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Texaco Inc. elected John Bethancourt VP. He will continue his duties as president, production operations.

The Houston Exploration Co. appointed Charles W. Adcock senior VP-operations and engineering. Michael J. Simon joined as offshore operations manager, and Joanne C. Hresko was named onshore operations manager.

Core Laboratories named Chris Cottam VP, reservoir management. Andy Kirchin was appointed managing director of Scott Pickford’s Europe / Africa / Middle East operations.

GRI and the Institute of Gas Technology merged and have designated John F. Riordan as CEO of the new firm. Eric E. Clum was named the new regional technology transfer agent, working with the Texas Independent Producer and Royalty Owners Association in Houston.

Santa Fe Snyder named Hugh L. Boyt North America president, Timothy S. Parker was promoted to international president. Duane C. Radtke was elevated to executive VP, E&P.

A. T. (Toby) Carleton became president of the Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists. Other new officers are VP, Scott A. Wainwright; VP natural resources, Roger L. Martin and secretary, James L. Claughton.

Steve Boyer joined Computational Geology’s technical advisory council.

Tor Haugland joined Veritas Geophysical as acquisition technology VP.

The Petroleum Technology Transfer Council ratified Bob Hulse, representing the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and Barry Russell, president of the Independent Petroleum Association of America.

Calpine Corp. promoted Jacob (Jake) M. Rudisill to senior VP.

Global Marine promoted Thomas J. Morrow to president of Challenger Minerals, Inc.

Frédéric Boulet was appointed manager of new Growth Division, which will focus on identifying and anticipating market outlets for IFP research programs and managing all industrial and commercial development actions.

Weatherford International, Inc. appointed Bruce F. Longaker, Jr., and Curtis W. Huff executive VPs.

Waldemar S. Nelson and Co. Inc. named senior VP Jim Lane, as general manager of the Houston office. Stephen A. Troxler was promoted to manager of project management

Gerald M. Friedman is the recipient of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists’ Sidney Power Memorial Award, AAPG’s highest honor for 2000.

New leaders of the International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) are: Stephen J. Ludlow, vice chairman, Veritas DGC Inc., chairman; Doug Elrod, business development manager, North and South America for Schlumberger Reservoir Evaluation Seismic, vice chairman and chairman-elect. Charles F. Darden is president. Michael W. Covil is VP.

Canadian Southern Petroleum appointed B. A. (Ben) Anderson president.

Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd. appointed John D. Wright and Ken C. McCagherty president and CEO and executive VP and COO, respectively.

Hensley Industries, Inc., promoted Andrew Stefanini to a key sales position in charge of OEM sales.

BJ Tubular appointed David Harris business development manager for The Americas Region.

Dave Smith, president of Marathon Oil U.K., Ltd., assumes the presidency of the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), replacing Francis Gugen, who relinquished the role upon his departure from Amerada Hess.

CTN appointed Mary Landrum as its first marketing director.

International Oil & Gas Inc. appointed Michael Stewart president, CEO and director.

Bill Wilson joined FAME Information Services as executive VP in charge of its Saladin Information Services subsidiary.

Edward H. Webb was appointed general manager of Lundin Oil. Stewart Mushet is deputy general manager. Allan Scott became project director. Paul Atkinson was named operations manager.

Don E. Vandenberg was elected energy sector president for J. M. Huber Corp.

Forcenergy Inc. elected Richard G. (Gus) Zepernick, Jr., president and CEO.

Bradley J. Simmons resigned from the American Energy Group. Charles Valceschini, board member and president of the firm’s subsidiary, Hycarbex-American Energy assumed the duties of president.

Maynard Oil Co. promoted L. Brent Carruth to executive VP of operations. Jerry Keen was promoted to engineering and production VP.

Interaction Resources appointed Grant B. Fagerheim president and CEO.

Nora Exploration elected Chris von Christierson chairman of the board.

Wireless Matrix Corp. appointed Ward Garven marketing VP.

Dennis James joined Houghton International, Inc., offshore division as technical representative, offshore products.

Capstone Turbine Corp. appointed Mark T. Kuntz marketing VP.

GeoNet Services.com appointed Randy Premont as CTO.

Tesoro West Coast Co. named Joseph E. Sparano president.

MDC Technology appointed Greg McCormack to business development director.

Lee Bell was appointed technology VP for Western Geophysical.