Print Acorn Energy Inc. reported that Robert McKee has joined its board of directors having been elected at the May 8, 2013 directors' meeting.
Christopher Clouser, Chairman of the Acorn Energy Board of Directors, stated, "Rob McKee is a widely recognized and experienced energy industry expert both domestically and internationally. He brings a tremendous background and a broad understanding of energy technologies and customer needs to our Board. We are pleased he has chosen to join with us during these exciting times for Acorn Energy."
Mr. McKee had a 37 year career at ConocoPhillips and Conoco, Inc., including 10 years as Executive Vice President, Exploration and Production (1992-2002). He was the senior oil advisor to the Coalition Provisional Authority and the Iraqi Oil Ministry in Iraq to manage the rebuilding of its oil industry from September 2003 to March 2004. He is also a Director of QEP Resources, an unconventional oil driller with a $5 billion market capitalization, Post Oak Bank and a board member on the Colorado School of Mines Foundation.
"Rob brings a perspective of a decision maker at a major oil company as well as experiences after his retirement of bringing new oilfield technologies to market. We are excited to benefit from his advice on US Seismic's go-to-market strategy," said John Moore CEO of Acorn Energy.