After graduation from Texas Tech University in 1970 with a B.B.A. in Industrial Management, Mr. Talbot worked in production planning in the steel industry prior to pursuing a career in accounting. He received his CPA certificate in 1976. In his seven years in public accounting, his clients included oil and gas operators and producers and oilfield service companies. Prior to joining Yuma in 1995, Mr. Talbot held the position of controller for two other oil and gas operators, Realitos Energy and Corum Production. (Experience: 39 Years)