Meet Executive Management Team
Our Innovation Starts with You.
You challenged us. You inspired us.
Visionaries shaped by the best in the business: our clients. Every innovation we lead, every technology we develop, is the result of listening to you, learning from you, and standing on the shoulders of industry giants like you.
Peter M. Duncan, Ph.D
Founder and CEO
Peter M. Duncan is President and CEO of MicroSeismic, Inc., specializing in hydraulic fracture surveillance. A Ph.D. geophysicist, he co-founded 3DX Technologies and served as SEG President. Recognized with multiple industry awards, including the 2024 SEG Cecil Green Enterprise Award.
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Michael Thornton, Ph.D
Chief Technology Officer
Michael Thornton, Ph.D., is the Chief Technology Officer at MicroSeismic, Inc., with 20+ years in oil and gas. Previously VP of Data Analysis, he also held leadership roles at Veritas DGC and ExxonMobil. He holds a Ph.D. in geophysics from the University of Houston.
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Monica Vrana
Chief Marketing Officer
Monica Vrana is the Chief Marketing Officer at MicroSeismic, Inc., with 20+ years in marketing and events across oil & gas, network security, and hardware. A dedicated community leader, she co-founded the NCL Texas Diamonds Chapter and serves on multiple boards.
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William B. Barker (Bill)
Vice President of Analysis
William B. Barker is VP of Analysis at MicroSeismic, Inc., overseeing data analysis operations. With 20+ years in oil and gas, he previously held leadership roles at MicroSeismic and worked in electromagnetics at NAEVA Geophysics. He holds a BS in geophysics from the University of Kansas.
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Ross Kennedy
Vice President of Operations
Ross Kennedy serves as the Vice President of Operations, bringing over 28 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas sector. Throughout his career, he has held prominent global leadership positions at industry-leading organizations such as CGG Veritas and Global Geophysical. He also served … Read more
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Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors bring wisdom and guidance grounded in real-world experience. We are grateful for their leadership, shaped by deep respect for our clients and a shared commitment to listening, learning, and growing alongside the industry’s best – our clients.
Nikki Martin
Chairman
Peter M. Duncan, Ph.D
Founder and CEO
Dirk McDermott
Director
Robert (Bob) Daniels
Director
Jamie McJunkin
Observer
