Great Western Oil & Gas Company LLC (GWOG) said on Aug. 25 that it appointed Bob Heinemann as the chairman of its board of directors.

Great Western is an energy affiliate of The Broe Group, based in Denver, the company noted.

Currently, Heinemann is director for Crescent Point Energy Corp. (NYSE: CPG), QEP Resources Inc. (NYSE: QEP) and C12 Energy LLC, the company said, noting that he is an energy consultant.

Previously, from June 2004 to 2013, he was CEO and president of Berry Petroleum Co., the company added. From 2000 to 2002, Heinemann was the chief technology officer and senior vice president of Halliburton Co. (NYSE: HAL), the company noted.

"I'm thrilled to have Bob as chairman of the board," said Rich Frommer, CEO of Great Western Oil & Gas. "His industry network, vision and years of petroleum business experience make him a terrific addition to the board."

Heinemann has a bachelor's degree and a doctorate in chemical engineering from Vanderbilt University, Great Western said.

"It's an honor for me to join the broader Broe Group executive team as chairman of Great Western's board of directors," said Heinemann.

"Great Western is an oil and gas company operating on the edge of America's new energy economy, and I believe in their long-term vision and courage to lead the industry forward," he added.

"Adding Bob to our GWOG team is part of an effort at Broe to keep evolving the perspectives and expertise at our board table," said Claude Pumilia, COO of The Broe Group.

"We know he has a great deal of industry knowledge that will benefit our growth into new markets and strengthen current projects," Pumilia added.

Also based in Denver, Great Western Oil & Gas operates in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.