Richard Chuchla — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Retired executive from ExxonMobil with a 36-year career in extractive industries.
Retired Director of the Energy and Earth Resources graduate program at UT Austin.
Received the Walters Outstanding Educator Award at UT in 2023.
Held assignments in exploration, development, research, and management at ExxonMobil.
Undergraduate degree from Cornell, Masters from UT-Austin.

Biography

Richard Chuchla is a retired executive who spent 36 years at ExxonMobil, focusing on extractive industries such as minerals/mining, coal, and oil and gas exploration and development. His career at ExxonMobil included roles in exploration, development, research, and management, culminating as a senior corporate strategic adviser to the Management Committee and CEO.