
	J. Kevin Vann has 20 years of financial and accounting experience, almost entirely in support of oil and gas companies and activity. He has a background in public accounting, beginning his career with Arthur Andersen in 1993.
	
	Prior to becoming Sr. VP &amp; CFO at WPX, Mr. Vann most recently was VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. He came to WPX via the spinoff from Williams, where he served for 14 years in various roles, including Controller for the E&amp;P and Power businesses, as well as accounting director and manager of risk assessment and analysis. He has experience in deal structure, financial contracts and managing commodity and credit risk.
	
	A native of Sand Springs, Okla., Mr. Vann is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and a member of Oklahoma State Accounting Alumni Council.&nbsp; He has served on the Board for Youth Services of Tulsa, as well as the Advisory Council for the American Lung Association.
