Geokinetics Names Gary L. Pittman as Chief Financial Officer
October 13 2010 - 4:15PM
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Geokinetics Inc. (NYSE Amex: GOK) today announced that Gary L.
Pittman has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, effective October 13, 2010.
Richard F. Miles, President and Chief Executive Officer,
commented, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Gary to our senior
management team. Gary is a seasoned CFO and financial professional
who has gained a wealth of knowledge throughout his career. We
believe his extensive cash management experience will help us
better manage our liquidity. Furthermore, we intend to utilize his
broad financial and operational management expertise to improve our
efficiency and productivity across our organization. We are
confident Gary's strengths will complement our growth plan and we
look forward to his contribution and leadership."
Mr. Pittman comes to Geokinetics with more than 25 years of
senior financial management experience. He previously served as the
Chief Financial Officer at five public companies, primarily in the
energy industry -- Edge Petroleum, Pioneer Companies, Coho Energy,
Convest Energy and Edisto Resources. Mr. Pittman has joined both
public and private companies at different stages of transition and
he has a strong track record of working closely with management to
create shareholder value. He has substantial cash management,
strategic planning, global finance and corporate development
experience. Mr. Pittman holds a BA degree and an MBA degree from
The University of Oklahoma.
For clarification purposes, Gary L. Pittman is not related to
Gary M. Pittman, a current member of the Company's Board of
Directors.
About Geokinetics Inc.
Geokinetics Inc. is a leading provider of seismic data
acquisition, seismic data processing services and multi-client
seismic data to the oil and gas industry worldwide. Headquartered
in Houston, Texas, Geokinetics is the largest Western contractor
acquiring seismic data onshore and in transition zones in oil and
gas basins around the world. Geokinetics has the crews, experience
and capacity to provide cost-effective world class data to our
international and North American clients. For more information on
Geokinetics, visit www.geokinetics.com.
Contact: Scott M. Zuehlke Director of Investor Relations
Geokinetics (713) 850-7600
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