FLLEE...Former Louisiana Land & Exploration Employees

Debra W. Ulfers
KdulfATXcs.com
Metairie, LA
last update: Sept 99

David D. Vague

Jeremy H. Valentine

L. Andy Van Coutren
a.mvancoutrenATXpdq.com
RETIRED; Houston, TX
As of 4/1/99 I have joined the FLEE group. Burlington Resources treated me very well. Mary Anne and I plan to sell our home here in Houston ASAP and move to the Ashville area of North Carolina. We haven't found a home there yet, hope to wait until we sell the one here. We will be visiting our grandbabies in S. Carolina for a few days next week, then up to Ashville to start our reconoitering, and then back here by mid April to sell the house and get ready to move. Also plan to get in plenty of golf, so give me a call if you want to play, I'm ready!!
last update: Mar 99

C.M. Van Zandt
C.M. Van Zandt, III, passed away September 7, 2011 in College Station, Texas, after a valiant struggle against cancer. Van was born Jan. 19, 1945 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the beloved son of C.M., Jr. and Jane Miller Van Zandt. After moving all over the Midwest and South as a youngster, he moved to Metairie, Louisiana when he was 9 years old. He graduated from East Jefferson High School. Van was a member of Acacia Fraternity, graduated from Louisiana State University in 1969 and went to work for Getty Oil as a Landman. Much of his career was spent with Louisiana Land & Exploration as an international negotiator, traveling all over the world, but primarily in South America and Southeast Asia. He and his wife, Linda Hudgins Van Zandt, lived in Metairie, LA, Los Angeles, CA, and Houston, TX, before spending more than 18 years in Mandeville, LA, where they served their church and community. Van and Linda moved to College Station in 2010 to be nearer their two children and five grandchildren. Van is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Linda Hudgins Van Zandt, his daughter, Cristi Faulkner, of The Woodlands, TX, his son C.M. Van Zandt, IV and his wife Shannon Smith Van Zandt, of College Station, TX, his sister Linda and her husband Lionel N. Bonck of Lake Mary, FL. Van will be missed by his beloved grandchildren: Faith, Bethany, and Andrew Faulkner, and Matthew and Lily Van Zandt. A memorial service celebrating the life of C.M. Van Zandt, III, will be held Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 4:00 PM at Christ Church United Methodist, 6363 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Family Promise of Montgomery County, PO Box 692, Conroe, TX 77305; Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 West 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803; or Brazos Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes, PO Box 10802, College Station, TX 77842. View his Book of Memories at CallawayJones.com
last update: Sept 2011

Tommy I. Vaughn
Died Friday 10/2/98 in a motorcycle accident
last update: Oct 98

Jimmy R. Vega
james.vegaATXelpaso.com
El Paso Crop; Houston, TX
Well after 26.5 years with LL&E and BR, I am sad to say I resigned November 2006, but feel very fortunate to have had worked with two fantastic Companies! ConocoPhillips acquired BR in 2006 so I took the package as opposed to relocating to Oklahoma. After several weeks off, I started working for El Paso Crop, yes in Houston - do miss my family, friends, New Orleans and of course the LL&E Family.... Wishing all the best in 2007...
last update: Jan 07

Pat N. Veillon
pveillonATXbr-inc.com
Purchasing Representative - Burlington Resources ; Lafayette, La
Still hanging on in this crazy oilfield. Just had a wedding, my youngest son, Matt, got married on January 9th, of '99. I find the energy to still workout at Red's. If you would like to get in touch with me my Ph. #'s 318-267-9320.
last update: Feb 3

Ed G. Veith
eveithATXbr-inc.com
Senior Staff Credit Analyst - Burlington Resources ; Houston, TX
Currently living and working in H-Town, which, by the way is a nice place to be. I really miss all of my old friends at LL&E. Rember, no matter where you go, THERE YOUR ARE!
last update: Apr 98

Betty Davis "Pita" Venturella (deceased)
VENTURELLA Betty Davis "PITA" Venturella, on Friday, February 29, 2008. Beloved mother of Charles Venturella, Jr., Ross and Kyle Venturella. Sister of Shannon Davis. Sister-in-law of Madeline Davis. Aunt of Brian, Caprice and Breck Davis and Allison Bolin. Daughter of the late Ellis and Gussie Reeves Davis. Aged 51 years, a native and life long resident of Covington, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Visitation on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. Sign Guest Book online at www.ejfieldingfh.com. Published in The Times-Picayune on 3/4/2008.
last update: Mar 08

Laura A. Vickers
Laura.A.VickersATXconocophillips.com
Sr. Staff Landman - ConocoPhillips Company; Houston, TX 77079
Hanging in there. Not many LL&E employees left from transition to BR and then COPC. . Still working South Louisiana and Offshore OCS.
last update: Oct 08

Debbie A. Vicknair

Maureen K. Vicknair
mvicknairATcimarex.com
-or
mskelly777ATXcs.com
Cimarex; New Orleans, LA
Same desk, new company.
last update: Nov 02

Ted D. Vicknair
tedvicknairATXtaxplan.com
Ted D. Vicknair - Weiler & Rees, LLC - New Orleans, Louisiana
In July, 2000 I earned my Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida. After that I worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Houston, TX for one year in their international tax section. In August, 2000 I returned home to New Orleans. I am now working for a law firm here in New Orleans where I do tax and business law almost exclusively. It is a great job because I see many different types of tax issues, especially estate planning, trusts, employee benefits, and some state and local tax.
Anyway, I hope everyone from the Tax Department is doing great. Anyone is free to call me at 524-2944. I would love to hear from all.
last update: Feb 02

J. Stafford Vidrine

Mike G. Villarrubia
mvillarATentergy.com
Entergy; New Orleans, LA
I just wanted to say that I am still in Entergy's Tax Department and getting along very well over here. My previous message from 1999 sounded kind of negative, I just wanted to change it. Hope everyone is well.
last update: Oct 04

Bruce Vincent
brucev8814ATXsbcglobal.net
Retired; Spring, Texas
I had successfully avoided work until my wife retired at the end of '99.
Then we bought a new home north of Houston, and the word "work" has reentered my vocabulary. Come by 8814 Kilrenny Drive, Spring, TX 77379. Or call 281-379-5496
last update: Nov 04

Bill M. Viverette
bill.viveretteATXatt.net
Retired; The Woodlands, TX
Terminated and Retired from COP last April 2009. Living and loving it in The Woodlands, TX. Drop us a line, and/or call and come by if you are up this way (seriously). LL&E and then BR were the best years of my career! Thanks to all of you that had a hand in making it so.
last update: Nov 2010

Steve K. Vogt

Dean VonKrosigk

Marie S. Wagner-Baggerand
baggerandmarieATcharter.net
At Home Mom - Wagner Household; Slidell, LA
Hurricane Katrina really dealt a blow to my family. My parents, three brothers and their families, in-laws, two brothers-in-law and their families, and Sean and I lost everything in St. Bernard Parish. Been back to the parish a couple of times and, believe me, pictures on TV or in newspapers do not do it justice. It's SO MUCH worse in person. Very heart wrenching!
We've relocated to Slidell via an evacuation route of Lafayette, Pecan Island and Denham Springs. Sean is still with Progressive Insurance and people continue to crash into each other. Tyler, now 13, and Rebecca, now 8, are attending St. Margaret Mary and have settled in well. Keeping up with the honor roll grades. My job as school secretary went down with St. Louise de Marillac in Arabi. Back to being an at-home Mom. More important to be here for the kids anyway.
Wishes for a wonderful Christmas season to everyone. Remember people are more important than things.
last update: Dec 05

Unice M. (Wagner) Sehlinger
no email address
Seeking Employment; Slidell, LA
My employment with LLE/BR ended on February 26, 1999 and I am presently seeking employment. If anyone knows of any positions in the accounting area please call 504-781-7579.
last update: Apr 99

Jack G. Walsh

Rene' J. Walter
rene_j_watlerATXdom.com
Land Department - Dominion E&P; New Orleans, LA
last update: Sept 98

M. Pete Wambach

Bill T. War
wwarATXbr-inc.com
Senior Advisor?? - Burlington Resources ; Midland, TX
Still with BR, moving to Midland in mid April, will spend sufficient time to evaluate the fit between BR and myself. Still working on the LCGP expansion. The best to all you flleer's.
last update: Apr 98

Ronald W. Ward
Houston, TX
Ron Ward succumbed to cancer Sunday morning (Nov 2, 2003) after a difficult 3-month battle. This has been a particularly difficult time for his family since his wife is currently undergoing chemotherapy herself for the second time.
last update: Nov 2003

Jim Watriss
James G. Watriss, age 53 years, of Acton Massachusetts, died unexpectedly on June 7, 2003 while on a fishing vacation in Canada.
last update: Jun 03

Harold Watts
hrwattsATXhotmail.com
LAN/WAN Support - SAIC; Little Rock, Arkansas
It took awhile but I finally found this site again. Because of Hurricane Katrina we live in Maumelle, Arkansas now. Maumelle is 17 to 18 miles outside of downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. As you can probably guess we lost everything in the flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina. As a matter of fact both me and my wife’s entire family (sisters, brothers, mothers, cousins, etc) lost everything because we all lived in the same area. Unfortunately I knew 5 people who drowned or died during the hurricane. We drove to Little Rock on Sunday, August 28th and found out on Monday afternoon that all of our houses had flooded. Thanks to Entergy and SAIC and insurance we made it through. We lived in a hotel the first month then moved to company provided housing for the next 9 months. I’m glad to report we moved into a new house in Maumelle in December of 2006. We will not be returning to New Orleans because my position was moved to Arkansas. We really miss home and hate being away from our families. I thought I would never be able to live anywhere but New Orleans but I’m glad to say I was wrong. We really like it here in Arkansas and we make trips back to New Orleans when we can. I guess it’s true when they say you can never go home because when we visit, it doesn’t feel like home anymore. After 3 or 4 days I’m itching to get back to Arkansas. These are the cards we were dealt and now we’re just going to play them. Harold JR is 7 years old now and is progressing very well. The schools here are great. My wife is an RN and has her pick of jobs at any hospital that she wants to work at. I’ve moved on to the Data Network Operations group. So things are going very well for us here. Our families have since moved back home to New Orleans and rebuilt there homes and lives. Things were really tough for awhile but by putting our faith and trust in God we were able to get through the tough times. We’ve made it through to the other side, glancing back occasionally, but always moving forward. Best wishes to all of you who have moved back home to rebuild your lives.
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last update: Mar 08

Rick A. Watts III
wattsraATXearthlink.net
President - Geoscience Solutions L.L.C. ; Magnolia, TX
Well just an update. As you can see I started my own company, Geoscience Solutions LLC. It started out a little slow but I am now working a long term contract for Meridian and have one or two clients waiting for some of my time. I am having a lot of fun and enjoy working as a consultant. I am working with Jeff Pettit on a project he recommeded me for. Thanks Jeff! Working as a consultant gives one an entirely different outlook on productive work and company politics. I would enjoy hearing from you. May God bless each of you in 2000!
last update: Jan 00

Gary J. Waxler
gwaxlerATXnalcofabtech.com
Project Manager; Nalco Fab Tech; Casper, WY
I decided to retire in March of 2012 with 17.5 years of service after being offered a work schedule that I just couldn’t live with. There are some good folks out there at the LCGP and I do miss them. However I do not miss the commute, the “click” and especially on those snowy, white out days. I have been truly blessed by our Lord with a great family, good in town job and a Lord that loves me.
May this find all of you in similar circumstances. God bless you all.
last update: Apr 2012

Andrew J. Webb

Karen A. Weichers
memorylnNOATXaol.com
Owner - Memory Lane Music ; Metairie, LA 70005
Hi all! Thought that I'd get a rest, but have been busy rescuing and reorganizing an old business, Memory Lane Music. Come visit us at 103 Focis St at the corner of Metairie Road. God Bless You All!
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last update: Feb 99

Michelle G. Weidmer
mweidmerATXworldnet.att.net
SVP Client Relations - Evaluate & PetroCompanies Plc.; New Orleans,LA
Still with London-based database & software developer. Have branched out into pharmaceuticals in addition to oil&gas and doing some management consulting for the firm too which gets me over to London about once a quarter (not too hard to take!!) Still traveling much and working from home which is great for the kids - newest one (son) is 10 months, daughter is 4 now. Will try to make the reunion. Hope to see ya'll there....
last update: Feb 00

Kenny J. Werhan

Nolan T West
Nolan.T.WestATXmaf.nasa.gov
WEB Developer; Lockheed Martin; New Orleans,LA
Still alive and living in Slidell!
last update: Jul 00

Mary Margaret Wheeler
no email address
Retired; Metairie, La.
Totally retired and traveling when possible. Keep me posted on any fun activities or reunions.
last update: Nov 99

Michele E. White

Willie Lou C. Whitney

Paul J. Wichers

Elizabeth C. Wiebelt

Susie Damm Wier Zanco
freshstartsusieATyahoo.com
Revenue Accountant - Shell Offshore; New Orleans, LA
Phil Zanco and Susie Wier married 10/06
last update: Jun 10

Joel M. Wilkinson
Joel McGee Wilkinson, 74, passed away in his home on April 2, 2010. He was constantly surrounded with love from his family and friends. Beloved husband of 51 years to Margot Markle. Loving father of Mark M. Wilkinson of New Orleans and Ann M. Smith of Basalt, CO. Proud Grandfather of Asher McGee Smith and Son-in-Law Matt. He is also survived by Sister-in-Law Charlene Johnston, Nephew-Jeff Johnston, Niece-Jill Lewis, her husband Ieaun and children James, Lindell and Ainsley, Sister-in-law Sydney McMurray and Niece Jody Robbins. He was preceded in death by parents Earl and Gussie, Brother Jimmy and Aunt Mary Morgan of Dimebox, TX.; and Frank and Margot Markle of Houston.
Born in the Groves, TX, he grew up in Tyler, TX where he was in the National Honor Society in high school. He Graduated from the University of Texas in 1958 with a BS in Geology. Member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He pursued a career in the oil industry and joined the National Guard where he was honorably discharged in 1962. Early companies of employment include Murphy Oil, Rock Island Oil Co. and Koch Oil. With a move to Calgary, Alberta he became president of Koch Oil/Canada. Next was to accept a Senior VP position at Husky Oil in Cody, WY. He loved living in Cody and served on the board of the Buffalo Bill Museum. After a move back to Calgary he partnered in his own company, HC Oil of Billings, MT. From there he and family moved back to New Orleans where he retired as VP of marketing and refining at Louisiana Land and Exploration Co.
Joel was a great outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish with family and friends. He wished to express his love and fond wishes to everyone he knew in Louisiana, Texas, Montana, Wyoming and Canada or wherever they are now. He was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church and lived up to the fine qualities and teachings of a Christian life. He loved to laugh and was an exceptional and decent man. He will be missed and remembered forever.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 12:00 noon. Visitation on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Buffalo Bill Museum — 720 Sheridan Ave. Cody, WY. 82414 or American Diabetes Assocation-1701 North Beauregard St. Alexandria, VA. 22311.
An additional memorial service is planned for this summer in Cody, WY.
last update: Apr 2010

Louie E. Willhoit
lwillhoitATXvtvinc.com
President - VTV, Incorporated; Metairie, LA
Left LL&E in 1996 (after nearly 10 years). Was awarded a patent on the Diagnostic 3D (D3D) Seismic Process, in 1997. Joined up with Rick Bachmann to help co-found Energy Partners, in NOLA in 1998. "Retired" in 2004. Joined up with Clint Coldren (former COO for Rick, at EPL), to help co-found Coldren Oil & Gas Company, in 2005. Katrina smacked us all and I am now into my 10th year of the D3DSP patent, and trying my darnedest to get a(nother great) D3D-well (or two) drilled ... this time with funding from my sons, in the Anadarko Basin (Oklahoma). Best regards to all my old comrades at Laid-Low. Loved working with y'all. Ahhh ... youth ...
www.vtvinc.com
last update: Jan 08

Joel Williams

John A. Williams

Mike Williams
mkw-cawATXswbwll.net
Land Manager, Commercial Section - Statoil Exploratiom (US) Inc.; Houston, TX
I got a call from Mike Brennan last week. He was looking for me at Kerr-McGee. I realized I needed to update my FLEE page. I have been at Statoil over a year now, first on contract and now as an employee. It is great to be working with Becky Jones again. I told her she can run, but she can't hide!!! I look forward to seeing everyone at the reuninon.
last update: Feb 00

Ernest L. "Chick" Williamson
Covington, Louisiana
Mr. Chick Williamson passed away Monday, March 31, 2003 from complications following surgery.
Memorial Services are April 2 at 10:00 a.m. at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington, LA Internment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
The family requests memorials be made to: Madisonville Presbyterian Church 705 Pine Street Madisonville, LA 70447
last message from Chick:
Being retired is OK --- second best to working. I miss LL&E, all it stood for, its people, all the memories. Unfortunately we can not recapture the past. Times change, the company is history, it doesn't exist anymore --- except in our memories. I have an interest in a fishing camp in the Dulac- Cocodrie area (below Houma) and usually when we go down there we will either stop at the Houma Office or visit with the Voisins, or Brunet. That Houma office was filled with extraordinarily loyal LL&E employees. The company meant every thing to them. Amos told me of this page. If any of you run out of anything to do, give me a shout. I'd love to hear from you. Chick Williamson
last update: Jan 01

Elaine Wilson
ewilsonATXcommon-resources.com
Engineering Analyst - Common Resources, L.L.C. 281-210-5924; The Woodlands, TX
I left Dominion after sale of the majority of their E&P assets and joined Common Resources in February 2008. Common Resources is a new start-up, founded by Roger Jarvis, founder and CEO of Spinnaker (sold in 2005 to StatOil), Robert Snell, CFO Spinnaker, and Elliott Pew, previously Executive VP of Newfield, current COO of Common. Common is concentrating on domestic Onshore Basins.
last update: Sept 08

Chris Wood

Nick Wood
JNWOODATXworldnet.att.net
Laid Back - Wife Inc.; Pearl River, LA
I've been reading the comments posted by LL&E's family and continue to be amazed by the spirit of family. Good Luck to each of you.
last update: Sept 98

Tricia Wood

Becky R. Woods
don17ATXhome.com
Self; Kenner, LA
Hello to everyone. Miss all of you alot. Working out of my home typing for different companies,and doing Medical Transcription. This doesn't sound retired does it? My grandchildren still keep me most pleasantly occupied. Husband Don is still an Investment Officer at Regions Bank, but getting close to retirement. See all of you in April.
last update: Jan 00

Brian R.A. Wrathmell

Bob C. Wright
wright5rATXkochind.com
Senior Reservoir Engineer - Koch Exploration Company LLC; Denver, CO
Greetings to all my former colleagues! Still in Denver after 17 years, but still get back to NOLA at least once a year. Drop me a line if you want to be back in touch. Cheers!
last update: April 2012

Gary N. Wright
gwrightATXbr-inc.com
-or-
garywrATXtrib.com
Mechanic/planning, Burlington Resources; Lost Cabin Gas Plant
Same place different name.
last update: Mar 99

Wayne W. Wyatt

George Yokum
gyokumATXhotmail.com
Inactive - Burlington Resources-disabled ; Picayune, Mississippi
Am resting, traveling a little and seeing doctors. Taking each day as it comes. Glad to see that a majority of you seem to be doing well.
P.S. Those of you guys currently employed at Ochsner Hospital are in good hands, one of my close friends from childhood is Director of Employee Relations!!! I notice that some of you are now employed at Entergy. I also have a good friend who is in charge of human resources there. Good Luck in your career there!!!
last update: Dec 99

Ronnie L. Young

C.A. Zacary

Phil Zanco
Tax Director - Turner Industries; Baton Rouge, LA
Phil and Susie Wier married 10/06.
last update: Jun 10

Felicia A. Zapalowski
fzapATXeplweb.com
Energy Partners Ltd.; New Orleans, LA
Well, the time has finally arrived. All I can say at this time is:
"What a trip it has been working for LL&E!"
Really enjoyed the relationships I've developed over the last five years. Can't imagine another company that might offer the opportunity for such a feeling of family. BUT...perhaps they'll make it up in other areas, such as acknowledgment for hard work, loyalty and dedication, education and advancement opportunities, better increases, etc.... need I say more?
Best of luck, and most importantly, HAPPINESS to everyone.
last update: Oct 98

Jonette Zarinski
jonettezATparishnational.com
Post Office Teller - Parish National Bank; Mandeville, LA
Sold the house in Covington and now live in Slidell commuting to Mandeville for work. Dined with the NBFH and Toney Stewart. I hadn't seen either in a while and it is comforting to know that SOME things NEVER change!!! And like Sally O'Malley, I'm Happy,(Somewhat) Healthy and FIFTY Years Old!!
God Bless To ALL. I'll never forget cha.
last update: Sept 06

Boyd A. Zimmerman
baz0522ATbellsouth.net
Senior Geophysical Analyst - Woodside Energy USA ; Covington, LA
last update: Nov 06

John E. Zimmerman