Date of Birth: September 4, 1948

Place of Birth: Evanston, Illinois

Religion: Roman Catholic

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Marital Status: Married to Marcy Gaylord Hayes 38 years;

Children:
Patrick Michael Hayes, born June 9, 1970, married to Michelle Chelvam
Devin Michael Hayes, born September 9, 1970 – married to Tiffany Kepley
Cornelius Michael Hayes, IV, born March 6, 1980
John Michael Hayes, born February 3, 1986

Employment History:
Porter Rogers Dahlman & Gordon, P.C. - April 1, 1980 to Present
Peer Review Rating: AV Rated
Diocesan Attorney to Most Reverend Rene H. Gracida, Bishop of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, Texas, 1990-1995

Education:
Texas Tech University, J.D., 1979
University of Texas, B.A., 1972
Loyola Academy, Willmette, Illinois – graduated 1966
St. Mary’s Elementary School, Evanston, Illinois – graduated in 1962

Professional Qualifications:

• Board Certified Oil, Gas and Mineral Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization -1995 to Present
• State Bar of Texas – Oil, Gas and Mineral Law - 1980 to Present
• The Corpus Christi Bar Association – Section on National Resources Law -
  1980 to Present
• Member of the State Bar College - 1996 to Present
• Corpus Christi Assocation of Professional Landmen (CCAPL) -1980 to Present
• San Antonio Assocation of Professional Landmen (SAAPL) - 1998 to Present
• Houston Assocation of Professional Landmen (HAPL) - 2003 to Present
• American Assocation of Professional Landmen (AAPL) - 1990 to Present

Ministries:

• Planning and Development Board of Incarnate Word Academy - 1995 to 2000
• President, Planning and Development Committee of The Corpus Christi Cathedral - 1995 to1998
• President, Finance Council of the Corpus Christi Cathedral – 1992 to 1995
• Board of Directors and Executive Committee – Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Coast Council - 2005 to Present
• Board of Directors – Fullness of Truth Catholic Evangelization Ministries –
  2004 to Present
• Board of Directors – Incarnate Word Academy - 1998 to 2001
• Mission Effectiveness Committee – Incarnate Word Academy – 2001 to Present
• Stewardship Council – Diocese of Corpus Christi - 2003 to Present
• Stewardship Committee – Corpus Christi Cathedral - 2003 to Present
• Sponsor Couple – Corpus Christi Cathedral - 2000 to 2004
• Bishop Guild – Diocese of Corpus Christi – 2003 to Present

Interests:
Catholic Evangelization, Catholic education, Pro-Life activist, Boy Scouts, Hunting, and Fishing.