John Zupanic

John Zupanic is a Senior Development Geologist at SM Energy Company, where responsibilities include planning wells and developing the acreage in the Permian Basin. Prior roles at SM Energy included Operations Geologist, focused on geosteering lateral wells and enhancing drilling efficiencies, and positions as Reservoir Characterization Geologist/Geomodelling Specialist and Development Geologist. Prior experience includes serving as a Research Assistant at the University of Montana, where John's work involved assessing depositional environments within the Wall Creek Member of the Frontier Formation, and a Project Geologist internship focusing on the Williston Basin petroleum system. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Geosciences from the University of Montana and a Bachelor's degree in Geology/Earth Science from the University of Wyoming.