Robert J. Banks was appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer of Swift Energy on February 14, 2008. In an earlier position which he assumed on May 11, 2006, he served as Swift Energy’s vice president for international operations and strategic ventures. He joined Swift on February 9, 2004, as vice president of international operations of the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Swift Energy International, Inc.

Mr. Banks has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, both domestically and internationally. He has held senior-level positions at Santa Fe International Corporation, Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Company, Mosbacher Energy Company and, just prior to joining Swift, Vanco Energy Company where he was executive vice president of operations.

Mr. Banks’ assignments have involved work in 12 different countries and have included  responsibilities for exploration, development and production activities. Additionally, he has been responsible for strategic planning and acquisition functions and activities.

Mr. Banks received his bachelor of science degree in 1976 from The Pennsylvania State University.