Type Of Business:
1) University 2) Consulting Investment Firm
Marketing Area:
1) International 2) Regional
Expertise:
Mr. Vail's expertise includes education, business management, strategic development, geology, geophysics, consulting, investing and operations management.
Major Product/SVS:
1) Higher Education 2) Oil and Gas Consulting and Investing Services
Favorite Business Publication:
The Wall Street Journal
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Geology, Northwestern University (1964); Master of Science in Geology, Northwestern University (1964); Bachelor of Arts in Geology, Dartmouth College (1952)
Children's Names:
Andrea, Susan, Tim, Clare
Work History:
Senior Research Scientist, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career is being able to help young people through his teaching.
Number Of Years In Profession:
63
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his education and work ethic.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Vail is presently consulting in the Bahamas. He recently started a small business to generate wealth to sponsor research in sequence stratigraphy at Rice University. The 22nd Annual Bob F. Perkins Research Conference was dedicated to Peter R. Vail in 2002. He is also a professional public speaker and a renowned author.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching Stratigraphy and Seismic Interpretation
Awards/Honors:
Hollis D. Hedbers Award, Energy Institute for the Study Earth and Man, Southern Methodist University (2005); Benjamin Franklin Medal for Earth Science (2005); Legendary Geoscientist Award, American Geological Institute (2004); Penrose Medal, The Geological Society of America, Inc. (2003); Sidney Powers Memorial Medal, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (2003); Distinguished Educator Award, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (1999); T. Neville George Medal, Geological Society of Glasgow (1995); Northwestern Alumni Merit Award (1994); Honorary Medal, University of Burgundy, France (1993); Geological Society of France Award, European Union of Geosciences Meeting, Strasbourg, France (1993); Twinhofel Award, Society for Sedimentary Geology (1992); Honorary Degree, Ghent University, Belgium (1989); William Smith Medal, Geological Society of London (1986); Distinguished Achievement Award for Individuals, Offshore Technology Conference (1983); Best Paper Award, Houston Geological Society (1983); Matson Award, Author of Best Paper, Annual American Association of Petroleum Geologists Convention (1981); President's Award, Best Published Paper, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (1977); Virgil Kauffman Gold Medal, Advancement of the Science of Geophysical Exploration Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Annual Meeting (1976); Bausch & Lomb Science Award, Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA (1948)