Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> September 9, 1998

Jesse P. Orsini – Carbo Ceramics In (crbo)

JESSE P. ORSINI President and CEO. Jesse P. Orsini has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of CARBO Ceramics Inc., since its organization in 1987. Since 1978, Mr. Orsini has provided leadership, either as President or General Manager, for the Company and the business entities controlled by Carborundum Corporation, which previously operated a portion of the Company's proppants business. From 1963 to 1978, he served Carborundum in a variety of management positions. Profile
TWST: Would you start off with a description of Carbo Ceramics?

Mr. Orsini: Carbo Ceramics is the world's leading producer and supplier

of ceramic media, which is primarily used in the