Mark Stephenson

Mark Stephenson has a significant amount of experience in the oil and gas industry. Mark most recently worked as the Vice President of Geology at Verdun Oil Company, where they were responsible for evaluating exploration and development opportunities in the lower 48, with a focus on the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas. Prior to that, they held the role of Manager New Ventures Geology at HILCORP ENERGY, where they evaluated the Eagle Ford Shale play and played a key role in the acquisition of 141,000 acres in the liquids-rich area. Mark also has experience as a Senior Geological Advisor at SAMSON LONESTAR, and held various roles at SAMSON INTERNATIONAL, LTD and SAMSON OFFSHORE. Earlier in their career, they worked as a geologist at Coastal Oil & Gas, Paramount Petroleum/Nuevo Energy, Coastal Oil and Gas, and Champlin Petroleum/UPRC. Overall, Mark Stephenson has a diverse and extensive background in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on geological evaluation, exploration, and new ventures.

Mark Stephenson attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1977 to 1981. During this time, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology. Mark then went on to take Continuing Education Courses, followed by studying Carbonate Petrology at the University of Mississippi, although specific dates for these two experiences were not provided. It is unclear whether they obtained a degree from the University of Mississippi.