Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> March 1, 2004
THOMAS J. EDELMAN founded Patina Oil & Gas Corporation and has served as
its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since the company was
established in 1996. He co-founded Snyder Oil Corporation and was its
President and a Director from 1981 through early 1997. Prior to 1981, he
was a Vice President of The First Boston Corporation. From 1975 through
1980, Mr. Edelman was with Lehman Brothers Kuhn Loeb Incorporated. Mr.
Edelman received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Princeton University
and his Master's Degree in Finance from Harvard University's Graduate
School of Business Administration. Mr. Edelman also serves as a Director
of Bear Cub Energy, LLC, and Star Gas Partners, LP. Profile
Mr. Edelman: Patina is a relatively young company. It was formed in
early 1996 when we combined Snyder Oil Corporation's assets in
