Jerry Jackson 313 North 7th Street, Jacksboro, TX. 76458 Cell: (940)507-0686, jsdrilling@sbcglobal.net

Experienced Energy Industry executive with expertise in drilling/production operations, cost controls, leadership and developing cultures of efficiency and safety that attract high-quality people and knowledgeable investors.

Executive Management

From the time of starting my career with Jackson Oil and Gas Ltd. (1981-2002), Jackson & Simmen Drilling Inc. (2003-

2006), Strata Exploration Inc. (2003-2006), Jerry Jackson Drilling Inc. (1981-1984), and Three Bar J Flowback and Testing

(2002-2003), I have held several executive positions. During this time l have been responsible for managing up to 56

employees directly/indirectly and a budget of $2+ Million per month.

Held executive and senior management positions, guiding company by setting long- and short-term goals and

developing the company’s strategy to achieve goals set.

Liaison between management and Board that insured effective communications regarding strategy and

efforts being made to implement that strategy.

Company expert in litigation proceedings, with one case going to the Texas Supreme Court - company won all

cases.

Performance optimization, through continuous learning while constantly striving to meet expectations.

Conducted in-depth analyses, finding time and money savings.

Able to unlock the value in people that developed a Culture of Efficiency and Safety, minimizing cost over

runs, operational hazards and accidents.

Experience in negotiations and executing drilling, oil & gas production sales contracts.

Small Business Development, Financial Management, Human Resource Management and Corporate Sales.

Leadership skills; planning, decision making, team building, relationships, coordinating, having vision and

strategy. Motivator of personnel involved in drilling operations.

Communication Skills at all levels, including a corporate environment.

Negotiated and executed purchase agreements of oil and gas production and leases.

Negotiated purchase of all major equipment including all drilling rigs, rig up trucks and moving equipment.

Assess the principal risks of the Company and to ensure that these risks are being monitored and managed.

Project Management

I served as a project Manager for The Reach Group (2013-2014) and for Providential Associated Investments LLC.

(2009), as a project manager I have managed up to 30+ employees directly/indirectly. Had a budget of over $200

Million per year.

Engineering design and the planning of wells, including designing directional well paths.

Drilling Operations Expert (Horizontal and Vertical). Ability to identify and recommend needed improvements in

current drilling and well control operations.

Well planning, for directional wells, including bit, mud, close loop system, casing, and cement programs.

Generated AFE’s and Budget for Project over the next 7 years consisting of 800 wells in West Texas and 50

wells offshore plus infrastructure of pipelines, compressor stations, stripping plants, roads, etc.

Engaged in well planning, including but not limited to, directional well paths, construction of well sites, design of

mud system, bit, casing and cementing programs.

Saved Client over $320,000 per well off AFE budget on wells drilled on CO2 project in West Texas. Cut drilling

times from Rig Release to Rig Release by 48% and NPT by 57% in 2 months.

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Captured Lessons Learned on the CO2 project that are being utilized in future drilling programs to achieve

Maximum Optimization. The value for one time use of 80 lessons learned amounted to over $700,000. Lessons

Learned were captured in a two month period.

Created Lessons Learned data base for future references in writing well programs, planning meetings, and pre-tour

meeting.

Analysis of Lessons Learned during drilling operations, to define Invisible Lost Time, then taking results to

enhance drilling program to acquire Performance Optimization. The result of this will cut Non-Productive Time.

Track / record all phases and steps in the drilling program, then analyzed the progress of improvements.

Developed an Operation Best Practice Manuals designed for a particular field and rig.

Cross train drilling team to assume process responsibilities.

Facilitated project presentations to Investment Groups, Hedge Funds, Banks, etc.

Geological and Reserves Management

I used my geological and reserves background with Providential Associated Investments LLC., Jackson Oil and Gas

Ltd. (1981-2002), Strata Exploration (2003-2006), and Jerry Jackson Consulting Inc. (some of the clients were Fraisco

Trust, Continental Trust, M Bank Dallas Texas, and various insurance companies) (1984-1998).

Reviewed seismic, reserves and geological data on prospects off shore Louisiana and Texas, and South West

Texas in the Ouachita Thrust and Delaware Basin. Giving recommendations for leasing and development of

81,000 acres in West Texas and 5,700 acres off shore Louisiana.

Evaluating geological and reserves studies for Oil and Gas Properties for investments purposes in Pennsylvania,

Ohio, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, North Dakota, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

Produced geological and reserve studies for the Exploration and Production of Oil & Gas on several hundred

leases in Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Alberta Canada.

On site geologist for wells in Texas, Oklahoma, and Illinois.

Examined oil and gas reserve studies, and equipment on leases for the purpose of investment recommendations

for various trust and insurance companies.

Superintendent Management

Was superintendent for Jackson Oil and Gas Ltd. (1981-2002), Strata Exploration (2003-2006), Three Bar J

Flowback and Testing (2002-2003).

Directed the drilling company operations in North Central Texas, Oklahoma and Illinois.

Engaged in well planning, including but not limited to, construction of well sites, design of mud, bit, casing and

cementing programs, and the onsite geologist.

Kept company in compliance with the Health Safety &Environmental, DOT and OSHA regulations.

Wrote safety procedures of drilling operations to meet Insurance and OSHA requirements.

Directed the fracking and acidizing of wells completed.

Conducted flowing back wells that had been drilled and completed in the Ft. Worth Basin. Company was sub-

contracted out to Burlington Resources, and Chief Oil and Gas.

Well Site Supervisor and Performance Management

My experience was with Quick Silver Resources Inc. (Jan. 2006 - Sept. 2008), Devon (Sept. 2008 – Jan 2009), Rice Energy

Inc. (2010-2013), and The Reach Group (2013-2014). While fulfilling these positions I managed as many as 30

directly/indirectly and a budget of $3+ Million per month.

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Team member along with some of the service companies in the Barnett Shale, implementing a safety awareness

program called “24/7’s”. This program was used in developing a Culture of Safety.

Drilling in an active CO2 flood with H2S. Manage Pressure Drilling was utilized.

Supervised the drilling of gas wells in the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania, the Barnett Shale, Marble Falls,

Bryson, Caddo, Mississippi Reef, Bend conglomerate, Ellenberger in Texas, and Pennsylvanian in Illinois.

Drilling on Pad with existing wells that have been completed and producing. These wells were High Pressure and

High Volume wells (testing between 25 MMCF to 43 MMCF per day).

Worked with engineers from Canada Quicksilver Resources, learning new drilling techniques to be used in the

Barnet Shale. Trained numerous Quicksilver consultants in drilling techniques and the Production Access

Reporting systems. Drilling most wells with savings up to 25% to 30% under budget.

Drilling fluids (OBM, WBM) / air drilling, drilling directional & horizontal well (9,000’ plus laterals) paths on multi

well pads (16 wells on Pad), close loop systems, fishing / pipe recovery operations, well control operations, high

pressure gas wells (Manage Pressure Drilling), drilling underbalance, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)

programs / audits. Close loop system, and drilling with casing.

Coached Drill Site Supervisors, Drilling Rig personal, and all third party contractors to enhance their performance.

On CO2 project over all drilling operations improved by 34.7%. Rig down, Move In, and Rig up improved by

18.5%, Drill Surface improved by 14.3%, Surface Casing(includes every step from TD of surface to Drill out

surface casing shoe) improved by 23.6%, Drill production improved by 37.8%, Production Casing (includes every

step from TD of production section to Rig Release) improved by 52.2%.

On CO2 project saved Client over $320,000 per well off AFE budget. Wells prior to me being on project, were

going over budget by several $100,000.

On CO2 project captured Lessons Learned from all drill site personal, that are being utilized in future drilling

programs to achieve maximum optimization. The value for one time use of 80 lessons learned amounted to

over $700,000.

Drilling Horizontals wells with AutoTrak Curve by Baker Hughes. With the AutoTrak Curve system we are able to

drill longer horizontals with no torque or drag with more precision. Drilling Curve and lateral with (1) BHA and

bit. Drilling over 9,000’ laterals.

Regularly discuss performance with team to keep them focused and motivated.

Facilitate Planning Meetings for Each Phase of the Well.

Work Experience from 1976 to Present

The Reach Group

(Nov 2013-April 2014)

Rice Energy Inc.

(2010-2013)

Providential Associated

Investments LLC. (2009)

Devon (Sept. 2008 – Jan

2009)

Quicksilver Resources Inc.

(Jan. 2006 - Sept. 2008)

Jackson & Simmen Drilling

Inc. (2003-2006)

Strata Exploration Inc.

(2003-2006)

Three Bar J Flow Backs and

Testing (2002-2003)

Jerry Jackson Consulting Inc.

(1984-1998)

Jerry Jackson Drilling Inc.

(1981-1984)

Jackson Oil and Gas Ltd.

(1981-2002)

Felderhoff Production Inc.

(part time 1981 – 1992)

Halliburton (summer break

from college 1979)

Lin-Moor Drilling (summer,

winter, & spring

breaks/weekends from

college 1978)

Wes-Moor Drilling (summer,

& winter breaks from college

1977)

Planet Drilling (spring break

from college 1977)

Shanafelt Drilling (winter

break from college 1976)

J. B. Revere Drilling ( summer

of 1976)

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Skilled Highlights

Drilling Operations Expert (Horizontal and Vertical).

Strong knowledge and experience in Drilling and Well Control operations.

WellEz, Production Access, PERC, Wellview and DIMS reporting programs.

Risk management.

Performance Optimization.

Preforming in depth analysis finding time and money saving ideals.

Strategic Objective Execution.

Excel spreadsheets, Power point, Word Documents, Turbo Cad, and Well Design Programs.

Manage Pressure Drilling, Under Balance Drilling, Oil Base Mud, Air Drilling, Drilling with Casing and Close loop system.

Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. Rig and location inspections.

Fishing and pipe recovery operations.

Well planning, for directional wells, including bit, mud, close loop system, casing, and cement programs.

Communication Skills at all levels, including a corporate environment.

Leadership skills; planning, decision making, team building, relationships, coordinating, having vision and strategy.

Motivator of personnel involved in drilling operations.

Ability to unlock the value in People while developing a Culture of Efficiency and Safety.

Financial Management.

Engineering design and the planning of wells, including designing directional well paths.

Ability to function in a multi-discipline team, with a strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm in a highly stressful environment.

Provide technical guidance during rig upgrades and commissioning.

Company Expert in Litigation proceedings, with one case going to the Texas Supreme Court. Company won all cases.

Geology background.

Education and Certifications

Tarleton State University (1976 – 1980) In Stephenville, Texas,

Major in Geology, Minor in Business

Well Control School – IADC Certificate # N133497

H2S Certification, Expires 1-10-2015

References upon request.