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About Apache
Apache Corporation is an independent energy company that explores for, develops and produces natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. Our mission is to grow a profitable company for the long-term benefit of our shareholders by building a portfolio of core areas which provide long-term growth opportunities.

Rodman D. Patton

Rodman D. Patton
Rodman D. Patton
 
RODMAN D. PATTON, 65, joined the company’s board of directors in December 1999. Mr. Patton has nearly 30 years experience in oil and gas investment banking and corporate finance activity, most recently serving as managing director of the Merrill Lynch Energy Group from 1993 until April 1999. Previously, he was with The First Boston Corporation (later Credit Suisse First Boston) and Eastman Dillon, Union Securities (later Blyth Eastman Dillon). Mr. Patton is a director of NuStar GP, LLC (formerly Valero GP, LLC), San Antonio, Texas, and is chairman of its audit committee and a member of its compensation committee. NuStar GP, LLC is the general partner of NuStar Energy LP (formerly Valero LP), owner and operator of crude oil and refined products pipeline, terminalling, and storage assets.

At Apache, Mr. Patton is a member of the audit committee and has been a director since 1999.