Paul Jurik

Background

Jurik, Paul was born on May 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John S. and Anna (Bernasek) Jurik.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology, St. Joseph's College, 1959; Master of Science in Geology, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1961.

Career

Exploration geologist, Amoco Production Company, New Orleans, 1964-1972; exploration geologist, Universal Resources Corporation, New Orleans, 1972-1973; consultant geologist, New Orleans, 1973-1982; president, Jurik Exploration Company, New Orleans, since 1982. Vice president Classen Exploration, Inc., Denver, since 1983.

Achievements

• Paul Jurik has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Upper Audubon Association, New Orleans, since 1978, Preservation Resource Center, New Orleans, since 1979, Audubon Institute, New Orleans, 1979-1991. With United States Army, 1962-1964. Member Society Indiana Professional Earth Scientists (registered member, secretary New Orleans chapter, treasurer 1989-1990, vice-chairman 1990-1991, chairman 1991-1992), American Association Petroleum Geologists, New Orleans Geological Society (vice president 1987-1988), Houston Geological Society, New Orleans Geological Society (vice president 1987-1988, president 1993-1994).

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, tennis, camping, painting, investing.

Connections

Married Jane Arnold, February 12, 1964 (April 1978). Married Joyce Darby, November 16, 1978. Children: Jennifer, Matthew A.

Father:

John S. Jurik

Mother:

Anna (Bernasek) Jurik

Spouse:

Joyce Darby

Spouse:

Jane Arnold

child:

Matthew A. Jurik

child:

Jennifer Jurik