Trans Energy appoints new CEO, vice-president

March 22, 2005
Trans Energy Inc., St. Marys, W.Va., has appointed Clarence E. Smith as CEO and John G. Corp as vice-president and a new member to the company's board.

By OGJ editors

HOUSTON, Mar. 21 -- Trans Energy Inc., St. Marys, W.Va., has appointed Clarence E. Smith as CEO and John G. Corp as vice-president and a new member to the company's board.

Smith has been involved in the oil and gas business his entire working career. He has drilled and operated wells and has managed and operated Arvilla Pipeline Inc. Currently, he serves as president of Arvilla Oilfield Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trans Energy.

Corp has 25 years of experience in drilling, production, and oil field service operations in the Appalachian basin. Prior to joining Trans Energy, Corp held various management positions with Belden & Blake Corp.