Leaders in Business---Larry Nichols, CEO, Devon Energy Corp

Join us at the next Leaders In Business luncheon March 31 as we welcome J. Larry Nichols, CEO of Devon Energy Corporation, and hear more about the all-important natural gas boon that helps fuel the Fort Worth economy, as well as contributing to national and international energy demand. 

Nichols, 66, is a co-founder of Devon and has been a director since 1971. He was named chairman of the board of directors in 2000 and serves as chairman of the Dividend Committee. Nichols served as president from 1976 until 2003 and has been chief executive officer since 1980.

Devon is one of the world's leading independent oil and gas producers, and the largest natural gas producer in Texas. It's also the largest producer in the Barnett Shale and its operations represent nearly a quarter of all activity in North Texas. A Fortune 500 company headquartered in Oklahoma City with about 5,000 employees, more than 450 call North Texas home.