Susan M. Landon is an independent petroleum geologist affiliated with Thomasson Partner Associates in Denver, Colorado, is actively involved in petroleum exploration in the United States and teaches industry courses worldwide. She received her Bachelor's degree in geology from Knox College and her Master's from the State University of New York at Binghamton. Her career in the petroleum industry began in Denver with Amoco Production Company in 1974. Early experience included exploration throughout the Rocky Mountains, Alaska, and the Midcontinent. In 1987, she was transferred to Houston as Exploration Training Manager for Amoco. Her career as a consultant and independent began in 1990, when she returned to Denver. Ms. Landon has served two terms on the Board of Earth Sciences and Resources of the National Research Council and currently serves as the Chairman of the Committee on Earth Resources. She has also been active in several professional organizations serving as President of the American Institute of Professional Geologists, Treasurer of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, and President of the American Geological Institute.  Susan is an expert in exploration for oil & gas in the Western US and on land accessibility in this region.  Susan is on the board of directors of the Energy Literacy Project.