J. Steve Guthrie — Senior Vice President of Business Operations and Engineering at Concho Resources

Mr. J. Steve Guthrie has been Senior Vice President of Business Operations and Engineering at Concho Resources, Inc. since November 2013. Mr. Guthrie served as Vice President of Texas at Concho Resources, Inc. from October 2010 to November 2013. Mr. Guthrie was the Texas Asset Manager of Concho Resources, Inc. from August 2008 to October 2010. From August 2004 to August 2008, Mr. Guthrie was Engineering Manager of Concho Resources, Inc. Prior to joining Concho Resources, Inc. in August 2004, Mr. Guthrie was employed by Moriah Resources as Business Development Manager from June 2003 to August 2004. Mr. Guthrie was involved in private investments from July 2002 to June 2003. From 1992 to 2002, Mr. Guthrie was employed in various engineering and operations capacities by Henry Petroleum. Mr. Guthrie began his career in 1984 with Exxon where he worked in several engineering and operations positions until 1992. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering.