Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> July 27, 2009

Phillip W. Terry – Arena Resources, Inc. (ard)

Phillip W. Terry, President and CEO of Arena Resources, Inc., began his career in 1970 with Mobil Oil Corporation and spent approximately seven years in the Permian Basin with assignments including production engineering, operations supervision, drilling, reservoir engineering and engineering supervision. His career also includes employment by United Gas Pipeline, Unit Corporation, and private independent oil and gas companies as a Manager and Corporate Officer. He joined Arena Resources, Inc., in 2003 with responsibilities for all Arena operations and engineering. He was named President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2007, and Chief Executive Officer in May 2009. Mr. Terry obtained a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University and is a Registered Professional Petroleum Engineer. Profile
TWST: Please give us a brief historical sketch of the company and a picture of

the things you're doing now.

Mr. Terry: Arena Resources was established in August 2000 as a public Nevada