Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> August 12, 2002

Lyle Stockstill – Torch Offshore Inc (torc)

LYLE G. STOCKSTILL is a co-founder of Torch Offshore, Inc. and has served as its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since 1978. Mr. Stockstill has over 37 years of experience in all aspects of offshore pipelay and construction operations. He has previously held positions at Brown & Root, Inc. and Taylor Diving, Inc. and has worked both domestically and internationally. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and a

picture as it is now?

Mr. Stockstill: Basically, we're an offshore pipeline contractor that

has been in business for