Leo E. Woodard

LEO E. WOODARD graduated from the University of Oklahoma in May 1972
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. From 1972 to
1977, he was employed in a variety of engineering positions with Exxon
Co., USA. From 1977 to 1979, Mr. Woodard was a Petroleum Engineer with
J. M. Huber Corporation in Oklahoma City. From 1979 to 1982, he served
as Chief Engineer for Post Petroleum Co., Inc. until he co-founded
Wood/Gate Engineering, Inc. in Oklahoma City where he served as
President. In 1987, he formed the Canaan Energy Corporation with John K.
Penton and served as its President until 1999 when he became Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer.