[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 51 (Monday, March 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     IN HONOR OF JEFF SHELLEBARGER

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 25, 2019

  Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Jeff 
Shellebarger on his retirement of 38 years of service with Chevron 
Corporation.
  After graduating from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's and 
a master's in geology, Jeff Shellebarger began his Chevron career in 
1980 as an exploration geologist in New Orleans. Throughout the 1980s, 
Jeff continued to earn assignments of increasing responsibility at 
Chevron. He established himself as a highly respected, effective 
leader, and by 1990 was named division geologist of Western Gulf of 
Mexico.
  Jeff's career continued to accelerate. Not only did his work in 
managerial and development roles take him to Houston, San Francisco, 
and Bakersfield, but also overseas to Angola and Indonesia. Regardless 
of location, Jeff earned the trust and respect of his colleagues and 
the surrounding community.
  In his last and most recent role, Jeff served as President of Chevron 
North America Exploration & Production Company. He worked to reshape 
and reposition the company, leading to record-setting production, 
increased revenue, and stronger, more competitive performance.
  Jeff's focus on the Permian Basin strengthened Chevron's North 
American portfolio, and as production continues to soar, will play a 
vital role in America's energy renaissance.
  Over his 38-year career, Jeff has led with ethics, integrity, and a 
commitment to community. During his tenure as President, Jeff worked to 
advance Houston's standing as a world-class city. He served as a Vice 
Chairman of the Houston Super Bowl LI host committee, Chairman of the 
Greater Houston Partnership, and Chairman of the 23rd World Petroleum 
Congress Houston Organizing Committee. Over the years he has also 
served on the American Petroleum Institute's Upstream Committee, the 
Board of the United Way of Greater Houston, the Houston Museum of 
Natural Science, and the Kinder Institute.
  In retirement, Jeff and his wife Sydney look forward to having more 
time to read, travel, attend University of Georgia sporting events, and 
of course, spend time with their grandchildren.
  I am proud to join Jeff's family, friends, and colleagues to 
congratulate Jeff on his retirement and thank him for his diligent 
service to our community. I wish him all the best that his well-earned 
retirement has to offer.

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