MAYNARD N. LITTLE

**** ***** **** *****

MURPHY, TX 75094-5121

972-***-****

acfb54@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Extensive geological and geophysical experience and integration in evaluating basins,

regional stratigraphy, prospects, properties, producing formations and individual wells. Expert in

analyzing and solving complex problems. Have attained an established record of finding oil

and gas in economic quantities. Adept at integrating large data sets to identify anomalies, high

grading those with merit and pursuing the best. Have generated many prospects in

stratigraphic, structural and combination settings, resulting in numerous discoveries and

successful recompletions. Accomplished in basin studies, risk assessment, negotiations,

operations, property evaluations and acquisitions. Self-motivated professional, capable of

working independently or as part of a team. Have consistently delivered recommendations and

ideas that made money.

Professional Experience

Consultant May, 2014 to present

Regional and field evaluation - ETX Eagle Ford and Woodbine

Well site evaluation

Senior Geologist EXCO Resources, Inc. 2008 – 2014

Generated two Cotton Valley prospects along with numerous leads resulting in the

discovery of over 50 BCF. Completed extensive evaluation of Upper Cotton Valley

formations around Vernon Field and in the Holly Field area. These studies led to several

successful recompletions, seismic identification of channel sands and a water–flood

project. Completed regional mapping including structure maps, isopach maps, cross

sections and log attribute maps via Petra and these were used to identify “sweet spots” in

each of the South Texas Eagle Ford, ETX Eagle Ford and TMS. Provided evaluation and

support for numerous potential acquisitions (Eagle Ford, Cotton Valley and Granite

Wash). Mentored younger geologists and engineers. Delivered over $16MM (net) to

EXCO via recompletions and cost-saving recommendations.

Consultant Humble Geochemical Services and Murphy Oil Company 2006 – 2008

Provided geological support and guidance for a geochemical team (including Dan Jarvie)

in the evaluation of various proven and potential shale gas basins. Evaluations included

the Woodford, Fayetteville, Barnett, Caney, Bossier and Floyd shales. Generated several

lead areas in three separate basins including the Woodford in the Anadarko and Ardmore

basins.

Operations Manager Vintage Sports Cards 2000 – 2005

Supervised receiving, inventory, shipping and production in facility with over 100

employees and successfully negotiated numerous contracts (lease space, shipping, raw

materials, etc.). Dramatically increased production and morale while reducing overtime

and introduced many efficiencies and innovations which saved and incrementally added

over $3 million net to the company in 5 years.

Independent Prospect Generator 1986 - 2000

Generated numerous shallow and several deeper prospects by integrating 2-D and 3-D

seismic data with subsurface control along the Texas Gulf Coast. Negotiated seismic

purchases and reprocessing; assisted in planning, permitting and acquiring proprietary

data. Successfully marketed promoted prospects and producing properties. Achieved

commercially economic successes in greater than 80% of the shallow prospects using well

data, seismic and amplitude analysis (AVO). Discovered Pine Tree, Little ROK, Tiger

Bend, Long Branch (Catahoula), Speaks (Yegua), Sims Tank and other fields.

Geologist and Manager various E & P companies 1980 – 1986

Held positions of Geologist, Manager of Geology and Vice-President. Evaluated

producing properties (caused several successful development wells to be drilled), handled

operations, supervised personnel, generated prospects (eight successes), assessed

potential acquisitions and screened outside generated prospects in Texas, Louisiana,

Florida and Indiana for Davis Oil, Apexco, NRM and Harken.

Senior Petroleum Geologist Amoco Production Company 1975 – 1980

Held several progressively higher positions. Evaluated acreage and generated prospects

in the Mid-Continent and the Texas Gulf Coast and managed all operational aspects of a

very active joint venture drilling program (Devonian and Silurian tests) in the Appalachian

Basin. Completed Lower Frio regional evaluation and caused three wells to be drilled in

the Texas Gulf Coast. Discovered over 1 MMBO.

Education

Southern Illinois University - M.S. Geology 1975

Franklin & Marshall College - B.A. Geology 1973

Military Service

USAR – Sergeant Major

Clearance - TS

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