Robert E. McGough joined DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations Company in February 1993 as the site manager of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve's West Hackberry site. He was promoted to the Operations and Maintenance director in July of that same year. He became the president and chief executive officer in January 2001.

Mr. McGough received his Bachelor of Science degree in geology from Northeast Louisiana in 1961. Additionally, he earned his Masters Degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas eight years later. In 1961, Mr. McGough received his active duty commission. He served in various command and staff positions revolving around petroleum logistics in the United States Army. After 26 years of service, he retired as Colonel Robert E. McGough. Upon return to civilian life, Mr. McGough became a project manager for Logistics Engineering Associates, Annapolis, Maryland, from 1987 through 1989. He held the position of supply and distribution manager for Steuart Petroleum Company in Washington, D.C. from 1989 until he joined DM. Bob and his wife Paula, formally of Lebanon, PA and son Matthew reside in Fairhope, Alabama.