Michael C. Linn
Michael C. Linn | |
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Born |
1952 Pittsburgh, PA |
Residence | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Alma mater |
Villanova University University of Baltimore School of Law |
Occupation | Attorney, businessman |
Known for | Founder of Linn Energy |
Spouse(s) |
Carol Linn Mary C. Linn (divorced) |
Children |
Patrick R. Linn Sarah M. Linn Eddy |
Parent(s) |
Earl Hall Linn Patricia Gardill |
Michael C. "Mike" Linn (born 1952) is an American attorney and businessman from Houston, Texas. He is the founder of Linn Energy, a public company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration.
Early life
Michael C. Linn was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father was Earl Hall Linn and his mother, Patricia Gardill.[1]
Linn graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor's degree in political science in 1974.[2][3] He received a JD from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1977.[2][3]
Career
Linn was an attorney at the law firm Ecker, Ecker, Zofer and Rome from 1977 to 1980.[3] He was general counsel for Meridian Exploration, an exploration company in the Appalachian Basin, from 1980 to 2000.[4] He served as the President of Allegheny Interests from 2000 to 2003.
Linn founded Linn Energy, an oil and natural gas exploration company, in 2003.[2][3][4][5] He served as its chairman, president and chief executive officer from 2003 to 2009, and as executive chairman from 2009 to 2011.[4] Under his leadership, Linn Energy became a public company via an initial public offering in 2006.[6]
Linn founded MCL Ventures in 2012.[2][3] He serves as its president and chief executive officer.[2]
Linn serves on the boards of directors of Nabors Industries,[7] Black Stone Minerals,[8] and Western Refining Logistics.[9] He is a senior advisor to Quantum Energy Partners, a private equity and venture capital company specializing in a broad range of investment strategies, from buyouts to growth capital, primarily in the North American market.[2][4]
Linn serves on the National Petroleum Council.[10] Additionally, he is a Committee Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Association of America.[11] He also serves on the Advisory Board of UH Energy, a research center at the University of Houston.[3]
He has written and published several articles in trade publications.
Philanthropy
Linn serves on the board of trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,[12] where he patronized the exhibition entitled "Monet and the Seine: Impressions of a River" from October 26, 2014 to February 1, 2015.[13] Additionally, he serves on the board of directors of the Houston Police Foundation.[12] He has made charitable contributions to the Texas Heart Foundation.[14]
Personal life
Linn is married to Carol, a philanthropist.[15] They reside in Houston, Texas,[15] where he is a member of the Coronado Club, Shadow Hawk Golf Club, and The Forest Club.[3] Linn is also a member of the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Floridian Club in Palm City, Florida, the Birnam Woods Golf Club in Montecito, California, and the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C.[3] Outside the United States, he is a member of Mark's Club and Harry's Bar in London as well as the London Golf Club in Kent, England.[3]
Publications
- Linn, Michael C. 'The Appalachian Basin. Maintaining the Price Advantage'. Natural Gas Electricity. Volume 2, Issue 12, pages 8–12, July 1986.[16]
- Linn, Michael C. 'Appalachian Producers in the Marketplace–One Year Later'. Natural Gas Electricity. Volume 4, Issue 4, pages 27–30, November 1987.[17]
- Linn, Michael C. 'Appalachian rates to drop in new era?'. Natural Gas Electricity. Volume 9, Issue 5, pages 9–11, December 1992.[18]
- Linn, Michael C. 'Appalachian experience valid elsewhere for imbalances, penalties'. Natural Gas Electricity. Volume 9, Issue 12, pages 19–22, July 1993.[19]
References
- ↑ "Patricia 'Pat' Gardill Linn, 84". Coastal Point. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Michael C. Linn J.D." Bloomberg L.P.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Advisory Board: Michael C. Linn: President & CEO of MCL Ventures LLC". University of Houston.
- 1 2 3 4 "Michael Linn: Venture Partners and Advisors". Quantum Energy Partners. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "LINN Energy Founder Michael C. Linn Retiring and Named Director and Founder; LINN Energy President and CEO Mark E. Ellis Named Chairman of the Board" (Press release). Globe Newswire. December 1, 2011.
- ↑ "Linn Energy Prices Initial Public Offering" (Press release). PRNewswire. January 13, 2006.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Nabors Industries. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Our Board of Directors". Black Stone Minerals. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Corporate Governance: Board of Directors". Western Refining Logistics. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Members by Name". National Petroleum Council. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "IPAA Committee Chairmen". Independent Petroleum Association of America. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- 1 2 "Board of Directors & Staff". Houston Police Foundation. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Monet and the Seine: Impressions of a River". Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Giving Societies". Texas Heart Foundation. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- 1 2 Glentzer, Molly (July 11, 2012). "Linns selling dreamy beachhome". The Houston Chronicle.
- ↑ "The Appalachian Basin. Maintaining the Price Advantage". Wiley Online Library. 2: 8–12. doi:10.1002/gas.3410021202. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Appalachian Producers in the Marketplace–One Year Later". Natural Gas. 4: 27–30. doi:10.1002/gas.3410040404. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Appalachian rates to drop in new era?". Natural Gas. 9: 9–11. doi:10.1002/gas.3410090504. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Appalachian experience valid elsewhere for imbalances, penalties". Natural Gas. 9: 19–22. doi:10.1002/gas.3410091206. Retrieved October 24, 2015.