Far East Energy announces CEO and president

Far East Energy Corp., Houston, announced the appointment of Michael R. McElwrath as CEO, president, and board member.

Oct. 22, 2003

By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Oct. 22 -- Far East Energy Corp., Houston, announced the appointment of Michael R. McElwrath as CEO, president, and board member.

McElwrath's has a varied background spanning 26 years in the energy industry. He served as Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy for former US President George H.W. Bush as well as international negotiator and special energy advisor to the Secretary of the Interior for former President Ronald Reagan.

He also has been a director of the National Institute for Petroleum and Energy Research.