Energy

Rodemacher recently honored by energy leaders

Gus Rodemacher, secretary of the Louisiana Mineral Board, was recently given the "2003 Public Service Award" by members of the largest Gulf Coast region oil and gas networking group called GCEM. The Gulf Coast Energy Marketplace, managed by a committee of more than 20 industry leaders from Louisiana and Texas, held a conference, trade show, and power lunch in New Orleans, March 31-April 1. Special guests included New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and David Boulet, the state's oil and gas director for the Department of Economic Development.

During the event Rodemacher was cited for his dedication and work with the state Mineral Board and as Assistant Secretary of the state Department of Natural Resources. The onshore and offshore oil and gas professionals credited Rodemacher for providing online services and web information over the years, boosting their business efficiency.

Additionally, Rodemacher commissioned a report last year on the economic impacts of oil and gas activities on state leases that received a "Best Practices" citation from the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) in February.

Rodemacher, a Lafayette resident, worked in the private sector for 23 years before joining state government service over ten years ago. For more information about these awards, visit www.dnr.state.la.us or www.gcem.net.

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