Western Venezuela Petroleum Section

Maracaibo, Venezuela

Date Established: 21 June 1956

Chairperson

Mr. Antonio J Caldera, PDVSA Intevep

Vice Chairperson

Mr. Wilfredo Briceno, Schlumberger Venezuela SA

Membership Chairperson

Mr Geragg J Chourio Arocha, Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.

Secretary

Ms Maria A Pirela, Baker Hughes Inc

Treasurer

Mr. Jesus Javier M Urdaneta, Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.

Officer

Mr Alvaro L Ranero, Repsol Exploracion S.A.

Officer

Ms Isanevys Urdaneta, Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.

Officer

Mr Jean C Jimenez, PDVSA Intevep

Officer

Ms. Ana Maria R Atencio, Schlumberger

Officer

Mrs Maika K Gambus, Universidad Del Zulia

Officer

Miguel Barraez

Communications Chairperson

Mr Remulo A Romero, Halliburton

Mentor Chairperson

Mr. Johan M Balzan, PDVSA Services

Scholarship Chairperson

Mr Mauricio Moreno, Baker Oil Tools

Student Chapter Liaison

Ms. Varinia A Marcano, Universidad Del Zulia

Staff Liaison

Ursula Blum

Staff Liaison

Erin O'Sullivan