Matt Thompson Named To New OIPA Post

Matt Thompson has been named vice president of governmental affairs for the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association (OIPA).

Thompson has been vice president of business development for the OIPA. Previously, he was director of corporate affairs for Diamondback Energy Services.

Thompson is an Ada native. He replaces Bruce Stallsworth in his new position.

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OIPA Honors Brian Bingman

Senator Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa, has been named "Legislator of the Year" by the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association.

He was cited for his sponsorship of Senate Bill 1475, which will create research program at colleges and universities focusing on oil and natural gas exploration and production.

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Political People

OIPA Names Mike Terry: The Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association has named Mike Terry as its new president. He replaces Jeramy Rich, who left to head the Oklahoma Youth Expo. Terry comes from Diamondback Energy Services, a firm he joined last March after 12 years as head of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board. Terry is OIPA's third president in 15 months; longtime leader Mickey Thompson resigned and was replaced by Rich.

Calvey Reports To Iraq: Former State Rep. Kevin Calvey, Del City Republican, is being sent to Iraq for his second tour of duty with the U. S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps. Calvey, who ran unsuccessfully for Congress last year, joined the Army Reserves following the terrorist attacks in 2001. A captain, he spent a year in Baghdad advising on military legal affairs.

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Rich Leaves OIPA For Youth Expo

Jeramy Rich, president of the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association, has resigned to become executive director of the Oklahoma Youth Expo.

The post previously was held by attorney Justin Whitefield, who died in the crash of his private plane in Arkansas last year.

Rich became president of the OIPA just a year ago, succeeding Mickey Thompson.

OIPA Chairman Harold Hamm said a search committee is at work and hopes to name a successor to Rich by the time the Legislature convenes in early February.

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