The University of Tulsa's Petroleum Engineering Department

A Tulsa Native, Brian graduated from Bishop Kelley HS before earning a BS degree in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa. After TU, he spent several years in Texas and Louisiana working as an Engineer for Welex and Core laboratories. In 1989 he began working for Chevron in New Orleans , La. From 1989 until 1997 he held various positions as a drilling representative, workover/completions engineer, and Petroleum Engineer for the Bay Marchand and South Timbalier 21/27 Field Management Teams.  He also specialized in horizontal drilling and completion technology during this time. In 1997, he accepted a petroleum Engineering job with Vintage Petroleum in Tulsa, OK. In 2000 he accepted a Senior Acquisition Engineer position with The Williams Company. During his time at Williams he was on the team that was responsible for closing the 2.5 billion dollar Barrett Petroleum deal. During the same time, Williams also acquired a company that utilized horizontal drilling and completion technology to exploit CBM resources in South east Oklahoma. In 2002, he left Williams to found Source Rock Energy Partners in Tulsa Oklahoma. Source Rock drills, completes, and produces natural gas, primarily in Southeastern Oklahoma. Source Rock owns interest in 70 producing wells and owns leasehold in over 50 sections in the Arkoma Basin.

Brian in his own words:

Why did you choose TU?

I chose TU for its excellence in Earth Sciences and Petroleum Engineering.

How did TU prepare you for your career?

TU has a great history of applied Petroleum Engineering. TU does a great job at providing a great academic program as well as the instruction of real world engineering.

Any fond memories you would like to share?

Home football games, and social functions on Harwell field. The opening of Keplinger Hall and being able to walk to Engineering classes (instead of driving to North Campus) is also a fond memory.