About Us
Philosophy
Since 1984, Geophysical Pursuit Inc. has supplied modern seismic data to the energy industry, providing geoscientists the clarity to drill with confidence and maximize reservoir understanding. GPI is a privately-held, debt-free company built upon core values of quality, service, and integrity. As an organization devoted to developing multi-client seismic projects, our library has grown substantially through our project development, joint ventures, and trade data.
To predict results more accurately, reduce operational risks, and accelerate returns, subsurface knowledge has never been more vital. Data quality is the core of GPI’s organizational philosophy, and with over 35 years of experience, we have reliably led companies small and large to make decisions that justify and optimize their investments.
Quality relationships are at the core of understanding your goals and delivering the data you need.
New Seismic Programs
Through GPI’s strong financial wherewithal, business flexibility, and technical expertise, GPI acquires contiguous areas of seismic data through collaborative multi-client projects that are often superior quality than single-client sponsored programs, providing more efficient use of capital. We engage contractors to record and process data on a 100% company-owned contractual basis, or through joint venture partnerships with contractors.
Partnering with GPI offers various benefits:
- The guidance and experience of our storied oversight and management of seismic projects through the planning, permitting, acquisition, recording, and processing stages.
- Being provided transparent and straightforward agreements that reduce unnecessary costs and limit exposure to unforeseen events.
- Having access to imaging uplift from data acquired across multiple areas of interest beyond one company’s area, reducing seams and edge effects.
- Future access to adjacent seismic data beyond the immediate area of interest to drive understanding of neighboring assets and fuel potential step-out growth.
Over 35 years of acquiring 2D and 3D seismic has given GPI a library that includes key oil and gas basins across the United States and Gulf of Mexico.
Values
GPI is an organization invested in its relationships. Reflected in our average employee tenure of 16 years, GPI recognizes that an organization built on an unwavering sense of ethics and integrity can accomplish far more for our clients. We have been steadfast to honor our agreements, acting on what we say and with the intended spirit of the goals and objectives of our partnership. We are only as good as our client’s satisfaction, and we see this philosophy as one that creates mutually beneficial opportunities for the future.
Philanthropy
GPI is a founding investor of the Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (SAGE) Endowment, providing the initial endowment to the summer research program created by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG). The program supports the furthering of geophysical knowledge and field experience for aspiring geophysicists. In addition to commitments to the SEG, GPI has been resolute in its support of local charities in areas where we do business and select universities that advance exploration geophysics.
The Team
Name
Title
Contact
Jeff Springmeyer
President
Jeff graduated in 1981 from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He served on the board of the Society of Exploration Geophysics (SEG) Foundation from 2009 to 2014. Out of his 43 years in the geophysical business, he has been acting President of GPI for 39 years, since its inception on May 21, 1984.
Larry Galloway
Vice President
Larry graduated in 1979 from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Risk Management. He has worked for 42 years in the geophysical industry and joined GPI in 1988, acting as Vice-President since 1992. Larry is an active member of the SEG, along with numerous other industry organizations.
Martin Stupel
Geophysical Manager
Martin graduated in 1988 from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Geophysics. During his 16 year tenure at the largest seismic contractor in the world, he held a variety of technical positions from Field Geophysicist in the Arctic to Area Geophysicist in the Far East and Australia. Since joining GPI in 2004 as Geophysical Manager, he has been responsible for ensuring the appropriate geophysical technology is applied to the acquisition and processing of our Multi-Client programs. An active member of the SEG, he has volunteered on various committees and served as Continuing Education instructor for the Planning and Executing a Marine 3D Seismic Survey course.
Scott Layne
Marketing
Scott graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Louisiana Tech University in 1991. Joining GPI’s marketing team in 2013, he brought 22 years of broad geophysical industry experience consisting of program development, multi-client sales, and processing sales. His role at GPI is to assist clients in obtaining the data they need through GPI’s database and new program development.
Reid Springmeyer
Marketing
Graduating in 2006 from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in International Trade and Finance, Reid joined GPI in 2010 as a member of the marketing team, negotiating licenses of data with clients and developing new programs. Previously working in energy banking in Houston, Reid has a broad knowledge of oil and gas company profiles and the areas they operate in.
Taylor Galloway
Marketing
Taylor graduated in 2009 from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and joined GPI’s marketing team in 2014. His past experience comprises of working in the banking sector, assisting energy clients with capital raises and corporate transactions. Using his knowledge of the oil and gas business, he helps companies obtain the data they need to develop their assets.
Kevin Jones
IT Manager
Kevin graduated in 1986 from McNeese State University with a Bachelor of Science in Geology. He began working with GPI in 1997 and oversees all of GPI’s Information Technology and GIS functions. Kevin has over 30 years of technical experience in the oil and gas industry.
Rick Drake
Operations Manager
Joining GPI in 2010, Rick oversees the field and permitting operations of GPI’s new programs. He has over 40 years of experience in geophysical operations and acquisition with multiple geophysical companies. He works directly with GPI’s contractors to oversee projects ensuring our goals and the goals of our clients are met.
Patty Haugen
Accounting
Holding over 30 years of accounting experience, Patty joined GPI in 2003. Prior to joining GPI, she covered many domains within small business accounting, including loss analysis, data conversions, system administration, and project analysis through various divisions within major leaders of the mortgage banking industry.
Lizette Rumohr
Accounting
With over 15 years of accounting experience at a variety of energy companies, including several geophysical contractors, Lizette joined GPI in 2012 as an accountant. She attended Angelo State University and the University of Houston-Downtown, achieving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
Julie Yancey
Geotechnical Assistant
In 2002, Julie graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana with a Bachelor of Science in Biophysics. Joining GPI in 2009 as a Geophysical Technician and Data Coordinator, she has over 15 years of experience working in the geophysical industry, with a focus on upstream oil and gas.