Q. Tell us about your professional background and industry experience.

A. “I always had a fascination with figuring out the way things worked and technology, so I attended Louisiana Tech University, graduating with degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Business Management. I accepted a position with a major international energy services company, where I spent 10 years in various roles.

“A few notable achievements in which I take pride include being chosen as the field test coordinator for three new cutting-edge technologies during my tenure as a Field Engineer. I held various roles in sales and line management before making the decision to accept a position with a global integrated provider of energy technology. I spent the next 18 years of my career in various leadership roles, including Director of Eastern Region Operations and Director of Sales for the US region.

“I realized that one of the most rewarding aspects of my career was bringing out the best in a team to achieve incredible results – a drive that dates to my days playing and coaching sports. One of the key aspects of a successful team is a coach that understands what drives each person in to reach their full potential. I was looking for an opportunity to do something similar when I learned of an opening with Oil Patch Group (OPG) – legacy brand that formed part of Centurion’s US region. I decided to make a career move and accepted the position of Vice President with Centurion in 2021.”

Q. What does a typical day look like for you as Regional President?

A. “The role of Regional President is very dynamic and multi-faceted. On any given day, I’m working closely with different facets of the leadership team, ranging from finance, QHSE, HR, legal, operations and IT. Most days involve review of market intel to inform long term strategy and business alignment.

“Safety and quality are central drivers for our business. Centurion’s US region performs thousands of jobs annually – and keeping our employees, others around us and the environment safe is the upmost importance.

“I believe communication is a key component to the success of any organization and central to my job. Providing regular communication for our employees helps them understand how the company is performing and keeps everyone aligned with overall vision and strategy. Our business has five key product lines; for each of them to be successful, it is imperative to understand the opportunities and challenges they are facing, how to tackle them, and support sales and operations for growth.”

Q. What makes your regional team stand out?

A. “Our US regional team is competitive, passionate and driven to succeed. I am fortunate to work with such a talented group of individuals that work well together and have the drive to create a company that our employees can be proud to work for, while delivering the best services and products for our customers.”

Q. Tell us about your proudest achievement with Centurion to date.

A. “I am most proud of transforming Centurion US into a disciplined, high-performance organization that delivers both top-line growth and sustainable margin improvement. I am also proud of the leadership team we built. We have built a business that performs in all cycles, backed by a proactive management team."

Q. What excites you most about the future with Centurion?

A. “Where do I start! I am truly excited about the future for Centurion. With the leadership team and structure that is currently in place, the sky is the limit for what we can achieve. Centurion’s wider global executive leadership team has developed a plan and strategy that will see the entire business achieve both short- and long-term goals, and continue to deliver leading equipment solutions for our customers operating in the world’s most complex, challenging, and remote locations.

“Ultimately, I am excited to work for a company that has continued to grow in any economic environment. It thrills me to know that our company supports thousands of employees and their families across the globe, and has created a company they can be proud of. Centurion is a company that clients can expect a level of consistent service. – so ultimately, I am most excited about the growth trajectory of Centurion, the impact that we have on those around us, and continuing to build the best company we can.”

Q. When you’re not at work, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

A. “I have many hobbies and consider myself an active person. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two sons. As my sons were growing up, they were very athletic and I had the privilege to coach them in various sports. I have to admit – we are very competitive today and I think that comes from the drive that my father instilled in me as I grew up. Now that our sons are grown, I enjoy traveling with our family to build memories that will last a lifetime. I also play golf, snow ski and enjoy various other outdoor activities, as well as woodworking projects.”