By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, May 2 -- Western Gas Resources Inc., Denver, has recently appointed several executive managers.
William J. Krysiak has been promoted to executive vice-president and chief financial officer. Krysiak will be responsible for WGR's corporate finance, accounting, and financial planning functions. Krysiak most recently served as chief financial officer. He joined WGR in 1985.
John F. Chandler has been promoted to executive vice-president, upstream and marketing. Chandler joined WGR in 1984, most recently serving as senior vice-president, marketing, production, and business development.
Edward A. Aabak has been promoted to executive vice-president, midstream. He joined WGR in 1993 and most recently was senior vice-president, operations.
Vance S. Blalock has been appointed to the position of vice-president, treasurer, responsible for the company's credit and cash management, debt compliance, information technology, and various other internal accounting functions. Blalock joined WGR in 1981, most recently serving as treasurer.
Separately, F.X. O'Keefe has joined WGR as exploration and acquisitions manager. O'Keefe will oversee a team responsible for identifying and capturing new growth opportunities in the Rocky Mountains. O'Keefe's career includes 20 years with BP PLC and predecessor Amoco Corp., including geoscience manager, technology director, and most recently as business unit leader, Alaska exploration.