Houston Exploration puts Bergeron in offshore post

March 10, 2005
Houston Exploration Co., Houston, appointed John E. Bergeron Jr. as vice-president and general manager of the offshore division.

By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Mar. 10 -- Houston Exploration Co., Houston, appointed John E. Bergeron Jr. as vice-president and general manager of the offshore division.

Bergeron, a 26-year veteran in the industry, will manage all aspects of the company's Gulf of Mexico operations including prospect generation, exploration and development drilling, technology, and leasing opportunities.

Previously, he was with Total E&P USA Inc., Fina Oil & Chemical Co., Tenneco Oil Co., and Gulf Oil Corp.