Management Team

 

Who we are: Senior Management

Kerry Kunz

President

  • 28 years offshore experience
  • Former Vice President of Offshore Operations for a major international contractor
  • Marketing and operations of offshore drilling rigs (platforms, jackups and accommodation barges)

Lasse B. Kjelsås

CFO

  • Kjelsås holds a Master of Science degree from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH) and a Master of Science degree in finance from London Business School.
  • Previous work experience includes financial analyst positions at Vital Forsikring AS (92-94) and Elcon Securities AS (95-99).
  • From 1999 to 2007 Kjelsås worked in First Securities ASA's Corporate Finance department, initially as a senior advisor and from 2003 as a Director.

Keith Stratton

Sr. VP of Quality, HSE, Training and HR

  • 32 years of Operations/QHSE/Training experience with international offshore and land drilling
  • Former Vice President of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment for a major international contractor
  • Creation and implementation of practical & effective operational management systems

Christian Wood

Sr. VP of Engineering and Projects

  • 18 years experience in offshore rig design and rig system design
  • Former Project Engineer for a major international contractor
  • Managing design and execution of offshore drilling rig solutions

Eric Hoegg, CPA

Sr. VP of Finance and Administration

  • 33 years international oilfield experience with concentration in Financial and Business Management responsibilities with major international contractor
  • Former Director International Marketing and Business Development for drilling and workover operations

Jack Langley

Director of Operations

  • 38 years of offshore experience
  • Former Operations Manager for Pride International
  • Extensive moored semi and DP experience

Franck Soule

Director of Marketing

  • 15 years experience in drilling industry
  • Former Marketing Support Manager for Pride International
  • Marketing and operations of drilling rigs (land rigs to deepwater units)

Harry Li

Director of Projects

  • 6 years experience in offshore rig design and construction
  • Former Lead Project Engineer for a major international contractor
  • Extensive project management and shipyard supervision