50+ years experience in Joint Interest Auditing32 years in Internal Auditing Department, the vast majority as Joint Interest Audit Manager: GETTY OIL COMPANY - Houston, TX (Acquired by Texaco 2/84) 1970 - 1984TEXACO INC. - Houston & Bellaire, TX (Acquired by Chevron 10/9/2001) 1984 - 10/01ChevronTexaco - Bellaire, TX (Retired December 1, 2001) 10/01 - 11/011970 - 1979: Staff Auditor to Senior AuditorPerformed Internal and Joint Venture audits, both domestic and international1980 - 2001: Joint Venture Audit Supervisor/Manager- Managed a staff of up to 20 professional and four administrative personnel- Directed all domestic and most international joint venture audits- Maintained close working relationship with Company operational management and numerous outside company partners- Prepared/maintained joint venture audit statistics using database and Lotus Notes applications - Major role in the preparation and monitoring of the Internal Audit Department budget 2002 to PresentSelf-employed as a Consultant, specializing in audits of Joint Ventures and Contractors, and Joint Venture audit resolution,including domestic and international operations. Focus has been on deepwater Gulf of Mexico operations during the pastfew years.PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONSCouncil of Petroleum Accountants Societies (COPAS) - National OrganizationAudit Committee Chairman 1990 - 1991Board of Directors Member 1992 - 1997Secretary: 1994Treasurer: 1995Vice President: 1996President: 1997Petroleum Accountants Society of Houston (Local COPAS Society)Member since 1982Audit Committee Chair: 1984 - 1985Board of Directors Member: June 1986 - May 1989Secretary: June 1986 - May 1987Treasurer: June 1987 - May 1988President: June 1988 - May 1989Current active member of the COPAS Houston Society Audit Committee & Picnic CommitteeMILITARY SERVICE:U.S. Army - Texas National Guard/Army Reserve (6 years; discharged 4/1970; Sergeant)