Andrew B. Schmitt has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since October 1993. For approximately two years prior to joining the Company, Mr. Schmitt managed two privately-owned hydrostatic pump and motor manufacturing companies and an oil and gas service company. He served as President of the Tri-State Oil Tools Division of Baker Hughes Incorporated from February 1988 to October 1991.

Eric R. Despain has served as Senior Vice President since February 1996. As of September 1, 2001, Mr. Despain has also served as President of the Company's mineral exploration division and is responsible for the Company's mineral exploration operations. Prior to joining the Company in December 1995, Mr. Despain was President and a member of the Board of Directors of CBC since 1986.

Phil Winner took over as President of Layne Energy in November 2008. Phil began his career with Mobil Oil Corporation as a development geologist. His career spans over twenty-five years and includes stints with Apache Corporation, HS Resources, CDX and as CEO of Heartland Oil and Gas. Along the way, Phil also spent time in the investment banking business with Hanifen Imhoff.

Jeff Reynolds became a director of Layne on September 28, 2005, in connection with the merger of Reynolds, Inc. with and into Layne. For the past five years, Mr. Reynolds has served as the President of Reynolds, Inc., a company which provides products and services to the water and wastewater industries.

Gregory F. Aluce has served as Senior Vice President since April 14, 1998. As of September 1, 2001, Mr. Aluce has also served as President of the Company's water resource division. Mr. Aluce is responsible for the Company's water-related services and products. Mr. Aluce has over 21 years experience in various areas of the Company's operations.

Steven F. Crooke has served as Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel since May 2001. For the period of June 2000 through April 2001, Mr. Crooke served as Corporate Legal Affairs Manager of Huhtamaki Van Leer. Prior to that, he served as Assistant General Counsel of the Company from 1995 to May 2000.

Jerry W. Fanska has served as Vice President-Finance and Treasurer since April 1994. Prior to joining Layne Christensen, Mr. Fanska served as corporate controller of The Marley Company since October 1992 and as its Internal Audit Manager since April 1984.