Robert L. Cavnar is an investor in and advisor to the oil and gas industry. He is a 35- year veteran of the industry with deep experience in business start-ups, turn-arounds, and management. Beginning his career in field operations, he has been CEO of Luca Technologies, Milagro Oil and Gas, and Mission Resources Corp. among other executive positions. Cavnar has written extensively on global and national energy policy, is a regular guest on national network news programs, and is author of Disaster on the Horizon: High Stakes, High Risks, and the Story Behind the Deepwater Well Blowout.