Mr. Gradick earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A & M University in 1967. Mr. Gradick began his career with Amoco Production Corporation and held various production, reservoir and regulatory supervisory positions. In 1976 he accepted a position as Vice President of Drilling with Damson Oil Corporation. In 1978 he joined Texas Oil and Gas Corporation and was assigned to Delhi Gas Pipeline Corporation where he held various engineering management positions. In 1982 he was transferred to TXO Production Corp. and became Senior Vice President and District Manager of the East Texas Region. In 1989 he returned to Delhi as Executive Vice President of Supply and Operations. In 1997 he became President of Delhi where he was instrumental in securing the successful sale of Delhi to Koch Industries. Mr. Gradick joined J-W Operating Company in 1998 as Chief Operating Officer and was promoted to President of J-W Operating Company in January 2005. He is a member of the Southern Gas Association and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. |