Experience

Spartan Composites, LLC
• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee
• President

  • Mar 2019 - Present

Self-employed
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Strategic Business Consultant

  • Apr 2016 - Mar 2019


Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR), The Woodlands, TX

• Corporate VP; Pres. Mats & Integrated Services (NMIS); Pres. Environmental Services (NES)

  • Oct 2010 - Apr 2016

  Newpark Resources is a global provider of value-added drilling fluids systems and advanced composite matting systems used in oilfield, power transmission, pipeline, petrochemical and industrial markets. Corporate duties include: Strategic planning, committee meetings, Board Presentations, Investor presentations and earnings calls preparation. Recruited to oversee the two market leading divisions with peak revenue of over $250M and >500 employees. NMIS is the leading in provider of advanced plastic and composite systems to the oilfield, power transmission, pipeline and various other key market segments. NES provided onshore and offshore waste disposal. Accomplishments: • Developed and organized technical sales force that more than doubled the business in five years ($65m to $160m), achieving >40% margin over 20 consecutive quarters. • Led effort to diversify into new markets outside of traditional Oil & Gas markets making significant impact on market mix. • Directed innovation and development of new proprietary products/systems (nine patents pending) to address new and existing markets. • Led $45M plant expansion and R&D technology center to serve diverse markets • Utilized R&D Center to develop value added sales training and advanced plastics training to employees and customers • Expanded the business internationally by acquiring Terra Firma in the UK in 2013 and by establishing strategic partnerships in Germany and Canada.. • Managed sale of misaligned NES waste management business for $100M. Show less



B&B Oilfield Services

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • 2009 - 2010

  Offered new and remanufactured wellhead equipment, production trees and associated equipment, designed for land, jack-up or platform drilling and completion applications. Chief Executive Officer Recruited to position company for sale. Restructured business/reorganized organization to regain profitability and successfully completed sale in 2010. • Evaluated and shut down non-performing location. • Improved balance sheet by reducing inventories and assets, and aggressive collection of receivables. • Improved proposal process and profitability by ensuring work was quoted at acceptable rate of return. • Canvased potential buyers. • Assisted new buyer in transitioning business. Show less



OMNI Energy Services

• United States

• General Manager Seismic Drilling Division

  • 2007 - 2009

  Offers oilfield rentals and environmental services to onshore and offshore oil and gas operators and seismic drilling services to onshore customers. General Manager, Seismic Drilling Division Managed all aspects of market leading division’s operations, safety, maintenance, trucking and inventories. • Managed organization with over 300 employees and $80m revenue • Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to improve processes that impacted safety record, increased revenue and profitability Show less



MI Swaco/SPS International

• Vice President International Operations

  • 1998 - 2008

  SPS offered specialized downhole tools used for cleaning tubulars, risers, and wellhead equipment when converting well from drilling mud to completion fluid. SPS International was purchased by MI Swaco in 2007. Managed agent relationships and ensured sales and workshop personnel were current on tool applications, new technology, proper maintenance of SPS tools, inventory procedures, invoicing procedures, and QA/QC procedures involving the SPS tool line. Responsible for revenue forecast, market share, and operating budgets for each area and ensured targets were achieved. • Exceeded international growth projections for sales and profitability. • Effectively managed international success by organizing individual market segments into geographic regions. • Developed/maintained relationships with British Gas, BP, BHP, Repsol, Talisman, EOG, and other operators through direct contact and technical presentations. • Negotiated contracts with major operators. • Developed strategic plans for each operating area and communicated action plans. • Monitored execution of plans and perform gap analysis to continuously improve market position. • Kept informed of activity levels throughout Central and South America and continuously looked for new areas/opportunities for growth. • Assisted various operating areas within the Business Development Group with training, customer calls, and technical presentations. Show less



Baker Oil Tools (BOT)

• Gulf of Mexico Sales Manager

  • 1997 - 1999

  Manufactures and service provider for cementing and downhole equipment for oil exploration and production companies. Gulf of Mexico Area Sales Manager • Managed sales effort for BOT’s most productive and profitable region. • Led daily activity of sales teams for all product lines including service tools, completion tools, fishing tools, liner hangers, and pumping services. • Provided detailed operating budgets and revenue forecast to senior management. • Accountable for developing and achieving revenue forecast and operating budgets • Interfaced with Product Line Managers to ensure service/product improvements were achieved and new market opportunities identified and responded to. Show less



Russel Metals

• Canada
• Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• General Manager

  • 1995 - 1997

  Russel Metals is a leading distributor and processor of structural steel products Responsibilities and Duties: • Oversee all aspects of multi-unit operation including sales, accounts payable, accounts receivables, MIS, finance, credit, inventory, purchasing, and engineering. • Work with sales group to provide detail forecast. • Prepare operating budgets for all locations and departments. • Responsible for profitability of operating locations. Russel Metals is a leading distributor and processor of structural steel products Responsibilities and Duties: • Oversee all aspects of multi-unit operation including sales, accounts payable, accounts receivables, MIS, finance, credit, inventory, purchasing, and engineering. • Work with sales group to provide detail forecast. • Prepare operating budgets for all locations and departments. • Responsible for profitability of operating locations.



BJ Services

• France
• Packaging & Containers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Region Manager

  • 1979 - 1994

  BJ Services was a leading provider of pressure pumping services to the Oil & Gas industry prior to being purchased by Baker. Positions held: Region Manager 1990 to 1994 Region Operations Manager 1989 to 1990 Region Sales Manager 1984 to 1989 District Manager 1983 to 1984 Region Engineer 1982 to 1983 Region Technical Sales 1980 to 1982 District Sales 1979 to 1980 Responsibilities and Duties of last position held: • Responsible for 12 operating locations in the Rocky Mountain Region. • 15 direct reports. • Responsible for all support functions related to human resources, training, safety, sales, technical services, and environmental compliance. • Worked with direct reports to developed detailed forecast and operating budgets. • Responsible for maintaining accurate inventories and capital expansion. • Accountable for the profitability of the business unit. Show less