John N. Seitz. Mr. Seitz has served as the Company’s chief executive officer
and chairman of the board and director since May 31, 2013, and served as a consultant
to the Company from March 2013 through May 2013. Prior to joining the Company,
Mr. Seitz held positions of increasing responsibility at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
(NYSE: APC), serving most recently as a director and as president and chief executive
officer until 2003. Mr. Seitz also serves on the board of ION Geophysical Corporation
(NYSE: IO), a leading technology focused seismic solutions company. Mr. Seitz
is a Certified Professional Geological Scientist from the American Institute of
Professional Geologists and a licensed professional geoscientist with the State
of Texas. Mr. Seitz also serves as a trustee for the American Geological Institute
Foundation. In 2000, the Houston Geological Society honored Mr. Seitz as a “Legend
in Wildcatting,” and he is a member of the All American Wildcatters. Mr.
Seitz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Pittsburgh,
a Master of Science degree in Geology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and
has completed the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School.
Ronald A. Bain. Dr. Bain has served as president and chief operating officer
of the Company since May 2013, served as a consultant to the Company from March
2013 through May 2013, and is the principal of ConRon Consulting, Inc., and
also currently serves in a consulting capacity as corporate advisor to several
domestic and international exploration and production companies. From 2004 through
2008, Dr. Bain was corporate exploration advisor and vice president of geosciences
of Endeavour International Corporation. From 1983 through 2001, Dr. Bain held
numerous management positions in technology and exploration, in both domestic
and international exploration, at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Dr. Bain entered
the industry in 1974 as a research geophysicist with Gulf Oil. Dr. Bain served
on the University of Texas Geology Foundation Advisory Council from 2000 to
2015. Dr. Bain holds Bachelor of Science and PhD degrees in Physics from the
University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science degree in Physics from
the University of Pittsburgh.
John H. Malanga. Mr. Malanga has served as chief financial officer since July
2014 and is responsible for leading the financial function of the organization,
overseeing strategic planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, treasury,
tax, audit and risk management. From 2005 to 2014, Mr. Malanga worked as a senior
investment banker with the energy firms of Weisser, Johnson & Co. and Sanders
Morris Harris Inc. Mr. Malanga began his investment banking career with Jefferies
& Co. Over his career, he has participated in capital markets, mergers and
acquisitions, and financial advisory transactions with particular emphasis on
providing strategic and financial advice to emerging growth companies. Mr. Malanga
holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Texas A&M University and a
Master in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Rice
University.
Dwight M. Moore. Mr. Moore has served as vice president and secretary of the
Company since May 2013, and most recently served as vice president- corporate
development for ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE: IO) from 2008 to 2013. From
2006-07, Mr. Moore was manager of offshore business development at Murphy Oil
Corporation (NYSE: MUR). From 1987 to 2003, Mr. Moore held positions at Anadarko
Petroleum (NYSE: APC) and from 1978 to 1987, at Diamond Shamrock/Maxus Energy
(NYSE: YPF). Mr. Moore has served as president of the Houston Geological Society,
as treasurer of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), and
recently served as the chairman of the AAPG Investment Committee. Mr. Moore
is also a licensed professional geoscientist with the State of Texas, an AAPG
Certified Petroleum Geologist, and holds two bachelor degrees with Honors, in
Geology and Business Administration-Finance and Economics from Southern Methodist
University and its Cox School of Business.
Charles G. Hughes. Mr. Hughes has served as vice president land since April
2014. Mr. Hughes’ executive responsibilities include all land and industry
partner related matters. He formerly served as general manager – land
and business development for Marubeni Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. from 2007 to
2014. From 1980 to 2007, Mr. Hughes served in roles of increasing responsibility
both onshore and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation.
Mr. Hughes is a member and former Chairman of the OCS Advisory Board, a member
of the Association of Professional Landmen, the Houston Association of Professional
Landmen and the Professional Landmen’s Association of New Orleans. Mr.
Hughes received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Petroleum Land Management
from the University of Texas.
Richard S. Langdon. Mr. Langdon has served as a director of the Company since
March 2014. Mr. Langdon is currently the president and chief executive officer
of Badlands Energy, Inc., a privately held exploration and production company,
he has held this position since May 2013. Mr. Langdon has served as a director
of Badlands Energy, Inc. and it’s predecessor entity, Gasco Energy, Inc.,
since 2003. Mr. Langdon serves as a member of the board of managers of Sanchez
Midstream Partners, LP, and is a member of its Audit, Nominating and Corporate
Governance and Conflicts Committees. Mr. Langdon was the president and chief
executive officer of KMD Operating Company, LLC (“KMD Operating”),
and its predecessor entity, Matris Exploration Company LP (“Matris Exploration”),
both privately held exploration and production companies, from July 2004 through
December 2015. Mr. Langdon was executive vice president and chief operating
officer of KMD Operating, from August 2009, until the merger of Matris Exploration
into KMD Operating in November 2011. From 1997 until 2002, Mr. Langdon served
as executive vice president and chief financial officer of EEX Corporation,
a publicly traded exploration and production company that merged with Newfield
Exploration Company in 2002. Prior to that, he held various positions with the
Pennzoil Companies from 1991 to 1996, including executive vice president - International
Marketing - Pennzoil Products Company; senior vice president - Business Development
- Pennzoil Company and senior vice president - Commercial & Control - Pennzoil
Exploration & Production Company.
Paul L. Morris. Mr. Morris has served as a director of the Company since March
2014. Mr. Morris founded Elk River Resources, LLC in August 2013 to explore
and develop oil and gas potential in the oil-producing regions of the southwest
United States. Mr. Morris has served as chairman and chief executive officer
of Elk River Resources since inception. Prior to Elk River Resources, Mr. Morris
served as president and chief executive officer from 1988 to September 2013
of Wagner & Brown, Ltd., an independent oil and gas company headquartered
in Midland, Texas. With Wagner & Brown, Mr. Morris oversaw all company operations,
including exploration and production activities, in eight states as well as
in France, England and Australia. Mr. Morris also oversaw affiliates involved
in natural gas gathering and marketing, crude oil purchasing and reselling,
pipeline development, construction and operation, and compressed natural gas
(CNG) design, fabrication and operations. Mr. Morris served as president of
Banner Energy from 1981 until 1988. Mr. Morris graduated from the University
of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in
1964. Mr. Morris has also completed the Executive Management Program in the
College of Business Administration of Penn State University.
Gulfslope Energy Inc currently has 11 employees.
