwood Hall Council, and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. She worked for Anadarko Petroleum in Gillette, Wyoming, last summer. This summer Kory will intern for ConocoPhillips in Anchorage, Alaska. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


Slide61 : Nathalie Johnson Nathalie attends Texas A&M University where next year she will be a junior majoring in petroleum engineering. She actively participates in the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Society of Women Engineers, SPE, and HOSTS. Last summer she worked for El Paso Corp. in Corpus Christi. This summer she will work for EOG as a drilling intern. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


Slide62 : Derek Lebsack Derek attends Texas A&M University where next year he will be a junior majoring in petroleum engineering. He participates in Habitat for Humanity, Aggie swim club, and SPE. Last summer Derek worked for Occidental Petroleum Corp. in Houston and this summer he will work for BP on the Atlantis project as an offshore drilling intern. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


Slide63 : Kevin McClelland Kevin will be a junior in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. He is active in SPE and the Texas A&M scuba club. Last summer he worked as a drilling engineering intern for Chevron in Houston. This summer he will work as an offshore drilling engineering intern for Hess. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


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Slide65 : Gerard Pechal III Gerard will be a junior in petroleum engineering at the University of Texas - Austin. He is involved in SPE. Gerard worked for Anadarko Petroleum in Ira, Texas, last summer. This summer he will intern for ExxonMobil in Houston. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


Slide66 : Nicholas Schilling Nicholas attends Texas A&M University where next year he will be a junior majoring in petroleum engineering. Nicholas is involved in SPE and intramural sports. This summer he will be working a field internship for People’s Energy in Marshall, Texas. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


Slide67 : Ryan Shook III Ryan will be a junior in petroleum engineering at the University of Texas - Austin. He participates in the student chapters of SPE, SEC, and AADE. Last summer, he worked as an intern for Anadarko Petroleum in Vernon, Louisiana. This summer he will intern for Chevron in Bakersfield, California. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


Slide68 : Jonathan Wells Jonathan will be a junior in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. Last summer he worked as a field intern for Anadarko Petroleum in Elkhart, Kansas. This summer he will work for BP as an offshore deepwater drilling intern. Jonathan is a member of SPE and the Brotherhood of Christian Aggies fraternity. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - JUNIOR


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Slide70 : RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SENIOR Kevin Brienen Kevin attends the University of Texas at Austin where next year he will be a senior majoring in petroleum engineering. He actively participates in Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, and SPE. He has worked for Knowledge Reservoir for the past three summers.


Slide71 : Stephanie Currie Stephanie will be a senior in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. She is the SPE student chapter president and formerly served as treasurer. Stephanie worked as a field intern for Hess in North Dakota last summer and will work this summer as a reservoir engineering intern for Chevron in New Orleans. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SENIOR


Slide72 : Christopher Gornet Christopher will be a senior at the University of Texas - Austin majoring in petroleum engineering. He is involved with SPE and the American Association of Drilling Engineers. Christopher will work this summer as a drilling engineering intern for Chevron in the mid-continent drilling group based in Houston. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SENIOR


Slide73 : Frank Kubes IV Frank attends Texas A&M University where next year he will be a senior majoring in petroleum engineering. He is involved with SPE and the American Association of Drilling Engineers. This past summer he worked as a field intern for Anadarko Petroleum in the Salt Creek Field in Wyoming and will work as an engineering intern for Apache this summer. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SENIOR


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Slide75 : Joshua Mallery Josh will be a senior in petroleum engineering at The University of Texas - Austin. He is an active member of SPE and served as treasurer of the student chapter of the Nation Society of Black Engineers. Josh He worked for ConocoPhillips Gulf of Mexico Development Group last summer and will work for BP as a drilling engineering intern this summer. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SENIOR


Slide76 : Aprill Nelson Aprill attends the Colorado School of Mines where next year she will be a senior majoring in petroleum engineering. She is involved in the McBride Honors Program, SPE and AADE student chapters and serves as a Mines Ambassador. She worked as a production engineering intern for Dominion in Houston last summer and will return as a business planning intern this summer. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SENIOR


Slide77 : Leigh Whittington Leigh will be a senior in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University. She is active in SEC, SPE, and AADE. Last summer, she worked as a field intern for Anadarko Petroleum in Rock Springs, Wyoming and will return this summer as an offshore reservoir engineer in The Woodlands. RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP - SENIOR


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Slide79 : Communities in School Houston Scholarship Winners


Slide80 : Laura Gonzalez Laura is graduating from Charles H. Milby High School in Houston and plan to attend Houston Baptist University to study nursing. She is active in a number of community service activities, student council, and a member of the Spanish Honor Society. Communities in School Houston Scholarships


Slide81 : Marisol Martinez Marisol plans to study process technology at San Jacinto College after she graduates from Charles H. Milby High School. She is co-editor of her school’s yearbook and serves as president of the La Raza student alliance. Marisol also works as a chemical laboratory technician for a private lab specializing in environmental testing and analysis. Communities in School Houston Scholarships


Slide82 : Omar Martinez Omar of Houston plans to attend the University of Houston to study construction management after graduating from Charles H. Milby High School. Omar is a three-year letterman for his school’s baseball team and active in student council He serves as treasurer of the La Raza student alliance community service organization. Omar is also a member of the National Honor Society. Communities in School Houston Scholarships


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Slide84 : Sara Cantu After graduating from Charles H. Milby High School, Sara of Houston plans to attend the University of St. Thomas where she’ll study pre-med biology. Sara is captain of her school’s cheerleading squad and president of Vivare. She is active in her church and involved with numerous community service activities. Communities in School Houston Scholarships


Slide85 : Daisy Valdespino Daisy of Houston plans to attend the University of St. Thomas to study political science after graduating from Charles H. Milby High School. Daisy serves as secretary of the La Raza student alliance community service organization and was National Honor Society junior class secretary. She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta and the History Honor Society. Daisy is also active with the Mt. Carmel youth group. Communities in School Houston Scholarships


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Slide87 : 2006 - 2007 Science Engineering Fair


Slide88 : Abbey Hewitt Abbey is a sophomore at the Academy of Science & Technology in The Woodlands. She won 1st Place (Senior Division) at the Science and Engineering Fair, Houston, with her project titled, “Good to the Last Drop: Study of Oil Extraction Efficiency.” Abbey is interested in pursuing a career in the energy industry. SCIENCE ENGINEERING FAIR WINNER


Slide89 : FY07 SPE GCS SPONSORS BANQUET TABLE SPONSOR


Slide90 : LEGION OF HONOR


Slide91 : Reece Anderson President, Anderson Producing, Inc. President, Reece Anderson & Assoc. An independent oilman for over 40 years, having observed the many ups and downs of the industry. “Keep an open mind and learn from listening to other people.” LEGION OF HONOR


Slide92 : Nathan Avery Chairman & CEO, Galveston-Houston Company The founder of a NYSE company A private investor and active in numerous community and professional organizations LEGION OF HONOR


Slide93 : W. T. Bell President, W.T. Bell International, Inc Retired from Schlumberger Active in the industry, authored over 20 publications, and involved in a number of patents LEGION OF HONOR


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Slide95 : Billy Branch General Director of Polar Lights Co., a Conoco joint venture company Developed the Ardalin Field, the first major oil field developed by a Russian-American JV in the new Russia LEGION OF HONOR


Slide96 : Bob Burley Senior Engineering Advisor, Pressler Petroleum Consultants LEGION OF HONOR


Slide97 : Bob Clum Retired Manager of Reservoir Engineering, Union Texas Petroleum “Do your best, keep current with technology, be a good listener, and express yourself clearly.” LEGION OF HONOR


Slide98 : Jackie Crowe Self Employed 5 yrs with Gulf Oil, 35 yrs with Conoco - 1st oil production in Dubai UAE 1968, 1st gas production in UK 1971 Always be true to yourself and look for improvement on any job assignment LEGION OF HONOR


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Slide100 : Charles Frick President, CMF Engineering, Inc VP Engineering-Quintana Petroleum Corp; Chairman of the board-Sentry Technology, Inc LEGION OF HONOR


Slide101 : Robert Hansen Retired; President, Amoco Argentina Oil Co. President of S. Plains SPE Chapter; Established London, England SPE Chapter LEGION OF HONOR


Slide102 : Ron Harrell Chairman Emeritus, Ryder Scott Company, L.P. Currently active in SPE “Live each day looking for opportunities to learn and find time to thank God for the gift of being born to loving parents in the USA.” LEGION OF HONOR


Slide103 : LEGION OF HONOR Harold Melville, Jr Vice President Drilling & Production, Pel-Tex Oil Co. 25 years drilling over 200 wells in the Gulf Coast region; drilled & completed wells in Wyoming, N Dakota, and Canada “Enjoy your work as I did for 45 years in the oil industry...”


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Slide105 : LEGION OF HONOR Herbert Minyard Owner, Minyard Engineering and Consulting Co. Retired from Gulf Oil Corp. and Union Texas Petroleum Corp. “Find a better way to do the job every day, be considerate of others and support our industry.”


Slide106 : LEGION OF HONOR Larry Oliver Retired Chairman, Energy Operators “If you cannot measure it, you cannot manage it.”


Slide107 : LEGION OF HONOR Townes Pressler President, Pressler Petroleum Consultants “This above all, to thine own self be true, and it must follow as night the day thou canst not then be false to any man.”


Slide108 : LEGION OF HONOR Irv Smith Retired Sr VP – Gulf Coast, Sonat Exploration Co. First use of square drill collars “Don’t worry about things you can’t do anything about.”


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Slide110 : LEGION OF HONOR Sidney Smith Retired from ConocoPhillips Gas lift expert with Camco and Conoco, Production Engineer & Operations Management in Dubai & Indonesia “Blessings and honors come to one through volunteering our time and talents to society.”


Slide111 : LEGION OF HONOR George Stegemeier Retired from Shell, formed GLS Engineering Inc Over 25 society publications, 90 patents, and 88 patents pending. Contributed to Shell’s ability to accurately predict the oil/steam ratio in steam drive recovery, resulting in over one billion barrels of oil in the US alone


Slide112 : LEGION OF HONOR James Upton Retired Chief Petroluem Engineer, Chevron USA A forty year career in a great industry with many outstanding people “It ain’t over til it’s over.” Yogi Berra


Slide113 : LEGION OF HONOR Robert Vernon VP Operations, Smith Operating Co. President of Sam Houston Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (’71 – ’72); Chairman of the Denver SPE Section (’81 – ’82).


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Slide115 : LEGION OF HONOR Walter Williams Vice Chairman Cheniere Energy, Inc. CoFounded and operated and E&P company (TexOil Co) for 32 years; consulting engineer for 6 years


Slide116 : LEGION OF HONOR J. Calligeros Lawrence Carr Edmond Chammas H. Crawford Chapman Cronquist William Fickert Robert Friedman Harry Hanson W. Heisler Edward Horton Jimmie Huitt George Koenig Walter Lenamon William Lowry Jerry Maki W. McIntyre John Mitchell Edward Moses O. Pate E. Roberts Earl Rossman Abdus Satter George Uthlaut B. Withers


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Slide118 : 2006 – 2007 Emerging Leaders Program


Slide119 : Basil Allam Chair Chevron EE Major Capital Projects University of Oklahoma BS Electrical Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide120 : Jason Baihly Secretary Schlumberger Senior Production-Stimulation Engineer South Dakota School of Mines BS Civil Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide121 : Ashish Chitale International Relations Chair BP Petroleum Consultant Texas A&M University MS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


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Slide123 : Tony Delmoe EEC Co-Chair Merrill Lynch Analyst, Energy and Power Group Montana Tech BS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide124 : Brian Glater Community Outreach Program Anadarko Production Engineer Colorado School of Mines BS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide125 : Gabrielle Guerre Roughneck Camp Chair ExxonMobil Reservoir Engineer Kansas State University BS Mechanical Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide126 : Chad Henderson Co-Treasurer Subsea 7 Subsea Installation Engineer Texas A&M University BS Mechanical Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


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Slide128 : Anuarbek Imanbaev Development Chair Anadarko Production Engineer University of Texas BS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide129 : Henry Nwabuzor Communications & Social Chair ConocoPhillips Reservoir Engineer Louisiana State University MS Chemical Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide130 : Shawn Rimassa EEC Co-Chair Schlumberger Senior Chemical Engineer University of Texas PhD Organic Chemistry EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide131 : Anna Scanlan Vice Chair ExxonMobil Reservoir Engineer Texas A&M University BS Chemical Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


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Slide133 : David Seeburger Petrobowl Chair ExxonMobil Subsurface Engineer University of Missouri-Rolla BS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide134 : Luis Tapia Co-Treasurer AmecParagon Flow Assurance Engineer Texas A&M University MS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide135 : Sean Willis EEC Co-Chair Hess Completions Engineer Texas A&M University BS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide136 : SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR FY07 SPE GCS SPONSOR


Slide137 : 2007 – 2008 Emerging Leaders Program


Slide138 : Brian Arias BP Production Engineer University of Texas – Austin BS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide139 : Hope Aures ExxonMobil Subsurface Engineer Penn State University BS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide140 : Daniel Christopher Grant Prideco Technical Marketing University of Texas – Austin BS Mechanical Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


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Slide142 : Eric Detton ExxonMobil Reservoir Engineer Brigham Young University BS Mechanical Engineering & MBA EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide143 : John Fenn, Jr. ExxonMobil Business Analyst Texas A&M University BS Chemical Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide144 : Jasen Gast Enventure Global Technology Technical Sales Stephen F. Austin State University BA: International Business & Business Management EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide145 : Manas Gupta Petrobras America Reservoir Engineer University of Tulsa MS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide146 : SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR FY07 SPE GCS SPONSORS


Slide147 : Sofiri Hart BP Drilling Engineer University of Oklahoma MS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide148 : Tracy Jones ExxonMobil Reservoir Engineer University of Missouri – Rolla BS Geological Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide149 : Marjorie Nogueira BHP Billiton Reservoir Engineer Texas A&M University: MS Petroleum Engineer Simon Bolivar University: BS Chemical Engineer EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide150 : Sean O’Brien Chevron Subsea Engineer Rice University BS Mechanical Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide151 : SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR FY07 SPE GCS SPONSOR


Slide152 : Mohan Panga Schlumberger Senior Chemical Engineer Indian Institute of Technology: BTech Chemical Engineering University of Houston: PhD Chemical Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide153 : Kartik Ramachandran Amec Paragon Flow Assurance Engineer Texas A&M University MS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide154 : Benjamin Shlyapobersky Shell Reservoir Engineer University of Texas BS Petroleum Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide155 : SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS FY07 SPE GCS SPONSOR Mary Lynn Richards - In Memory of Thomas Belsha, Sr.


Slide156 : Kim Tran Champion Technologies Technical Project Specialist Texas A&M University BS Chemistry EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide157 : Joanne Zuniga Chevron Drilling Operations Engineer University of Tulsa BS Chemical Engineering EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM


Slide158 : AWARDS BANQUET DONATION FY07 SPE GCS SPONSOR


Slide159 : 2007 – 2008 GCS Regional & Service Awards


Slide160 : SPE GCS AWARD WINNER Outstanding Study Group Reservoir Study Group Chair: David Tumino, Anadarko


Slide161 : SPE GCS AWARD WINNER Outstanding Committee Scholarship Committee Chair: Rey Saludares, Anadarko


Slide162 : 2007 Young Engineer of the Year Award Hiep Vu Shell


Slide163 : 2007 Engineer of the Year Award James Pappas Devon


Slide164 : Rob Bruant Outstanding section leadership on the Magic Suitcase and the Emerging Leaders Program SPE GCS SECTION SERVICE AWARD


Slide165 : AWARDS BANQUET DONATION FY07 SPE GCS SPONSOR


Slide166 : John Farina Outstanding section leadership on the Oil Patch Orientation and the Continuing Education Committee Consultant SPE GCS SECTION SERVICE AWARD


Slide167 : Noel Putscher Outstanding section leadership on the ESP Workshop Medallion Exploration SPE GCS SECTION SERVICE AWARD


Slide168 : Michael Strathman Outstanding section leadership on the Digital Energy Conference Aspen Technology, Inc SPE GCS SECTION SERVICE AWARD


Slide169 : Murthy Divakaruni Outstanding section leadership on the Digital Energy Conference L&T InfoTech SPE GCS SECTION SERVICE AWARD


Slide170 : AWARDS BANQUET DONATION FY07 SPE GCS SPONSOR


Slide171 : REGIONAL AWARD WINNER Roger Hite Past Section Chair Business Fundamentals


Slide172 : Rebecca Gallagher Regional Service Award for service & committment to SPE GCS as Program Chair and as Officer in the Projects, Facilities, and Construction Group SPE REGIONAL AWARD


Slide173 : Rey Saludares Regional Outstanding Young Member Award Anadarko SPE REGIONAL AWARD


Slide174 : Jack Burman Regional Drilling & Completions Award Exploitation Technologies, LLC SPE REGIONAL AWARD


Slide175 : AWARDS BANQUET DONATION FY07 SPE GCS SPONSOR


Slide176 : Ron Harrell Regional Reservoir Description & Dynamics Award Ryder Scott SPE REGIONAL AWARD


Slide177 : David Flores Regional Production & Operations Superior Energy SPE REGIONAL AWARD


Slide178 : Sally Jabaley Regional Projects, Facilities & Construction Award Shell International E&P SPE REGIONAL AWARD


Slide179 : AWARDS BANQUET DONATION FY07 SPE GCS SPONSOR James Pappas


Slide180 : Michael Strathman Regional Management & Information Award Aspen Technology, Inc SPE REGIONAL AWARD


Slide181 : SPE REGIONAL CORPORATE SUPPORT AWARD


Slide182 : AWARDS BANQUET DONATION FY07 SPE GCS SPONSOR