SEITEL - Key Persons


Beth Bond - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Bond, CPA, became Chief Financial Officer of Seitel in March 2023. She previously served as Seitel's Controller and Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis for a combined eight and a half years. Prior to joining Seitel in 2012, she was employed at BKD, LLP, a public accounting firm for five years. Ms. Bond is a graduate of the University of Houston with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting and a Masters of Science in Accounting. She is currently a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Randy Sides - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Mr. Sides became President of Seitel Data, Ltd. in July 2009. He joined Seitel in July 1996 as Manager of Onshore Operations for Seitel Data, Ltd. In November 2002, he was promoted to Vice President-Onshore Operations for Seitel Data, Ltd. and in January 2005 he was promoted to Senior Vice President-Operations for Seitel Data, Ltd. He served as President of Seitel Canada Ltd. beginning in May 2007 until June 2009. Prior to joining Seitel, he was a geophysical analyst with Western Geophysical, Inc. from 1991 to 1996.

Richard Kelvin

Job Titles:
  • CTO, Exec. VP - Marketing & Business Development
Mr. Kelvin is responsible for company-wide seismic data processing, data management, software development, and sustainability. Previously he has been President of Seitel Data Processing, Vice-President and Business Unit Manager of Seitel Solutions. He joined Seitel in 2002 and led the offshore seismic processing group. Before joining Seitel he worked for Ensign Geophysics (US) as Seismic Data Processing Manager. Mr. Kelvin is a graduate of the University College London with a degree in Exploration Geophysics and a Masters in Information Technology. Mr. Kelvin is a member of the GSH and the SEG.

Robert Monson - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Director
  • President
Mr. Monson has been President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Seitel since December 15, 2004. He previously served as Seitel's Chief Financial Officer from May 10, 2004 until December 15, 2004 and served as Secretary from August 31, 2004 until December 15, 2004. Mr. Monson has over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including over seven years in the international seismic industry. Prior to joining Seitel, he served in various financial capacities with Schlumberger Limited ("Schlumberger"), a New York Stock Exchange, Inc. listed company, since 1985. Most recently, Mr. Monson served as business segment chief financial officer for Schlumberger Well Services and the worldwide controller for Oilfield Technology Centers. Prior to this, he served as worldwide director of human resources for financial personnel of Schlumberger Limited. From 1998 to 2000, he served as chief financial officer of Schlumberger Oilfield Services-UK. From 1985 to 1998, he served as either treasurer or controller to other Schlumberger entities, including assignments in the New York headquarters and various international locations.