Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> April 30, 2001

Malcolm Ratliff – Tengasco Inc (tgc)

MALCOLM (MICHAEL) E. RATLIFF is Chairman and CEO of Tengasco, Inc. He attended the University of Mississippi and since 1971 has been involved in the oil and gas business with 30 years of hands- on experience in drilling and development of oil and gas wells, seismic studies and laying pipelines onshore and offshore. Mr. Ratliff holds numerous oil and gas investments in companies throughout the United States. In April 1995, he was instrumental in the founding of Tengasco, Inc., and served as a consultant to the company's Board of Directors. Beginning March 13, 1997, he became an Officer of the company. On April 21, 1998, at the request of Tengasco, Inc.'s Board of Directors, Mr. Ratliff agreed to become Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a little history and a quick overview of

Tengasco?

Mr. Ratliff: Tengasco was formed in April 1995 for exploration and

development of oil and natural gas. Tengasco