For exemplary leadership, planning and contributions which were instrumental in developing field operations policies and assisting industry in obtaining and maintaining compliance with MMS regulations.

Mr. John Borne, Sr., Eagle Consulting, LLC Nominated by Darrell Griffin, OMM, GOM Region, Supervisory Inspector, Houma District

For providing strong industry representation and insights in Federal oil and gas valuation workshops, and for unwavering professionalism in working toward win-win solutions. The MMS was saddened by Mr. Butler's passing on October 4, 2003, and awards Mr. Butler posthumously.

Mr. George W. Butler III (In Memoriam), ChevronTexaco Nominated by Deborah Gibbs Tschudy, ONRR, Assistant Program Director, Onshore Compliance and Asset Management, and Gregory W. Smith, ONRR, Deputy Program Manager, Royalty in Kind

For outstanding leadership, enthusiasm, and cooperation in assisting MMS with onsite inspection initiatives, fostering regulatory compliance and support of personnel safety.

Mr. Clifton Butler, ChevronTexaco Nominated by Marcus Mouton, OMM, GOM Region, Inspector, lake Charles District

For outstanding initiative and leadership in maintaining safe and environmentally sound operations.

Mr. Robert Cagle, Rowan Companies, Inc. Nominated by William Olive, OMM, GOM Region, Inspector, Lake Charles District

For ensuring that Exxon Mobil Corporation exhibits high standards in Federal and Indian oil and gas royalty reporting, and contributing to MMS's timely and accurate distribution of mineral receipts in excess of $253 million in Fiscal Year 2003.

Mr. George Edwards Jr., Exxon Mobil Corporation Nominated by Dena Delgado, ONRR, Minerals Revenue Specialist, Financial Management

For exceptional advice and commercial assistance provided to MMS in its integration of natural gas scheduling and transportation into its Gulf of Mexico sales program, and continued excellent responsiveness on logistical support arrangements for offshore Texas RIK natural gas sales.

Mr. William Gist, Mr. Lee McMillan, Mr. Maurice Mitchell, and Mr. Pat Clynes, BP Energy Company "Texas Desk" Nominated by Karen Bigelow, ONRR, Natural Gas Marketer, Royalty in Kind

For outstanding initiative in organizing, planning, and commitment to acquiring impact data specific to decommissioning activities.

Mr. Jim Cook and Mr. Rickey Giroir, respectively:  J.M. Huber Oil and Gas Division and Wood Group Production Division Nominated by T. J. Broussard, OMM, GOM Region, Environmental Protection Specialist

For exemplary leadership, efforts, and contributions to the successful completion of the Offshore Power System Repair Project.

Mr. Bill Grady and Mr. C. Blake Hebert, respectively:  Ashworth Leininger Group and ExxonMobil Production Company  Nominated by Theresa Bell, OMM, PAC Region, Petroleum Engineer

For outstanding leadership in the development of a BLM/MMS work group regarding XML data transfer protocols, and coordination in the development of the e-Business Steering Committee.

Mr. Jeff Harris, Lockheed Martin Nominated by Gary Lore, OMM, e-Gov PMO, Program Manager, Bill Cook, OMM e-Gov PMO, Deputy Program Manager, Steven Wolfson, OMM, GOM Region, e-Gov PMO, BPR, Team Leader, and Jerry Wharton, OMM, GOM Region, e-Gov PMO, Data Architect

For exceptional responsiveness in resolving royalty audit issues expeditiously and fairly, leading to increased compliance efficiencies, and helping MMS achieve its strategic goal of contemporaneous audits/reviews within three years.

Ms. Debbie Jones, Bois D'Arc Offshore Ltd. Nominated by Carol Green, ONRR, Supervisory Auditor, and David Darouse, State of Louisiana, Auditor, MMS State Delegated Program

For invaluable assistance to the Historic Preservation Program of MMS by donating use of equipment and personnel to examine shipwreck sites in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Mr. Paul McKim and Mr. David Medeiros, Deep Marine Technology Nominated by Jack Irion, Ph.D., OMM, GOM Region, Supervisor

For proving exemplary production reporting accuracy to MMS on more than 50,000 production report lines in Fiscal Year 2003, and for quickly resolving all issues during the informal stage, thus creating efficiencies for both Howell and MMS.

Ms. Charlotte Krecow, Howell Petroleum Corporation Nominated by Joy Alley, ONRR, Minerals Data Technician, Financial Management

For ensuring that BP America exhibits high standards in Federal and Indian oil and gas royalty reporting, and contributing to MMS's timely and accurate distribution of mineral receipts in excess of $348 million in Fiscal Year 2003.

Mr. Morris Miller, Mr. James Thomas, Ms. Rita Randall, and Ms. Bette Smart, IBM Business Consulting Services (Contractor for BP America Production Company) Nominated by Stacey Browne, ONRR, Minerals Revenue Specialist, Financial Management

For exceptional technical input and commercial advice utilized by MMS in the design of efficient and effective crude oil transportation and exchange strategies that have proven successful in implementing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Initiative.

Mr. Chuck Morelli, Shell Trading US Company Nominated by Stacy D. Leyshon, ONRR, Supervisory Minerals Revenue Specialist, Royalty in Kind

For exceptional reporting accuracy on more than 90,000 production report lines in Fiscal Year 2003 and for consistent and timely updates of Exxon Mobil's system data, aligning with government data and ensuring efficient processing of production reporting.

Ms. Millie Myers, Exxon Mobil Corporation Nominated by Gail Solaas, ONRR, Minerals Revenue Specialist, Financial Management

For outstanding initiative in organizing, planning, and developing a software program that helps operators achieve MMS offshore safety and compliance objectives.

Mr. Kevin Piper, Baker Engineering & Energy Nominated by Jack Leezy, OMM, GOM Region, Operations Analyst

For exceptional leadership, professionalism, and commitment in the aggressive support of personnel safety and promoting regulatory compliance.

Ms. Annette Prewitt, Diamond Offshore Nominated by Willis Elliott, OMM, GOM Region, Inspector, Lake Charles District

For providing outstanding training assistance to MMS, which has greatly contributed to the knowledge of engineers and inspectors, particularly on pipeline safety.

Mr. Philip Reed, Pacific SEATEC Nominated by Thomas Dunaway, PAC Region, District Supervisor

For exceptional leadership, enthusiasm and cooperation in assisting MMS with onsite inspection initiatives and fostering safe operations and compliance.

Mr. Donald Sands, Devon Energy Corporation Nominated by Wayne Wester, Ricky DeVille, Brent Elliott, Eric Fontenot, Jarrott Guillory, Brent LeBlanc, Scott Mouton, William Olive, Edward Runte, Mark Shuff, Aubrey Tatman, OMM, GOM Region, Inspectors, Lake Charles District

For outstanding leadership, contributions and efforts to assist MMS and industry in developing a standard detailing best cementing practices.

Mr. Ron Sweatman, Halliburton Nominated by Joseph Levine, OMM, Senior Engineer

For outstanding technical advice and commercial assistance provided to MMS in its development of a commercial Gulf of Mexico crude oil logistics program and the advancement of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Initiative.

Mr. Malcolm Taylor, ChevronTexaco Global Trading Nominated by Karen Krock, ONRR, Crude Oil Marketer, Royalty in Kind