OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2014--
Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) today announced that Thomas L.
Mitchell will be joining the company as executive vice president
and chief financial officer.
Mitchell brings to Devon more than 30 years of experience in the oil and
gas industry. Most recently, after playing an instrumental role in
taking Midstates Petroleum Company public, Mitchell served as vice
president, CFO and as a director of Midstates. From 2006 to 2011, he
served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of Noble
Corporation. Prior to joining Noble, he was employed by Apache
Corporation for 18 years in various financial and commercial roles.
Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Bob Jones
University and is a certified public accountant (inactive) in the State
of Colorado.
“We are excited to have
Tom Mitchell
join the Devon team,” said
John
Richels
, president and chief executive officer. “His 30-plus years in
accounting and finance coupled with his extensive experience in oil and
gas provide him with the ideal background to assume the role of CFO at
Devon.”
In a related move, Devon’s incumbent CFO,
Jeff Agosta
, is leaving to
pursue other interests. His departure is not related to any issues
regarding financial disclosures, accounting matters or other business
issues.
"We are appreciative of Jeff's service to Devon and wish him all the
best in his future endeavors," said Richels.
Devon Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent energy
company engaged in oil and gas exploration and production. Devon is a
leading U.S.-based independent oil and gas producer and is included in
the S&P 500 Index. For more information about Devon, please visit our
website at www.devonenergy.com.
Source: Devon Energy Corporation
Devon Energy Corporation
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