William Arthur Van Wie

Background

Wie, William Arthur Van was born on May 31, 1945 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Henry Edwards and Ruth (Wagner) V.Wie.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. Lawrence University, 1967. Master of Science, University Cincinnati, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, University Cincinnati, 1975.

Career

Economics geologist, West Virginia Geological and Economics Survey, Morgantown, 1973-1974; exploration geologist, Tenneco Oil Corporation, Houston, 1974-1978; division geologist, Tenneco Oil Corporation, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1978-1983; exploration manager, Tenneco Oil Corporation, Denver, 1983-1986; exploration manager, Tenneco Oil Corporation, Lafayette, 1986-1989; chief geologist, Chevron, United States, New Orleans, 1989-1992; vice president, Pennzoil E&P Company, Houston, since 1992.

Achievements

• William Arthur Van Wie has been listed as a noteworthy Petroleum geologist, oil industry executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, gardening, woodworking.

Connections

Married Katherine Bowen Riggs, September 29, 1973. Children: Matthew, Sara.

Father:

Henry Edwards V.Wie

Mother:

Ruth (Wagner) V.Wie

Spouse:

Katherine Bowen Riggs

child:

Matthew Wie

child:

Sara Wie