Principals –
Mark F. Preddy, Sr. President and Chairman
Mark F. Preddy, Sr. is a “self-taught” oil and gas operator. He began his oil and gas career in 1971 shortly after returning from a tour of duty in the Vietnam War. Over the past thirty-five years he has acquired extensive, hands-on experience drilling, completing and operating oil and gas wells. His keen knowledge of the broad array of production equipment, of the different methods of oil and gas production, and of drilling rigs has prepared him to drill, complete and operate wells during lean as well as prosperous cycles. Mr. Preddy’s experience in securities sales began in 1974, primarily in oil and gas investments. He has been an experienced oil and gas operator and manager since 1971.
Mr. Preddy also complements his considerable operational experience with a thorough understanding of the oil and gas investment business. He is an N.A.S.D. Series 7 Registered Representative and holds a Series 7 license. Additionally, Mr. Preddy is a Series 24 General Securities Principal, a Series 27 Financial Principal and a registered Financial and Operational Principal. Today, Mr. Preddy acts as Chairman of Wilcox Operating Corporation. Mr. Preddy also jointly serves as Vice President and Director of Domestic Financial Services.
Betty C. Williams, Vice President
Mrs. Williams has nearly thirty years of oil and gas property accounting and management experience through which she has systematically acquired a broad knowledge of oil and gas leasing, relationships with oil and gas purchasers, revenue distribution and tax reporting.
Mrs. Williams also combines her oil and gas financial background with her skill as a general securities investment professional. Experience across many years in the areas of bank operations, oil & gas accounting/management and Securities sales, with emphasis on retirement funds, mutual funds and other investments has given her distinct advantages in the finance industry with an eye for detail and the ability to gauge today’s evolving trends. She is a N.A.S.D. Series 7 Registered Representative, Series 24 General Securities Principal, and a Series 27 Financial Principal.