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House of Delegates Committees

In addition to the Officers who oversee the House of Delegates, and the individual delegates who make up the HoD, there are committees that exist to acquire and retain new members, facilitate the HoD’s honors and awards programs, plus manage bylaws, elections, rules, and procedures within the HoD.

This committee is responsible for nominating candidates for consideration for the following awards: Honorary Member of the House, Distinguished Member of the House, and House Recognition of Service. Learn more about the House of Delegates Honors and Awards.

Patrick Gooding

Chair

Research Geologist/Manager

2024 - 2026

Retired

Michael Simms

Committee Member

2024 - 2026

Kenneth Helmold

Committee Member

2024 - 2026

retired

Vicki Beighle

Staff Liaison

Governance & Executive Operations Lead

2019 - 2099

AAPG

The constitution and bylaws committee reviews and presents proposed amendments to the HoD bylaws including such amendments’ purpose, function, and significance.

Catherine Strong

Chair

2025 - 2027

Red Willow Production

Dan Billman

Committee Member

President

2023 - 2026

Billman Geologic Consultants Inc

William Fairhurst

Committee Member

2024 - 2026

Riverford Exploration, LLC

Donald Clarke

Committee Member

Consultant

2024 - 2026

William DeMis

Committee Member

President

2023 - 2027

Rochelle Court, LLC

Samuel Epstein

Committee Member

2024 - 2026

Geoval Consulting

Scott Taylor

Committee Member

Owner

2024 - 2026

Oil & Gas Investment Evaluations

Vicki Beighle

Staff Liaison

Governance & Executive Operations Lead

2019 - 2099

AAPG

The nomination and election committee is comprised of one delegate from each section and region and is responsible for presenting officer candidates for the house’s consideration. Additionally, they are responsible for the administration of the annual HoD election.

Kristie Luchtel Ferguson

Chair

President

2024 - 2026

KLF Geological Consulting, LLC

Stephen Sonnenberg

Committee Member

Professor

2024 - 2026

Andrew Dewhurst

Committee Member

2024 - 2026

Juan Arminio

Committee Member

Senior Consultant

2024 - 2026

USB VENEZUELA

Martin Cassidy

Committee Member

Dr.

2024 - 2026

University of Houston

Isabelle Le Nir

Committee Member

2024 - 2026

SLB

William Bosworth

Committee Member

2024 - 2026

Vicki Beighle

Staff Liaison

Governance & Executive Operations Lead

2019 - 2099

AAPG

The rules and procedures committee reviews the rules and procedures of the house, reviews proposals for change, and makes recommendations for changes in the rules and procedures.

Paul Britt

Chair

2024 - 2026

P Britt

David Entzminger

Committee Member

Owner

2025 - 2027

Entzminger Geoscience Services LLC

Michael McWalter

Committee Member

2025 - 2026

McWalter Energy Consulting

Heidi Schoenstein

Committee Member

2025 - 2027

Nicolas Brissette

Committee Member

Geological Manager

2024 - 2026

Fabrik Exploration

Matthew Campbell

Committee Member

2025 - 2027

Oxy

Eduardo Berendson

Committee Member

2025 - 2027

Retired

William DeMis

Committee Member

President

2024 - 2026

Rochelle Court, LLC

Catherine Strong

Committee Member

2024 - 2026

Red Willow Production

Kenneth Helmold

Committee Member

2025 - 2027

retired

Vicki Beighle

Staff Liaison

Governance & Executive Operations Lead

2019 - 2099

AAPG