Expertise:
Financing; Project evaluation; Operations
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Reading; Sporting events; Gym
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley (1974)
Affiliations Awards:
Society of Petroleum Engineers; AAPL; IPAA
Charity:
Alameda County Food Bank; University California Alumni Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, longevity and business background.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he started in commercial banks, then moved to Wall Street, where he was mentored in the oil business. It started as a hobby business in the late 1980s and grew from there.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Looking for new opportunities on a daily basis; Setting up a joint venture and forming an LLC; Traveling; Leasing property for drilling; Reviewing submitted projects
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Swaney plans to continue on his current path.