VOL. LIII No. 1 First Quarter 2023
The Petroleum Museum, with the support of the Abell‐Hanger Foundation,
is pleased to welcome geologist, educator, energy expert, and documentary
film maker Dr. Scott W. Tinker.
Dr. Tinker will discuss the important challenges of affordable and reliable energy for the world
while protecting the environment at the 2023 Arlen Edgar Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on
Thursday, May 18.
Providing security is a primary objective of every global leader. With the fervent push in West
ern Europe and the U.S. to address climate issues, and the resultant policy‐driven energy crisis in
the European Union, several important realities are becoming clear. First, there are no clean and
dirty, renewable, and nonrenewable energy sources. They all have benefits and environmental im
pacts. There are trade‐offs. Second, not everything can, or should, be electrified. Many of the indus
trial materials and services required by global economies such as steel, cement, plastic, ammonia,
and transoceanic travel require high heat produced by burning energy dense molecules. Finally, se
cure energy – affordable, reliable, and safe – underpins economic health, lifts people from poverty,
and enables nations to invest in the environment, including atmospheric emissions reductions. In
termittent sources such as solar and wind require expensive backup to make them reliable. Recog
nizing these realities sets the framework for a balanced dialog about energy, climate, poverty, and
other major global issues.
Scott Tinker brings industry, government, academia, and nongovernmental organizations to
gether to address major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and the economy. He is Di
rector of the Bureau of Economic Geology, the State Geologist of Texas, and a professor holding the
Allday Endowed Chair in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin.
With Director Harry Lynch, Dr. Tinker co‐produced the award‐winning documentary films Switch and
Switch On, which have been screened in over 50 countries. Dr. Tinker founded the nonprofit Switch
Energy Alliance, whose educational materials appear from schools to board rooms globally. Tinker is
the host of PBS Energy Switch, an energy and climate talk show appearing on over 200 PBS stations
nationwide, and Earth Date, featured weekly on over 450 public radio stations in all 50 states. In his
visits to some 60 countries, Dr. Tinker has given over 1,000 keynote and invited lectures. He also
presented a TEDx talk on The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment.
Dr. Tinker serves on public company boards and science councils, Trinity University’s Board of
Trustees, and is an angel investor who has helped bring companies from startup to acquisition. His
writing has appeared in magazines including Forbes, Fortune, and Scientific American. Dr. Tinker has
served as president of several international professional associations and is an AGI Campbell Medal
ist, AAPG Halbouty Medalist, GCAGS Boyd Medalist, American Institute of Professional Geologists
(AIPG) Parker Medalist, and a Geological Society of America (GSA) Fellow.
His academic training and professional work experience focus on carbonate stratigraphy and
reservoir characterization. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in the Cretaceous of Northern
Mexico and the Permian of West Texas; extensive core and log based regional subsurface work in
the Devonian of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin; and integrated core, log, and seismic 3D
reservoir characterization and modeling in the Permian Basin of West Texas.
Tickets are free for this event, but please register online at www.pbpetro.org or call the Mu
seum at 432‐683‐4403.
Free Event. Register online at
www.pbpetro.org or call
432-683-4403.
Tinker
Looks At
Climate,
Security,
Energy
Arlen Edgar
Distinguished
Lecture
May 18
7 p.m.
2023 Board
of Trustees
Will Porter
President
Mark Carr
Vice President
Alan Krenek
Treasurer
Billy W. Harris
Secretary
Kip Agar
Lindsay Ballard
Kline Boyd
R. Danny Campbell
Travis Counts
Gary Douglas
Ben Friedman
Brandon Gaynor
Trey Grafa
Laura Paige Innerarity
John L. Kennedy
Joe Liberty
Donny McClure
Kyle Milling
Mike Oestmann
Eric Pickett
Wes Perry
Kyle Stallings
Jim Woodcock
Kathy Shannon
Executive Director
Permian Basin
Petroleum Museum,
Library and
Hall of Fame
...exploration,
innovations
and legends...
Museum Bits & Bytes | First Quarter | Page 2
Volunteer
Museum Creates Happy Memories
ike Oestmann was no stranger to the Petroleum Museum when he was asked to serve on
the board. A native Midlander, he had visited the facility with his geologist father, who
worked on some of the early reefs in the Permian Sea display.
“Through the years, we took guests out there. I remember going with
my grandpa, and the Museum brings up happy memories,” Oestmann re
called.
A 1978 Lee High School graduate, Oestmann thought he would not re
turn to the Tall City. He studied geology and geophysics at Rice University
and was hired by Exxon in Houston, where he lived for several years. He and
his family were transferred to Midland where they began to put down roots.
When a move back to Houston came up, Oestmann left Exxon to stay in Mid
land.
Three years ago, when he was asked to serve on the board, “I was all for
it.” From the days when he was a youngster to today, he has witnessed the
Museum’s expanding programs.
“What I didn’t realize when I got on the board was how far their educational outreach extends. It
is so important to get the proper message out about the oil industry and the Museum plays a key
role,” said Oestmann, President and CEO of Tall City Exploration.
He cited the Musuem’s educational outreach and diversity in programs.
“It provides educational opportunities for young people. I went up there recently and they had
the wallaby out with about 50 kids and teachers who were doing a craft. Everyone was laughing and
having fun. I was very impressed. The new Education STEAM Center will become a great asset for the
Permian Basin as it enables the Museum to grow its influence,” he added.
The Museum’s diversity is not something many people consider. Oestmann pointed out that not
only does the facility provide the latest information on the oil industry and technology, it also offers
Oil Patch exhibits outside “that you can see those up close and personal. They also have the mineral
collection, the art, and the Chaparral collection. They offer the past, the present, and the future – plus
some other things – about West Texas.”
Like his father, Oestmann brought his daughters, and now guests, to the Museum to continue
creating more “happy” memories.
Four Welcomed to Board of Trustees
Mike Oestmann
The Petroleum Museum welcomes four new Trustees to our Board for 2023. Lindsay Ballard
serves as the Managing Director of Acquisitions and Divestitures for EnergyNet. Gary Douglas is a
lawyer with Lynch, Chappell and Alsup working in the firm’s Transactional Practice Group. Eric Pickett
serves as Conoco Phillips Permian Integrated Operations Manager. Kyle Stallings is the Founder and
Chief Executive Officer of Desert Royalty Company, LLC. The Petroleum Museum’s Board is essential
in directing the path of the Museum and ensuring its future. Thank you to all who give their time to
serve on our Board of Trustees.
ur Museum Store staff is so important because
they are the visitors’ first point of contact as they
are welcomed to the Museum. We are very
happy to announce that Jamie Ruehlen, who has been with
the Museum Store since 2021, has been promoted to Store
Manager. Jamie is an excellent leader and collaborator and
the entire staff is excited to continue working with her in her
new position.
Two new faces are also gracing the admissions desk.
Kisha Richardson and Aimee Stratton are joining long‐time Store Assistant,
Gary King, to complete our Museum Store staff. Next time you visit the Mu
seum, be sure to meet our wonderful new staff members and congratulate
Jamie on her well‐deserved promotion!
Store Staff First to Greet Visitors
Jamie Ruehlen
Kisha
Richardson
Aimee Stratton
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Coming Events: Convention/STEAM Opening
he Museum will be a part of the 9th Annual Roseland
West Texas Oil & Gas Convention scheduled for March
22‐23 at the Midland County Horseshoe Pavilion. It will
include inside and outside exhibits, heavy equipment displays and,
the most fun, a Taste of the Oilpatch Cookoff.
Work on our STEAM Education Center continues to move to
ward completion! Furniture has arrived and final details to our
floors, outside concrete work and the installation of storage shelves
are progressing. With furniture and lab tables on site, the class
room is looking great and the lobby will take shape soon.
We look forward to showing this new addition off in the
spring. Stay tuned for details on our grand opening!
March 21, 2023
Matthew Day: “Blueprint for Success: George Livermore, West Texas Oil, and Prospects in the Mideast
and the Americas from 1945‐1961”
Matthew Day, a Lubbock‐based oil industry historian and author, will discuss his book “Local Roots,
Global Prospects.” He will talk about significant oil discoveries in the South Plains and the Permian Basin
and set up the story of George Livermore, a Lubbock oil driller who pursued several oil prospects in the
Mideast and in the Americas from World War II until his death in 1961.
April 11, 2023
Jim Bruseth: “The Discovery and Excavation of La Salle’s 1684 Shipwreck Related to a Failed French At
tempt to Colonize the Northern Gulf of Mexico”
Jim Bruseth will discuss how archaeologists used maps to locate and ultimately excavate the wreck of La
Belle. Smithsonian Magazine calls the project one of the most important shipwreck discoveries ever
made in North America. He will also show how faulty maps doomed La Salle’s effort to build a successful
colony along the Gulf of Mexico.
May 9, 2023
Richard Brantley: “100th Anniversary of the Santa Rita”
Richard Brantley will share the rich history of the 1923 Santa Rita discovery and provide an overview of
the resulting educational and healthcare benefits that have helped Texans for 100 years as a result of the
discovery of oil on University Lands. (See More about the Santa Rita No. 1 on Page 4)
Mineral Gallery: Adding Amethyst Quartz
Lunch Speakers: Bringing History Alive
BBL Dates
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
March 21, 2023
Matthew Day
“Blueprint for
Success”
April 11 2023
Jim Bruseth
“The LaBelle
Experience”
May 9, 2023
Richard Brantley
“100th Anniversary
of the Santa Rita”
The Museum’s newest addition to the Mineral Gallery is a remarkable amethyst quartz specimen
with hematite from the Moon Light Mine in the Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada.
Amethyst specimens from Canada’s rugged Thunder Bay region are world‐famous for their distinc
tive and beautiful aesthetics. These pieces are noted for their sub‐surface inclusions and coatings of red
hematite, which contrast with the rich purple amethyst color. Thunder Bay is in the heart of amethyst
country and these semi‐precious gems are found in quality and quantity in Thunder Bay and along the
north shore of Lake Superior.
In recent years, several mines in the area have been producing fine amethyst specimens, but the
finest material has been coming from the Moon Light Mine, a small, private mine that is not open to
collectors. This fine specimen exhibits beautiful luster, amazing color, and hematite inclusions. This gives
the mineral a mesmerizing look that really stands out in a display case.
The crystals have a “wet” luster, and are in fine condition, with rich purple color and gorgeous
hematite inclusions. This particular specimen has a beautiful dark purple color much more reminiscent
of Uruguayan amethyst versus Ontario material with red‐brown hematite microcrystals just below the
surface of the terminations. This gives this mineral its unique reddish color.
Head out to the Petroleum Museum to enjoy our Mineral Gallery and all the exhibits the Museum
has to offer.
Amethyst Quartz
Ontario, Canada
New STEAM Center get
ting ready for students.
Looking for a way to keep your child engaged during the sum
mer? Look no further than the Petroleum Museum!
We provide a variety of summer science programs for students
ages 4 to 12. Each summer camp encourages children to tap into
their imagination, hone their collaboration skills, and explore their
abilities to think innovatively about new concepts and ideas. An in
troduction to science, technology, engineering, art, and math
(STEAM) at an early age helps set the foundation for a love of life
long learning. With the addition of our onsite STEAM Education
Center, we are excited to provide a space for more students to fos
ter their love for learning starting with camps this summer!
For students ages 4 to 5, we will offer two STEAM Sprouts Mini
Camps. STEAM Sprouts Goes Camping will be held on Wednesday,
May 31, and Thursday, June 1, and STEAM Sprouts Learn to Code
will be held on Wednesday, June 7, and Thursday, June 8. Both
camps will feature two identical sessions: one from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
and one from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Each camp will feature age‐appropri
ate STEAM‐based programming that will engage your sprout in col
laborative experiments and creative projects. Cost is
$40 per session for Museum Members and $50 per
session for non‐members. Pre‐registration is required.
Thank you to SM Energy for their support of our
STEAM Sprouts programs.
For students ages 6 to 8, we will offer three Summer Science
Camps during June. Topics will include “Under the Sea,” “Mini Mak
ers,” and “Diggin’ for Dinos.” Students will learn through interactive
challenges, inventive projects, and teambuilding activities. Cost per
session is $60 for Museum Members and $75 for non‐members.
Pre‐registration is required.
For students ages 8 to 12, we will be offering three Summer
Science Camps. Topics will include “LEGO Robotics,” “STEM‐gineer
ing,”and “LEGO Mini Masters: Dino World.” Students will engage in
hands‐on STEM challenges, innovative projects, and creative LEGO
designs. Cost per session is $80 for Museum Members
and $100 for non‐members. Pre‐registration is required.
We appreciate Oxy’s generous sponsorship of 2023
Summer Science Camps.
Movie Maker Mondays will return this summer on the first and
third Mondays of June and July for students ages 6 to 12. Students
will watch a popular kids movie and participate in STEM Challenges
and creative activities centered around each movie. The lineup in
cludes The Sea Beast, The Good Dinosaur, DC League of Super Pets
and Super Mario Bros Movie. Cost per session is $10 for Museum
Members and $15 for non‐members. Pre‐registration is required.
Our thanks to Oxy for generously sponsoring Movie Maker Mon
days.
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Education
education@petroleummuseum.org
Summer Classes: A Fun Way to Stretch Learning
After serving in World War I, businessman
Frank T. Pickrell ran into his former company com
mander Rupert Ricker, who had title to 431,360
acres of oil leases on University of Texas property.
Ricker was unable to afford the rental payments on
these leases and sold them to Pickrell and his part
ner, Haymon Krupp. Pickrell worked hard to raise
the capital to fund a test well on the property; by
law he had to drill within 18 months of the lease
issuance. Two days before the expiration date,
Pickrell secured a rig and had it hauled to location
by train. Just before the midnight deadline, the
Santa Rita No. 1 was spudded 14 miles from Big
Lake. The venture was more than a wildcat; it was
a shot in the dark. But the impossible occurred,
and in May of 1923 the Santa Rita No. 1 struck
major oil. The strike triggered development of the
Permian Basin oil empire of West Texas and south
east New Mexico.
In an interview in 1969, Frank Pickrell told the
story of how the Santa Rita No. 1 was named. “The
name Santa Rita originated in New York. Some of
the stock salesmen had engaged a group of
Catholic women to invest. These women were a lit
tle worried about the wisdom of their investment
and consulted with a priest. He apparently was
also somewhat skeptical and suggested that they
invoke the help of Saint Rita who was the Patron
Saint of the Impossible! As I was leaving New York
on one of my trips to the field two of these women
handed me a sealed envelope and told me it con
tained a red rose that had been blessed by the
priest in the name of the saint. The women asked
me to take the rose back to Texon with me and
climb to the top of the derrick and scatter the rose
petals, which I did.”
The rest is Permian Basin oilfield history. The
Santa Rita No. 1, located in Section 2, Block 2, Uni
versity of Texas lands in Reagan County, came in on
May 28, 1923.
100 YEARS AGO: Santa Rita No. 1 Tested Faith
Petroleum Museum
Work on the new STEAM Education Center colored the horizon
of the landscape around the Petroleum Museum during 2022. From a
stark foundation to walls and floors, and finally colorful furnishings, the
staff prepared for its opening. Inside the Museum, projects, classes and
events expanded and added even more depth to the Museum’s mission:
To share the petroleum and energy story and its impact on our lives.
2022 Year‐End Profile
2022 Year‐End Profile • Page B
Since 1975, generous contributors have enabled the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and
Hall of Fame to educate and inspire thousands of visitors annually. We gratefully acknowledge the many
individuals and organizations that support the Museum through their membership contributions, pro
gram sponsorships, and generous donations. This generosity enables the Museum to continue to share the
petroleum and energy story and its impact on our lives.
Many Thanks for Your Support!
Energy Circle Members
Director
Chevron
Mr. & Mrs. Joe N. Gifford
Benefactor
Cudd Energy Services
Diamondback Energy
Alison & Brandon Gaynor
PBEX, LLC
Pioneer Natural Resources
Republic Oil & Gas Company
SM Energy
XTO Energy
Sustainer
Deborah & Earl E. Baldridge, III
Fasken Oil & Ranch, Ltd.
Rosalind Redfern Grover
Mr. & Mrs. Tom E. Johnson
Kathy Shannon
Mr. & Mrs. Kyle L. Stallings
Statewide Minerals Company
Summit Petroleum LLC
Patron
Air Compressor Solutions, Inc.
Jim Alsup
Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Baiano
Andrew D. Bell Exploration, Inc.
Susie & Kline Boyd
Robbie & Danny Campbell
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Canon
Community National Bank
Mindy & Joe de Compiegne
ConocoPhillips
Melanie & Lea Crump
Ferrell Davis
Discovery Operating, Inc.
Dynasty Wireline Services
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Edgar
EOG Resources, Inc.
Five States Energy Company
Gina & Ben Friedman
Mr. & Mrs. Trey Grafa
Great Western Drilling Company
Mr. & Mrs. David Griffin
Russell K. Hall & Associates, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Clint Hurt
Leon Jeffcoat
Bob & Pam Liebrock
Joe P. Liberty
Mr. & Mrs. Cadell S. Liedtke
Marshall & Winston, Inc.
Norma J. McGrew
Kyle Milling
Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Morris
Chris & Fred Newman
NorthStar Operating Company
Cathy & Mike Oestmann
OGX Resources
Permian Basin Landmen’s
Association
Permian Basin Petroleum
Association
Petraitis Oil & Gas, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Tulsi Dyal Singh
Shelley & Chip Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Sparks
The Swallow Group
Texas Tech University
School of Law
Joe B. Thomas
University of Oklahoma
Mr. & Mrs. Herb Wacker
Sharon & John Webb
West Texas National Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Williamson, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Woodcock
Telling Our Story: Starting with Young Learners
Programming for our youngest future scientists was offered
in the spring, summer and fall. Each class offered fun experi
ments and creative activities designed for 4 and 5-year-olds to
spark tinkering young minds and get them excited about science.
The Museum offered sessions featuring hands-on STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) classes such
as Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Treehouse Challenge. In each session
“Sprouts” engaged in engineering challenges and activities cen
tered around each topic.
STEAM Sprouts was generously sponsored by
SM Energy.
Sprouts Learn About STEAM
Engineering Comes Next
Throughout the year, Building Bots Robotics & Funlabs en
abled children in grades K-6 to engage in engineering chal
lenges, team building, and creative robotic design. With
different themes each month, the children loved coming to
every session. These classes feature LEGO WeDo 2.0 sets,
LEGO Mindstorm EV3 sets, Ozobots, Osmos, Spheros, and
KUBO robotics equipment. This STEAM (Science, Technol
ogy, Engineering, Art, and Math) educational programming is a
great way to create excitement about learning and
broaden critical thinking skills. Young minds were
enlightened thanks to the generous support of Oxy.
Summer 2022 was scientifically spectacular! Students throughout the
Permian Basin enjoyed Summer Science Camps and Movie Maker Mon
days at the Museum. Students were launched into the stratosphere learning
about Rockin’ Rockets, built cities with LEGO Mini Masters: Shakin’ City, ex
perienced the wild side of Wild about Science, and got mechanical with
LEGO Robotics.
During Movie Maker Mondays, children participated in interactive ex
periments, collaborative engineering challenges, creative activi
ties, and games centered around popular animated movies.
Thank you to Oxy who generously supported all of our summer
activities.
2022 Year‐End Profile • Page C
2022 Contributions
Ernest Angelo, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Beal
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Becker
Mary T. & Jack E. Blake, Jr.
Spencer Blocker
Emma “Lou” Brown
Ruth Ann Calvert
In memory of Bill Jeffers
In memory of Billy Jeffers
Mary Lou Cassidy
Doris Chalfant
Nancy Cooper
Mr. & Mrs. William F. Dingus
Robert R. Donnelly
Arthur Dragisic
Five States Energy Company
Bruce Gordon
Marianne Green
Kristy Greenwood
Paula Haynes
James C. Henderson
Neil I. Jacobson
In memory of Gregory Jacobson
Malinda & Mark Jordan
Sally & Dave Kvasnicka
Mr. & Mrs. Marc Maddox
Marshall & Winston, Inc.
Kyle McGraw
Anne T. McLaughlin
Tricia & Earl Michie
Mineral Investment Corporation
Markwest Hydrocarbon LLC
Gary Monetti
Mr. & Mrs. James D. Moring
Marian Mussett
Charles E. Nearburg
Joseph I. O’Neill, III
Purvis Operating Company
J R Purvis
Rhotenberry Wellen Architects
L.D. Sipes, Jr.
H.P. Slagel Producing Co. LLC
Shelley & Chip Smith
Cliff Stansbery
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Stevens
Robin Stilwell
Michelle & Trevor Stribling
Georgia & Carroll Thomas
Family Foundation
Tierra Company L.P.
Fred Walsh
Ashley Weech
XTO Energy
Learning Throughout Summer
Inspiring Girls in STEM Gems
The STEM Gems program inspired junior high girls to develop expertise in
skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, leader
ship, initiative, and productivity. The sessions featured STEM project-based
learning targeting seventh & eighth grade girls. The activities followed the school
curriculum for math and science to help reinforce their classroom learning. The
young ladies gained confidence in their abilities to understand
and succeed not only in math and science but all their courses.
They also served as role models for others at school and home.
Thank you to Ovintiv for sponsoring STEM Gems.
STEAM Break welcomed children in first
through sixth grade during MISD’s intercession.
Morning sessions featured experimental learning
through themed experiments, engineering challenges,
and inventive projects. Afternoon sessions featured
hands-on investigations, collabora
tive engineering projects, and
games all centered around a popular
kid-friendly movie. Thank you to
Ovintiv for making our first intercession program
ming such a success.
STEAM Break Intercession
Foundation Support
Abell-Hanger Foundation
The Beal Foundation
The H.L. Brown Jr. Family Foundation
Jack & Francis Brown Fund
Of Communties Foundation of Texas
The Covia Foundation
John & Maurine Cox Foundation
The Meyer Foundation, Inc.
The Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation, Inc.
The TLC2 Foundation
The Yarborough Foundation
Frank W. Yates, Jr. Family Foundation
2022 Year‐End Profile • Page D
The perfect solution to reaching area students and assisting teachers are the Museum’s
Traveling Trunks. Trunks can be checked out by teachers from across the Permian Basin.
With over 40 trunks to choose from, they provide “ready to go” activities with unique
hands-on, cross-curricular STEAM teaching tools that allow teachers in the Permian
Basin to bring the Petroleum Museum into the classroom. The trunks build on fundamen
tal disciplines like science, technology, engineering, art, math, social studies, and language
arts. Each one contains TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) aligned lesson
plans and activities that provide the teachers with a ready-made STEAM solution that
can immediately be integrated into the classroom. For more information about our Travel
ing Trunks and how to check them out, contact the Education Depart
ment. Thank you to Covia Foundation for their underwriting of our
Energy and Geology trunks.
The Petroleum Museum offered distance learning
outreach programs to schools across the nation. In con
junction with Connect2Texas, our education staff
brought exciting programs into classrooms across the
country! Topics included live animals, geology, and dinosaurs. Each 30-45
minute program was packed with interactive engagement and learning
and was TEKS-aligned. These engaging programs are designed for stu
dents in PreK through sixth grade. Schools from Texas, Florida, Indiana,
New York, California, Virginia, and Wisconsin have all experienced learn
ing from the Petroleum Museum. Thank you to Dia
mondback Energy for making Dinos 101 and Rocks
Rock classes available at no charge to the schools.
By the end of 2022 the Museum’s Permanent
Endowment fund grew to $7.4 million. The En
dowment allows the Museum an annual allocation
which is used to support the Museum’s operating
budget. The Museum’s fund is monitored by an
outside firm and is reviewed regularly for perform
ance by the Petroleum Museum’s Investment
Committee.
The Endowment plays a vital part in assisting
with the business of operating and ensuring the
longevity of the Museum. Contributions desig
nated or made in memory or in honor of someone
are placed in the endowment.
Endowment Fund
Valerie & Paul Acosta
In honor of Luanne Thornton
Dottie Barker
In memory of Norman Barker
Mr. & Mrs. Barry A. Beal, Jr.
In memory of F. Marie Hall
Carey Behrends
In memory of Leo Carr
Bettie G. Burton
In memory of Raiford & Ruth Burton
Donna & Jim Byerlotzer
In honor of Luanne Thornton
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Davidson
In memory Elizabeth & H.W. Davidson
Richard Donnelly
In memory of Betty & Arlen Edgar
In honor of Scott Sheffield
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Edgar
In memory of Betty & Arlen Edgar
Mr. & Mrs. Trey Grafa
Anne B. Hyde
In memory of Dr. Thomas Hyde
Carolyn King
In honor of Tom Chandler
Bob & Pam Leibrock
In memory of Myra Robinson
Keith Luce
In honor of Luanne Thornton
Rachel Lyman Trust-Bank of America
In memory of Capt. C.V. Lyman
Jon Massey
In memory of Arlen Edgar
In memory of J. Stephen Guyton
In memory of John R. Dorr
JoAnne & Don McClurg
In memory of Mary Lou Hogan
Norma J. McGrew
In memory of Mary Lou Hogan
Patricia McMillan
In memory of Ralph Lacy Way
Chris & Fred Newman
In memory of Norman K. Barker
Cathy & Mike Oestmann
In memory of Leo Carr
Mr. & Mrs. William L. Porter
In memory of Mary Lou Brahaney
In memory of Leo Carr
In memory of Bob Cowan
In memory of Jack Darden
In memory of John Dorn
In memory of Arlen Edgar
In memory of Mack Hibbitts
In memory of Jack Hunnicutt
In memory of Mary Lou Midkiff
In memory of Cindy Schrenkel
In memory of Ben Strickland, Jr.
Kathy Shannon
In honor of Luanne Thornton
Violet Singh
In honor of Tom Chandler
Stephen Spruill
In honor of The Peoples Convoy
Michelle & Trevor Stribling
In honor of Luanne Thornton
Luanne & Randy Thornton
Mr. & Mrs. Don Trott
In memory of Arlen Edgar
2022 Endowment Contributions
STEAM Trunks Travel to Classrooms
Bringing Programs to the World
2022 Year‐End Profile • Page E
Brown Bag Lunches
Offer New Ideas
Adults attending the Museum’s monthly lunch and lecture
series expanded their knowledge on a variety of topics. Just to list
a few, James Beauchamp, president of MOTRAN Alliance, Inc.
gave us an update on the proposed Highway 14 that will pass
through Midland-Odessa, geologist Jeff Smith enlightened the
group with Tales from the Paleo, summertime featured Dr. Petro,
aka Greg Hinterlong, who welcomed children and adults to
learn why we perform experiments and what we learn from
them, and Anita Gamertsfelder, director of the Midland ISD
Education Foundation discussed how great schools are every
one’s business. The monthly series provides guests with a wealth
of information and entertainment thanks to the underwriting
provided by Norma J. McGrew and Hahl Proctor Charitable
Trust, Bank of America, N.A.
47th Birthday Contributors
Air Compressor Solutions
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Beal, Jr.
Harry M. Bettis, Jr.
Mary T. & Jack E. Blake, Jr.
Spencer Blocker
Emma “Lou” Brown
Donna G. Bruno
Gretchen & Mark Carr
Michele & Joe Cobb
ConocoPhillips
Mr. & Mrs. John Cooper, IV
Diamond K Petroleum
Dorr Petroleum Land
Management
Dragisic
The Eastland Oil Company
The Energy People Group
Fasken Oil & Ranch, Ltd.
Frost Bank
Barbra & Trey Grafa
Great Western Drilling
Company
David Grimes
Sandy & Jim Hall
Stacie & Wesley Hanna
Henry Resources LLC
Sue Marshall
McClure Oil Company
Mewbourne Oil Company
Cheryl & Trevor Moore
Cathy & Mike Oestmann
OGX Resources
Permian Basin Petroleum
Association
Denise & Will Porter
Randee & Jack Rathbone
RK Supply
Jamie & Chad Ruehlen
Leah & Cy Shook
SM Energy
Kay & George Smith
Luanne & Randy Thornton
Margaret & Burgess Wade
Carole V. Warren
Bill & Patti Watson
West Texas National Bank
Jane Wolf
Family Science Nights Attract Hundreds to Museum
The Museum completed its 26th year of successful Family
Science Nights. Encouraging families to explore the sciences to
gether has been the hallmark of Family Science Nights. Families
went Wild about Wildlife, were drenched with science as they got
to Splash into Science, walked with the dinosaurs as they took a
Journey through the Jurassic, and had an insanely
good time with Mad Science. Thank you to our
long-time sponsor Chevron who makes this event
such a success.
The Petroleum Museum cele
brated it’s 47th birthday with an
evening of scientific exploration as
we Followed the Science. Attendees
participated in mind-boggling ex
periments such as painting with a
robot, making elephant toothpaste,
and designing their own fire
coaster. Thank you to all the indi
viduals and companies that helped
us celebrate the Museum!
Follow the Science
Telling Our Story: To Learners of All Ages
The Museum was honored to continue this lecture series honoring
Arlen Edgar. The Museum welcomed Dr. Steve Koonin, author of the
book Unsettled, American theoretical physicist, for
mer director of the Center for Urban Science and
Progress at New York University, and professor in the
Department of Civil and Urban Engineering at
NYU's Tandon School of Engineering. Dr. Koonin
discussed what climate science tells us, what it does
n’t, and why it matters, drawing upon his decades of
experience – including top science advisor in the
Obama administration – to provide updated insights and expert per
spective free from political agendas. He took the audience behind the
headlines to the more nuanced science it
self, dispelling popular myths and unveiling
little-known truths.
Abell-Hanger Foundation generously supports this educational
lecture series.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Supporter
Kay & Don L. Bishop
Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Donnelly
Laurence Gilmore
Mr. & Mrs. Bert Johnson
Margaret M. Purvis
Brooke & Brad Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Max E. Wright
Associate
Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Brady
Marianne Green
James C. Henderson
Dr. & Mrs. George Hilal
Alan Krenek
Mr. & Mrs. Jamison McIlvain
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Putnam
Phyllis Stine
Luanne & Randy Thornton
Bonnie & Tyler West
Lisa Worden
Friend
Daniel Bertelson
Diana & Spencer Blake
Diane & Geoff Browne
Julie Cole
Anita & Billy Cooper
James M. Davis
Diamond K Petroleum
Dr. Rebecca Dodge
Susannah & Briggs Donaldson
Maria & Doug Fiske
Sandy & Mike Hale
Stacie & Wesley Hanna
Larry Hill
Michelle & Steven Hofer
Mr. & Mrs. Don McClurg
Patricia McMillan
Sarah Mitchell
Joe Moeller
Chris Morphew
Lourcey Sams
Laci & John Stretcher
Dr. Reagan Viney
Family
Mr. & Mrs. Byron Adams
Robert Aguirre
Dr. Lakshmi Alahari
Susannah Prucka & Greg
Andreasen
Brenda Aranda
Janice N. Archer
Megan & Jason Asmus
Holly & Eric Aspeitia
Krystal Atwater
Clarissa & Caleb Austin
Melissa Ayoub
Emily & Bjorn Baal
Jennifer & Bryan Ball
Mary Barfield
Michelle Finney & Albert
Barkmann
Keriana Beck
Paul Becker
Rhonda & Deeg Becker
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Becker
Carey Behrends
M. Brad Bennett
Mara Bland
Suzie Boyd
Tiffany Bradley
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Brahaney
Ben Breyman
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brito
Jim Brooks
Eric Brorman
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Brown
Beth & Brent Brugger
Mr. & Mrs. Weston Bruno
Audrey & John Burkholder
Lea & JC Byrd
Micah Cantrell
Dr. Katelyn Carroll
Betsy Casselman-Porter
Allison & Jesse Chando
Rachel & Sean Cherry
Abby & Kevin Christensen
Patrizia & Justin Clark
Michele & Joe Cobb
KerryKay & Tom Cook
Sophie & Travis Counts
Audrey & Michel Curry
Elizabeth Curtis
Kendall & David DaGian
Esteban Delgado
Linda & Mark Dinsmore
Susannah & Briggs Donaldson
Daisy & Nathaniel Doney
Charlotte & Keith Doucet
Alejandra Drechsel
Claudette Dubose
Darrell Dunton
Dr. Lacey Early
Traci Elchin
Faith & Anthony Eldridge
Brooke Ellington
Megan & Tom Elliott
Pratbha Bandari & Sridhar
Enuganti
Dr. & Mrs. Helaman Erickson
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Everett
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Favrot
Remo Felix
Rev. & Mrs. Dillon Ferguson
Judy & Don Floyd
Carie Foreman
Sarah & Andre Furtado
Skyler & Jonathan Galvan
Patricia Ganey-Curry
Laurie & Robert Garcia
Elizabeth Garza
Aleida Geitz
Andrea & Chris Giese
Geriann Green
Sherrie & Robert Green
Channon & Kris Gregg
Cameron Griffin
Laura Griffin
Archana Gutta
Dr. & Mrs. Steve Hankinson
Craig Hansen
Evelyn Hanss
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Harman
Trevor Hawes
Brandi Headley
Corina Helms
Karina Hernandez
Kendall Heyen
Stephanie & Tyler Hill
Brandon Hinz
Ashley & Kevin Holdt
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hopkins
Emma & Bob Howard
Christina Howell
John Hufford
Andrea & Coy Huffstutler
Amy & Greg Hughes
Carson Hughes
Dara & Matt Jackson
Jennifer Jackson
Linda & Richard Jackson
Darryl James
Ethel & Jeff Jeffries
Premila & Christopher Johnson
Ami & Adam Jones
Brittany & Brandon Jones
Jessica Jones
Albert Karmels
Chelsea & Cody Kendrick
Megan & Andy Kilgore
Carolyn King
Janis & Gary King
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kisner
Stephanie Kowacz
Joe Kuhnert
Erin Landers
Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Landreth, Jr.
Amanda & Brandon Larson
Stacy Livingston
Mr. & Mrs. Ray del Llano
Gemma Lopez
Lucky Services, Inc.
Wendy Lujan
Kevin Lutz
Joery & Neszi Macahilas
Jackie MacFarlane
Kristine & Mike Manera
Erica & Sergio Martinez
Erin & Corey Mays
George McAlpine
Analisa McCain
Colleen & Mark McLane
Pat & Britt Meadows
MEC Petroleum Corporation
Pete Mesdijan
Dr. & Mrs. Brian Miller
Eva & Dominic Miocevic
Joe Mundy
Silvia Neff
Lauren & Blair Nutting
Susan & Mike O’Brien
Leslie & Clayton Ortloff
Mr. & Mrs. Emuobo
Palmer-Ikuku
Mr. & Mrs. Don L. Parks
Erica & Jody Pavelock
Dan Pemberton
Jerry Penick
Jennifer & Eric Pickett
Katherine & Sean Prementine
Victoria Printz
Julie Proctor
Leah Protz
Elizabeth & Shaun Rainey
Rodolfo Ramirez
Kristin Reed
Kimberly & Travis Reeves
Susie & Dick Reid
Lavonne & Jon Richardson
Sarah & Andrew Ritter
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Robinson
Whitney & Justin Roland
Mr. & Mrs. Layne Rouse
Letty & Armin Rubio
Jamie & Chad Ruehlen
William F. Russell
Suzanne & John Saenz
Sherrie & Raphael Santana
Yvonne & Chad Sartin
Erika Savage
Andrea Schellenbach
Mr. & Mrs. Brian M. Sirgo
Lucy Sisniega
Helen & Sam Sledge
Denise & Marc Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Smith
Ronni & Louis Smith
Elizabeth Sollee
Ginamarie Soto
Jessica & Richard Stemmer
Nicholas Taylor
PJ Thompson
Jerry Tochterman
Jen Tomblin
Alena Turner
Julie & Wes Turner
Anthony Valdivia
Karen Vest
2022 Contributing Members
2022 Year‐End Profile • Page F
Continued on Page G
2022 Year‐End Profile • Page G
Jennifer Villavicencio
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Walker
Donald Warr
Betsy & Russell White
James White
Keiva & Steven Wiese
Heather & Jake Wilson
Marvin Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Wilson
Stacey & Chris Wilson
Jane M. Wolf
Mallory Worden
Ralph Worthington
Jodi Wrangham
Kathleen & Bob Young
More 2022 Contributors
Continued from Page F
Exhibits & Oil Patch
Many thanks go out these businesses and individuals that helped bring
the Museum’s Oil Patch exhibits to life. The Museum’s Oil Patch contains the
largest collection of antique oilfield equipment in the nation and tells the di
verse story of the early days of the oil industry. With the help of so many, we
were able to preserve and protect this equipment for all to learn, enjoy and
even reminisce about the past or look to the possibilities of the future. Thank
you to: ASCO Equipment Inc., Bridges Equipment Ltd., Warren CAT, and
XTO Energy.
Abell-Hanger Foundation
Tom Chandler
Chevron
The City of Midland
The Covia Foundation
Diamondback Energy
Norma J. McGrew
Ovintiv
Oxy
Hahl Proctor Charitable
Trust - Bank of America
SM Energy
Programming/Exhibits
Tourism advertising is a vital part of attracting tourists to Midland and to visit the Petro
leum Museum. We use a multi-platform approach to reach a wide target market of prospec
tive tourism visitors. These platforms include a regularly updated website, active social media
accounts with paid advertising, and selective print advertising in tourism and Midland-based
publications. These avenues assist in ensuring that the Museum welcomes an average of
40,000 guests per year. Thank you to the City of Midland for allowing us to showcase our
Museum and Midland to tourists from across the globe.
Margo Milleret & Vance Bass
Jake Brown
Community National Bank
Daniel Energy Partners LLC
Designated by ValTek
Friends of Libraries & Literacy Inc.
Laurence Gilmore
In memory of Betty Gilmore
William E. Gipson
Barry W. Holden
Mr. & Mrs. Cadell S. Liedtke
Allan H. Lockheed, Jr.
McGary Regan Foundation
The Paul Payne, Jr. Estate Trust
In honor of Paul Payne
Permian Basin Association of Directional
Drilling
Jim Sears
Kathy Shannon
In memory of Betty Gilmore
The TLC2 Foundation
Carole V. Warren
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Woodcock
STEAM Education Center Contributors
STEAM Education Center scheduled to open in
Spring 2023. Photo shows interactive play area.
City Aids in Advertising Museum
The Oil Patch contains the largest collection of antique oil
field equipment in the country.
CALL US:
Every effort was made to produce an accurate listing of contributions for this publication. If your name
has been misspelled or has not been listed to your satisfaction, please call Luanne Thornton at 432‐683‐
4403 or send an e‐mail to lthornton@petroleummuseum.org.
Membership has its privileges!
All membership levels are re
newed annually and are non-
transferable. Prices are subject to
change.
ALL MEMBERS
RECEIVE:
• Free Admission for you and
your guest (Individual, Corpo
rate, and Organization mem
ber/employee must be present for
free admission)
• 15% discount in Museum
Store
• 10% discount on facility rentals
• Discounts on select education
programs
• Early access to Family Science
Nights and education program
registration
Energy Circle Members
Also Receive:
• Patron and Sustainer levels
receive one (1) free daytime
rental of Board Room
• Benefactor and Director levels
receive one (1) free daytime
rental of Auditorium
• 20% discount on other facility
rentals
• Exclusive Energy Circle events
• Logo on Museum website
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Individual
• For individuals or families
$100 Family
$150 Friend
$300 Associate
$600 Supporter
$1,000 & above Energy Circle
Corporate/Organizations
• For companies, corporations,
organizations and educational
institutions
• Energy Circle
$1,000 Patron
$2,500 Sustainer
$5,000 Benefactor
$10,000 Director
Levels of
Membership
Grisel Adams
Air Compressor Solutions, Inc.
Jere Barnes
Mr. & Mrs. Damian Barrett
Margo Milleret & Vance Bass
Lance Baumberger
Wilson Black
Mark Bland
David Bordner, Jr.
Charles Boyette
Gary Brizendine
Glenn R. Brown
Jake Brown
Mark Butcher
Thomas Caffall
Mike Catchings
Frank Clark
James D. Coker
Bill Coombes
Jimmy Cooper
John Corrigan
Pat & Mike Cox
Richard Cross
Lisa Daniels
Lance Darmond
Ferrell Davis
Steve Deiters
Mike Ditmer
Thad Dulin
Wilma & Costa Dunias
Linda & Michael Dunn
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Edwards
Dan Ehrhorn
David Ferris
Bob Gans
Thomas Gowing
John Warner Grayson
Kristy Greenwood
Mr. & Mrs. David Griffin
James Hadlock
Phil Hale
Grant Hales
Shari Hanrahan
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Harman
Charlie Harris
Jack Hays
Ray Helmers
James Hennessy
Phillip Hesse
Terry Hight
Larry Hill
George O. Hillard
Barry W. Holden
Dennis Holp
Mr. & Mrs. George M. Hover
Michael Jackson
Leon Jeffcoat
Dennis Johnson, Sr.
Mark Johnson
Wayne Johnson
Michael Jones
William H. Jowell
Jesse Kalmbach
Edwin Kenney
Clark Kirby
Ronald Kloetzil
David Krysiak
Kurt Ladendorf
Denis Ledgerwood
Leslie Leslie
John Lewallen
Joe P. Liberty
Allan H. Lockheed, Jr.
Martha & Ronnie Low
Douglas Mains
Mike Makowsky
Jon Martens
Chuck Mayden
Terry McCormick
Mac McGinnis
Jerry McGreer
Lon McKinstry
Bruce Merchant
Gary Monetti
Cheryl & Trevor Moore
Michael Murphy
Don Nay
Robert Newman
Dan Norman
O.K. Nutting
Phil Paradiso
Christopher Pawlak
Jerry Penick
Mark Pethke
Don Pierson
Dawn Porter
Ruth & Bob Price
John Radtke
Michael Radtke
Garrett Rathbun
Martin Reimer
Chuck Repik
Frank Rich
Connie & John Richardson
Bill Rietow
Mr. & Mrs. William C.
Robinson
Michael Roethell
Ralph Royston
Jamie & Chad Ruehlen
Otis Ruffin
Lourcey Sams
Howard Schaeffer
Hans Schuster
Sebastian Schuster
Phillip Schwartze
Kenneth R. Shugart
Jennifer Smith
Cliff Stansbery
Ron Sterling
Mike Stewart
Rudy Stricklan
Cal Sumrall
Wesley Sweet
Ken Tanner
Mike Tanner
Carroll Thomas
Dave Thompson
Tom Thornell
Larry Tucker
Chris Van Decar
GlennAdair & David Wade
Andy Wallace
Robert Walters
John Warren
Rich Whiting
Mr. & Mrs. Roy C.
Williamson, Jr.
Kevin Woeller
Dennis Wood
Lisa Worden
Chaparral Maintenance Fund
CO2 Conference
FabLab Permian Basin
Midland College – Engineering
Department
Midland College – Petroleum
Professional Development
Center
Midland Gem & Mineral
Society
NAPE
Peeps & Creeps
Permian Basin Petroleum
Association
Sibley Nature Center
Collaborating
Organizations
Question: What is the industry
doing about increased seismic activ
ity in the Permian Basin?
Dr. Petro: The Permian Basin
has experienced an uptick in seismic
activity, which some research links
to oilfield produced water disposal.
For years, operators have worked
with industry peers, the TexNet
Seismic Observatory, CISR (Center for Injection &
Seismicity Research) and other academic research
groups to monitor, collect, and share information
that guides industry practices regarding seismic ac
tivity in producing regions. Oil and natural gas opera
tors are actively using proven technology to improve all aspects of
operations through practices such as pre‐completion risk assess
ment, proper monitoring, and mitigation protocols.
The industry is also working collaboratively with lawmakers,
regulators and academia to facilitate exploring the feasibility of re
cycling produced water in various, beneficial applications outside
the oilfield. In 2021, the industry was pleased to support the cre
ation of the Texas Produced Water Consortium. Additionally, indus
try regulators are fulfilling their obligation to ensure Texas’ natural
resources are produced responsibly. For example, the Railroad
Commission of Texas is closely following the seismic activity that
could be linked to the disposal of oilfield produced water. In fact,
the Commission recently took action to cut back disposal of pro
duced water in certain areas while it evaluates alternatives.
Texas has been wise to embrace policies to encourage water
recycling and reuse while avoiding a one‐size‐fits‐all approach. As a
result, the oil and natural gas industry is at the forefront of water
conservation, innovation, and sustainability efforts in Texas. Today’s
oil and natural gas companies are technology companies, and recy
cling produced water is becoming more common thanks to the oil
and natural gas industry’s commitment to innovation and techno
logical advances. Many Texas oil and natural gas companies are vol
untarily leading the way to develop and deploy innovative
technologies that are reducing freshwater use, expanding produced
water reuse and increasing use of naturally‐occurring saltwater
(brackish groundwater) in their operations. The industry’s collabora
tive efforts with academia, regulators and others will ensure the
continued safe and responsible development of our state’s indis
pensable resources.
(Excerpts from article by Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil
and Gas Association (TXOGA).
Family Science
Night
Thursday, March 30, 2023
“Forces of Nature”
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Free Admission
Channel your inner meteorologist and
experience the power of nature on Thurs
day, March 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jump
into the science behind the forces of our
world as you learn firsthand from meteorol
ogists of the National Weather Service, wit
ness the wonder of tornadoes, experiment
with the power of air pressure,
and much more!
Special thanks to Chevron
for making this fun, free, and
electrifying night possible!
Remember that your Mu
seum membership allows you to begin your
Family Science Night experience at 6 p.m.
Go online to www.pbpetro.org to secure
your membership today!
Museum Bits & Bytes | First Quarter | Page 5
ASK Dr. Petro
Is Industry Looking at All That Shaking?
A three‐day simulated space mission with former NASA astronaut Gregory H.
Johnson, the last pilot of the Space Shuttle Endeavor, lands in Midland on April 28.
Space Nation, a space exploration training company and an official partner of
NASA will lead visitors on this otherworldly adven
ture testing leadership, communication and team
work skills. Space Nation has partnered with the
Petroleum Museum to offer a free space program
for the Midland public on April 30 with Johnson.
Partners and supporters of the mission include
Midland Air & Space Port, and Kepler Aerospace.
Moon Pioneers Mission is the first of a series of planned space missions by Space
Nation in Midland.
To join this mission or to learn more, go to moonpioneers.spacenation.org.
Space Nation Coming to Museum
Connect2Texas with Outreach Classes
Connect2Texas is a network of Texas‐based educational content providers that
include museums, authors, and cultural, historical, and scientific organizations. The
Petroleum Museum’s Education staff has had the unique opportunity to engage with
and share our dinosaur and geology programs with students across Texas, California,
Florida, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Dinos 101 allows students to travel back in time and learn about
the various species of dinosaurs that once ruled the Earth. Rocks
Rock! showcases the wonders of geology through the structure of the Earth, rocks,
and minerals.
Thank you to Diamondback Energy for sponsoring these two virtual classes.
Museum Bits & Bytes | First Quarter | Page 6
Memorials
No time like the present
to join or renew your member
ship! Museum membership
has many perks beginning
with free admission, store dis
counts, and special invitations.
To become a member, log on
to our secure website at
www.pbpetro.org or contact
Luanne Thornton at 432‐683‐
4403.
Welcome to our newest
and renewed members from
November 15, 2022, through
February 17, 2023.
Contributing
Family
Dr. Lakshmi Alahari
Jan Archer
Patty & Sam Asfour
Jeff Avery
Carey Behrends
Mara Bland
Tiffany Bradley
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Brahaney
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brito
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Byerley
Micah Cantrell
Patrizia & Justin Clark
KerryKay & Tom Cook
Mary Sue & Ray del Llano
Charlotte & Keith Doucet
Patricia Ganey‐Curry
Katharine Graham
Sherrie & Robert Green
Channon & Kris Gregg
Themmada Hassler
Trevor Hawes
Brandon Hinz
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hopkins
Dara Jackson
Janis & Gary King
Jade Krug
Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Landreth, Jr.
Christy & Chris Lannom
Gemma Lopez
Lucky Service, Inc.
Kevin Lutz
Lon McKinstry
Patricia McMillan
Kathryn Menaul
Pete Mesdjian
Mr. & Mrs. Layne Rouse
Letty & Armin Rubio
Jamie & Chad Ruehlen
Suzanne & John Saenz
Denise & Marc Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Smith
Elizabeth Sollee
Carole Symonette
Nicholas Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Walker
Donald Warr
James White
Ralph Worthington
Friend
Julie Cole
Susannah & Briggs Donaldson
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Douglas
Chris Morphew
The Honorable & Mrs. Scott
Ramsey
Associate
James C. Henderson
Luanne & Randy Thornton
Bonnie & Tyler West
Lisa Worden
Supporter
Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Donnelly
Mr. & Mrs. Bert G. Johnson
Margaret Purvis
Brooke & Brad Smith
Phyllis Stine
Energy Circle
Patron
Jim Alsup
Andrew D. Bell Explorations, Inc.
Mindy & Joe de Compiegne
Mark & Patti Edgar
Leon Jeffcoat
Marshall & Winston, Inc.
Norma J. McGrew
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Morris
The Swallow Group
Texas Tech University School
of Law
Benefactor
CrownQuest Operating LLC
Cudd Energy Services
SM Energy
XTO Energy
Director
Chevron
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Gifford
Membership Gives Perks All Year Long
Development
Memberships, Memorials, Donations
Memorial contri
butions to the Petro
leum Museum are
deposited in the perma
nent endowment fund,
unless donor advised,
to provide ongoing trib
ute to the individuals
recognized in bold.
Donors are listed below
the honoree. Contribu
tors from November 2,
2022, through February
17, 2023, were:
IN HONOR OF...
Kristi & Eric Reigle
Evan W. Williams, Jr.
Tom Chandler
Carolyn King
Violet Singh
IN MEMORY OF...
Norman K. Barker
Dottie J. Barker
Chris & Fred Newman
Raiford & Ruth Burton
Bettie Burton
Elizabeth & H.W.
Davidson
Steve Davidson
John H. Dorr
Jon G. Massey
Betty & Arlen Edgar
Mark Edgar
Arlen Edgar
Jon G. Massey
J. Stephen Guyton
Jon G. Massey
F. Marie Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Barry A.
Beal, Jr.
Mary Lou Hogan
JoAnne & Don McClurg
Norma McGrew
Harry Hugly
JoAnne & Don McClurg
Kathy Shannon
E. Gordon Reigle
Evan W. Williams, Jr.
Edward E. Reigle
Evan W. Williams, Jr.
Harry M. Reigle
Evan W. Williams, Jr.
Petroleum
Hall of
Fame Set
For April
Please make plans to join us as we honor the 2023 Petroleum Hall of Fame inductees: F. Marie Hall, Edward
E. Runyan, Kenneth B. Nolen and Don L. Sparks. It will be a memorable evening celebrating the historic achieve
ments of these individuals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in their community and in the petro
leum industry. As members of this elite group, each inductee has upheld the tradition of achievements that will
be remembered and beliefs that will serve to inspire.
The induction ceremony and dinner will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023. Your presence and support will
help us honor these remarkable individuals. For sponsorship or ticket information, go to our website at
www.pbpetro.org or contact Luanne Thornton directly at lthornton@petroleummuseum.org.
APPLAUSE,
APPLAUSE
We give a round of
applause to the following
friends, companies and
businesses. Their in‐kind
contributions of time, as
sistance or services are
appreciated:
ASCO Equipment, Inc.
Butch Kimbrough
Notable Dates
MARCH
MARCH 7
Building Bots: Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades K-2nd
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register
online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Oxy
MARCH 13-17
STEAM Break: “Lego Comics”
Half day or full day options
Grades 1-6
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register
online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Ovintiv
MARCH 20, 27
STEAM Sprouts– LEGO Simple Machines
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ages 4-5
Mondays for six weeks
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register
online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: SM Energy
MARCH 21
Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series
Speaker: Matthew M. Day
“Blueprint for Success: George Livermore, West Texas Oil,
and Prospects in the Mideast and the Americas from
1945-1961”
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free admission. Drinks and dessert provided.
Sponsors: Norma J. McGrew & Hahl Proctor Charitable
Trust, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee
MARCH 21
Building Bots: Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 3rd-6th
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register
online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Oxy
MARCH 30
Family Science Night
“Forces of Nature”
6:30 to 8 p.m.
6 p.m. Early Admission for MEMBERS ONLY
Hands-on Science Experiments & Activities
Free admission.
Sponsor: Chevron
APRIL
APRIL 3, 10, 17 & 24
STEAM Sprouts– LEGO Simple Machines
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ages 4-5
Mondays for six weeks
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register
online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: SM Energy
APRIL 4
Building Bots: Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades K-2nd
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register
online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Oxy
APRIL 11
Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series
Speaker: Jim Bruseth
“The LaBelle Experience”
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free admission. Drinks and dessert provided.
Sponsors: Norma J. McGrew & Hahl Proctor Charitable
Trust, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee
APRIL 18
Building Bots: Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 3rd-6th
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register
online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Oxy
APRIL 20
Petroleum Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony and Dinner
Ticketed Event with Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities
Contact Luanne Thornton at 432-683-4403 or
lthornton@petroleummuseum.org.
MAY
MAY 2
Building Bots: Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades K-2nd
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register
online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Oxy
MAY 9
Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series
Speaker: Richard Brantley
“100th Anniversary of the Santa Rita No. 1”
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free admission. Drinks and dessert provided.
Sponsors: Norma J. McGrew & Hahl Proctor Charitable
Trust, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee
MAY 16
Building Bots: Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 3rd-6th
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register
online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Oxy
MAY 18
Arlen Edgar Distinguished Lecture Series
Speaker: Dr. Scott W. Tinker
“Balancing Energy Security, Economic Security and
Climate Security”
7 p.m. Free event with limited seating.
For reservations, call 4432-0683-4403.
Sponsor: Abell-Hanger Foundation
MAY 31-JUNE 1
STEAM Sprouts Mini Camp: Goes Camping
9:30 to 11 a.m. OR 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Ages 4-5
Museum members $40; Non-members $50
Pre-registration required. For more information or to register
online visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: SM Energy
For more information about any of these programs or events,
contact the Petroleum Museum at 432-683-4403 or www.pbpetro.org.
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KATHY SHANNON
Executive Director
LUANNE THORNTON
Development Director
MARA BLAND
Education/Marketing
Director
JENNY STUBBS
Outreach & Programs
Director
BRYAN GRANT
Rentals Director
TIFFANY BRADLEY
Collections Manager
JAMES WHITE
Facilities Manager
LISA WORDEN
Finance Manager
JAMIE RUEHLEN
Museum Store Manager
LETTY RUBIO
Office Manager
GEMMA LOPEZ
Tours Coordinator
NIKKI MCCURRY
STEAM Coordinator
KEVIN LUTZ
Facilities Assistant
GARY KING
Museum Store Assistant
KISHA RICHARDSON
Museum Store Assistant
AIMEE STRATTON
Museum Store Assistant
KEITH DOUCET
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STACIE HANNA
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LANA CUNNINGHAM
Public Relations Consultant
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