La Department of Natural Resources, Office of Pipeline Safety

Mr. Joel E. Kohler began with the Department of Natural Resources in 1983 and was employed for 6 ½ years as the Sole Engineer with the State Mineral Board staff. He later worked for 3 years as Chief of Pipeline Operations with the Office of Conservation. He held the position of Chief of Pipeline Safety from March of 1993 to October 1997 at which time he was promoted to Assistant Director of the Pipeline Division.

Mr. Kohler is a native of St. Landry Parish. He attended LSU in Baton Rouge where he received a Bachelors of Science in Petroleum Engineering in 1982. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer in both Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Engineering.

He represents Louisiana on the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) where he is presently the National NAPSR Vice-Chairperson and is slotted for the position of National NAPSR Chairperson in year 2000. He also participates in numerous National committees and performance review teams.

He is an avid supporter of and participates in various charity drives and functions, in addition to assisting in his children's school functions and sporting events. If he has any spare time he likes to do a little fishing and hunting.

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