Background
Bechtel, Michel Joseph was born on September 26, 1948 in New Orleans. Son of Joseph Poirson and Marie Therese (Barbier) Bechtel.
geologist oil company executive
Bechtel, Michel Joseph was born on September 26, 1948 in New Orleans. Son of Joseph Poirson and Marie Therese (Barbier) Bechtel.
Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences, Louisiana State University, 1970. Master of Science in Petroleum Geology, University New Orleans, 1974.
Geologist Amoco Production Company, New Orleans, 1970—1973, United States Geological Survey, Metairie, 1974—1977. Exploration geologist Ocean Drilling and Exploration, New Orleans, 1977—1980. Vp Weaver Exploration, Houston, 1980—1984.
President Bechtel Exploration, since 1984. Director Energy Resource Associates, Houston, Wallace Operating Company, Houston. Member Republican. Presidential Task Force, since 1984.
Member of New Orleans Geological Society, American Association Petroleum Geologists.
Married Mary Lynn Geiger, January 23, 1970. Children: Sherri Monique, Nicole Elise, Renee Christine.