Object Reservoir Appoints Renowned Energy Leader to Its Board of Directors; E&P Industry Takes Notice as Marlan Downey Joins Technology Company's Board.HOUSTON -- Object Reservoir Inc., an innovative technology company focused on lifecycle modeling, today announced that Marlan Downey has joined its board of directors. Downey, who worked at Shell Oil for 30 years, served as president of Shell Oil Company's international division, Pecten pecten: see scallop. . His career at Shell spanned three decades in research and operations. After retiring from Shell, he became the president of ARCO International. Called a "Living Legend," he is a past president of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (or AAPG) is one of the world's largest professional geological societies with over 31,000 members as of 2007. The AAPG works to advance the science of geology (especially in regard to exploration for and production of (AAPG AAPG American Association of Petroleum Geologists ), a former Sarkeys Energy Center Sarkeys Energy Center is the largest and tallest building on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. It houses several academic units mainly centered around earth sciences. Chief Scientist and a past Bartell Geoscience Professor at the University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a coeducational public research university located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. . Downey is also an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), private organization devoted to furthering the work of scientists and improving the effectiveness of science in the promotion of human welfare. , an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world. "Marlan is a widely respected geologist and successful oil-finder who has made extraordinary contributions to the energy industry worldwide," Object Reservoir CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Gene Ennis said. "He will be a significant addition to our board and advance our lifecycle modeling approach toward the world's geologists." In 2001, Downey organized and chaired the Conference on a National Energy Policy in Washington, D.C. The following year, the Institute for Study of Earth and Man (ISEM) honored him with the Hollis D. Hedberg Award in Energy for his contributions to understanding the earth and its resources. Downey's fellow board members include Steve Krausz of US Venture Partners, James White of Sutter Hill Ventures, Chris Roser of Roser Ventures, and Elliott Bouillion of Murphree Ventures, Object Reservoir co-founder and Chairman of the Board John O. Mouton, and President and CEO Gene Ennis. Sam K. Smith, former Chairman of Landmark Graphics, and Jim Thomson, President and CEO of Rand Corp serve as a directors-at-large on Object Reservoir's Board. About Object Reservoir Object Reservoir, Inc. delivers early, actionable reservoir knowledge that enables its clients to make smarter decisions sooner, dramatically improving their economic performance. Object Reservoir's technology and capabilities have been confirmed through extensive oil field experience. Object Reservoir has offices in Austin, Houston and New Orleans. For more information, please visit www.objectreservoir.com. |
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