John O. Smith. Summary of qualifications

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1 John O. Smith Summary of qualifications Forty-four years experience in land management matters in the oil and gas and real estate businesses. Broad range of work experience in both domestic and foreign activities. Extensive experience in title examination, title curative; evaluation, negotiation and acquisition of oil and gas leases, mineral and royalty interests, seismic permits and pipeline rights-of-way. Additional extensive experience in the negotiation and construction of all types of oil and gas contracts and project management. Also extensive experience in the planning, evaluation and management of oil and gas E&P activities. Additional investment activities in commercial real estate acquisition and property management, employee relocation services, and travel marketing. Work experience Present JOS Energy Corp. President - Owner Exploration and Production Activities in the Gulf Coast and Mid- Continent Regions Lease, Mineral and Royalty Acquisition Programs in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi 1984 Present JOS Consulting Services Owner Conduct project management activities for both domestic and selected foreign clients Conduct lease, seismic permit, mineral and royalty acquisition programs and concession negotiations Conduct company design/restructuring activities for selected clients Analyze investments and opportunities for oil and gas E&P and refining projects and major pipeline construction Activities in USA (onshore and offshore), Russia, Kazakstan, Brazil, Columbia Expert Witness Have testified regarding industry practices and oil and gas E&P contracts interpretation in Arbitration Proceedings; State Courts in Texas and New Mexico; and Federal Bankruptcy Court 1974-Present Owner John O. Smith Investments Acquire and manage commercial properties and ranches for investment groups and personal account Owner of Relocation Innovations, a full service employee relocation company Chairman of the Board and minority shareholder of Leisure Travel

2 Alliance, Inc., a travel marketing company Zydeco Energy, Inc. President and COO, Member Board of Directors Responsible for staffing and directing E&P operations for a publicly traded oil and gas company (NASDAQ) Utilized a state of the art approach to 3-D Seismic Exploration including development and patenting of proprietary seismic technology and inhouse processing and interpretation Primary areas of interest in Louisiana Transition Zone and shallow waters offshore Gulf of Mexico Longhorn Oil & Gas Company Member Board of Directors Vice-President Land Responsible for all land functions both domestic and foreign activities Supervised a staff of 40+ land department employees including all landmen and support personnel, lease records and division order personnel Widespread activities in all geographic oil and gas provinces of domestic USA and an offshore concession in Brazil Senior Vice President Exploration & Production Responsible for all Exploration and Production Activities generated and operated by the company s nine offices located in the USA Continental Drilling Company Member of Board of Directors A subsidiary of Longhorn Oil and Gas Company with 23 land rigs located in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana capable of drilling to 15,000-20,000 feet Tomlinson Interests, Inc. Land Manager Responsible for all land E&P functions including lease acquisitions and all contract negotiations and construction Staffed and supervised a land department of 10 employees Areas of activity included Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida Inexco Oil Company Area Landman Responsible for title examination, lease acquisition, title curative, contract negotiations Areas of activity included Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, North Louisiana and East Texas

3 Mobil Oil Corporation Landman Responsible for title examination, lease acquisition, title curative, contract negotiation and construction, development of offshore bidding strategies, member of task force that revised the company s oil and gas lease forms Areas of activity included Southern USA, Michigan and all offshore USA Attended and completed Mobil s Exploration Economics and Risk Analysis School Education University of Texas Austin, Texas BBA/ Petroleum Land Management College Extracurricular Activities: Member and Officer Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Member Silver Spurs Honorary Service Organization Member Bachelors Club of Austin 1975-Present Continuing Education Seminars As required to maintain Texas Real Estate Broker License As required to maintain Certified Professional Landman designation from the American Association of Professional Landmen Professional memberships American Association of Professional Landmen 1971-Present Houston Association of Professional Landmen 1972-Present Houston Geological Society 1980-Present Certified Professional Landman 1981-Present Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker 1975-Present Community activities Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a charitable organization of 40,000+ members and 30,000 working volunteers dedicated to benefiting youth and supporting education Life-Member since 1972

4 Member of Executive Committee 1990-present Past Chairman of the Board of Directors ( ) Past Chairman of Executive Committee ( ) Member of Board of Directors Lifetime Vice-President Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, an organization created by the Texas Legislature with oversight and financing responsibilities for the construction of certain sports venues in the greater Houston area (including Minute Maid Park for MLB Houston Astros; Reliant Stadium for the NFL Houston Texans/ Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; and the downtown multi-purpose Arena, Toyoto Center, for the NBA-Houston Rockets/Hockey). Consists of 13 members, 6 selected by the City of Houston, 6 selected by Harris County, 1 chairman selected jointly by the City and County. Appointed by Harris County Commissioners Court in August of Former Member of Board of Directors ( ) Former Member of Construction Committee Former Member of Finance Committee Super Bowl XXXVIII Host Committee : Member Board of Directors (2004) Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 43. Provided water and sewer service to an area on the northwest side of Conroe, Texas. Annexed into the City of Conroe in Member Board of Directors President Other Activities: Brae-Burn Country Club A private full service golf and country club established in 1931 with 500+ members. Member 1987-Present Board of Directors President Current Member of Long Range Planning Committee

5 Tejas Vaqueros, Inc., a private organization of 500+ members devoted to the preservation of cowboy traditions and Western heritage. Member 1978-Present Former Captain Los Charro Bravo Camp Former Officer and Member Board of Directors University of Texas at Austin Charter Member Texas Longhorn Education Foundation Member Longhorn Foundation Member Chancellor s Council Life Member UT Ex-Students Association Masonic Activities Member Jacque Demolay Lodge #1390 Member Houston Scottish Rite (32nd Degree) Member Arabia Shriners Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Member