Geologic information about hydrocarbon systems is essential for attracting new exploration. Below is a field-based study of economically significant formations in Cook Inlet currently producing oil and gas (Cenozoic nonmarine strata) or have the potential to host commercial hydrocarbons (Mesozoic marine strata).

TYONEK: W Foreland, McArthur River, Redoubt Shoal, N Trading Bay, Granite Point, Nicolai Creek, Moquawkie, Lone Creek, Lewis River, Ivan River, Birch Hill, Swanson River, Wolf Lake, Sterling, Cannery Loop, Kenai River, Kasilof, Ninilchik, Deep Creek, N Fork, Nicolai, McArthur River, Middle Ground Shoal, N Trading Bay, Granite Point, N Cook Inlet, Swanson River Beaver Creek , Cosmopolitan

HEMLOCK: W McArthur River, McArthur River, Middle Ground Shoal, Redoubt Shoal, N Trading Bay, Swanson River, Beaver Creek , Cosmopolitan

WEST FORELAND: McArthur River

Jurassic: McArthur River www.akbizmag.com Alaska Business February 2023 | 87

What book is currently on your nightstand? The Subtle Art of Not Giving a #@%: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson.

What vacation spot is on your bucket list? Anywhere sunny.

What charity or cause are you passionate about?

Children’s sports. Local adoption agencies.

If you could domesticate a wild animal, what animal would it be?

A lynx... They’re probably really gentle and really nice and soft, but then they would flip a switch and bite your head off in about two seconds. That kind of reminds me of being in business [she laughs]. I deal with those kinds of animals every day!

What’s the first thing you do when you get home after a long day at work?

I normally get dinner ready for my family (or at least pull out leftovers for them). I always make sure that we have nice meals to eat.