HDM Associates

Larry E. Thomas - Vice President
Mr. Thomas serves as Vice-President of the company responsible for promoting domestic business development. Mr. Thomas began his career with Texaco in 1965 and worked for several independent operators in the Gulf Coast region before joining Triton Engineering in 1984. He served in various operations, engineering and management positions for Triton, including three years as president, from 1996 until 1999. During his tenure at Triton, the company successfully drilled over 300 turnkey wells, in both domestic and international areas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Marietta College.

John F. Monus - Project Manager
Mr. Monus functions as an international Project Manager for primarily deepwater exploration projects. He has worked for several major oil companies since entering the industry in 1978, including Conoco and Esso. He has also been employed by several large independents such as Pennzoil, Getty, and Triton Energy. He has managed numerous exploration projects in remote, undeveloped areas and has also supervised platform installations and FPSO operations. Mr. Monus holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University.

Robert S. Cade - Project Manager
Mr. Cade serves as a Senior Engineer and Project Manager for exploration and development projects worldwide. Mr. Cade began his career with Pennzoil in 1976 and spent 14 years with Amoco Production Company as a drilling supervisor, drilling engineer, and drilling superintendent, both in the Gulf of Mexico and in numerous international locations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineerng from Texas A&M University.

Gary L. Wallen - Director HDM, Asia-Pacific
Mr. Wallen serves as Director of Houston Drilling Management, Asia-Pacific and also as a Project Manager for international exploration and development projects in the Asia-Pacific region. His began his career with Sedco, Inc. in 1974 as an engineer trainee and advanced to rig manager on a semi-submersible unit from 1982 until 1987. Mr. Wallen worked for a number of operating companies and served as a drilling manager for Nicor Oil and Gas, Enron Oil and Gas, and GHK Petroleum. Mr. Wallen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Colorado School of Mines.

Steve J. Ellington - Project Manager
Mr. Ellington functions as a Senior Engineer and international Project Manager. He began his career with Chevron in 1977 and held a number of engineering and supervisory positions, including drilling manager, within various drilling departments of Chevron, both in the U.S. and internationally. After leaving Chevron in 1997, he has performed engineering and managerial functions for Enron Oil and Gas, Mobil, and Ocean Energy. He has extensive experience in the Gulf of Mexico as well as in many international locations. Mr. Ellington received a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from University of Missouri - Rolla.

Stephen B. Foyil - Senior Engineer/Project Manager
Mr. Foyil serves as a Senior Engineer and Project Manager. He started his career in 1977 with Phillips Petroleum Company working exclusively on international drilling projects. Since that time he has worked internationally for Marathon, Hamilton Brothers, British Gas, and Triton Energy in positions ranging from drilling engineer to operations manager. He has been involved with deepwater Gulf of Mexico operations during the last several years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.

Mike Clary - Senior Engineer/Project Manager
Mr. Clary is a Senior Engineer and Project Manager serving international clients involved in deepwater exploration and development projects. Mr. Clary began his career with Arco Oil and Gas in 1974 and also worked for Amoco International and Anadarko before rejoining Arco International in 1984. Mr. Clary served as a drilling supervisor, drilling superintendent and drilling manager during this fifteen-year tenure with Arco International. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech University.