Dirk Wade McDermott

Background

McDermott, Dirk Wade was born on August 23, 1956 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Willard Henry and Joyce Ellen (Wade) McDermott.

Education

Master of Science in Geophysics, Stanford University, 1981; Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1991.

Career

Special projects geophysicist, LL&E, New Orleans, 1981-1984; senior geophysicist, LL&E, Denver, 1984-1985; chief geophysicist, LL&E Canada, Calgary, Alberta, 1985-1989; chief geophysicist, Louisiana Land & Exploration, Denver, 1989-1992; vice president, founder, Aspect Management Corporation, Denver, 1992-1996; president, Altira Group LLC, Denver, since 1997.

Achievements

• Dirk Wade McDermott has been listed as a noteworthy Geophysicist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, Society Exploration Geophysicist.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, adventure travel, soccer, piano.

Connections

Married Carol Elizabeth Fitzgerald, August 13, 1988.

Father:

Willard Henry McDermott

Mother:

Joyce Ellen (Wade) McDermott

Spouse:

Carol Elizabeth Fitzgerald