Charles Goodson

Corporate Officer/Principal at

Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen

70 year

35 connections

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Charles T.
Goodson was the founder of American Explorer, Inc., founded in 1985, where the title held was President.
Mr. Goodson was the founder of American Explorer LLC, founded in 1995, where the title held was President from 1995 to 1998.
Mr. Goodson was the founder of PetroQuest Energy LLC, founded in 1998, where the title held was Chief Executive Officer from 1998 to 2025.
Current jobs include Member at Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen, Member at Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Member at United Way of Acadian, and Member at American Association of Petroleum Landmen.
Former jobs include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at PetroQuest Energy, Inc. from 2004 to 2019; Chairman at Louisiana Independent Oil & Gas Association; Director at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Director at Louisiana Oil & Gas Association; Land Manager at Callon Petroleum Co. (Texas) from 1984 to 1985; Vice President at Moneylogix Group, Inc.; Member at Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.; and Governor-Louisiana Region at Independent Petroleum Association of America.

Charles Goodson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
United Way of Acadian United Way of Acadian Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Acadiana is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting people, organizations, and resources to improve life opportunities across the region. The company is based in Lafayette, LA. The organization focuses on advancing health, education, and financial stability through four key impact areas: healthy community, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency. United Way of Acadiana provides targeted relief, funds nonprofits and educators, and operates programs such as "Lettuce Learn," "Bank on Acadiana," and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to address critical needs and service gaps. The organization also highlights challenges faced by households above the federal poverty level through the ALICE program and mobilizes community members, businesses, and partners via donations, volunteering, workplace campaigns, events, and corporate giving plans.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
American Association of Petroleum Landmen	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Charles Goodson

Companies	Position	End
PetroQuest Energy LLC PetroQuest Energy LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Operates as an oil and natural gas company	Chief Executive Officer	01/04/2025
Moneylogix Group, Inc. Moneylogix Group, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides a range of services to its franchisees, licensees and consumers in the real estate marketplace	Corporate Officer/Principal	28/05/2008
American Explorer LLC American Explorer LLC Other TransportationTransportation Provides motor carrier and passenger bus transportation services	Founder	01/01/1998
CALLON PETROLEUM COMPANY	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/1985
Louisiana Independent Oil & Gas Association	Chairman	-

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Private companies	15
Callon Petroleum Co. Callon Petroleum Co. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in exploration, development, acquisition and production of oil and natural gas properties	Energy Minerals
PetroQuest Energy, Inc. PetroQuest Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and develops oil and gas properties	Energy Minerals
Moneylogix Group, Inc. Moneylogix Group, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides a range of services to its franchisees, licensees and consumers in the real estate marketplace	Finance
PetroQuest Energy LLC PetroQuest Energy LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Operates as an oil and natural gas company	Energy Minerals
American Explorer, Inc. American Explorer, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration and production services	Energy Minerals
American Explorer LLC American Explorer LLC Other TransportationTransportation Provides motor carrier and passenger bus transportation services	Transportation
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides health care services	Health Services
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides professional membership services	Commercial Services
Independent Petroleum Association of America Independent Petroleum Association of America Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures oil and natural gas	Process Industries
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association Louisiana Oil & Gas Association Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Engages in exploration, production and oilfield services	Industrial Services
Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
United Way of Acadian United Way of Acadian Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Acadiana is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting people, organizations, and resources to improve life opportunities across the region. The company is based in Lafayette, LA. The organization focuses on advancing health, education, and financial stability through four key impact areas: healthy community, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency. United Way of Acadiana provides targeted relief, funds nonprofits and educators, and operates programs such as "Lettuce Learn," "Bank on Acadiana," and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to address critical needs and service gaps. The organization also highlights challenges faced by households above the federal poverty level through the ALICE program and mobilizes community members, businesses, and partners via donations, volunteering, workplace campaigns, events, and corporate giving plans.	Commercial Services
Louisiana Independent Oil & Gas Association
American Association of Petroleum Landmen