Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> August 1, 2004

Robert Heinemann – Berry Petroleum Company (bry)

ROBERT F. HEINEMANN was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Berry Petroleum in June, 2004. Mr. Heinemann joined the Board of Directors in 2002 and served as Chairman of the Board before being named President and CEO. Previously, Mr. Heinemann served as Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer of Halliburton Company from 2000 to 2002. Prior to Halliburton, he spent 20 years as a Mobil Oil employee, lastly serving as Vice-President of Mobil Technology Company and General Manager of the Mobil Exploration and Producing Technical Center. Mr. Heinemann is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He has published and presented over 50 technical articles in his career focused on reservoir simulation, asset management, enhanced recovery and technology management. He holds BE and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief overview of Berry Petroleum?

Mr. Heinemann: Berry Petroleum is an independent oil and gas producer,

and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the