Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> June 27, 2011
Tracy W. Krohn has served as Chief Executive Officer and President since he founded W&T Offshore, Inc. in 1983 and as Chairman since 2004 and was also Treasurer from 1997 until 2006. He also served as President of the company from its founding until September 2008 and again since March 2017. From 1996 to 1997, Mr. Krohn was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aviara Energy Corporation. Mr. Krohn has been actively involved in the oil and gas business since graduating with a B.S. degree in petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University in 1978. He began his career as a petroleum engineer and offshore drilling supervisor with Mobil Oil Corporation. Prior to founding the company, from 1981 to 1983, Mr. Krohn was Senior Engineer with Taylor Energy Company. In 2013, Mr. Krohn was appointed to serve on the board of directors of the American Petroleum Institute. He also serves on the board of directors of a privately owned company. Profile
TWST: Please start with a brief history of the company and an overview of your operations today.
Mr. Krohn: I founded the company in 1983 with $12,000. Our Co-Founder was J.F. Freel, who is now 98
