Position: President, C.E.O. & Director
Barry is a founder of Derek Oil & Gas Corporation with over 30 years of experience working with public companies in the oil & gas sector. Barry is an entrepreneur who has held several senior management positions in public companies and has been successful in raising millions of dollars in capital to fund the exploration & development of projects in North America & internationally. Barry was a fundamental force in the negotiations to acquire the 8000+ acres of prime property in NE Wyoming.
Position: Director
Mr. Stevens has 35 years experience in technical and managerial positions involving all phases of hydrocarbon exploration, production, operations, and contract negotiations for both Domestic and International Provinces. Mr. Stevens is a former Vice-President of operations for Occidental Petroleum.
Position: Director
John is an international executive with over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas sector. He is currently President of Petroval Pte Ltd. (Singapore), a company specializing in the sales and marketing of crude and refined oil products. With extensive experience gained working in three continents in executive positions with BP, Phibro Energy and Neste, John brings international exposure and years of expertise in the oil industry to the Derek board of Directors.
Position: Director
Mr. Crowell holds a BA degree from John Hopkins and a Jurist Doctorate from the University of Arkansas. He was admitted to the practice of law in Texas in 1974. Mr. Crowell has been a practicing attorney and a consultant to numerous oil and gas companies for 30 plus years. Charles brings his extensive experience to the Derek Board of Directors as Director of PetroHunter Energy Corporation, Providence Resources Inc., Gasco Energy, Inc., and a former Director of Comanche Energy Inc., Aero Services International Inc., Arakis Energy Corporation and Triton Europe, plc.
Mr. Crowell's former positions include, Senior member of Crowell & Bishop, PLLC, Attorneys, Manager & Principal at Enigma Engineering Company, LLC. and Executive Vice President, Administration of Triton Energy Corporation.
Position: Director
Mr. Hamer holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Rostock in Germany with extensive studies at the University of Bonn and the University of Osnabrück. Mr. Hamer is current publisher of "Wirtschaft aktuell". Wirtschaft aktuell is a news letter providing background information on political and economic developments in Europe. The publication was formerly based in Zurich Switzerland and is now attached to the "Mittelstandsinstitut Niedersachsen". The Middelstandsinstitut Niedersachsen was founded more than 30 years ago and is one of the most prestigious research institutes for entrepreneurs globally. Mr. Hamer is a member of the executive board of the "Deutsche Mittelstandsstiftung", a well known foundation in Germany and is the current CEO of ELUX Wealth Management, an investment advisory corporation.
With the addition of Mr. Eike Hamer on the Derek Board of Directors, the Company will strengthen its presence, knowledge and corporate development strategies in European markets.