The Midland College Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Mr. Mike Oestmann. He was sworn in by the Honorable Leah Robertson during the Board meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Oestmann will fill the position previously held by retiring Board member Paul Morris.
"On behalf of the Midland College community, I'm excited to welcome Mike Oestmann to our Board of Trustees. His commitment to Midland and his experience and dedication to the Midland College Foundation will prove invaluable as we enhance our community impact," said Midland College President Dr. Damon Kennedy. "We look forward to the unique perspectives and contributions Mike will bring to our institution."
Mr. Oestmann is a native Midlander and graduated from Lee High School in 1978. He began his career with Exxon in 1982 after graduating from Rice University with a degree in geology with a geophysics option. After working for Exxon for 15 years, he spent nine years with various independent companies before co-founding Piedra Resources in 2007, which sold its assets in 2011. In 2012, he started Tall City Exploration and is currently a partner in Tall City Exploration IV.
Oestmann serves on several boards in the Permian Basin area, including Vice President of the board of Midland's Permian Basin Petroleum Museum and Vice President of the board of Midland College Foundation. He also participates in Midland College's Davidson Distinguished Lecture Committee, RigWell Energy Services, The West Texas Geology Foundation, and Galvanic Energy II. Additionally, he serves as an elder at Westway Church of Christ.
He resides in Midland with Cathy, his wife of 40 years; they have four children and ten grandchildren.
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