Treasurer
James S. McGhay
Treasurer 2010-12
James S. McGhay
Vice president, Mid-Con Energy
Born 1950, Enid, Okla.
Academic Degrees
- 1973 B.S., geology, Oklahoma State University
Experience
- 2004-present Mid-Con Energy, vice president
- 1997-2004 Geo-Logic Concepts, independent geologist
- 1987-97 Diamond Energy, senior geologist
- 1983-86 Petromark Resources, vice president
- 1974-83 Henry Gungoll Associates, geologist
AAPG Activities
Joined AAPG 1972, member DEG, EMD
- 2008-present Pension Committee; Petroleum Technology Transfer Council; Preservation of Geoscience Data Committee
- 2007-present Public Outreach Committee
- 2005-present Sections Committee
- 1999-present Investment Committee
- 1998-present HoD, delegate
- 2007-09 HoD Honors and Awards Committee, chairman; HoD Nominations Committee Sections Committee, chairman
- 2005-08 Advisory Council
- 2006-07 Sections Committee, vice chair
- 2004-05 Pension Plan ad hoc Committee, vice chairman; Domestic Sections ad hoc Committee
- 2002-04 Career Services ad hoc Committee
- 2001-04 Ballot Committee
- 2002-03 Tulsa Geological Society, president
- 2001-03 Mid-Continent Section, president
- 1999-2005 Section officer - Mid-Continent
- 1999-02 Advisory Council
- 1992-98 HoD, alternate
AAPG Honors and Awards
- 2008 HoD Certificate of Service
- 2004 AAPG Certificate of Merit
AAPG Treasurer Responsibilities as defined by AAPG Bylaws, Article II, Section 7.
The Treasurer shall supervise the receipt of all funds and, under the direction of the Executive Committee, be responsible for all disbursements of funds of the Association; shall serve ex officio as a member of the Committee on Investments; shall give bond, the amount of which shall be determined by the Executive Committee, shall make the annual report as Treasurer, and perform such other duties as directed by the Executive Committee.