Key Personnel

James T. Clark, P.E., President: 

Mr. Clark is a graduate of Texas A&M University, College Station (B. S., Civil Engineering, 1980) and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.  Mr. Clark has over 45 years of engineering and management experience first with Exxon Company USA and for the last 40 years with Everest.

Jessica Morrison, Accounting Manager:

Mrs. Morrison is a 2009 graduate of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a B.B.A. and Master’s degree in accounting. She has enjoyed working in both public and private accounting. After assisting the company from 2009 to 2010, Jessica rejoined Everest in 2021 following the retirement of Controller Ron Polansky.

Milan Swikert, Consulting Geologist/Geophysicist:

Mr. Swikert has been an explorationist in the Petroleum industry for 49 years. After earning a Geological Engineering degree from Michigan Tech., Mr. Swikert began his career with Tenneco in 1977 where he received hands on experience with drilling, production and development geology.  He has been retained and worked for many reputable companies over his career including Harry Cullen, Saxet Energy, Suemaur E&P and Winn and Associates. As a principal of Constellation Partners he was able to joint venture with El Paso and Burlington on several deep Projects in South Texas.

Through the years Mr. Swikert has excelled in generating, marketing, drilling, and evaluation of Wildcat Prospects. His skill sets include proficiency with 3D workstations, log evaluation and integration of gravity, paleo and petrophysical data with 2D and 3D seismic.

Travis Clark, Geologist:

Mr. Clark is a graduate of Southern Methodist University (Geology, 2008).  Mr. Clark began his career with Dynamic Production, Inc. in 2009 where he received hands on experience supporting prospect generating and screening outside deals.  Mr. Clark jointed Everest in 2016.