text: 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. 