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William L. Fisher Curriculum Vitae January 2004 PERSONAL Born September 16, 1932, Marion, Illinois; married to Marilee Booth (1954); four children, Mark (1958, deceased), Leah (1962), Karl (1965), Peter (1967). Business addresses: John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences The University of Texas at Austin University Station Box B Austin, Texas 78713 512-471-5600 FAX: 512-471-5585 E-mail: wfisher@ Home address: 8705 Ridgehill Drive Austin, Texas 78759 512-345-7392 ACADEMIC BACKGROUND B.S. Geology, Southern Illinois University, 1954 M.A. Geology, University of Kansas, 1958 Ph.D. Geology, University of Kansas, 1961 D.Sc. (Honorary), Southern Illinois University, 1986 D. Eng. (Honorary), Colorado School of Mines, 2002 Presidential Citation (equivalent to honorary doctorate), The University of Texas at Austin, 2002 Special study, University of Oklahoma, 1953 Special study, University of Washington, 1959 AREAS OF EXPERIENCE ? Senior-level administration and management (federal, state, and university) ? Formulation and analysis of energy and minerals policy (national and state) ? Geological and geophysical research in basin analysis, sequence stratigraphy, energy and mineral resource evaluation, stratigraphic facies analysis, seismic stratigraphic analysis, and oil and gas recovery ? Teaching and lecturing in geology, resources, and public affairs (university, professional and lay organizations, and corporate seminars) ? Graduate student supervision, Geological Sciences, Energy and Mineral Resources, and Public Affairs ? Research funding and fund development ? Professional consultation in energy and mineral exploration, development, policy, and management ? Council and committee assignments (university, state, federal, professional, and private) ? Board of Directors service (public and corporate) ? Legislative testimony (U.S. Congress and Texas Legislature) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATI