I have worked in the pipeline industry since graduating in 1980 with a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo. During my first 18 years in the industry I worked as a design engineer and project manager on some of the largest diameter pipeline projects in North America. During these years, I saw a need for a better way to control pipeline buoyancy and developed and patented the first set-on, gravel filled geotextile pipeline weight. PipeSak® Incorporated was formed to design, build and market pipeline protection products for the pipeline construction industry.

As the President and CEO of PipeSak® Pipeline Products I strive to revolutionize the pipeline industry with innovative, pipeline protection/integrity products.

I am married with 5 children – three of which work ‘in the business’.

I joined PipeSak back in 2002 when our ‘head office’ was still a room in my father’s basement. Since then we have grown PipeSak® from a small family business to an internationally recognized innovator in the pipeline stability, support and protection market. As we continue to grow we have maintained our family business culture, expanding from the Connors family to the PipeSak® family.

As President I oversee the general operations of the company including finance, manufacturing and marketing. I have degree in Business Purchasing and an Executive MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business.

When not at work I enjoy hosting family gatherings and spending time with my two crazy boys, Connor and Keagan.

I grew up in the pipeline industry, so it was only fitting that my career started as an inspector for Union Gas. While at Union Gas I worked my way through several positions both in the field and in the office. In 1998 I was hired by my father and became PipeSak®’s first employee; a labourer.

I am currently V.P. of Field Operations for PipeSak® Inc. and oversee all aspects of field operations as well as filling and project estimating. I feel I bring a wealth of knowledge, having experience in everything from R&D to equipment operator to estimator.

When not out on a job you can likely find me in the somewhere in the back country or at home with my partner Kim, dog Carl and Jimi the cat.

I joined PipeSak® Inc. and PipeSak® USA in 2009. When I’m not golfing, trout fishing or bird hunting, I co-ordinate the sales and global marketing efforts for PipeSak®. I previously worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company in Peoria, Illinois before moving to St. Louis, Missouri to work for Greenstreak Inc. for 23 years in manufacturing supervision and production management. In 1998, I was made director of Greenstreak’s Tuff-N-Nuff Rockshield division until I came to PipeSak.

My wife Donna and I have been married for over 40 years and reside in St. Louis, Missouri. We have two daughters and five grandchildren.

I decided to join PipeSak® in 2019 because I wanted to be part of a company that is always innovating and improving the pipeline industry.  I have been involved in the pipeline industry for the past 15 years, most recently completing a 550 km long gas pipeline as project manager for TransCanada (TC Energy).  I have a strong technical background consolidated during my academic formation and my extensive experience in engineering and construction. I am the author and collaborator of several technical publications related to pipeline construction. I am an active member of the International Pipeline & Offshore Contractors Association (IPLOCA) and participate in and lead several focus groups within IPLOCA.

In my free time I play base guitar and enjoy biking.

I have been a pipeliner for over 10 years and am the newest member of the PipeSak® team, servicing our clients and customers across the Southern and Southwestern U.S. I bring extensive field construction and purchasing experience to the position, having worked with several major pipeline contractors along the way. I’m excited about the opportunities at PipeSak® and always look forward to working with my friends in the field.

My wife Halee and I live in northeast Oklahoma and have been married for over 13 years. We have one son named Kash who keeps us on our toes.

I joined my family and the PipeSak® team in September 2014 as logistics manager after returning home to Ontario from six years living and working in Vancouver, B.C. I bring years of experience in asset and operations management in the aviation security industry to support our customer service and sales management here at PipeSak®.

In my spare time, I enjoy baseball, snowboarding and spending time with my wife Jennifer and son Gabriel.

I joined PipeSak® Inc in 2014 and provide support for our customers and outside Sales team. My sales and service experience includes varied industrial manufacturers and software developers. My responsibilities include Sales & Marketing support, Project & CRM administration.

Outside of work, I have two children and I’m involved in large scale community programs, planting trees to enhance the local urban forest.

I joined PipeSak® in July of 2019, and I am brand-new to the pipeline industry. I am excited to learn and gain experience and PipeSak® is the perfect place to help me grow. Over the last 10 years I have been working in sales, marketing, and customer care.

When I am not working, I enjoy painting, brewing beer and practicing Brazilian Jiu jitsu with my husband Taylor.

I joined the PipeSak® team in July 2016 to support PipeSak®’s shipping, inventory and warehousing needs. My background in coordination and customer service has proven to be an asset to my role as PipeSak®’s supply chain manager.

When I’m not busy quoting freight or sourcing last minute trucks, I enjoy spending time with my nieces and nephews, as well as trips to the family cottage in northern Ontario.

I joined PipeSak® in May 2019 as lead engineer, after spending five years with TC Energy. I bring experience in field operations and pipeline integrity, having project managed numerous compressor facility and pipeline integrity work. I have a great appreciation for the strides pipeline operators take in operating a pipeline asset safely. I was attracted to PipeSak® because of their entrepreneurial culture and dedication to pipeline protection/integrity products.  In my spare time, I enjoy baseball, biking and backcountry camping.

I joined the PipeSak® team in January of 2018 as the Financial Controller after more than six years with a global manufacturer of IT equipment. My experience there has translated well as PipeSak® continues to expand its global footprint. Most of my time in the office is spent ensuring compliance with financial regulations as well as managing the AR, AP, and Payroll operations. In April 2018 I graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. This was my final step in accomplishing my goal of becoming a CPA, CGA, which was finalized in July of the same year.  When not at work I can usually be found at home with my wife Jen and our two kids, Ben and Daisy. My hobbies include family adventures, playing hockey and spending time outdoors.

My first job in the Union was for PipeSak as a Union 563 Laborer in 2007. I ran with PipeSak® on and off from that time till current date. When not working for PipeSak® I worked for many mainline pipeline contractors in varied positions. My goals are to continue to better myself in my pipeline career and be able to give my wife and three kids anything they need.

When I am not working my hobbies are hunting, fishing, and watching the Minnesota Vikings win football games.

I joined PipeSak® Inc. in 2008 after returning home to Ontario from 5 years in Alberta, Canada. My extensive office management and accounting experience is from a wide range of industries including government, boating, poultry veterinarians, the pork industry and security companies.

I started out looking after administrative services and customer accounts. I am now responsible for all A/P, A/R, payroll and several other financial areas with PipeSak® filling projects and the company in general.

When not at work I enjoy reading, interior design and travel. I have 2 rescued dogs and when time permits I also love fostering dogs, helping them become confident and adoptable.

I graduated from Fanshawe College in 2014 in Construction Engineering Technology. I joined PipeSak® in 2016, applying my passion for mathematics, computers and construction to aid PipeSak® in data and project analytics as well as help manage the day to day I.T. requirements.