John J. Christmann, IV

Vice President — Business Development

JOHN J. CHRISTMANN, IV, 41, was appointed vice president — business development in January 2004, having been production manager for the Gulf Coast region since April 2003. Prior to that, Mr. Christmann held various positions of increasing responsibility in the business development area since joining the Company in 1997.

Previously, he was employed by Vastar Resources/ARCO Oil and Gas Company in business development, crude oil marketing and engineering assignments.

He received his bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and master’s in business administration from Southern Methodist University.