James L. Payne
Director/Board Member at Palmer Drug Abuse Program
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James L.
Payne founded Shona Energy Co., Inc. in 2005, where he worked as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 2011 to 2012.
Mr. Payne also currently works at Palmer Drug Abuse Program, as Director, Colorado School of Mines Foundation, as Director-Emeritus, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, as Member, and Society of Exploration Geophysicists, as Member.
Mr. Payne also formerly worked at Nuevo Energy Co., as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 2001 to 2004, Santa Fe Snyder Corp., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 1999 to 2000, Shona Energy Co., Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2011, Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 1990 to 1999, Devon Energy Corp., as Vice Chairman, Baker Hughes Holdings LLC, as Director from 2010 to 2011, BJ Services Co. LLC, as Director from 1999 to 2010, Technip USA, Inc. (Louisiana), as Director from 2000 to 2011, Nabors Industries Ltd., as Independent Director from 1999 to 2013, Pool Energy Services Co., as Director from 1993 to 1999, Independent Petroleum Association of America, as Director, Offshore Energy Center, as Director, Spindletop Charities, Inc., as Director, and AAPG, Inc., as Director.
Mr. Payne received his undergraduate degree in 1959 from Colorado School of Mines and Masters Business Admin degree in 1974 from Golden Gate University.
James L. Payne active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Drug Abuse Program | Director/Board Member | 2010-04-21 |
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
 Society of Exploration Geophysicists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Society of Exploration Geophysicists operates as an association of exploration geophysicists. The non-profit company is based in Tulsa, OK and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-04-21 |
| American Association of Petroleum Geologists | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-05-02 |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James L. Payne
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2013-06-03 |
Shona Energy Co., Inc. /Old/
 Shona Energy Co., Inc. /Old/ Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Shona Energy Company is a private oil and gas exploration and development company owned by Shona management and various institutional investors. Its primary area of interest is South America. Shona was formed in early 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Chairman | 2011-10-03 |
Technip USA, Inc. (Louisiana)
 Technip USA, Inc. (Louisiana) Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Technip USA, Inc. provided offshore marine construction services. The firm provided offshore construction, engineering, project management and support services including pipeline construction, platform installation and removal, and diving to the oil and gas industry. The company was founded by William J. Doré in 1973 and was headquartered in Carlyss, LA. | Director/Board Member | 2011-05-17 |
Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
 Baker Hughes Holdings LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Baker Hughes Holdings LLC supplies oilfield services, products, technology, and systems to the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. It provides products and services for other businesses including downstream chemicals, and process and pipeline services. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-27 |
BJ Services Co. LLC
 BJ Services Co. LLC Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services BJ Services Co. LLC engages in the provision of pressure pumping, cementing, stimulation, and coiled tubing services. The company was founded on May 30, 1990 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2010-04-27 |
Training of James L. Payne
| Colorado School of Mines | Undergraduate Degree |
| Golden Gate University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. | Industrial Services |
| DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION | Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Technip USA, Inc. (Louisiana)
Technip USA, Inc. (Louisiana) Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Technip USA, Inc. provided offshore marine construction services. The firm provided offshore construction, engineering, project management and support services including pipeline construction, platform installation and removal, and diving to the oil and gas industry. The company was founded by William J. Doré in 1973 and was headquartered in Carlyss, LA. | Industrial Services |
BJ Services Co. LLC
BJ Services Co. LLC Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services BJ Services Co. LLC engages in the provision of pressure pumping, cementing, stimulation, and coiled tubing services. The company was founded on May 30, 1990 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Industrial Services |
Shona Energy Co., Inc. /Old/
Shona Energy Co., Inc. /Old/ Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Shona Energy Company is a private oil and gas exploration and development company owned by Shona management and various institutional investors. Its primary area of interest is South America. Shona was formed in early 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Industrial Services |
Nuevo Energy Co.
 Nuevo Energy Co. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Nuevo Energy Co. was engaged in the acquisition, exploitation, exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas. The company's core areas in the US were onshore and offshore California and West Texas. The firm was located in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
| Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc. | Energy Minerals |
Santa Fe Snyder Corp.
 Santa Fe Snyder Corp. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Santa Fe Snyder Corp. develops and produces oil and natural gas. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
| Pool Energy Services Co. | Industrial Services |
Independent Petroleum Association of America
 Independent Petroleum Association of America Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries The Independent Petroleum Association of America manufactures oil and natural gas. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Barry Russell has been the CEO of the American company since 1980. | Process Industries |
AAPG, Inc.
 AAPG, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services AAPG, Inc. is the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, a professional geological society that works to advance the science of geology, particularly in relation to petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids, and mineral resources. The organization promotes the technology of exploring for, finding, and producing these materials in an economically and environmentally sound manner, while also advancing the professional well-being of its members. However, almost one-third of its members live outside the United States. AAPG was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in an unspecified location. | Distribution Services |
Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
Baker Hughes Holdings LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Baker Hughes Holdings LLC supplies oilfield services, products, technology, and systems to the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. It provides products and services for other businesses including downstream chemicals, and process and pipeline services. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
Offshore Energy Center
 Offshore Energy Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Offshore Energy Center is a non-profit organization which engages in the promotion and awareness of energy resources. It offers tours, membership services, training courses, rental services, gift shops, and educational services. The organization is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Consumer Services |
Spindletop Charities, Inc.
 Spindletop Charities, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Spindletop Charities, Inc. promotes goodwill and fellowship within the oil and gas industry while benefiting children in need. It offers programs targeting child abuse prevention, pediatric medical research, drug and alcohol abuse prevention and rehabilitation, education and scholarships, school safety, therapeutic services and after-school programs, and family health. The company was founded by Loy D. Griffin in 1966 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Miscellaneous |
| Palmer Drug Abuse Program | |
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Society of Exploration Geophysicists operates as an association of exploration geophysicists. The non-profit company is based in Tulsa, OK and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Commercial Services |
| American Association of Petroleum Geologists | |
Shona Energy Co., Inc.
 Shona Energy Co., Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Shona Energy Co., Inc. explores and extracts oil and natural gas. It engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil, gas and natural gas liquids. The company was founded by John R. Womack and James L. Payne in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation | Miscellaneous |
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