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John Dombrowski Education: Early in my career I discovered the personal and professional benefits of becoming an active member of my local geological society. I have been Treasurer of the L. A. Basin Geological Society, Secretary of the New Orleans Geological Society and a Director of the Houston Geological Society. In every instance I have experienced professional growth and personal satisfaction while giving back to my chosen profession.
From 2012 through 2014 I had the pleasure of serving as a Director on the Houston Geological Society Board. The Board experience was eye-opening, challenging and satisfying work. Oversight of 7 Committees gave me an appreciation for all the effort and sacrifice our volunteers contribute. The monthly Board Meetings allowed me to understand better the business of running the world’s largest local geological society.
I desire to continue my service to the Houston Geological Society as President - Elect. I am confident that my past experience with 3 different geological societies has me well prepared for this next step. As a partner in a small exploration company, I have gained valuable skills and experience in running a business. Lastly, I am fortunate to be at a stage of my career and business that allows me to commit the necessary time needed to address fully the requirements of this office. I would be honored, should you elect me to serve.
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Education: M.Sc. Geology/Geophysics 1981 Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio B.S. Geology/Geophysics 1979 Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Experience:
1996 - Present Kerr McGee Oil & Gas / Anadarko Petroleum Co. 1993 - 1996 Samedan Oil & Gas 1987 - 1996 Arco Oil & Gas Southern District 1985 - 1987 Consultant 1981 - 1985 Chevron USA Western Region
Professional Affiliations: HGS, AAPG, AAPG HoD, DPA, SEG and TBPG
Professional Activities: HGS: Vice President (current) Treasurer Board of Directors (2 terms) Chairman of the International Explorationist Committee
AAPG: GCAGS Advisory Committee representitive Delegate (18+ years; Foreman one term) AAPG Membership committee AAPG Survey Committee DPA membership committee Founding President of WSU student AAPG chapter (1980) Statement: I have been an Active HGS member since 1985 when I moved from Northern California to Houston. I was out of work and I knew almost no one. The HGS monthly meetings were a great place to meet fellow Geoscientists, learn about Gulf Coast geology and develop my career. The HGS offered many relevent short courses where I learned about petroleum systems and how to value producing oil and gas properties. Later, when I moved into International Exploration in the 1990’s, attending HGS technical talks was how I learned about oil and gas plays around the world. The HGS is a very unique organization. It is the largest local geological society in the world, and represents a melting pot of domestic and internationally focused geoscientists. It has achieved this standing through high quality techincal talks and educational programs supported by the strong pool of dedicated volunteers. I would be honored to serve as the President of the Houston Geological Society. I have held several positions in the HGS in the past including current Vice President, Treasurer and Board Member. If elected, I would work to provide networking opportunites, offer timely, quality talks on diverse topics and provide relevent short courses designed to build up the skill sets of our Membership. As an Explorationist that has been unemployed in the past, I believe I am uniquely qualified to understand the needs of working and non-working geosicentists during this difficult time in our industry. |
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Mike Erpenbeck
Experience: Summary of Relevant Experience: I have performed a wide variety of geological and engineering functions within the Oil and Gas Industry over the past 30+ years. Throughout this period, and especially most recently, I have been tasked with the evaluation of industry trends and making planning recommendations to client management. This has afforded me the opportunity to have a high-level view of global and domestic activity, as well as of technological and operational trends at the regional level. I believe this strategic view and perspective will serve me well if I am elected to the position of Vice President of the HGS, whose job it is to determine and line up the topics and speakers for the General Lunch and General Dinner meetings. In HGS I have been on the planning committees for the Mudstones, Geomechanics, and Africa Conferences. I have observed closely the derivation of the technical programs and, in some cases, have helped determine them. As a recent Board member of HGS for two years, I have been a part of the decision-making that has provided strategic direction for the Society. We have discussed and debated at length the nature of the needs and desires of the members, in light of the rapid technological change and the shifting demographics within HGS. As Treasurer, I have had the opportunity to relate financial data to measures of success of our meeting attendance, providing a further gauge of members’ interests.
Statement: I am honored to be in a position to be asking for your vote to help lead this great organization, the largest of its kind in the world. It was only later in my career that I became actively involved in HGS, and I realized, a bit late in the game, how gratifying it is to serve my fellow members. I think my relevant industry and Society experience have prepared me well for this potential new challenge. If elected Vice President, I pledge to give my best efforts to continue to discover what Society members at all experience levels desire in their lunch and dinner presentations, and to bring outstanding speakers to these events. I ask for your consideration and your vote for this position.
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Cheryl Desforges Education: MBA Finance/International Business/Decision & Information Sciences, University of Houston MS Physical Science/Geology, University of Houston CL BS Geology, Texas Christian University
Experience: 2015-present Consultant 2013-2014 Eagle Hydrocarbons 2006-2013 Sabco Oil and Gas Company 2004-2006 Consultant, Ryder Scott Company, SCA
1989-1995 Consultant in both the Petroleum and Environmental Industries 1982-1989 J.M. Huber Corp. 1979-1981 Diamond Shamrock Corp. 1977-1979 Sonat Exploration Co. 1975-1977 Atlantic-Richfield Co.
Professional Affiliations: Licensed Professional Geoscientist, State of Texas # 2174 American Association of Petroleum Geologists - Certified Petroleum Geologist #2925 Houston Geological Society SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology Society of Exploration Geophysicist
Honors and Awards: 2008 HGS Distinguished Service Award 2006 HGS Volunteer of the Month (February) 2005 HGS President’s Award and Volunteer of the Month (February) 1990 Arthur J. Ehlmann Award for TCU Geology Alumni 1974 Sigma Gamma Epsilon, geology honor society, University of Houston 1974 Gayle Scott Award for the Outstanding Geology Senior, Texas Christian University
Professional Activities: 2009-2015 AAPG House of Delegates 2008 Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Treasurer 2004-2006 HGS Treasurer/Treasurer-Elect 2005 Co-Chairman “Coastal Subsidence, Sea-level and the Future of the Gulf Coast Conference” 2003-present HGS Continuing Education Committee, Chairman 2003-2004 2002 AAPG Convention Volunteer Liaison Committee 1985-1989 Chairman HGS Publication Sales Committee Chairman
Statement: Monthly meetings are a major component of HGS. They provide a venue to meet and socialize with other geologists, as well as a place to present and discuss new concepts and trends. Over the years, the presentations at monthly meetings have expanded my understanding of geological concepts across many geological provinces and depositional systems. They have provided first introductions, as well as alternative views and observations.
I would be honored to serve my fellow members as the Vice President of the Houston Geological Society in order to return partially what so many have given me. If elected, I will do my best to continue the long tradition of scheduling timely, relevant, and quality talks that will attract a large number of our members and be of immediate value to them.
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Gulce Dinc
Education: MSc., Subsurface Geoscience, Rice University, USA, 2013 BSc., Geophysical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Turkey, 2010 Exchange Student, Geoscience, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands, 2009
Experience: June 2013 – Present, Geophysicist, ION Geophysical Summer 2012, Intern Geophysicist, TOTAL E&P 2011-2012, Rice University AAPG Chapter Treasurer 2009-2010, ITU, Geophysics Club President
Professional Affiliations: Houston Geological Society AAPG SEG TU Delft Mineral Club
Statement: It is an honor to be nominated for Secretary of Houston Geological Society. I have been involved with the activities of various geoscience societies ever since I started college and it helped me to broaden my horizons, expand my knowledge, and strengthen my passion about geoscience. Living in Houston, the capital of the oil and gas industry, brings a lot of great career opportunities, and societies like HGS play a crucial role to connect us all. Therefore, it is a great pleasure to be nominated for the position of HGS Secretary. I wish to use my energy and experience to be a part of this team and serve as the Secretary of HGS during the 2015-2016 term.
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Fang Lin
Education: B.S., Geology, Chengdu University of Technology (China) M.S., Ore Deposit Geology, Chengdu University of Technology (China) Ph.D., Geosciences, Virginia Tech University
Experience: 2013 – Present: Chevron Energy Technology Company, Team Leader 2005 – 2012: Chevron Energy Technology Company, Petroleum Geochemist 2000 – 2005: Virginia Tech University, Graduate Assistant 1998 – 2000: Chengdu University of Technology, Instructor
Professional Affiliations: AAPG, HGS, GSA
Statement: My involvement in Houston Geological Society began when I registered for a professional training course offered by HGS years ago. Later, I became a regular member of the Society and served as the index editor for the HGS Bulletin from 2009 – 2014. It was a great learning experience and opened my eyes about the breadth and depth at which HGS operates and engages our local geological community and the communities far beyond. Personally I have enjoyed so many events organized by HGS, from Mudrock conferences to Lunch-and-Learns to Guest Nights. Participation in those activities not only enriched my learning; it also provided me the opportunity to interact with many outstanding individuals within our community. As such, I have encouraged many of my colleagues and friends to join HGS and to experience the positive changes it brings to one. Meanwhile, I want to do more and to continue to serve our great community. I am very honored to be nominated to run for the office of HGS Secretary. I will work hard to make it a wonderful experience for myself and for our community.
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| Treasurer-elect (two candidates) | |
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Sameer Baral My name is Sameer Baral and I am running for the position of Treasurer for HGS for the upcoming term of 2015-2016. I have been involved with the HGS in different capacities in the past, primarily running NeoGeos for 3 years. My involvement in the Houston Geological Society has greatly contributed to my career and academic achievements. I am running for Treasurer to contribute even more to the society for its continued success and for the services it provides to the geoscience community in Houston and around the world. I am originally from Kathmandu Nepal. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience and Mathematics from Denison University in Granville, Ohio and I am currently pursuing my PhD in Geology from the University of Houston. After my post- baccalaureate studies I spent about six years in the petroleum industry working as a well-site geologist for Canrig Drilling Technology, as a geologist for IHS Kingdom (formerly Seismic Micro Technology), and as a development geologist for Thyssen Petroleum. As I have grown from a novice geologist to someone who is involved in exploration projects, so has my need to learn about petroleum systems. I have joined the graduate program at the University of Houston to fuel my passion for exploration and also to contribute to the geoscience community through my research. Statement: The reason I want to run for the role of Treasurer is not only to have general financial oversight of the state of our non-profit organization but also to provide ideas and be directly involved in funding, fundraising and sales. As I will, if elected, be part of the financial planning and budgeting for HGS, I will endeavor to use my full capability and knowledge effectively to monitor and utilize the funds available in ways that will optimize the goals and endeavors of the HGS. I sincerely hope to have the members’ favorable consideration of my candidacy.
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Bryan Guzman Education: BS Geology University of Texas at San Antonio
Experience: 2007 – 2008 Geo-Tech Balcones Energy Library 2008 – 2013 Geologist Ingrain Inc. 2013 – 2015 Geologist – Cuttings Product Development - Ingrain Inc. Professional Affiliations: HGS, AAPG Professional Activities: Judge AAPG Conventions/Poster Sessions AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition 2009 Speaker 2011 – 2015 HGS Chairman Exhibits Committee 2013 – 2014 HGS Secretary Statement: Ever since I joined the HGS I have enjoyed the benefits of education, networking, and friendship. I have spent much of my time working on the exhibits committee organizing the set-up and transportation of the HGS booth for various conventions throughout the years. When I served as HGS Secretary, I was afforded the opportunity to learn more about the many functions of the HGS. It has been a pleasure to meet many people along the way, and I am thankful for the opportunities the HGS has provided me while serving as a committee chairman and secretary. Now that I have become more familiar with the society and its members, I would like to have the opportunity to serve in the capacity of HGS Treasurer. |
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Chris Griffith
B.S. Geology University of Illinois Experience: Shell Exploration and Production - 36 years' experience, domestic and international exploration, appraisal, and development. AAPG delegate Houston 2002-2008 Statement: I have been an enthusiastic member of the Houston Geological Society for many years. I’d like to become more involved and serve the Society.
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Justin Vandenbrink Education: B.Sc. Geology, University of British Columbia, 1994 Diploma Communications/PR, B.C.I.T, 1998
Experience: 2012–present Weatherford, Global Manager Wellsite Geology and Pore Pressure 2001–2011 RPS Energy, Geological Operations Manager 1998–2001 Broadcasting 1995–1996 Inmet Mining – Exploration Geologist 1994–1995 Rennaissance Energy – Exploration Geologist
Professional Affiliations: AAPG, HGS, GSH, SPWLA, DGS, CSPG APEGGA Professional Geologist #80794
Professional Awards and Activites: 2012 – 2013 HGS Vice President 2012 - HGS Africa Committee 2009 HGS Career Day Speaker 2008–present HGS International Exploratonists Chairman 2008–2009 HGS Holiday Party Organiser 2006–2008 APEGGA – MC for Graduates Workshop & Ring ceremony
Statement: I am a professional geologist currently working as the Global Manager for Wellsite Geology and Pore Pressure Consulting with Weatherford. I have worked as a geologist and in business development for the past 20 years in exploration both domestically and internationally. |
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Patricia Santogrossi
Patricia Santogrossi is geoscientist who has enjoyed nearly 40 years in the oil business. She is currently a Consultant to Geophysical Insights, a Tom Smith company that develops and implements their Paradise software. Formerly she was a Leading Reservoir Geoscientist and Non-operated Projects Manager with Statoil USA E & P, an international arm of the state oil company of Norway. There she was engaged for nearly nine years in its Gulf of Mexico business development, corporate integration, prospect maturation, and multiple appraisal projects. Patricia has previously worked with domestic and international Shell Companies, Marathon Oil Company, Vastar Resources till the parent Arco’s acquisition by BP - in research, exploration, leasehold and field appraisal as well as staff development. Subsequently, Patricia became Chief Geologist for Chroma Energy, who possessed proprietary 3D voxel visualization technology, and for Knowledge Reservoir, a reservoir characterization and simulation firm that specialized in Deepwater project evaluations. Patricia has been a member or SEPM for 40 years, of AAPG for nearly 31 years, and SEG for 12 years. She is currently in her second term as a Trustee for GCSSEPM. She served HGS as Bulletin co-editor and Bulletin Editor from 2011-2013 and edited a Geomechanics Proceedings and last year’s Africa Conference. She also serves in her third term as a representative to the AAPG House of Delegates from HGS. Patricia was a longtime member of Zonta International and the Zonta Club of Houston, with whom she performed community service locally and promoted literacy and advocacy as a means to improve the status of women worldwide. Patricia was born, raised and educated in Illinois, and first headed to Texas after she received her MS in Geology from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Her other ‘foreign assignments’ have included New Orleans and London. She resides in Houston with her husband of twenty-three years, Joe Delasko.
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Annie Walker
Education M.Sc., University of Tennessee–Knoxville B.Sc., LeMoyne College
Experience 2013–present Structural Geologist ION Geophysical 2012–2013 Research Assistant Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group, University of Tennessee 2010–2012 Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Tennessee 2009–2010 Executive Assistant (civilian) CG93, United States Coast Guard 2006–2008 Research & Field Assistant LeMoyne College
Professional Affiliations Houston Geological Society American Association of Petroleum Geologists, PSGD Geological Society of America The Geological Society, London Sigma Xi Research Honor Society
Professional Activities AAPG Student Expo, ION Representative AAPG PSGD, Reviewer
Statement From my first experience with the Houston Geological Society, I’ve been extremely impressed by its size, scope, enthusiasm, and impact. I am very pleased to be a nominee for the office of Director, and for the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the HGS on such an integral level. As an individual I am invested in scientific research, education, and outreach in both our profession and the community. The HGS is already a well-established, well-respected, and well-enjoyed platform for these same ideals. I continue to enjoy the Society’s educational and networking benefits as a member, and now look forward to the opportunity to uphold and expand its success as an officer. |
| Editor-elect (one candidate) | |
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Tami B. Shannon
Education: M.S. Environmental Science - GIS emphasis, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2007 B.S. Hydrogeology, Winona State University, 1997
Experience: 2014-Present - RPS Knowledge Reservoir, Project Lead 2012-2014 - Resource Data, Inc., Sr. GIS Analyst/Programmer 2010-2012 - Fugro Geoconsulting, Inc., GIS Coordinator 2007-2010 - Deloitte Petroleum Services, Sr. GIS Analyst 2003-2006 - Texas A&M University and UT Marine Science Institute – Research Assistant
Professional Affiliations: HGS – Member since 2007 TBPG- Geoscientist-in-Training, #46 (2012) GSH – Member since 2015
Statement: I am extremely honored to be nominated as a candidate for the HGS Editor-Elect position. I have been an active HGS member since 2007, taking part in attending societal events, trainings, conferences, and by essentially taking the opportunity to participate in the social networking aspects of the organization. Truthfully, however, I realize I’ve been more of a passive member - hoping to gain [geologic] knowledge from others simply by being in their presence. Oh, yes, I’ve read the articles in the HGS Bulletin, but I’ve never really taken the time to know what is involved to put those articles together. Now, it is my time to jump in the HGS waters, so to speak, and become more involved in the continued growth of this esteemed organization. I’m ready to volunteer my time and energy to understand really the industry for which I’ve developed such an enormous passion. Not only to read the articles in the Bulletin, but to understand what is behind them and to get to know the amazing people that put it all together so that this magazine can continue to show up flawlessly on my doorstep. My experience as a Project Coordinator kind of says it all – I get people together, and I get things done. If elected to this office, I look forward to work with a talented group of individuals and to contribute to the best of my ability the continued professional and timely delivery of the respected and renowned Bulletin. |
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