OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today an- nounced the appointment of Joe Vandevier to the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA). He is replacing Allen Wright, whose term expired.
Vandevier will serve a five-year term ending in August 2019, and will represent indus- trial and commercial customers.
He is the founder and current managing member of Downhole Dynamics, a company that provides business and technical consulting for enhanced production in the oil and gas industry.
“Joe Vandevier’s ex- perience in management, business development and engineering brings a valuable perspective to the GRDA,” said Fallin. “His leadership and dedication will serve the GRDA and its members well.”
Vandevier has worked in a variety of key roles in the oil and gas industry for the last 40 years. He was vice president of operations in the U.S., Canada and Russia for Centrilift. He also served as president and chief oper- ating officer of Wood Group ESP, and as a senior adviser for Baker Hughes. Vandevier was also the president of ProductionQuest, a business branch of Baker Hughes.
He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engi- neers and is an inventor or co-inventor listed on 21 U.S. patents and foreign patents associated with electric sub- mersible pumps and production systems.
Vandevier received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in engineering man- agement from the University of Tulsa. He is a member of the University of Tulsa College of Engineering Hall of Fame for his contributions in the field of academic sup- port, community service and professional achievement.
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