Mark Sonnenfeld
About Mark Sonnenfeld
Mark Sonnenfeld is the Chief Geologist at Coterra Energy, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a PhD in Geology from the Colorado School of Mines and has extensive experience in geological assessments and mentoring within the oil and gas industry.
Work at Coterra Energy
Mark Sonnenfeld serves as the Chief Geologist at Coterra Energy, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in mentoring junior geologists and fostering a collaborative team environment. Sonnenfeld contributed to the successful integration of geological teams during the merger of Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation and Cimarex Energy, which led to the formation of Coterra Energy. His leadership in geological assessments for unconventional resource plays has been a significant aspect of his work.
Education and Expertise
Mark Sonnenfeld has a strong educational background in geology and earth sciences. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science from Dartmouth College from 1976 to 1980. He furthered his studies at the Colorado School of Mines, where he achieved a Master of Science in Geology from 1986 to 1991, followed by a PhD in Geology with a minor in Reservoir Engineering from 1991 to 1996. His extensive education supports his expertise in geological modeling and exploration strategies.
Background
Mark Sonnenfeld has a diverse professional background in the oil and gas industry. He began his career at Marathon Oil Company as an Advanced Senior Geologist from 1998 to 2000. He then served as the Director of Geology at iReservoir.com from 2000 to 2004. Following this, he worked at Whiting Oil and Gas Corp. as VP Geoscience from 2004 to 2018. He also held the position of Chief Geologist at Cimarex Energy from 2018 to 2021 before joining Coterra Energy.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mark Sonnenfeld has played a key role in developing geological models that enhance exploration strategies, particularly during his tenure at Cimarex Energy. He has participated in industry conferences, presenting findings on innovative geological techniques. His leadership has been recognized in various capacities, particularly in mentoring and team collaboration within geological teams.