Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> August 2, 2002

Patrick Kelleher – Blue Ridge Energy Inc (brey)

PATRICK A. KELLEHER joined Blue Ridge Energy, Inc. on March 1, 2002 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kelleher brings over 23 years of industry experience, as a disciplined geologist and major company trained geophysicist. Starting out his career with Exxon, Mr. Kelleher has achieved a tremendous track record for finding oil and gas reserves for Edge Petroleum, Cockrell Oil, and most recently as co-Owner of Pecos Petroleum Company, a privately held oil and gas exploration company. During the last 10 years alone, he has found over 10 million barrels of oil or its equivalent. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of Blue Ridge Energy

and a picture of the company as it is now?

Mr. Kelleher: Blue Ridge has undergone a major shift in direction,

starting