The Long Beach Business Journal, Signal Tribune, and CIPA Monday Morning Report shared the news that SHP’s vice president of production and operations, Sean McDaniel, was awarded 2017 Oilman of the Year.

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Long Beach Business Journal (See page 3)

Signal Tribune

CIPA Monday Morning Report

Photo courtesy of the Long Beach Business Journal

LONG BEACH BUSINESS JOURNAL POSTED ON OCTOBER 24, 2017

Sean McDaniel, vice president of production and operations for Signal Hill Petroleum (SHP), has been named the 2017 Oilman of the Year. “This award is presented by the Oilman of the Year association,” and has been given annually for 37 years to “someone who has contributed significantly to the California Oil and Gas industry over an extended amount of time,” according to a statement from SHP. McDaniel, who has more than 25 years of industry experience, stated that he “always wanted to earn this award. It is a lifetime achievement award. It is an honor to be recognized by your peers, colleagues and industry vendors and partners.”

SIGNAL TRIBUNE POSTED ON OCTOBER 19, 2017

Sean McDaniel, vice president of Production and Operations for Signal Hill Petroleum (SHP), has received the 2017 Oilman of Year award from the Oilman of the Year Association, according to SHP.
McDaniel has over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, according to SHP.

In 2004, he oversaw the design, building and construction of a cutting-edge, emissions-control electrical turbine generator for the company as the project manager. SHP was one of the first petroleum companies to implement the technology, which produces the cleanest electricity in the country, according to SHP.

“I have always wanted to earn this award,” McDaniel said. “It is a lifetime achievement award. It is such an honor to be recognized by your peers, colleagues and industry vendors and partners.”

CIPA MONDAY MORNING REPORT POSTED ON OCTOBER 23, 2017

Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. (SHP) proudly announced Sean McDaniel, Vice President of Production and Operations, received the Oilman of Year award earlier this month. Due to his multi-faceted role, expertise and contributions to the industry, Mr. McDaniel was selected to be the 2017 Oilman of the Year. This award is presented by the Oilman of the Year Association, which has been giving this honor to industry legends for over the last 37 years.

The Oilman of the Year Association hosts an annual golf tournament where proceeds are given to the R.M. Pyles Boys Camp and the Make a Wish Foundation. Immediately following the golf tournament, participants gather for the award ceremony. The name of the recipient is kept confidential until the ceremony.

With more than 25 years of experience, Mr. McDaniel has a wealth of firsthand knowledge about the oil and gas industry. Mr. McDaniel has experience with virtually every job possible in the field and worked his way up to his current role as the Vice President of Production and Operations. In 2004, Mr. McDaniel oversaw the design, building and construction of a cutting-edge, emissions control electrical turbine generator for the company as the project manager. Signal Hill Petroleum was one of the first petroleum companies to implement this technology, which produces the cleanest electricity in the country. In addition to all the years and contributions Mr. McDaniel has made to the industry, one of the biggest reasons he received this award was due to his character, leadership, and the respect he has gained from his colleagues.

“I have always wanted to earn this award. It is a lifetime achievement award. It is such an honor to be recognized by your peers, colleagues and industry vendors and partners,” said Mr. McDaniel after receiving the award.

SHP is incredibly proud to have Sean McDaniel as not only a member of the team, but, more importantly, as a leader of the company.