SACU Hayes Biography

John W. Hayes

SACU Member since: 1994
Treasurer, Board of Directors

Summary of Professional Experience

John W. Hayes brings more than 28 years' experience in business investment, finance and operations within the energy and real estate sectors. His diverse and unique skill sets include senior management and finance in three public companies, managing millions of dollars in revenues, expenditures and payrolls. His experience provides an excellent background for corporate governance, finance, operations, compliance and accountability. He is a dedicated volunteer and contributing citizen in the community.

Significant Accomplishments

Appointed as Treasurer – 2009
Appointed to Board – 2008
Chair of Finance Committee since 2008
Member, former Vice Chair of Finance Committee since 1999
Member of Governance Committee since 2000
Member of Vision Task Force – Strategic Planning – 2001/2003/2008
Member of Branching Committee – 2008
Appointed to Supervisory Committee – 1999
Served three terms as Chairman of Supervisory/Audit Committee from 2003 – 2006

Educational Background

Texas Tech University/University of Texas at the Permian Basin – BBA Finance 1984

Professional and Life Experience

President - Activa Resources, LLC, San Antonio, Texas, an oil and gas exploration company, since 2005
Managing Partner of One Savannah Ridge Development, L.P., San Antonio, Texas, a residential real estate development company, since 1999
Senior Vice President of Aminex USA, Inc., a British public oil and gas company on London Stock Exchange, from 1994 – 2004
Vice President, Operations Manager, land Manager, Landman, Caspen Oil PLC, London England, London Stock Exchange oil and gas company, from 1987 - 1994

Community Involvement and Professional Affiliations

Active:
Commissioner, Bexar County/City of San Antonio Bond Oversight Commission,

since Commission established in 2003 – oversee all City of San Antonio and Bexar County Bond projects – appointed by County Commissioners and City Council

Founding Board Member and Vice President of Programs for Somerset Education

Foundation – provide support for 15th poorest school district in State of Texas, donated land to School District for new middle school resulting in first Exemplary School in District with goal to have 2 Exemplary schools in 2011

Chair of Master Plan and Facility Committee for Somerset ISD
Chair of the Land Use Sub-Committee for Somerset ISD
Member, Heritage South Planning Committee
Founding Member, Saint Mary's Hall Fund
Member, Finance Committee for San Antonio Area Foundation, since 2005
Member, Community Advisory Committee for Environment and Historic Preservation, San Antonio Area Foundation, since 2004
President, Savannah Heights Owners Assn., Inc., since 2000
Member, American Assn. Of Petroleum Landmen (AAPL), since 1992
Member, Independent Producers Association of America (IPAA), since 1992
Member, Louisiana Independent Oil and Gas Assn. (LIOGA), since 1997
Member, Monte Vista Historical Assn., since 1996
Member, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, since 2004
Member, Town Club of San Antonio, since 1996
Member, The Argyle, Southwest Research, since 1999
Member, San Antonio Country Club, since 2010
Member, Alamo Heights United Methodist Church

Past:
Chairman, American Cancer Society Cattlebaron's Ball, 2004
Co-Chair, Cow Parade San Antonio – American Cancer Society, 2003-2004 – set up Cow

Parade San Antonio which joined the local arts community in a 6 month fund raising effort for the American Cancer Society

Chairman for Factory Built Owners Association of America, 2002-2004
Member, Somerset ISD Development Committee
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Alumni – Texas Tech