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Mr. Kerley was appointed to his present position in December 1999. He was named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in July 1998, and previously served as Southwestern's Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Mr. Kerley has over 25 years of oil and gas industry experience and joined Southwestern in 1990 as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to joining Southwestern, he held senior financial and accounting positions at Agate Petroleum, Inc. and was a manager for Arthur Andersen L.L.P. specializing in the energy sector.
Mr. Kerley graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Mr. Kerley is certified public accountant and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the American Gas Association and Independent Petroleum Association of America. | 