The SIPES Foundation, a charitable and educational organization, was chartered in Texas in November 1981. In addition to awarding annual earth science scholarships and conducting educational seminars, the Foundation maintains an extensive earth science video film library, with films of technical programs that have been presented at past annual meetings and seminars.
Donations are welcomed by the SIPES Foundation to continue scholarship awards, seminars, and educational programs. Your gift may be made in honor of or in memory of a family member, friend or business colleague. All gifts receive written acknowledgment. If you wish to make a contribution online, please click the button below.
2020-2021 Board of Directors
President - Tyler, Texas
Chris has been an at-large member of SIPES for the past 18 years, residing in “chapter free” Tyler, TX and has served on the National Board of Directors for the past three years. He also currently serves as Presidnt of SIPES Foundation. Chris has been an active professional geologist since 1975 working primarily the Mesozoic Gulf but has also worked throughout the U.S. and Asia. He is licensed in both Texas and Arkansas, along with certification from the AAPG/DPA.
Vice President - Denver, Colorado
Neil currently resides in Denver, CO and is the President of Rampike Resources, Ltd. His company focuses on generating and developing oil and gas prospects within the Midcontinent and Rockies in both conventional and unconventional plays.
Secretary - Midland, Texas
Wendell Creech has been a geophysical consultant since 1996, primarily working in the Permian Basin and Gulf Coast areas. He is a U.S. Veteran (Navy), and graduated from Missouri State in 1979 with a B.S. in geology.
Treasirer - Midland, Texas
Robin Vasicek graduated in 1979 from the University of Texas with a B.S. in petroleum engineering. He went to work as an engineer for Mobil Producing Texas and New Mexico until 1982, when he joined Mewbourne Oil Company. He started Bessero Oil Company in 1993, and in 1998 formed QP, Inc. to purchase and operate stripper wells in West Texas.
The SIPES Foundation presents a continuing education seminar annually during the SIPES Annual Meeting. Recent seminar topics have included
On June 3, 2019, the SIPES Foundation presented a seminar on Rocky Mountain National Park and Historic Estes Park by two different experts from the area.
| YEAR | PRESIDENT | VICE-PRESIDENT | SECRETARY | TREASURER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Barry J. Rava | Christopher H. Reed | Wendell R. Creech | Michael R. Vasicek |
| 2018 | Michael R. Vasicek | Barry J. Rava | John H. Newberry | Carol M. Shiels |
| 2017 | Gary C. Huber | Michael R. Vasicek | John H. Newberry | Kirk C. Kolar |
| 2016 | Patrick A. Nye | Gary C. Huber | Vacant | Michael R. Vasicek |
| 2015 | Howard E. Davenport | William R. Finley | Patrick A. Nye | Michael A. Fogarty |
| 2014 | C. Al Taylor, Jr. | Howard E. Davenport | Douglas H. McGinness II | Terence G. O’Hare |
| 2013 | James L. Allen | C. Al Taylor, Jr. | Brian K. Miller | Eduardo A. Riddle |
| 2012 | James P. Evans III | Gilbert D. “Gib” Brown | Brian K. Miller | James L. Allen |
| 2011 | Kenneth J. Huffman | James F. Hardwick | James P. Evans III | Gilbert D. “Gib” Brown |
| 2010 | J. R. Cleveland | Bobby M. Greenwood | Dennis M. Gleason | Suzanne G. Cluff |
| 2009 | J. Phil Martin, Jr. | Marc D. Maddox | Kenneth J. Huffman | J. R. Cleveland |
| 2008 | Lee M. Petersen | J. Phil Martin | Marc D. Maddox | Kenneth J. Huffman |
| 2007 | Lanny O. Butner | H. Jack Naumann, Jr. | Clifford A. Walker | Lee M. Petersen |
| 2006 | George S. Johnson | Woodruff G. Leel, Jr. | Clifford A. Walker | James K. Applegate |
| 2005 | Michael A. Pollok | George S. Johnson | James K. Applegate | E. Bernard Brauer |
| 2004 | Daniel M. Reynolds | Craig W. Adams | Robert B. Robinson | Wendy G. Holland |
| 2003 | Paul W. Britt | Charley B. Whipp | Tony R. Stuart | Valary L. Schulz |
| 2002 | Robert C. Leibrock | Paul W. Britt | Brian S. Calhoun | J. D. Hughes |
| 2001 | Scott A. Wainwright | Peter G. Gray | Lawrence H. Davis | James A. Savage |
| 2000 | Deborah K. Sacrey | Peter G. Gray | James L. Claughton | James A. Savage |
| 1999 | Deborah K. Sacrey | Peter G. Gray | William P. Wilbert | George F. Willis |
| 1998 | H. Rudy Parkison | Deborah K. Sacrey | Victor L. Cooper | George F. Willis |
| 1997 | Donald C. Wambaugh | Scott Laurent | John M. Jurasin | H. Rudy Parkison |
| 1996 | James B. Bennett | Terry L. Hollrah | Robert D. Cowdery | James H. Henderson |
| 1995 | Don D. Matson | John M. Rakowski | William M. Kazmann | James B. Bennett |
| 1994 | James P. Evans III | Don D. Matson | Michael F. McKenzie | William M. Kazmann |
| 1993 | Daniel L. Smith | James P. Evans III | Malcolm D. McGregor | Michael F. McKenzie |
| 1992 | Robert E. Boyer | Frank M. Brooks | Daniel L. Smith | Taylor W. Dillard |
| 1991 | George B. Vockroth | Harry L. Frank | Kenneth O. Seewald | George E. Farmar |
| 1990 | Charles B. Godfrey | Leonard E. Jordon | Roy C. Walther | Jon F. Cobb |
| 1989 | Eugene L. Howard | Charles B. Godfrey | Fred M. Thompson, Jr. | Robert R. Lamb |
| 1988 | Richard F. Peterson | William G. Ellis | Gene B. Wiggins, Jr. | Eugene L. Howard |
| 1987 | H. Grady Collier, Jr. | Richard F. Peterson | William G. Ellis | John C. Roberts |
| 1986 | O. H. Berry | H. Grady Collier, Jr. | Richard F. Peterson | William W. Crump |
| 1985 | Evelyn W. Moody | O. H. Berry | H. Grady Collier, Jr. | William W. Crump |
| 1984 | Adam M. Sturlese | Donald C. Gifford | O. H. Berry | Evelyn W. Moody |
| 1983 | Wilbur C. Bradley | Fred L. Oliver | Adam M. Sturlese | John W. Ruwwe |
| 1982 | E. Lee Mills | Patrick J. F. Gratton | A. H. Wadsworth, Jr. | George R. Gibson |
SIPES
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Suite 105
Richardson, Texas 75080
Telephone: 214-363-1780
Fax: 214-363-8195
Email: sipes@sipes.org
