OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Devon Energy
Corporation (NYSE: DVN) announced today that William F. Whitsitt has been
appointed to the position of senior vice president, public affairs. In this
newly created executive position, Mr. Whitsitt will be responsible for the
governmental relations, public relations and communications efforts for the
company.
"We are delighted that Bill Whitsitt has chosen to join Devon and its
executive management team," said president, John Richels. "At no time in
our history has it been more important for Devon to clearly communicate our
messages to the public and to our representatives in government. Bill has
effectively represented Devon and other energy industry clients in
Washington for many years. His combined industry experience and knowledge
of the workings of government uniquely qualify him for this important new
senior management position."
Mr. Whitsitt has been engaged in his own consulting practice in
Washington, D.C. since 1997, providing public affairs and policy advice,
issue management and public and governmental affairs representation to a
broad range of clients. Prior to forming his consulting business, he was
director, governmental affairs for one of the world's largest law firms.
Mr. Whitsitt has also held the position of vice president of worldwide
marketing and public affairs for Oryx Energy Company and has served as
chief of staff to a U.S. Senator and as a legislative assistant in the
Senate and House of Representatives. Mr. Whitsitt holds a doctoral degree
in Public Administration from George Washington University.
Mr. Whitsitt is president of the American Exploration & Production
Council, a trade association representing the largest U.S. independent oil
and gas producers. AXPC is currently undertaking a search for a new
president.
Devon Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent energy
company engaged in oil and gas exploration and production. Devon is the
largest U.S.-based independent oil and gas producer and is included in the
S&P 500 Index. For additional information, visit
http://www.devonenergy.com.
SOURCE Devon Energy Corporation
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