Offshore staff

HOUSTON --James M. Pappas, global technology coordinator and senior engineering advisor for Devon Energy Corp., today was named 2007 Houston area Engineer of the Year. The recognition comes as part of the national Engineers' Week.

In his current role at Devon, Pappas leads oil and gas exploration and production efforts to add emerging technological solutions to its toolkit. He also is a mentor in Devon's University of Texas-Austin recruiting relationship team and development of a comprehensive engineering training and development program for newly hired engineers.

He has a history of involvement in technical and professional organizations dating back to his time at the UT-Austin. He is a recipient of the Society of Petroleum Engineers International Gulf Coast Region and Section Service Awards, and serves as that organization's technical director for Production and Operations. He serves on the Texas Society of Professional Engineers Board of Directors as the Professional in Industry Practice Committee Chair.

12/20/2006