Global Geophysical Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris T. Usher as Senior Vice President Data Processing, Analysis and Interpretation and Chief Technical Officer. 

Joining Global in January, 2010, Mr. Usher brings with him over two decades of experience as an accomplished leader in the fields of seismic data processing, imaging and data analysis.  Having spent more than 20 years working internationally, he is well poised to further expand our Global presence.
Mr. Usher began his career in the seismic industry at Western Geophysical in field operations, and quickly progressed through the ranks to become the Vice President of Worldwide Technology and Vice President of Eastern Hemisphere Data Processing.  In 2000, Mr. Usher moved to Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) as President of its global data processing division, overseeing operations and software development worldwide.  From 2004 – 2005, he was Senior Vice President of Services worldwide for Paradigm.  Most recently, Mr. Usher served as Senior Director at Landmark Software and Services, a division of Halliburton, from October 2005 – January 2010.  In this position, he was responsible for all software development, customer support and services.