Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> August 21, 2000

Mark Janisch – Southward Energy Ltd (swn.to)

MARK JANISCH is Director, President and CEO of Southward Energy Ltd. He has over 17 years of experience in the oil and gas business. Following graduation from the University of Alberta with a degree in Chemical Engineering, he first joined Gulf Canada Resources and later CN Exploration, a junior oil and gas company, where he was a Senior Petroleum Engineer responsible for drilling, completions and production operations. Prior to joining Southward, Mr. Janisch was Manager of Operations for NAL resources. In addition to reserves management, he was involved in identifying potential acquisitions. Mr. Janisch recently graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an MBA degree. Profile
TWST: Could you begin with a brief overview of Southward Energy Ltd.?

Then describe what you see as your business and company today.

Mr. Janisch: Southward was founded back in 1982 by a couple