When created in 1998, Cathedral realized the importance of an experienced and diversified management team.
The founding management group had in excess of 90 years of directional drilling experience, and 150 years of oilfield experience. The entire team continues to be the Company's core management group.
Other management and supervisory personnel have also been acknowledged by competitors and clients as being among the best in the industry.
Mark Bentsen - President & CEO
Mark Bentsen has held the position of President and CEO of Cathedral Energy Services since June 2000. Prior to that Mr. Bentsen was President of Directional Plus Ltd., predecessor to Cathedral Energy Services from 1998 to June 2000. Mr Bentsen held the positions of Contracts Manager and Vice President of Corporate Development for Akita Drilling Ltd. from 1993 to 1998. Mr. Bentsen obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Mr. Bentsen is a director of several private and publicly traded companies.
Randy Pustanyk - Vice President Operations
Randy Pustanyk has held the position Vice President, Operations for Cathedral Energy Services since June 2000. Prior to that Mr. Pustanyk was Vice President, Operations for Directional Plus Ltd., predecessor to Cathedral Energy Services, from May 1998 to June 2000. Mr. Pustanyk holds a BSC Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Calgary, and has extensive work experience, focusing on the directional drilling industry since 1983. Mr. Pustanyk is a professional engineer registered with APEGGA, and has participated in the design of numerous industry leading technologies with multiple patents pertaining to specialized drilling and surveying systems used world wide.
Jeff Morden - Vice President Engineering
Jeff Morden has held the position Vice President, Engineering for Cathedral Energy Services since June 2000. Prior to that Mr. Morden was Vice President, Engineering for Directional Plus Ltd., predecessor to Cathedral Energy Services, from 1998 to June 2000. Mr. Morden worked for Sperry-Sun (now a division of Halliburton) from 1978 to 1998, and held the position and responsibilities for operations, research and development, engineering, well planning and technical sales/services. Mr. Morden has an extensive field background with 35 years oilfield experience / 30 years directional drilling experience.
Scott MacFarlane, Chief Financial Officer
Scott MacFarlane has held the position of Chief Financial Officer for Cathedral Energy Services since April 2001. Prior, Mr. MacFarlane was the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Hanover Maloney Inc., a manufacturer of oil and gas processing equipment, from 1995 to 2001. Before joining Hanover Maloney Inc. Mr. MacFarlane was a Senior Manager with Price Waterhouse, from 1987 to 1995. Mr. MacFarlane holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and has held a Chartered Accountant designation since 1985.
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