Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> March 10, 2003
JEFFREY P. VICKERS is President and Chief Executive Officer of
GeoResources, Inc. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in
Geological Engineering with a Petroleum Engineering option from
the University of North Dakota in 1978. Prior to obtaining his
degree, Mr. Vickers served two years overseas with the U.S. Army.
In 1979, Mr. Vickers joined Amerada Hess Corporation as an
Associate Petroleum Engineer in the Williston Basin. In 1981, Mr.
Vickers was employed by GeoResources as Drilling and Production
Manager where he was responsible for providing technical
assistance and supervision of drilling and production operations
and generated development drilling programs. He became President
on January 1, 1983. In June 1982, Mr. Vickers became a Director. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with an introduction to GeoResources?Mr. Vickers: GeoResources, Inc., has three main business
segments. First, oil and gas exploration and production in the
North Dakota