Allen Gilmer, Drilling Info's chairman and CEO, spoke at an invitation-only lunch presentation May 23, at the Calgary Petroleum Club in Calgary, Canada. After being introduced by Energy Navigator's CEO Boyd Russell, Gilmer focused on the analytical approach to the development of global unconventional plays.

Transzap, Inc., the parent company of Oildex™,  provider of eRevenue, ePayables, eStatement, and eBudgeting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, has appointed Richard Slack as president and CEO. He will be responsible for the company’s strategic direction, operations, and growth.

NiSource Gas Transmission & Storage (NGT&S) today announced that Georgia Carter will join the company’s leadership team as senior vice president of rates and regulatory affairs for Columbia Gas Transmission, Columbia Gulf Transmission and Crossroads Pipeline.

IMV Projects, a Wood Group company, today announced that  Kumar Laxshimalla has been named process engineering manager.

ZaZa Energy Corp. announced May 21 it has named Todd Alan Brooks president.

Recovery Energy, Inc. has appointed D. Kirk Edwards to the company's board of directors. His appointment brings the current Recovery Energy board to five members, four of whom are independent outside directors.

A trio of energy lawyers has joined Baker Botts LLP in New York and Houston.

BHP Billiton Chairman Jac Nasser today announced the appointment of Pat Davies to
the BHP Billiton Board as an independent non-executive director, effective June 1.

Continental Resources, Inc. today announced a transition in senior management. Jeff Hume, president and chief operating officer, will assume the role of vice chairman of strategic growth initiatives, and Rick Bott will succeed Hume as president and chief operating officer.  The leadership changes will be effective June 4.