Van Riet appointed EVP, CFO of Swift Energy
March 29, 2017
Gleeson Van Riet has joined Swift Energy Co., Houston, as executive vice-president and chief financial officer. He succeeds Alton Heckaman, who announced his retirement in August 2016.
Heckaman will remain with the company through the first quarter and thereafter provide consulting support to ensure a smooth transition.
Van Riet was previously chief financial officer of Sanchez Energy Corp., where he held a series of positions of increasing responsibility from April 2013 to March 2016. He has more than 20 years of finance experience and previously worked as an investment banker with Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette in London and Los Angeles, respectively.
Swift Energy emerged from bankruptcy in April 2016. Sean Woolverton, previously of Samson Resources Co., was named chief executive officer effective Mar. 1 (OGJ Online, Feb. 28, 2017). Also this month, Christopher M. Abundis was appointed senior vice-president, general counsel, and secretary (OGJ Online, Mar. 23, 2017).
