Morgan Rich named a finalist for the AAPL's Outstanding Graduate award

2018 Mar 8

Marietta College's Morgan Rich of Sarahsville, Ohio, was named one of four finalists for the American Association of Professional Landmen's Outstanding Graduate award.

Rich, who is majoring in Land & Energy Management, did not win the award, but she was still excited to be in the mix.

"It is great to know that my college career, as well as my experiences, have been recognized by the national organization of professional landmen," she said. "The AAPL is one of the largest organizations in the oil and gas industry and it is still hard to believe I was given this opportunity."

Rich, a graduate of Shenandoah High School, learned she was a finalist a few weeks before attending the NAPE meetings in Houston Feb. 13-15 - where she was interviewed for the award. Marietta is one of 13 AAPL-accredited programs, but the College just recently earned the designation.

Tina Thomas, Director of the Land & Energy Management program, said Rich is the type of student every program wants to have.

"Not only is she very intelligent, she has common sense and a driven work ethic," Thomas said. "Morgan has shown leadership and initiative in MCLA, Marietta's student land man organization and MLBC, the local professional organization. Her accomplishment of qualifying as one of four finalists among all land management students across the country speaks volumes for Morgan's personal achievement and Marietta's program. Morgan will be a very successful landman and I am proud to have her as a student in Marietta College's Land & Energy Management program."