Trinity University Board of Visitors, 2000–present
University of Michigan Department of Geosciences Advisory Board, 2006–present
University of Texas, Advanced Energy Consortium, Chairman, Board of Management, 2007-present
University of Texas System, Energy Leadership Council, 2010-present

Oil Field Cleanup Fund Advisory Committee, Lieutenant Governor appointment, 2001–present
National Petroleum Council, U.S. Secretary of Energy appointment, 2006–present
The Energy Council, University Liaison, 2006–present
Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, Governor of Texas appointment, 2007–present
Sandia National Laboratory Geoscience Advisory Board, 2012–present

BP Technical Advisory Council, 2007-present
Geo Fossil Fuels, LLC, Board of Advisors, 2012-present
Southwest Research Institute, Advisory Trustee, 2013-present
P&P Industries, LLP, Advisory Board, 2013-present

Thirty to fifty speaking engagements per year, of which five to ten are compensated