Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> October 23, 2000

Malcolm Ratliff – Tengasco Inc (tgc)

Malcolm (Mike) E. Ratliff is Director and CEO of Tengasco, Inc. He attended the University of Mississippi from 1965 to 1967. He has been involved in the oil and gas business since 1974, initially as a roustabout and then in developing oil and gas leases. In 1992 he was involved with personal investments. In April 1995, he became associated with the company and, after its merger with Onasco, served as a consultant to the company's Board of Directors. Beginning March 13, 1997 he became an officer of the company. On April 21, 1998, at the request of the company's Board of Directors, Mr. Ratliff agreed to become Chief Executive Officer. Profile
TWST: Would you provide an overview of Tengasco, Inc., including its

history, developments, markets, and your view of the firm's prospects?

Mr. Ratliff: Tengasco was formed in May 1995 as an