James L. Payne

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geophysical Engineering, University Colorado, 1959; Master of Business Administration, Golden State University, 1974.

Career

Various positions, Chevron Oil, 1959-1982; senior vice president exploration and land, Santa Fe Energy Company (subsidiary Santa Fe Pacific Corporation), Houston, 1982-1986; president, Santa Fe Energy Company (subsidiary Santa Fe Pacific Corporation), Houston, 1986-1991; chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer, Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc., Houston, since 1991. President Santa Fe Energy Partners, L.P.

Achievements

• James L. Payne has been listed as a noteworthy Energy company executive by Marquis Who's Who.