Murray is a Professional Geologist with 29 years of growth oriented oil and natural gas experience, and brings to Penn West a long history of consistent success as an exploration and operational executive. From 1987 to 1993, he received broad geotechnical exposure, including international oil and natural gas portfolio management, as Chief Geologist at Unocal. From 1993 to 2002, Murray held a series of management positions at Rio Alto Exploration Ltd. including Executive Vice President of Exploration and Development and Chief Operating Officer. Since 2003, he has been instrumental in the formation and management of several successful public and private oil and gas companies. Murray was a member of the Board of Directors of Penn West from 2005 until January 2008.