Steven A. Webster has been a director of the Company since August 1996. He currently serves as Chairman of Global Energy Partners an affiliate of the Alternative Capital Division of Credit Suisse First Boston which makes private equity investments in the energy industry. He serves as a director of: Camden Property Trust a real estate investment trust; Brigham Exploration Company an oil and gas exploration company; Seabulk International Inc. a marine support and transportation company; Goodrich Petroleum Corporation an oil and gas production company; and Geokinetics Inc. a 3-D seismic acquisition and geophysical services provider. Mr. Webster serves as Chairman of: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. an oil and gas exploration company; Crown Resources Corporation a mining company; and Basic Energy Services a privately-held well service provider. Mr. Webster also serves as a director of other privately-held companies. He was the President and Chief Executive Officer of R&B Falcon Corporation a marine oil and gas drilling contractor from 1998 until 1999. He was the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Drilling Company Inc. a marine oil and gas drilling contractor from 1988 until 1997.
Mr. Webster is a Member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
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