Global Technology Coordinator
Devon Energy Corporation

James M.  Pappas’ career in the oil and gas industry has been marked by innovation and a desire to share his knowledge and expertise with others.   In his current role as Global Technology Coordinator for Devon Energy Corporation, Mr. Pappas leads oil and gas exploration and production industry efforts to add emerging technological solutions to its toolkit.  He also maintains a role as a mentor through his leadership in Devon’s UT-Austin recruiting relationship team and development of a comprehensive engineering training and development program for newly hired engineers.  Mr. Pappas has a history of involvement in numerous technical and professional organizations  dating back to his time at the University of Texas at Austin.  He is a recipient of the Society of Petroleum Engineers International Gulf Coast North America Region and Section Service Awards, and serves as the SPE Technical Director for Production and Operations.  He also serves on the Texas Society of Professional Engineers Board of Directors as the Professionals in Industry Practice Committee Chair.  In addition, he has served in various capacities on the Houston Area Engineers Week Committee and  API, as well as chair for several OTC, SPE Convention, and other conferences''  technical committees. He has authored over 30 papers on numerous industry and professional topics, and is a frequent industry speaker. He is a licensed registered engineer in Texas.