John B. (Jack) Holmes, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Holmes has had a lengthy and distinguished career as a leader in the energy industry. In December 2007, Mr. Holmes retired as Chief Executive Officer of Syntroleum Corporation. From 1999 through 2002, he served in several capacities at El Paso Corporation. From 2001-2002, he was Chief Operating Officer of El Paso’s Merchant Energy division. From 1999-2001, he was President of El Paso Production Company. Prior to El Paso, Mr. Holmes led Sonat Exploration Company as its President and Chief Executive Officer from 1998-1999 until its acquisition by El Paso. From 1986 to 1998, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Zilkha Energy Company, which under his leadership grew to $1.3 billion in value before being acquired by Sonat. Before joining the original executive team at Zilkha, Mr. Holmes held numerous executive positions in the energy business with several independent energy companies after a decade of service at Exxon Company, USA, from 1969-1979. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Mississippi.