MIKE STONE, VICE  PRESIDENT

     Mike Stone grew up in the U.S. and International Petroleum Industry, in which his father has worked for over 40 years.  Stone attended high school in London, England (U.K.), obtained a B.A. from the University of Miami, and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas of Arlington.

     Upon graduation in 1976, He applied to several drilling  contractors for work.   Weldon Smith, of Big "6" Drilling Company, could not understand why someone with an M.B.A. degree wanted a job as a roughneck, but offered Stone a job nevertheless.  Stone worked for Big "6" and several other contractors for the next five years as a roughneck, driller, and toolpusher in Texas and Louisiana.

     Stone rejoined Big "6" in November 1981 as assistant to the president.  He was appointed vice president in 1989 with duties including supervision of field personnel as well as contract, marketing, and other duties.

     Stone is married, and has two children.  He is member of the A.P.I., A.A.D.E., Houston Producers Forum, Southside Place Volunteer Fire Department, and First Presbyterian Church.