Michael C. Linn
Michael C. Linn | |
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| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | Villanova University University of Baltimore School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Linn Energy |
| Parent(s) | Earl Hall Linn Patricia Gardill |
Michael C. "Mike" Linn (born 1952) is an American attorney and businessman from Houston, Texas. He is the founder of Linn Energy, a defunct company that was engaged in hydrocarbon exploration.
Early life
[edit]Michael C. Linn was raised in Duquesne, Pennsylvania.
Linn graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor's degree in political science in 1974.[1][2] He received a JD from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1977.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Linn was an attorney at the law firm Ecker, Ecker, Zofer and Rome from 1977 to 1980.[2] He was general counsel for Meridian Exploration, an exploration company in the Appalachian Basin, from 1980 to 2000.[3] He served as the President of Allegheny Interests from 2000 to 2003.
Linn founded Linn Energy, an oil and natural gas exploration company, in 2003.[1][2][3][4] He served as its chairman, president and chief executive officer from 2003 to 2009, and as executive chairman from 2009 to 2011.[3] Under his leadership, Linn Energy became a public company via an initial public offering in 2006.[5] Linn Energy filed for bankruptcy in May 2016.[6]
Linn founded MCL Ventures in 2012.[1][2] He serves as its president and chief executive officer.[1]
Linn serves on the boards of directors of Nabors Industries,[7] Black Stone Minerals,[8] and Western Refining Logistics.[9] He is a senior advisor to Quantum Energy Partners, a private equity and venture capital company specializing in a broad range of investment strategies, from buyouts to growth capital, primarily in the North American market.[1][3]
Linn serves on the National Petroleum Council.[10] Additionally, he is a Committee Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Association of America.[11] He also serves on the Advisory Board of UH Energy, a research center at the University of Houston.[2]
He has written and published several articles in trade publications.
Philanthropy
[edit]Linn serves on the board of trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors of the Houston Police Foundation.[12] He has made charitable contributions to the Texas Heart Foundation.[13]
Personal life.
Publications
[edit]- Linn, Michael C. 'The Appalachian Basin. Maintaining the Price Advantage'. Natural Gas Electricity. Volume 2, Issue 12, pages 8–12, July 1986.[14]
- Linn, Michael C. 'Appalachian Producers in the Marketplace–One Year Later'. Natural Gas Electricity. Volume 4, Issue 4, pages 27–30, November 1987.[15]
- Linn, Michael C. 'Appalachian rates to drop in new era?'. Natural Gas Electricity. Volume 9, Issue 5, pages 9–11, December 1992.[16]
- Linn, Michael C. 'Appalachian experience valid elsewhere for imbalances, penalties'. Natural Gas Electricity. Volume 9, Issue 12, pages 19–22, July 1993.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Michael C. Linn J.D." Bloomberg L.P. 14 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Advisory Board: Michael C. Linn: President & CEO of MCL Ventures LLC". University of Houston.
- ^ a b c d "Michael Linn: Venture Partners and Advisors". Quantum Energy Partners. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "LINN Energy Founder Michael C. Linn Retiring and Named Director and Founder; LINN Energy President and CEO Mark E. Ellis Named Chairman of the Board" (Press release). Globe Newswire. December 1, 2011.
- ^ Gelsi, Steve (January 13, 2006). "Linn Energy ignites 2006 market". MarketWatch.
- ^ Sider, Stephanie Gleason and Alison (11 May 2016). "Linn Energy Files for Bankruptcy". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
- ^ "Board of Directors". Nabors Industries. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Our Board of Directors". Black Stone Minerals. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Corporate Governance: Board of Directors". Western Refining Logistics. Archived from the original on June 11, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Members by Name". National Petroleum Council. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "IPAA Committee Chairmen". Independent Petroleum Association of America. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Board of Directors & Staff". Houston Police Foundation. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Giving Societies". Texas Heart Foundation. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ Linn, Michael C. (2008). "The Appalachian Basin. Maintaining the Price Advantage". Natural Gas. 2 (12): 8–12. doi:10.1002/gas.3410021202.
- ^ Linn, Michael C. (2007). "Appalachian Producers in the Marketplace–One Year Later". Natural Gas. 4 (4): 27–30. doi:10.1002/gas.3410040404.
- ^ Linn, Michael C. (2008). "Appalachian rates to drop in new era?". Natural Gas. 9 (5): 9–11. doi:10.1002/gas.3410090504.
- ^ Linn, Michael C. (2008). "Appalachian experience valid elsewhere for imbalances, penalties". Natural Gas. 9 (12): 19–22. doi:10.1002/gas.3410091206.