James Franks joined Kirkpatrick Oil Company in 1996. He has more than 30 years of experience in the field including positions with Lone Star Producing Company, Texas Oil & Gas Corporation, and two decades as an independent consultant--nine of those on retainer with Braunco, Inc.
As Chief Geologist with Kirkpatrick Oil Company, Franks prospects the Company�s core Mid-Continent area, developing new opportunities in and around legacy properties, and generating prospects in new areas. He also manages the Company�s geological wellsite operations and supervises the development geology efforts of consulting geologists. Franks represents Kirkpatrick Oil Company at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Franks holds Bachelor�s and Master�s degrees from Oklahoma State University. He is a member of the Society of Professional Well Log Analysts and American Association of Petroleum Geologists. He also serves as treasurer of the Oklahoma City Geological Society. |