Jack Schanck

Jack Schanck has nearly 40 years of experience in the energy industry, where he has held leadership positions in both public and private companies.

He retired from Sonde Resources Corporation in Calgary, Alberta, where he served as President and CEO from 2010 to 2013. Sonde is an energy company engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas with operations in Western Canada and offshore North Africa.

Mr. Schanck spent the first 21 years of his career, 1978 to 1999, with Unocal Corporation and its subsidiaries. During this time, he helped lead Unocal’s exploration activities in both the U.S. and international regions, holding the positions of Group Vice President, Oil & Gas Operations from 1994 to 1996, and President of Spirit Energy 76 from 1997 to 1999.

Following his career with Unocal, Mr. Schanck was Co-Chief Executive Officer for Samson Investment Company from 1999-2005, and Managing Partner of Tecton Energy, LLC from 2006-2009.

Mr. Schank holds an M.S. in Geology from the University of Memphis and a B.S. in Geology from Allegheny College. He serves on the boards of Penn West Petroleum Ltd., Newfield Exploration, Saulsbury Industries, and Sonde Resources Corporation.