Management Team
Gerald W. (Jerry) Schlief
President & CEO
- Over 40 years management experience in oil and gas exploration and production
- Co-founder and SVP of ATP Oil & Gas Corporation – Retired in 2007
- Founder, President & CEO of the Auterra Group of companies
- BBA Accounting, MBA Finance
Stan Mendenhall
COO
- Over 30 years experience in the downstream, midstream and upstream sectors of the oil and gas business
- President & CEO Bluewater Industries – Upstream Engineering, Procuring, and Construction contractor
- Executive VP Millennium Offshore Group (E & P independent)
R. M. Shivers, D. Eng.
VP Engineering
- Over 40 years experience in oil and gas drilling and field development
- 20 years with Texaco in various management positions and VP-Projects for ATP Oil & Gas
- BS, Masters and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M
David R. Wood
VP Geosciences
- Over 40 years experience in all aspects of oil and gas exploration and development
- Senior level expertise in geoscience at both public and independent oil and gas companies
- BS Geology, Registered Professional Geologist in Texas and Louisiana
George R. Morris, P.E.
VP Operations
- Over 40 years of oil and gas experience in Reservoir, Production, and Drilling Engineering
- Significant Operational Management Experience
- Numerous Executive positions, including Chief Operating Officer with Glacier Oil & Gas, Terrace Energy, ATP Oil & Gas, and Chroma E&P
- BS in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University, Registered Professional Engineer in Texas