Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> August 2, 2001
LEO E. WOODARD, Chairman and CEO of Canaan Energy Corporation, 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. Profile
Mr. Woodard: First, let me tell you that Canaan Energy Corporation was
formerly known as Coral Reserves Group, Ltd. Coral was
