Tracy W. Krohn has served as Chief Executive Officer since he founded the Company
in 1983 and as Chairman since 2004. He also served as President of the Company
until September 2008. During 1996 to 1997, Mr. Krohn was Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Aviara Energy Corporation. Prior to founding the Company, from 1982
to 1983, Mr. Krohn was a senior engineer with Taylor Energy, and he began his
career as a petroleum engineer and offshore drilling supervisor with Mobil Oil
Corporation.
Jamie L. Vazquez joined the Company in 1998 as Manager of Land and in 2003
she was named Vice President of Land. In September 2008, Ms. Vazquez was appointed
President of the Company. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Vazquez was with
CNG Producing Company for 17 years, holding positions of increasing responsibility
ending as Manager, Land/Business Development Gulf of Mexico.
John D. Gibbons joined the Company in February 2007 as Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Gibbons was Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Westlake Chemical Corporation
from March 2006 to February 2007. Prior to joining Westlake, Mr. Gibbons was
with Valero Energy Corporation for 23 years, holding positions of increasing
responsibility ending as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Thomas P. Murphy joined the Company in June 2012 as Senior Vice President and
Chief Operations Officer. From 2009 to 2012, Mr. Murphy worked at Woodside Energy
USA Inc. as Vice President Engineering and Operations. From 2008 to 2009 he
worked for PetroQuest Energy, Inc. as Vice President Engineering. From 2000
to 2008, Mr. Murphy worked for Devon Energy Corporation in a variety of positions,
including Gulf of Mexico Deep-Water Development Supervisor, New Business Development
Supervisor and culminating in his position as Sr. Exploration Advisor.
Stephen L. Schroeder joined the Company in 1998 and served as Production Manager
from 1999 until 2005. In 2005, Mr. Schroeder was named Vice President of Production
and in July 2006 he was named Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
In June 2012, Mr. Schroeder was named Senior Vice President and Chief Technical
Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Schroeder was with Exxon USA for
12 years holding positions of increasing responsibility, ending with Offshore
Division Reservoir Engineer.
Thomas F. Getten joined the Company in July 2006 as Vice President, General
Counsel and Assistant Secretary. In December 2011, Mr. Getten was appointed
to the position of Corporate Secretary. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Getten
served as a partner with King, LeBlanc & Bland, P.L.L.C., a New Orleans
law firm, since February 2001. From 1996 to December 2000, Mr. Getten served
as Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Forcenergy Inc until its
merger into Forest Oil Corporation.
W and t Offshore inc currently has 302 employees.