Edward A. "Ted" Beaumont
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Independent, Tulsa
Born 1951, Albuquerque, N.M.
Academic Degrees
B.S., geology, University of New Mexico
M.S., geology, University of Kansas
Experience
- 1985-present
- Independent consulting geologist
- 1980-85
- AAPG science director
- 1976-80
- Exploration geologist, Cities Service Oil Co.
AAPG Activities
- Co-editor, Treatise of Petroleum Geology
- Associate editor, AAPG Bulletin
- Associate editor, Search and Discovery
- Distinguished Lecturer Committee
- Tactical Operations Ad-Hoc Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Grants-in-Aid Committee
- Delegate, Tulsa Geological Society for AAPG House of Delegates
Affiliated and Associated Societies and Sections
- Division of Professional Affairs
- Tulsa Geological Society, past president
- Houston Geological Society
Other Professional Organizations
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Honors and Awards
- AAPG Award of Special Recognition for publication of the Treatise of Petroleum Geology
- AAPG Distinguished Service Award
- 1991 Australian Petroleum Exploration Association Distinguished Lecturer
- 1990 Special Lecturer China University of Geosciences
Community and Civic Affairs
- Member of Rotary International
Publications
Was co-editor with the late Norman H. Foster for the AAPG Treatise, which is composed of three series: The Atlas of Oil and Gas Fields (eight volumes), the Reprint Series (20+ volumes) and Exploring for Oil and Gas Traps (2000), the final of the three Handbooks of Petroleum Geology and capstone of the Treatise project. Was also an editor of Exploration Techniques in North America (1992), and numerous other papers.
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Terence G. "Terry" O'Hare
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Independent, Dallas
Born 1958, Manhattan, N.Y.
Academic Degrees
- 1980
- B.S., geology, University of Kentucky
Experience
- 2000-present
- Emerald Energy, president and owner; consulting, prospect generation, evaluation and management, Dallas
- 1991-2000
- Independent geologist, consulting, prospect generation, evaluation and management, Dallas
- 1988-91
- Lynx Energy, exploration/exploitation geologist on retainer, Dallas
- 1985-88
- Independent geologist, prospect generation and management, Midland and Dallas, Texas.
- 1983-85
- Gilmore Oil & Gas, exploration geologist on retainer, Midland, Texas.
- 1980-83
- Desana Corp., exploration geologist, Midland, Texas.
Honors and Awards
Dallas Geological Society – Honorary Life Member 2004
Affiliated and Associated Societies and Sections
- Dallas Geological Society, secretary, second vice president, treasurer, president elect, president (1997-2002),
- Sponsorship Committee Annual Crawfish Boil, sponsorship chairman SW Section Annual Convention (2001),
- Scholarship Committee SW Section (1999-2003)
Other Professional Organizations
- SIPES (Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists) #2692,
- Dallas Chapter, Licensed Texas Professional Geologist #1378
AAPG Activities (member 1980, CPG #5402)
- 2005-present
- International Convention Committee (ICE)
- 2005
- Ad-hoc committee on Executive Session to the HoD
- 2004-present
- House delegate; committee chairman, Annual Convention Committee (ACE)
- 2002-04
- General chairman, 2004 National Convention, Dallas
- 1999-present
- Investment Committee
- 1998-2003
- Alternate House Delegate
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Why I accepted the invitation to be a candidate for AAPG Office
by Edward A. "Ted" Beaumont
I am honored to be nominated to serve as the Secretary of AAPG. As a member for over 32 years, I have experienced the benefits of our organization and greatly appreciate the value of AAPG.
It is the knowledge I gain from its publications and the discussions and exchange of ideas with fellow geoscientists that I find most rewarding. The opportunity to serve this organization that has helped me, and so many others, develop their professional careers is an opportunity I am excited to accept.
Wallace Pratt said that in the final analysis oil must first be sought in our minds. We geoscientists create the concepts that lead to the discovery of oil and gas by applying information we gain from the subsurface and surface, as well as from published information.
AAPG's primary purpose from the day it was founded is to disseminate scientific information of benefit to its members and the community as awhole. AAPG has done that by the traditional means of publishing the BULLETIN, the EXPLORER and books, hosting conferences and meetings and holding short courses and field trips. An important step for disseminating information now is Internet publication. AAPG has a strong Internet publication program, which includes Datapages and Search and Discovery. AAPG must continue to strengthen its use of the evolving technology to include fully all means of disseminating scientific information.
Even so, I shall encourage AAPG to stay focused on what made it the well-respected organization it is today.
While serving as co-editor (with Norm Foster) of AAPG’s Treatise of Petroleum Geology, I was always impressed by the amount of time and money AAPG members were willing to contribute to the Treatise project. When we asked for help, members always stepped up to write, edit, or review papers. During the five years I served as AAPG’s Science Director, I saw first hand the many ways that AAPG members serve by doing such things as being committee members, compiling books, or speaking to university students about careers in petroleum geology. The list is enormous. The point is that AAPG is loaded with creative and talented members who have made AAPG the esteemed organization it is to today. As secretary, I shall work to ensure that AAPG encourages and recognizes this professional volunteerism.
To keep the level of professionalism and science of AAPG high we must work together to continue the strong tradition of AAPG and continue to expand its service to our membership and the community at large. |
Why I accepted the invitation to be a candidate for AAPG Office
by Terence G. "Terry" O'Hare
I begin to answer this question by looking back on how I ended up in the “petroleum industry.”
As you can see by my birth location, I was not exactly associated with the “oil patch.” My life has involved a slow and deliberate journey southward to find out what the “patch” was all about.
After my formative years in New York, my brother and I decided to try something new and attend the University of Kentucky. It was the thrill of adventure and beautiful countryside that convinced us this would be a great place to engage in the practice of higher learning. Like many freshmen, I had not yet settled on a major but knew it had to be a topic that I truly loved.
I enrolled in physical geology the second semester of my freshmen year and was introduced to my first real geologist. My love for the science was instant and I was equally impressed with my instructor’s zeal and his approach to his work. He was fortunate earlier in his career to have discovered a gold mine and instead of retiring early, he continued to instruct. He felt it necessary to share his fascination of geology and explain it to as many individuals as possible. I was left with two lasting impressions, with hard work I could utilize the science to earn a living and more importantly, could volunteer my time to advance others understanding of the science.
As my journey continued southward, I became more familiar and proximate to the “patch” and have been fortunate to earn a comfortable living. Over time, it became apparent that my time had arrived to join the rank of volunteer and with the encouragement of a few of my peers; I embarked on the next chapter of my professional growth. To my surprise, this chapter has extended to me my most rewarding experiences.
To me, life also involves meeting new people. Through my volunteer pursuits, I have met some wonderful individuals and it is these friendships that I am most grateful. If I am chosen as your secretary, I will uphold the responsibility this nomination represents and provide the society with my most sincere effort.
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