Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> August 2, 2002
PATRICK A. KELLEHER joined Blue Ridge Energy, Inc. on March 1, 2002 as
President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kelleher brings over 23 years
of industry experience, as a disciplined geologist and major company
trained geophysicist. Starting out his career with Exxon, Mr. Kelleher
has achieved a tremendous track record for finding oil and gas reserves
for Edge Petroleum, Cockrell Oil, and most recently as co-Owner of Pecos
Petroleum Company, a privately held oil and gas exploration company.
During the last 10 years alone, he has found over 10 million barrels of
oil or its equivalent. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of Blue Ridge Energyand a picture of the company as it is now?
Mr. Kelleher: Blue Ridge has undergone a major shift in direction,
starting