Peter M. Duncan first experienced geophysics in the summer of 1970 as a geology student working on a copper prospect in Newfoundland. Fascinated by the IP equipment, he decided that prospecting with tools like these was exactly what he wanted to do in life.

Academically, he holds a BSc from the University of New Brunswick; an MSc and a PhD in geophysics from the University of Toronto.

He joined Shell Canada, Calgary in 1978 first in the Minerals Exploration Group then in the East Coast Offshore Exploration Group. In 1984 Peter joined Digicon Geophysical first in Calgary, later relocating to Houston. He started ExploiTech, a Digicon subsidiary offering multidisciplinary field studies in 1987. ExploiTech later became a Landmark Graphics subsidiary with Peter as president.

In 1992 Peter helped found 3DX Technologies, an independent oil and gas exploration company. 3DX went public in 1996 and was acquired in 1999. Peter is currently COO of Chroma Energy, a Houston-based exploration services company.

Peter has been an Active SEG Member since 1979, and was awarded Life Membership in 1999. He served as vice president on the 1992-1993 SEG Executive Committee. Peter has been devoted to Continuing Education and served on that committee continuously since 1986. He served as CE chairman for CSEG (1984-86), for GSH (1987-89), and for SEG (1988-91). Most recently he directed the founding and development of the Distinguished Instructor Short Course (DISC) program. Peter s other affiliations include CSEG, GSH, EAGE, and AAPG.

Position Statement for Presidential Election

This nomination is a great honor. If elected I will do my utmost to exceed your expectations.

My qualifications?

• Firstly, I am a geophysicist, proud of my discipline, happy to be a member of this great community and fortunate indeed to have such a fulfilling career.

• Secondly, I have much in common with most of you. While I now live and work in the United States, my roots are outside the U.S. in common with half the membership. I have been a researcher and a line geophysicist for a major, an independent, a service company, and a software company. I have practiced seismic and nonseismic geophysics, for oil and minerals. I have explored and traveled the world. I have authored and presented papers, chaired sessions, and worked the floor as an exhibitor.

• Thirdly, I know how the SEG works. I have chaired a committee, served as VP on the Executive, and championed the DISC Program through the system to success.

My positions:

• Implement programs to attract more smart young people to a geophysical career.

• Expand our use of the Internet to serve all of you better.

• Find ways to increase support of local section activities.