Terry Brittenham is the president and owner of Southern International Inc. He holds a BS degree with honors from the U. of Wyoming and was employed by Continental Oil Co., Monsanto Co., and Grace, Shursen, Moore and Assocs. before cofounding SII in 1982. Although practiced in many aspects of petroleum engineering, Brittenham has considerable experience in petroleum, geothermal, and scientific drilling operations, including management, engineering, and extensive assignments as a wellsite supervisor. Brittenham has taught drilling practices and well-control short courses since 1979 and has authored or coauthored several technical papers, articles, books, and manuals on drilling. He is a registered engineer in Oklahoma and Wyoming.