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Mr. Nikkel joined the Company in 1983 as its President and a director. In 2001, Mr. Nikkel became Chief Executive Officer and he was named Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2003. Effective April 1, 2005, he retired as Chief Executive Officer, but remains Chairman of the Board. From 1976 until January 1982 when he co-founded Nike Exploration Company, Mr. Nikkel was an officer and director of Cotton Petroleum Corporation, serving as the President of the Company from 1979 until his departure. Prior to joining Cotton, Mr. Nikkel was employed by Amoco Production Company for 18 years, last serving as Division Geologist for Amoco's Denver Division. Mr. Nikkel presently serves as President and a director of Nike Exploration Company. Mr. Nikkel received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and Mathematics from Texas Christian University. | 