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BOARD AND STAFF
Green River Energy Resources BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DeWitt Morris (President)
Born in Athens, Tennessee in 1951, DeWitt commenced his experience in Oil and Gas related industries in 1973. After attending Auburn University, DeWitt 'rough necked' for major drilling companies, such as Rowan, True and Nobel until 1975. At that time he entered into the geophysical exploration field and has since managed operations throughout Alaska, the Canadian and US Rockies and 9 foreign countries on 5 different continents. He has worked as an observer, Project Manager, Regional and Country Manager for major corporations such as CGG, Norpac and Western Geophysical. He has served as International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) Western U. S. Committee chairman between the years of 1994 and 1999. He remains active within IAGC for all federal lands issues and in 2005 was named one of fifteen Honorary Life Members.
Email: demorris1@mindspring.com Mobile: 208-761-3300
Michael Simons (Vice President)
Mike Simons is a graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology Phoenix, Arizona. Mike began his career as an observer for Western Geophysical in 1980 and soon was promoted to the position of instrument supervisor. In 1987 he joined Compagnie General de Geophysique (CGG) and in 1992 was promoted to the management level for CGGs field operations. He has worked extensively in the Middle East, North Africa, North and South America. From 1998 until 2003 Mike managed CGGs operations in North America and is highly familiar with all aspects of onshore 3D geophysical exploration. Michael is responsible for management of all Green River Energy Resources field operations.
Email: msimons@greenriverenergy.com Mobile: 713-806-1956
Ray Mays (General Manager)
Ray Mays began his career with eleven years at Mobil Oil, first as a Survey Crew Chief and then as a Senior Field Agent. Upon leaving Mobil, he provided permitting services for the oil and gas industry as an independent contractor until 1991. Ray went on to spend the next few years at Halliburton in Marketing and 3D design, and then Grant Geophysical Services. In 1996 he joined what is now CGGVeritas, a geophysical services company. He held positions as Senior Vice President of HSE and Vice President of US Land Operations. Prior to becoming Senior Vice President, he served as Corporate Director of Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and Security, and as Vice President of Health, Safety and Environment for Land Operations in his 13 year tenure. Ray holds an Associate's Degree in Land Surveys and is a member of International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC), the Society of Exploration Geophysicist (SEG) and the Geophysical Society of Houston (GSH).
Email: rmays@greenriverenergy.com Mobile: 281-787-4491
Kay Morris (Corporate Secretary)
A 1976 graduate of Sullins College in Bristol, Virginia, Kay has worked in the geophysical industry since 1979. Familiar with all phases of field operations she has provided administrative services for Norpac Exploration and worked as a senior surveyor for Western Geophysical. Kay is tasked with banking and overseeing all administrative services for Green River Energy Resources.
Email: kmorris@greenriverenergy.com Mobile: 406-471-1897
Green River Energy Resources MANAGEMENT
Leah Michael (Base Administrator)
With over 13 years of experience in field administration starting at Western Geophysical in 1996 Leah has worked throughout the U.S including several tours as Alaska Division Base Camp Manager. In 2003 she joined VeritasDGC as Sr. Field Administrator US Rocky Mountain and Alaska division, overseeing crew administrators, all AP - AR and financial job tracking for the Alaska division. She has recently worked with Pearl Development Company, LLC - Sheridan, WY as Procurement and Purchasing specialist for CBM Powder River Basin Field. Leah is tasked with all administrative services for Green River Energy Resources including Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll Administration, DOT/BATF records keeping and Human Resources.
Email: lmichael@greenriverenergy.com Mobile: 307-248-1042
David J. Filler (Operations Manager)
Beginning his experience with geophysical technology as a mountain portable jug-hustler for Norpac Exploration in 1979, David has seen it all. From 96 channel acquisition on snow-shoes in the Overthrust to managing large scale 3D projects and running his own MicroMAX for clients such as Can-Oxy and Clyde-Expro in the remote deserts of Yemen he has maintained a high standard of excellence throughout his career. Dave has over two years experience as a processing technician in Norpac's Denver center in the mid-1980's. As regional manager for Solid State, he marketed and managed the Northern U.S. operations from 1995 until 1999. During this time he also gained valuable experience managing Latin American operations in Venezuela. Dave is completely familiar with all aspects of permitting, surveying, drilling and recording both on land and in the transition zone for domestic and international operations.
Email: dfiller@greenriverenergy.com Mobile: 406-250-0008
John Stephens (Project Management)
John Stephens is a graduate of Florissant Valley Community College in St. Louis, Missouri and has since completed Land Title training courses and numerous Safety Training programs provided by the Oil and Gas Industry. John started his seismic career as a field hand for CGG in 1976. The years that followed, found him working as an observer in remote environments from the gulf coast transition zone to the Wyoming Rockies. In 1987 John accepted a Project Management position in the EAME with Western Geophysical working in several countries throughout North Africa and the Middle East. In 1994 he returned to the U.S. and has since managed operations in the mid-continent region, demonstrating a strong background in logistics for large-scale 3D programs. John is completely familiar with all aspects of permitting, surveying, drilling and recording both on land and in the transition zone for domestic and international operations.
Email: jstephens@greenriverenergy.com Mobile: 573-247-4434
Tim Walts (Project Management)
Tim Walts joined Green River in June of 2008. He first entered the geophysical industry following seven years experience as a Senior Industrial Engineer in the Aerospace industry and as a contract Industrial Engineer. His initial entry into the seismic business began in 1973 assembling equipment and personnel for Seismos, Inc. (Prakla Seismos GmbH) in Dallas, TX. Tim went to the field with Seismos and served as a Permit Agent, Observer, and Surveyor. In his overall 16 years of experience, Tim has also been an Area Manager, Party Manager, Project Manager, Drill Pusher, and Advance/Permit Agent. His experience with all types of crews in 20 states in North America provides invaluable planning and logistics input for Green River projects.
Email: Tim Walts (southhangar@yahoo.com) Mobile: 785-421-7059
Terry Diedrich (Manager of Drilling)
Terry Diedrich began his seismic experience with Shell Oil Company in August of 1980. He broke in on a heliportable drill and soon became coordinator of Shell's leading heliportable drill crew. After 10 years with Shell, Terry became Operations Manager and minority owner in O.T.H Drilling along with former Shell Oil Manager and majority owner Jim Krater. From 1991 until 1997 he became more familiar with the use of various buggy drills and most importantly how these tools are integrated into challenging seismic programs where source types must be bridged from vibroseis to heliportable. O.T.H. was eventually acquired by Omni Energy Services where Terry continued to serve as drill supervisor until Rocky Mountain operations slowed in 2002. His extensive experience with fabrication and maintenance of seismic drills is a benefit to all those working with him. Terry joined Green River in 2004 and is tasked with managing overall drilling operations for Green River Energy Resources and administering the drill-base activities in Conrad, MT.
Email: tdiedrich@greenriverenergy.com Mobile: 406-450-3403
Rick Crook (Drilling Supervisor)
Rick Crook has 14 years experience in the geophysical industry. He started drilling for Omni Energy Services, Rocky Mountain Drill Division in the fall of 1996. Throughout his 8 years with Omni, Rick has drilled with all types of air and water rigs from the swamps of Louisiana to the slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Rick joined Green River Energy Resources in 2004 as a contract Project Manager and became involved in coordination of mapping/accessing and surveying. In 2006, he worked for Western Land Drilling Services as Manager of a Ground Water Monitoring Drill Program in the Coal Bed Methane fields of the Powder River Basin. Rick is tasked with supervision of drilling operations throughout the U.S. and management of Federal DOT compliance for Green River Energy Resources.
Email: rcrook@greenriverenergy.com Mobile: 307-258-9105