Mr. Pensabene manages Anadarko's federal and state government relations programs. He joined Anadarko as Vice President, Government Relations, in 1997. Based in Washington, D.C., Mr. Pensabene has extensive experience in law and public policy matters related to natural resources development. Immediately prior to joining Anadarko, he was a partner in law firms based in Washington, DC. Mr. Pensabene completed the Institute of Business Economics and Management at the University of Southern California School of Business and received his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law. Mr. Pensabene also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association and has held positions of leadership in the Natural Resources Section of the American Bar Association. Mr. Pensabene also is a member of the Board of Trustees of Meridian International Center and the Board of Directors at the U.S.-Algeria Business Council.