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    Matt Pitzarella, Director of Corporate Communications
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Radio Segments

  • The Latest News Surrounding the Marcellus Shale

    The development of Marcellus Shale in the State of Pennsylvania has provided a first-hand opportunity for residents and businesses to get an education on the oil and gas industry, how the region can benefit from drilling activity, and the environmental concerns that must be addressed along the way. As part of American Entrepreneur Radio’s coverage of the business and economic opportunities put forth by Marcellus Shale activity, The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris along with Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources and former Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger, discuss the lessons learned from the Marcellus Shale experience, and how those lessons can be transitioned to future shale plays across the country.

  • Examining the infrastructure of the Marcellus Shale: Matt Pitzarella & Ken Komoroski

    The Marcellus Shale development is rapidly becoming the single most important economic development to hit the State of Pennsylvania in ages. But what makes up the support system to enable this natural resource to bear fruit? The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris moderates a panel discussion of individuals representing organizations who are essential in the process to bring the shale to market, as he talks with Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources and attorney Ken Komoroski of Fulbright and Jaworski. They will discuss their respective roles when it comes to shale drilling, and the challenges and opportunities facing shale drilling throughout the State of PA.

  • Where Does Marcellus Shale Fit in Energy’s “Big Picture”?

    The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, talks with Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources, along with freelance writer Seamus McGraw, about the Marcellus Shale, and the process of harnessing the Shale’s vast energy resources. They compare the effectiveness of natural gas as an energy source to other methods, from coal, to solar energy to wind power.

  • Paying the Price: The Impact of Proposed Drilling Fees on Marcellus Shale Operators

    As part of American Entrepreneur Radio’s coverage of Marcellus Shale drilling activity
    in Western Pennsylvania, The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, talks with Matt
    Pitzarella of Range Resources about the issues facing operators currently drilling on
    Marcellus land in the State of Pennsylvania. They’ll also discuss the proposed drilling
    fees recently announced by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, the impact that drilling
    fees have had on shale operators around the country, and what this could mean for
    Marcellus operators.

  • The Support System For Pennsylvania’s Oil and Gas Industry

    The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, along with Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources,
    talks with Greg Quatchak, Chief Strategy Officer of Civil and Environmental Consultants
    (CEC), and Ken Komoroski of the law firm of Fulbright and Jaworski about the many
    ways in which they have been able to capitalize on Marcellus Shale activity in the State
    of Pennsylvania, from helping companies select the sites upon which to drill to mapping
    the underground resources the drillers will be tapping into to assisting with gas and water
    remediation.

  • Examining Potential Fracking Hazards and Other Marcellus Shale Issues

    As part of American Entrepreneur Radio’s coverage of the Marcellus Shale, The
    American Entrepreneur Ron Morris talks with Mark Laskow, of Greycourt, as well as
    Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources, about a variety of issues affecting the Marcellus

    Shale, including the recent report from the United States Geological Survey that claims
    that the gas output from Marcellus Shale is only a fraction of initial estimates.

  • Ron’s Rant - An Insider’s Look at a Marcellus Shale Well-Pad

    The American Entrepreneur Ron Morris makes his way to the WMNY studio straight from the tour of a Range Resources well-pad. He shares his experience with listeners during this rant.

  • The Numbers Don’t Lie: Assessing the Economic Impact of Marcellus Shale Business Creation

    Ron assesses the recent report presented by the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission,
    and its recommendations on how the industry should proceed with Marcellus drilling.
    He talks with a panel of industry experts, including Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources,
    Terry Engelder of Penn State University, and John Hanger, former secretary for the
    Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

    Plus, as part of American Entrepreneur Radio’s coverage of the business opportunities
    presented by the Marcellus Shale development in the State of Pennsylvania, “The
    American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris will talk with Rip Jenkins of Firehouse RV
    Campground. Rip discusses the transformation of the local volunteer firehouse into an
    activity hub for Marcellus field workers to pull up their RV and camp out while on the
    job.

  • Capitalizing on Marcellus Shale: Ron Looks at Two Companies Making It Happen

    As part of American Entrepreneur Radio’s coverage of the Marcellus Shale
    development, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris examines the latest headlines
    surrounding this game-changing natural resource. He talks with Matt Pizarella of Range
    Resources about what residents and business owners need to know in order to capitalize

    on Marcellus Shale activity. Plus, Ron talks with Paul Battista of Sunnyside Supply, a
    Western Pennsylvania based maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supply company
    that has directly benefited from Marcellus Shale activity. Paul discusses the story of his
    company, and the role that Marcellus Development has played in renewing the success
    of what was a fading marketplace. And Rick Stouffer of Gas Business Briefing checks
    in to discuss how his industry e-newsletter was created as a spinoff of a similar steel
    industry publication in order to capitalize on Marcellus.

  • Thriving Like Never Before, Thanks to Marcellus Shale: Frank Puskarich and Hogfathers

    Marcellus Shale activity has created a boom period for local companies in the energy
    industry, without a doubt. But is it possible for companies that aren’t in the oil and gas
    business to capitalize? Frank Puskarich thinks it is, and as the Owner of Hogfathers
    BBQ, he is living proof, as among his clientele are Marcellus drillers and site workers,
    as the official contracted caterer of Range Resources. He talks with “The American
    Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about his business, and the role that Marcellus activity has
    played in the unprecedented success of his company.

  • Live From E-Day:  Why is Marcellus Shale a Boom For Entrepreneurs?

    As part of American Entrepreneur Radio’s live broadcast from Entrepreneurs Day at the Rivers Club in Downtown Pittsburgh, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with one of the region’s foremost authorities on the Marcellus Shale, Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources, who discusses the potential impact that Marcellus has on the region, and on the country. 

  • What Are the Primary Legal Concerns Surrounding the Marcellus Shale?

    As part of our ongoing coverage of the impact that Marcellus Shale has on the State of Pennsylvania, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Attorney Paul Burke of Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C. about the many legal issues surrounding Marcellus Shale activity. From landowner disputes to asset acquisition to title due diligence and analysis, there are plenty of legal items to consider during the drilling process.

  • So You Don’t Own Marcellus Shale Propoerty, and You Don’t Drill, Either….Can You Still Benefit?

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris wraps up the show talking about the Marcellus Shale series, and takes a call from a listener about how local citizens can benefit.

  • A Look at the Marcellus Shale From a Producer’s Point of View

    As part of our ongoing coverage of Marcellus Shale activity, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with George Stark of Cabot Oil and Gas, a Houston-based gas provider with operations in Pittsburgh, about the opportunities that the Marcellus Shale development has in store for natural gas drillers around the country.

  • So Who Stands to Benefit Most From the Marcellus Shale (Drilling)?

    With the development of the Marcellus Shale “play” dominating the headlines of the Western Pennsylvania business landscape, American Entrepreneur Radio guest host Mark Laskow talks with Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources, a company that is positioned to be one of the lead drillers in the area, about what the plans are for the Marcellus Shale, and how companies like Range stand to benefit from this vast resource.

  • Can The Marcellus Shale Hoopla Reach Your Backyard if You Live in the City?

    So what would happen if drilling for the Marcellus Shale reached Pittsburgh City Neighboorhoods? Joining “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss that very topic are “talk buddy” Mark Laskow of Greycourt, Ed Ireland of the Barnett Shale Energy Education Center in Fort Worth, TX (a town within which drilling is already being conducted), Pittsburgh City Councilman Patrick Dowd, and Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources, one of Western Pennsylvania’s leading drillers in the Marcellus Shale territory.

  • Matt Brouillette Examines the Economic Possibilities of the Marcellus Shale

    American Entrepreneur Radio guest host Matt Brouillette, along with his “Talk Buddy” Dave Taylor (the head of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association) talk with Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources about the latest efforts to extract energy from the Marcellus Shale, and what a boon this tract of land is for the State of Pennsylvania.

  • Natural Resources in PA

    Matt Brouillette of the Commonwealth Foundation for Policy Alternatives talks with Matt Pitzarella of Range Resources about the abundance of natural resources found within the State of Pennsylvania, including the Marcellus Shale.

About

RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) is a leading independent natural gas exploration and production company operating in the Appalachian and Southwestern regions of the United States.  Range has operated in Pennsylvania for more than 30 years and in 2004 the company pioneered the Marcellus Shale, which is now believed to be among the largest known natural gas fields in the world.  Range is committed to the responsible development of this resource, being a strong community partner, and helping to create opportunities for local employees and businesses.

About Ray N. Walker, Jr.

Ray N. Walker, Jr., Senior Vice President – Environment, Safety and Regulatory Compliance, is a Registered Petroleum Engineer with more than 30 years of oil and gas operations and management experience.  Walker began rough necking on a drilling rig in 1975 to earn an engineering degree.  He worked for more than 12 years at Halliburton in various technical and management roles, including his work on the very first shale well completion in 1982.  In addition, he served nine years with Union Pacific Resources.  Ray has been an owner, founder and officer of several companies and start-ups and is considered an industry expert in operational management, well design, completion technology, fracture diagnostics, horizontal drilling and completions along with the operations and management of large and complicated development programs.  Walker has been published and referenced throughout the industry for his involvement with several break through technologies.  He graduated with honors from Texas A&M University in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering. Ray is currently the Chairman of the Marcellus Shale Coalition and has been instrumental in working with various governmental agencies and the administration in Pennsylvania on behalf of the industry and Range.

Throughout his career, Ray has been very active in community outreach, scholarship programs and has served in various nonprofit organizations.

News Articles

Marcellus Shale Player Does Have Environmental Conscience

PG exclusive: Range Resources names new president and CEO

National Geographic Special Report: The Great Shale Gas Rush

The Wall Street Journal: Natural-Gas Driller, Range Resources, to Disclose Chemical Use
Range Resources Well Completion Reports: View

Observer-Reporter.com: Range meets 2010 gas production target

CBS Pittsburgh: Range Resources Breaks Ground For New Facility

Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Ads say Range Resources is a responsible driller

Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Emergency responders simulate Marcellus drill site rescue

Studies & Fact Sheets

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Marcellus Shale Fast Facts

Southwestern Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Short-Term Ambient Air Sampling Report

The American Oil & Gas Reporter: Data Confirm Safety Of Well Fracturing

The Economic Impacts of the Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Play: An Update

The Economic Impacts of the Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Play: An Update

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