Candidate for Advisory Councilor
(July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023)

Nicolas O. Brissette

Geological Manager
  • 2004: M.S., Geology, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
  • 2000: B.A., Geology, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana
  • 2019-Present: MDC Texas Energy, Geological Manager, Midland, Texas
  • 2017-18: Oakspring Energy, LLC, Senior Geologist, Edmond, Oklahoma
  • 2015-17: Delta Oil and Gas, Petroleum Geologist, Breckenridge, Texas
  • 2005-15: Gunn Oil Company, Petroleum Geologist, Wichita Falls, Texas
MDC Texas Energy, Midland, Texas
  • Joined AAPG 2002; Division of Professional Affairs (DPA) CPG #6211, 2013; Energy Minerals Division (EMD), 2009
  • Astrogeology, 2019-Present
  • AAPG Southwest Section Officer, SWS Past President, 2018-19; SWS President, 2017-18; SWS President-Elect, 2016-17; SWS Vice President, 2014-15
  • Sections Committee, 2016-18
  • Education Committee, Southwest Section Liaison, 2012-18
  • AAPG Certificate of Merit, Southwest Section President, 2018
  • AAPG Certificate of Appreciation, Southwest Section President-Elect, 2017
  • AAPG Certificate of Appreciation, Southwest Section Vice President, 2015
  • Professional Affiliations:
    • American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE)
    • American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
    • Fort Worth Geological Society (FWGS)
    • North Texas Geological Society (NTGS), Past President, 2011-12

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