Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Keith A. Hutton |
CEO |
| Vaughn O. Vennerberg II |
President |
| Louis G. Baldwin |
Chief Financial Officer |
| Timothy L. Petrus |
Executive Vice President, Acquisitions, Detail |
| Brent Clum |
Senior Vice President & Treasurer |
| Douglas C. Schultze |
Senior Vice President, Operations |
| Edwin S. Ryan JR |
Senior Vice President, Land |
| F. Terry Perkins JR |
Senior Vice President of Reservoir Engineering |
| Frank G. McDonald |
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary |
| Gary S. Simpson |
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations |
| James L. Death |
Senior Vice President, Land |
| Ken K. Kirby |
Senior Vice President of Operations |
| Kenneth F. Staab |
Senior Vice President, Engineering |
| Marck A. Stevens |
Senior Vice President, Taxation |
| Mark A. Stevens |
Senior Vice President, Taxation |
| Mark J. Pospisil |
Senior Vice President of Geology & Geophysics |
| Nick J. Dungey |
Senior Vice President, Natural Gas Operations |
| Terry L. Schultz |
Senior Vice President, Marketing |
| Del Craddock |
Vice President of Operations |
| Delbert Craddock |
Vice President, Operations |
| Karen Wilson |
Vice President, Human Resources |
| Kathy Cox |
Vice President, Associate General and Assistant Secretary |
| Keith A. Carwile |
Vice President, Operations |
| Kyle Hammond |
Vice President, Operations |
| L. Frank Thomas, III |
Vice President, Information Technology |
| Martha L Montgomery |
Vice President and Assistant Controller |
| Nina C. Hutton |
Vice President, Environmental |
| Scott T. Agosta |
Vice President, Financial Reporting |
| T. Joy Webster |
Vice President, Facilities |
| Timothy B. McIlwain |
Vice President of Operations |
| Virginia Anderson |
Vice President & Corporate Secretary |
| Warren J. Ludlow |
Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Land & Acquisitions |
| Gary D. Simpson |
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Finance and Advisory Director |
| Jack P. Randall |
Co-Founder and Director of Randall & Dewey Partners, L.P. |
| Nicki Northcutt |
Manager Investor Relations |
| Bennie G. Kniffen |
Senior Vice President and Controller |
| Bennie G. Knifffen |
Controller & Senior Vice President |
| Cristina Carrillo |
Human Resource Representative |
| Lynn Boyer |
|
| Stephanie Pratt |
|
| WILLIAM B D BUTLER |
Assistant Treasurer |
| William B. D. Butler |
Assistant Treasurer |
| Herbert D. Simons |
Director |
| Phillip R. Kevil |
Director |
| William H. Adams III |
Director |
Board of Directors
VAUGHN O. VENNERBERG, II - is President and a board member of XTO Energy Inc. Mr. Vennerberg has worked in various land, acquisition and administration positions for the Company over the past 19 years and most recently has served as the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff since 2005. Prior to joining XTO in 1987, Mr. Vennerberg was employed by Cotton Petroleum Corporation and Texaco Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Mr. Vennerberg is a native of Midwest City, Oklahoma and has more than 27 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He received his BS degree from Oklahoma State University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
President |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, and Director |
Current |
| Oklahoma State University |
BS Degree |
Former |
Timothy L. Petrus has served as Executive Vice President Acquisitions since May 1, 2005. Mr. Petrus served as Senior Vice President Acquisitions or held similar positions with XTO Energy from 1988 until April 30, 2005. He has served as an advisory director since May 17, 2005. He was a Vice President (1980-1988) at Texas American Bank and a Senior Project Engineer (1976-1980) with Exxon USA.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Operations |
Current |
| Shell Western E&P Inc. |
Area Manager |
Former |
| South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
BS In Chemical Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Land |
Current |
| Steele & Associates, Inc |
Lease Broker |
Former |
| Washington and Lee University |
BA In Political Science |
Former |
F. TERRY PERKINS JR. - is Senior Vice President of Reservoir Engineering for XTO Energy Inc. Mr. Perkins received a BS in Chemical Engineering in 1982 from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining XTO in 1991, Mr. Perkins worked as a reservoir engineer for Exxon Co. USA.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President of Reservoir Engineering |
Current |
| The University of Texas at Austin |
BS In Chemical Engineering |
Former |
FRANK G. MCDONALD - is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary for XTO Energy Inc. Mr. McDonald received a BA in Math from Texas Tech University and a J.D. from Texas Tech School of Law. Prior to joining XTO in 1993, Mr. McDonald was Senior Counsel for Grace Energy Corporation and a shareholder of Kliewer and Hood, P.C.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations |
Current |
| Arena Football League |
|
Former |
| M&M Mars |
|
Former |
| Texas A&M University |
BS in Petroleum Engineering |
Former |
JAMES L. DEATH - is Senior Vice President of Land for XTO Energy Inc. Mr. Death received a BBA degree in Petroleum Land Management from the University of Oklahoma in 1977. Prior to joining XTO in 1994, Mr. Death worked for Phillips Petroleum Company, Andover Oil Company, Santa Fe Minerals and Amax Oil & Gas, Inc.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Land |
Current |
| The University of Oklahoma |
Bba Degree In Petroleum Land Management |
Former |
| The University of Oklahoma |
Bba Degree In Petroleum Land Management |
Former |
KEN K. KIRBY - is Senior Vice President of Operations (East Texas Operations) for XTO Energy Inc. Mr. Kirby received a BS degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to joining XTO in 1988, Mr. Kirby worked as an area engineer for Crown Central Petroleum.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President of Operations |
Current |
| Crown Central Petroleum Corporation |
Engineer |
Former |
| The University of Oklahoma |
BS Degree In Petroleum Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Engineering |
Current |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology |
BS In Civil Engineering |
Former |
| University of Missouri |
BS in Civil Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Taxation |
Current |
| Pennzoil Limited |
Accountant |
Former |
| Harding University |
Bba In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Taxation |
Current |
| Pennzoil Limited |
Accountant |
Former |
| Harding University |
Bba In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Natural Gas Operations |
Current |
| University of Missouri |
BS degree in Geological Engineering |
Former |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology |
BS Degree In Geological Engineering |
Former |
TERRY L. SCHULTZ - is Senior Vice President of Marketing for XTO Energy Inc. Mr. Schultz received a BA in Business from the University of North Texas. Prior to joining XTO in 1988, Mr. Schultz worked as Senior Gas Sales Representative at Southland Royalty and was co-owner of Paragon Energy.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Marketing |
Current |
| Paragon Energy Corporation |
Co-Owner |
Former |
| University of North Texas |
BA In Business |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President of Operations |
Current |
| Cervid Research |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The University of Tulsa |
B.S. In Petroleum Engineering |
Former |
DELBERT L. CRADDOCK - is Vice President of Operations (San Juan Division) for XTO Energy Inc. Mr. Craddock is a 1978 graduate of the University of Tulsa with a BS in Petroleum Engineering. Prior to joining XTO in 1995, Mr. Craddock worked for Santa Fe Minerals and Sun Gas.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President, Operations |
Current |
| Sungas |
|
Former |
| The University of Tulsa |
BS In Petroleum Engineering |
Former |
KAREN WILSON - is Vice President, Human Resources for XTO Energy Inc. Mrs. Wilson received a BS in Business Administration from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and is currently certified as a Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR). Prior to joining XTO in 1991, Mrs. Wilson worked for Woods County Clerk in Alva, OK.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President, Human Resources |
Current |
| Human Resources Incorporated |
Senior Professional |
Current |
KEITH A. CARWILE - is Vice President of Operations - Houston Division (Gulf Coast and Offshore) for XTO Energy Inc. Mr. Carwile is a 1985 graduate of the The University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Petroleum Engineering. Prior to joining XTO in 2008, Mr. Carwile worked for Mobil Corporation and Hunt Petroleum Corporation.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President, Operations |
Current |
| The University of Texas at Austin |
BS In Petroleum Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President, Operations |
Current |
| Texas A&M University |
BS In Petroleum Engineering |
Former |
L. FRANK THOMAS, III - is Vice President, Information Technology for XTO Energy Inc. Mr. Thomas received a BA in Management from Texas Wesleyan University. Prior to joining XTO in 1998, Mr. Thomas was Director of Information at Burlington Resources and Operations Manager, Information Technology at Southland Royalty.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President, Information Technology |
Current |
| Burlington Resources, Inc. |
Director of Information |
Former |
| Texas Wesleyan University |
BA In Management |
Former |
| Texas Wesleyan University |
BA In Management |
Former |
MARTHA L. MONTGOMERY - Martha L. Montgomery is Vice President and Assistant Controller for XTO Energy Inc. Ms. Montgomery received a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to joining XTO in 2000, Ms. Montgomery served as Operational Accounting Manager, Financial Advisor and Internal Audit Manager at Union Pacific Resources Company and Audit Manager at Ernst & Young. She is a CPA.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President and Assistant Controller |
Current |
| University of Texas at Arlington |
Bba In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President, Environmental |
Current |
| Southern Methodist University |
J.D. In Law |
Former |
| Texas A&M University |
Degree In Petroleum Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President, Financial Reporting |
Current |
| Devon Energy Corporation |
Manager |
Former |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Assistant Controller |
Former |
| Louisiana State University |
BS In Accounting |
Former |
T. JOY WEBSTER - is Vice President, Facilities for XTO Energy Inc. She is a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and one of the original employees at XTO Energy. Prior to joining XTO in 1986, she worked at Southland Royalty Company.
TIMOTHY B. MCILWAIN - is Vice President of Operations (Fort Worth Division) for XTO Energy Inc. Mr. McIlwain received a BS in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University in 1982. Prior to joining XTO in 1998, Mr. McIlwain was the District Engineer for Enserch Exploration's East Texas operations.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President of Operations |
Current |
| Louisiana State University |
BS In Petroleum Engineering |
Former |
VIRGINIA N. ANDERSON - is Vice President and Corporate Secretary for XTO Energy Inc. She has a BA in Elementary Education from Texas Wesleyan College. Prior to joining XTO in 1986, Mrs. Anderson was an Executive Secretary with Southland Royalty Company.
WARREN J. LUDLOW - Warren J. Ludlow is Vice President and Associate General Counsel - Land & Acquisitions for XTO Energy Inc. Mr. Ludlow received a BS in political science from the University of Utah, and a JD from the University of Utah College of Law. Prior to joining XTO in 2007, Mr. Ludlow was General Counsel for Brigham Exploration Company. He has also worked for Hunt Oil Company, Pacific Enterprises Oil Company, British Petroleum, and at a private law firm.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Land & Acquisitions |
Current |
| Frontera Resources Corporation |
Associate General Counsel |
Former |
| Brigham Exploration Company |
General Counsel |
Former |
| Hunt Oil Company |
|
Former |
| University of Utah College of Law |
Jd |
Former |
| University of Utah |
J.D. degree |
Former |
| University of Utah |
BS In Political Science |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Finance and Advisory Director |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Film Institute |
Masters of Fine Arts |
Former |
| Texas A&M University |
BS In Petroleum Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Co-Founder and Director of Randall & Dewey Partners, L.P. |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Amoco Corporation |
Manager of Acquisitions and Divestitures |
Former |
| Acquisitions Ltd. |
Manager |
Former |
| The University of Texas at Austin |
M.S. Degrees In Engineering |
Former |
| The University of Texas at Austin |
B.S. |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Manager Investor Relations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Senior Vice President and Controller |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania |
President Judge |
Former |
| University of North Texas |
MBA In Accounting |
Former |
| Hardin-Simmons University |
Bba In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Controller & Senior Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Human Resource Representative |
Current |
| Shrm |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Fwhrma |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Texas Christian University |
Bachelor of Business Administration |
Former |
Lynn has a diverse background in the oil and gas Industry. Beginning in 1981 he gained production experience in the Texas Panhandle. Lynn has oil and gas Accounting experience in revenue, internal audit, and production taxes. He is a CPA and a CFE and is currently employed by XTO Energy in Fort Worth, TX.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Texas Off-Road Racing Organization |
|
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Assistant Treasurer |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Washington and Lee University |
BS in Commerce |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Assistant Treasurer |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Washington and Lee University |
BS In Commerce |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Winstead, Sechrest & Minick P.C. |
Attorney |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| Corporate Governance |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Member of the Compensation, Corporate Governance |
Current |
| Corporate Governance |
Member |
Current |
LANE G. COLLINS - has served as a director of XTO Energy Inc. since 2005 and was an advisory director from 1998 until 2005. Dr. Collins serves on the Audit and Compensation, Corporate Governance and Nominating committees. He is a professor emeritus of accounting at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he taught from 1978 until 2007. Previously, Dr. Collins taught for five years at the University of Southern California, where he earned his doctorate in business administration.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Vice President of Taxation |
Former |
| Arthur Andersen LLP |
|
Former |
| University of Texas at Arlington |
Bba Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Worth National Bank |
Director |
Current |
| XTO Energy Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
WILLIAM H. ADAMS, III - has served as a director of XTO Energy Inc. since 2001. Mr. Adams serves as Chair of the Compensation and Corporate Governance and Nominating committees and a member of the Audit Committee. He is a career banker with more than 25 years experience. He is Chairman and a principal owner of Texas Appliance Supply, Inc. and is the Chief Executive Officer of JABB Associates. Previously, he served as Regional President of Compass Bank in Fort Worth, Texas and its Texas Bank. He also previously served as President of Frost Bank - South in Arlington. Mr. Adams received his BBA in Finance from Texas Tech University. He has served on the Board of Directors of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., North Texas Public Broadcasting Corporation, Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate and has been very active with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
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