As a result of these efforts, young professionals in a wide range of disciplines, from scientists and engineers to land management and legal  
specialists, are being groomed to take over the reins as they learn the business through mentoring, extensive training, development opportunities 
and challenging work assignments. They are generously rewarded with excellent compensation and benefits, as well as an industry-leading working  
environment that encourages camaraderie and teamwork. The success of Chesapeake’s strategy is apparent: the average age of the company’s  
geoscience, land and engineering departments has dropped from 49 in 2000 to 36 today. In addition, the average age of the company’s 4,000  
Oklahoma City headquarters employees is 33. Even as some of Chesapeake’s employees retire, the company is well equipped with a seasoned work 
force that is prepared to support and lead the way in Chesapeake’s continued growth. 
CHESAPEAKE MANAGEMENT
PERSPECTIVES »
Steve Dixon 
Executive Vice President –  
Operations and Geosciences and  
Chief Operating Officer
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