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Waylan Johnson / Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Johnson has over 20 years of experience in the oil & gas industry. As founder and CEO of Texas Energy Group, he guides the firm in its pursuit of new exploration programs, in securing contracts with industry partners and in overseeing day-to-day activities. Prior to establishing his own firm, he spent 12 years with independently-owned oil & gas firms, focusing on business development and exploration. In addition to Texas Energy Group, Mr. Johnson is founder and CEO of Resaca Resources, the operating arm of TEG.
Contact Waylan Johnson at: WJohnson@TexasEnergyGroup.com
Cindy Jones / Chief Financial Officer
As CFO of Texas Energy Group, Ms. Jones oversees the financial responsibilities of the firm as well as records and reporting to the Texas Railroad Commission. She holds a BS in Finance and General Business from the University of Texas in Austin and has over 14 years of experience as a controller/CFO. Her responsibilities include the handling of all aspects of the financial procedures and applications, from drilling expenses to revenue payouts.
Contact Cindy Jones at: CJones@ResacaResources.com
Mark Baize / VP of Field Operations
Mr. Baize has over 35 years of experience in the oil & gas industry. After receiving a BA in Economics from Corpus Cristi State University, now known as Texas A&M, Corpus Cristi, he spent 18 years as a drilling superintendent with Exxon Co., USA and several as an independent consultant. His experience during the subsequent years includes drilling supervision and environmental operations, service contract negotiations, drilling economics and drill site safety. As VP of Field Operations, Mr. Baize overseas all site preparation, drilling activities and well maintenance for Texas Energy Group drilling projects. In addition to his duties at TEG, Mr. Baize is co-founder of Resaca Resources, the operating arm of TEG.
Contact Mark Baize at: MBaize@TexasEnergyGroup.com
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Jim Cole / Geologist / President - JM Cole Company
An experienced geologist, Mr. Cole received both a Master's and Bachelor's Degree in Geology from the University of Oklahoma and has over fifty years of experience in all phases of petroleum exploration. After 16 years with Exxon and advancing to the status of Manager of Geological Offshore Operations in the Gulf of Mexico, he retired and founded his own geology firm, J.M. Cole Company where, he focuses on domestic and international oil and gas exploration. His primary skills lie in merging proven exploration techniques with advanced 3-D seismic technology.
Contact Jim Cole at: JimMCole@SWBell.net
Betsy Suppes / Geologist
Betsy Suppes holds a Masters degree in Geology from Tulane University as well as an M.B.A. from The Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. She spent more than 15 years as a development geologist for Texaco U.S.A. and her previous work experience included: prospect generation, workover recommendations, production logging campaigns, well site work, well log and seismic evaluation, reserve assessment and risk analysis.
Contact Betsy Suppes at: BSuppes@TexasEnergyGroup.com
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Randall A. Wilkins / Petroleum Engineer-Consultant
Mr. Wilkins has more than 25 years of experience in the oil & gas industry in a variety of technical and executive capacities including 7 years as drilling/completion engineer for Pennzoil Exploration, 11 years as Drilling Engineer and Operations Manager for Tana Oil and Gas Corp. and 7 years with Basa Resources, Inc. as Vice President of engineering. Mr. Wilkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Wilkins is currently the Owner and President of Sydri Operating.
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Douglas A. Williford / Land Manager
After attending the University of Texas and the University of Houston, Mr. Williford began his career as Landman with Shell Oil Company in 1977 in their Mining Ventures Project. There, he helped to secure acreage necessary for proposed lignite / coal mines in Texas, Arkansas, Montana, Wyoming and Indiana. After two years as Staff Landman for Marathon Oil Company, Doug spent 6 years as Regional Landman for Home Petroleum Corporation. He founded Douglas A. Williford & Company in 1987 as an Independent Petroleum Landman and has continued that capacity for the past 21 years.
Carter Woodard / Landman
After graduating Stephen F. Austin State University with a BBA in Management and a Minor in Accounting, Mr. Woodard went to work for Jim Burgin & Associates, located in Fulshear, Texas and Allen Prigge & Associates located in Houston, Texas. Through both of these brokers Mr. Woodard performed work for Devon Energy, Chesapeake Exploration and Geo Southern. Carter is now a Landman with Resaca Resources, the operating arm of Texas Energy Group.
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Amy Escalera
After graduating from the University of Southern California with a Bachelors degree in Communication and Film Production, Ms. Escalera worked in the Business Development department of Melee Entertainment as the Executive Creative Assistant. Ms. Escalera now acts as the Director of Marketing/Media Relations for Texas Energy Group, LLC Ms. Escalera is responsible for all media/public relations with TEG including all marketing, advertising, promotions, and web design/management.
Contact Amy Escalera at: Amy@TexasEnergyGroup.com
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Clayton Hamm
After studying Communication at the University of Texas in Austin, Clayton went to work for La Vie Magazine in Baton Rouge, LA where he focused his efforts in the communication and advertising side of the industry. Since making his move back to Austin three years ago, Clayton has become an integral part of TEG. He is now responsible for all communication between Resaca Resources (Texas Energy Group's operating arm) and The Railroad Commission, along with being responsible for the day to day reporting of drilling and completing wells.
Contact Clayton Hamm at: Clayton@ResacaResources.com
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Mitchell M. Lindsey
Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Mitchell Lindsey graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Business. Mr. Lindsey has owned two businesses and been a part of several other companies' sale and business development departments. He has spent the last seven years utilizing his skills in the oil and gas industry.
Contact Mitchell Lindsey at: MLindsey@TexasEnergyGroup.com
Rich L. Mattessich
Rich Mattessich received his BS degree in Economics from Kean College in New Jersey. After spending fourteen years as a Broker-Trader on the floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange, he made his way to Houston, Texas and immersed himself in the fast-paced world of OTC Natural Gas Trading. Mr. Mattessich now concentrates his efforts on the exploration side of the oil and gas industry.
Contact Rich Mattessich at: RichM@TexasEnergyGroup.com
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