Alexander F. Burns
Editor

Alexander F. Burns joined DeGolyer and MacNaughton in 2013. As editor, he reviews the firm’s reports, letters, and other communications for grammar, clarity, and consistency. He has over 20 years of experience in the industry.

In 2004, Burns received a bachelor’s degree in English composition from the University of North Texas.

Topical Areas of Expertise

• Copyediting
• Technical writing
• Report processing and quality control

Major Projects

Prior to joining D&M, Burns worked as a paralegal at a law firm specializing in oil and gas title opinions. He provided copyediting expertise and reviewed legal opinions for grammar and consistency with recorded documents. Before his entry into the oil and gas industry, he worked in publishing as a content editor, typesetter, and graphic artist.

At D&M, he optimized the firm’s style guide and internal glossary to modernize and streamline the language used for reports and letters while maintaining D&M’s legacy standards. He helps ensure reporting language is up-to-date with the standards of various industry regulatory bodies and authoritative sources.