Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> December 13, 2012

Interview with the SVP and COO: Double Eagle Petroleum Co. (DBLE)

Kurtis S. Hooley was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in October 2012. Mr. Hooley has served in several capacities since 2004, including his prior position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since December 2007 and as the Director of business development and financial planning from 2006-2007. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Hooley served from 2003 to 2006 as the President of MKH Enterprises, a consulting firm primarily focused on the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley, internal control procedures and technical accounting pronouncements. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Hooley was the Managing Director of Hain Celestial Canada, the parent company of Vancouver-based Yves Veggie Cuisine, a manufacturer and distributor of vegetarian alternative cuisine. From 1999 to 2001, Mr. Hooley served as the Director of Finance for Celestial Seasonings. Prior to 1999, Mr. Hooley served in a number of accounting capacities with Arthur Andersen LLP, most recently as an Experience Audit Manager. Mr. Hooley is a Certified Public Accountant with a B.S. in accounting from Regis University. Profile
TWST: Can you begin with a brief introduction to Double Eagle, including some highlights from your history and a basic overview of your current operations?

Mr. Hooley: Double Eagle