Robert D. Abendschein

Mr. Abendschein has over 35 years of energy industry experience spanning roles in engineering, operations, major offshore projects, business development and senior management. Mr. Abendschein served 33 years with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation ("Anadarko") and predecessor companies, including as the Vice President of Worldwide Deepwater, in which he led Anadarko's worldwide offshore portfolio comprised of over 600 employees, production of approximately 250 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day and capital investments of approximately $1.2 billion per year. He also served in other key executive roles at Anadarko, including as the Vice President of Exploration and Production Services and Vice President of Corporate Development. Most recently, Mr. Abendschein was the Chief Executive Officer of Venari Resources LLC, where he was appointed by a consortium of private equity investors to lead the advancement of multiple globally recognized development projects (Anchor and Shenandoah) and managed all stages of strategy, exploration and business development activities. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of SEACOR Marine Holdings and the National Ocean Industries Association, as well as the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Mr. Abendschein holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University.