Jim Slutz currently serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and Natural Gas in the Office of Fossil Energy of the U.S. Department of Energy.  In this position, Mr. Slutz is responsible for administering domestic and international oil and gas programs, including research and development, policy analysis, and natural gas import and export licensing.  The oil and natural gas office leads DOE's LNG program which involves the analysis of safety and other technical issues.

Prior to his appointment in June 2002, Mr. Slutz served as the Director, Indiana Division of Oil and Gas, with responsibilities for overseeing oil and natural gas exploration and production, natural gas storage, and leasing of state land for exploration.  From the period of 1981 to 1992, Mr. Slutz worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, where he served in managerial and technical positions.

Mr. Slutz holds an MBA degree from The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business, and a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University, School of Natural Resources.

Last Reviewed: 3/8/2007