Proactively contribute to the success of my clients, financial partners and employees as the leader of an ethical, aggressive, integrated energy and consulting company focused on economic success.

Twenty-six years of oil & gas experience as CEO, Manager, Operator, Consultant & Geologist.

Managed staff of geologists, geophysicists, engineers & technicians for exploration & development of oil & gas reserves.

Managed personnel & staff in daily oil production & waterflood operations.

Completed reservoir characterization projects for various horizons in the Illinois, Appalachian, Michigan, Big Horn, & Gulf Coast Basins.

Completed geologic studies & generated seismic & drilling prospects.

Designed & interpreted 3-D & conventional seismic surveys.

Recommended & drilled 16 horizontal wells.

Provided expert geologic testimony.

Completed geologic evaluations for property dispositions & acquisitions.

Leased, financed, drilled & produced properties for personal corporation.

Certified Petroleum Geologist #3387.

Licensed Professional Geologist, State of Illinois, #196-000273.

Licensed Professional Geologist, State of Indiana, #1906.

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Distinguished Lecture, 1991.

Currently manage seven companies and serve as Geologic Consultant.

1991-Present
President & Geologist, Team Energy, LLC, and Swager & Associates, Ltd., Bridgeport, IL

1981-1991
Geologic Manager & Geologist, Marathon Oil Company, Bridgeport, IL & Cody, WY

1978-1981
Geologist, Chevron USA, Inc., New Orleans, LA

1976-1981
Geologic Research Asst, US Dept of Energy & University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Master of Science, Geology
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1978.

Bachelor of Science, Geology
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1977.

• American Association of Petroleum Geologists
• Indiana Oil & Gas Association
• Michigan Oil & Gas Association
• Illinois Oil & Gas Association
• IPAA
• KOGA