Mr. Jacobson has served as President since 1990 having also served in dual capacities as Chief Executive Officer from 1990 to 2004 and as Secretary from 2005 to 2006. Prior to joining Blue Dolphin Energy Company, Mr. Jacobson served in various senior management positions in the energy industry, including Senior Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for Creole International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, international providers of engineering and technical services to the energy sector, Vice President of Operations for the parent holding company, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Volvo Petroleum, Inc. and certain Fred. Olsen oil and gas interests. Mr. Jacobson began his career with Shell Oil Company in 1968, where he served in various analytical and management capacities in the exploration and production organization until 1974. Mr. Jacobson received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Colorado. |