Robert W. Stancil, V.P. Geology

Mr. Stancil has over 32 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, most recently as Vice President of North America Exploration for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, where he was responsible for all onshore exploration activity and portfolio management.

Prior to that, Mr. Stancil held various positions within Anadarko including General Manager and Senior Vice President of Exploration & Production, Anadarko E&P USA, Inc., where he was responsible for the Eastern Gulf Coast area. Over his career, he led successful exploration and development efforts in active plays throughout the United States with particular focus in the Gulf Coast area. In his role as Chief Geologist, Mr. Stancil actively recruited college graduate geologists and geophysicists.

Mr. Stancil received his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Campbell University in 1975. He is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and has served as Vice Chairman of the Resource Evaluation Committee, Houston Geological Society, and Lafayette Geological Society. While serving on the 2002-2003 National Petroleum Council Natural Gas Study for the Bush administration, Stancil led the unconventional resource assessment for natural gas in North America as a member of its Supply Task Group.