Management Team
Clark R. Nicklas David M. Nicklas Thomas R. Michael Arlene Cassidy Thomas E. Hillman Thomas H. Arbuckle
As Chairman and CEO, Clark R. Nicklas has assembled a highly-skilled management team with the vision and commitment
to establish Vista Resources as one of the fastest-growing, independent producers of natural gas in the U. S. Prior
to founding Vista in 1987, Mr. Nicklas was Vice President of Natmin Development Corporation, an oil and gas subsidiary
of National Intergroup, Inc. He also served as President of HB Drilling Programs, Inc. and Vice President of Haddad
and Brooks, Inc. During the last 30 years, Mr. Nicklas has been responsible for the drilling of over 1,200 wells across
the country.
As President of Vista Resources, Inc., Mr. Nicklas is responsible for managing operations in the Appalachian Basin
and the Rockies. Under his direction, Vista increased its Rockies production and, in 2009, was the second largest
natural gas producer in Nebraska. Mr. Nicklas has been employed by Vista Resources, Inc. or an affiliate since 1995.
Serving as Vice President of Exploration & Development and Chief Geologist, Mr. Michael manages the Exploration and
Development staff, and is responsible for drilling projects throughout the Appalachian Basin and exploration programs
nationwide. He has been involved in the drilling and completion of over 2,000 natural gas wells in the Appalachian
Basin. Before joining Vista in 1990, Mr. Michael served in a number of geology and exploration management positions
with Cabot Oil & Gas and Doran & Associates.
Ms. Cassidy serves as Vice President/Controller of Vista Resources, and is responsible for all financial reporting
systems, forecasting and tax planning. Ms. Cassidy is Vista's primary liaison with the financial community. She is
also responsible for partnership reporting, distribution of production revenues and preparation of monthly financial
statements. Ms. Cassidy has been with Vista Resources, Inc. since 1993.
As Superintendent of Production, Mr. Hillman is responsible for all Vista producing wells in the Appalachian Basin.
He joined Vista in 1990 and aided by his extensive experience in the field, Vista has grown from 32 wells at the Sandy
Lake Field to over 800 wells.
Mr. Arbuckle, Superintendent of Drilling, oversees the set-up, drilling, completion and reclamation of each Pennsylvania
drill site operated by Vista. He joined Vista in 1996 and has managed the drilling process for over 500 wells.