Thomas J. Hansen

Education:  B.S. Kansas State University, 1967, Geology; M.S. Kansas State University,  1969.

Professional Experience:  President, Bittersweet Energy, Inc. 1988—present;  Gear Petroleum Co., Inc. 1983—1988; American Energies Corp., 1980-1983; Texas West Oil & Gas Corp.,  1979-1980; Marshall & Winston, Inc., 1974-1979; Mobil Oil Corp., 1969-1974; Sinclair Oil Corp. (ARCO), 1969.

Professional Affiliations:   Kansas Geological Society, West Texas Geological Society, Rocky Mountain Geological Society, AAPG, Assoc. of Professional Geological Scientists, Div. Of Environmental Geosciences, Licensed Geologist in Kansas, Registered Geologist in Missouri, National Water Well Association.

KGS Board and Committees:   Legislative Committee (Chairman & Co-Chairman),  Environmental Committee (Chairman), Co-Editor “Kansas Oil & Gas Fields”, Vol. 5, Authored Environmental Geology articles in KGS Bulletin 1991—1997.  Director, KGS Board. 

Wesley D. Hansen

Education:  B.S. Chemistry Wichita State University, 1974; B.S. Geology Wichita State University, 1981.

Professional Experience: Independent Geologist, 1982—present; Geologist, Titan Resources, 1982; Geologist, Aspen Oil Company 1981-1982.

Professional Affiliations:  Kansas Geological Society, Kansas Geological Foundation, Kansas License #418.

KGS Board and Committees:  Director, KGS Board 2000 and 2001; Bulletin Committee, Editor 1994—–present; Field Trip Committee; Library Committee; Golf Committee; Ballot Committee; KGS Distinguished Service Awards in 1995, 1997 and 1999.