Vaughn G. Thompson

Vaughn G. Thompson's work experience spans several roles and companies in the petroleum geology field. Vaughn G. currently holds the position of Past President of the Pacific Section AAPG, which they assumed in August 2022. Prior to this, they served as President of the Pacific Section AAPG from July 2021 to August 2022 and as President Elect from June 2019 to July 2021.

Thompson also has experience with the Carbon Energy Corporation, where they served as the VP of Exploration & Production starting from July 2021. Before that, they held the role of Chief Geologist, responsible for the Ojai-Timber Canyon-Sespe Trend, known for its historical significance in the oil industry. Vaughn G. worked in this capacity from December 2017 to September 2021.

Thompson's involvement with the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) includes serving as Chair of the AAPG Ethics Committee from June 2017 to July 2019 and being a part of the Coast Geological Society from September 2018 onwards.

Vaughn G. also has experience as Editor-in-Chief for the Pacific Section AAPG from July 2014 to October 2018, and as a Senior Geologist for California Resources Corporation from November 2014 to December 2017. In this role, they carried out various responsibilities related to asset development and resource planning.

Prior to these positions, Thompson worked for Oxy as a Senior Geologist from April 2013 to November 2014, where they conducted wireline logging operations and performed reservoir analysis. Vaughn G. also held positions involving exploration, operations, and development roles from September 2010 to April 2013.

Thompson's early career includes working as a Research Assistant and Geologist Researcher for the Energy & Geoscience Institute from August 2006 to September 2010. During this time, they specialized in prospect evaluation, basin modeling, and conducted research on the South Atlantic's breakup for their Master's thesis. Vaughn G. also worked as a Regional Geologist for Petroleum Agency SA from January 2003 to November 2005, focusing on exploration and exploitation of passive margins and conducting seismic interpretation and mentorship.

Overall, Thompson has a diverse range of experience in petroleum geology, involving leadership roles, asset development, research, and seismic interpretation.

Vaughn G. Thompson obtained a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Geology from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, completing their studies between 1999 and 2002. Vaughn G. then pursued further education at the University of Utah, where they earned a Master of Science degree in Geology from 2006 to 2009. In addition to their academic qualifications, Vaughn obtained certification as a Geologist from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Division of Professional Affairs in 2016.