| Malone Mitchell 3rd Chairman and Chief Executive Officer From 1985-2006, Malone built Riata Energy into one of the largest privately held energy companies in the United States. In 2006, he sold controlling stake in Riata Energy. Later, Riata Energy was renamed SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD). Near the time of sale, SandRidge Energy had 1 Tcf in proved reserves, 300 miles of gas-gathering pipeline, greater than 34,000 horsepower of gas compression, and owned or operated 43 drilling rigs. Shortly after stepping down from SandRidge, Malone founded Mitchell Group. Mitchell Group includes Riata Management and Private Energy, Oilfield Service, Investment, and Consumer Business in North America, South America, and Asia. Malone is CEO of TransAtlantic and spends a considerable portion of his time in country (Turkey, Morocco, Bulgaria and Romania). Malone graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree. |
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| Mustafa Yavuz Chief Operating Officer Mr. Yavuz joined TransAtlantic in June 2011 in connection with the Company's acquisition of Thrace Basin Natural Gas (Turkiye) Corporation ("TBNG") where he held the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Yavuz joined TBNG in 1987 as a mudlogger and was promoted into roles in geology and eventually the director of drilling, production and pipeline operations before being named as TBNG's Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2004. During his tenure, TBNG discovered one of Turkey's largest natural gas fields and the company grew to become the country's largest natural gas producer. A native of Turkey, Mr. Yavuz grew up in the southeastern part of the country and holds a Bachelors of Science in Geological Engineering from Ankara University. |
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| Scott Larsen Executive Vice President Scott served as President from 2008 to 2010 when he moved to head up Business Development. His primary focus has been the acquisition of new companies and the rationalization of the Company's portfolio of properties. Previously, he served as TransAtlantic's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2004-2008. From 2002-2004, he served as Vice President of Operations, and has been involved in the Company's international activities since inception in 1994. An attorney by training with over 30 years experience in the oil & gas industry, Scott served previously as general counsel for Humble Exploration, an independent exploration company. Additionally, he spent several years as a partner in Vineyard, Drake & Miller, a business litigation law firm and served as general counsel for Summit Partners Management Co., a venture capital and management company. He received a B.A. in Biology from Rutgers College and a J.D. degree from Rutgers School of Law. |
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| Wil F. Saqueton Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Saqueton joined TransAtlantic in May 2011. Mr. Saqueton began his career at Price Waterhouse LP providing audit and tax services from 1992-1995. From 1995 until 2006, Mr. Saqueton held a number of positions of increasing scope and responsibility at at Intel Corporation, beginning as a Senior Financial Analyst and earning promotions to Finance Manager, Operations Controller-Americas and finally to Strategic Controller of the Chipset Group, Intel's second largest business unit generating $4 billion annual revenue. From 2006 through 2010, Mr. Saqueton served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Just Brakes headquartered in Dallas, Texas. In 2009, he was recognized as a finalist for the Dallas Business Journal's CFO of the Year. Mr. Saqueton earned an MBA from the University of California, Davis, a BS in Commerce from Santa Clara University and his CPA license from the state of California. |
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| Jeff Mecom Vice President, Legal Jeff was appointed Corporate Secretary in 2006 and Vice President in 2007. From 1995-2005, Jeff served as Vice President, Legal & corporate Secretary with Aleris International, a NYSE-listed international metals recycling and processing company. Previously, he served as in-house counsel to an independent energy company and lectured at the Estonian Business School in Tallinn, Estonia. Jeff received his B.A. in economics from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. degree from the University of Texas School of Law. |
