People: Swift Energy Co (SFY)

Mr. Robert J. Banks is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Swift Energy Company, since February 2008. From 2006 to 2008, he served as Vice President — International Operations and Strategic Ventures. Mr. Banks has also served as Vice President — International Operations of the Company’s subsidiary, Swift Energy International, since he joined the Company in 2004. Mr. Banks has 36 years of experience in both U.S. and international exploration and production activities. His responsibilities have included exploration, development, exploitation and acquisition projects. Prior to joining Swift Energy, Mr. Banks held executive-level positions at Vanco Energy Company, Mosbacher Energy Company, and Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Company, and senior-level positions at Santa Fe International Corporation. His direct project responsibilities have included exploration and production operations in 13 different countries in North America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific Rim. Mr. Banks holds the degree of Bachelor of Science.