PPI Team
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B. Randy Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer
B. Randy Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan was a co-founder of PPI and its predecessor and has been a principal of and CEO since it began operations in 1992. Mr. Sullivan has a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Mississippi State University. He has been involved in the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico, inland waters, and internationally since 1983, serving in various capacities with independent oil companies including Taylor Energy and Sandefer Offshore.
Kurt D. Byth, P.E.
Chief Operating Officer
Kurt D. Byth, P.E.
Mr. Byth was a co-founder of PPI and has been a principal of PPI and its predecessor since 1992. Mr. Byth has a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa. He has been involved in the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico, inland waters, and internationally since 1973, serving in various capacities with major integrated and independent oil companies including Texaco USA and Taylor Energy.
Ronald D. Thomas, P.E.
President
Ronald D. Thomas, P.E.
Mr. Thomas was a co-founder of PPI and has been a principle of and Secretary of the Company and its predecessor since 1993. Mr. Thomas has a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Mississippi State University and a M.B.A. from Houston Baptist University. He has been involved in the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico, inland waters, and internationally since 1977, serving in various capacities with major integrated and independent oil companies including Mobil Oil, CNG Producing, and Hall-Houston Oil Company.
Daniel M. Tompkins
Executive Vice President
Daniel M. Tompkins
Mr. Tompkins joined PPI in January 1996. Mr. Tompkins has a B.A. in Business from Nicholls State University. He began his career in the Oil & Gas industry as an account manager for National Supply Company in 1977. Over his 20-year career with National Supply and its predecessors, he has held various management positions in their sub-sea/surface wellhead products division.
Les McDaniels
Sales Manager
Les McDaniels
Mr. McDaniel's career spans some 29 years in the oil and gas industry building strong trusted relationships in the completions and drilling segments. Prior to joining PPI, Mr. McDaniel was with Baker Hughes for 25 years in technical sales and accounts management.
Bill Maher
Manager of Construction Engineering and Design
Bill Maher
Over 30 years of experience in construction and engineering projects both onshore, offshore, domestic and international. Responsibilities have included management of project engineering - construction for natural gas and crude oil pipelines including pump stations, meter and regulating stations, compressor, gas - crude oil gathering systems.
Chris Edwards
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Edwards
Mr. Edwards, Chief Financial Officer, joined the Company in April 2007. He is a graduate of Florida International University with a Bachelor of Accounting and is a Texas Certified Public Accountant. He has held various financial positions in the oil and gas industry.
Tommy Williamson
President PPI Deep Foundation Services
Tommy Williamson
Mr. Williamson is a graduate engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Lamar University (1977). He has over 30 years experience in the deep foundation industry; managing construction of augered cast-in-place piles, driven piles, marine construction, and soil improvement projects primarily in the Petro-chemical, refinery and industrial market.
Jim McGrath
President PPI Asset Tracking
Jim McGrath
Mr. McGrath joined PPI Technology Services as the President of the Asset Tracking and Management division. Mr. McGrath has a Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College and a Masters degree from the University of Miami. He is a seasoned executive skilled in strategic technology analysis, and product development and technology. Prior to joining PPI Technology Services, Mr. McGrath was VP of Products for Trend Micro. Mr. McGrath has also held senior positions for NetIQ and Citrix Systems.
Roland Goerner
Personnel - General Manager
Roland Goerner
Roland Goerner joined PPI Technology Services in February 2008 as Personnel - General Manager. He began his career in the Oil and Gas Industry in 1982 and has served in various management positions of operations, manufacturing, customer service, sales and marketing with Dresser Guiberson and Baker Oil Tools.
Corporate Houston Office
800 Gessner, Suite 900
Houston, TX 77024
tel: 713-464-2200
fax: 1-866-699-1348
info@ppitech.net
800 Gessner, Suite 900
Houston, TX 77024
tel: 713-464-2200
fax: 1-866-699-1348
info@ppitech.net
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