IADC Staff
 

 

IADC DEPARTMENT HEADS

Dr Lee Hunt:  IADC President
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Dr. Lee Hunt Dr Lee Hunt serves as the Chief Executive of IADC, responsible for managing IADC's worldwide operations. Before being named President in 1990, his prior Association positions included Manager for State Government Affairs, Environmental Affairs and Human Resources. Dr Hunt holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University and received his law degree from South Texas College of Law.


Brian T Petty:  Senior Vice President - Government Affairs
Washington, D.C., 1/202-293-0670

Brian Petty Brian T Petty is based in Washington with responsibility for IADC's government affairs initiatives. Mr Petty holds a law degree from Georgetown University and an MA in literature from the University of Virginia. He serves as Chairman of the US Federal Industry Trade Advisory Committee for Automotive Equipment and Capital Goods (ITAC 2) and co-chairs the Energy Services Coalition, comprised of companies and trade associations seeking liberalization of trade in the energy sector.


Thomas T Terrell:  Senior Vice President - Business Development
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Tom Terrell Thomas T Terrell is IADC Senior Vice President-Business Development. He has 33 years in publishing, marketing, and business experience with operating oil companies and service companies. He has been in charge of petroleum group operations for a major petroleum industry publishing company. Mr Terrell has extensive experience in strategic planning, sales management, marketing, and product development.  His responsibilities included leadership of a diverse global sales, editorial, administrative, and financial staff. Mr Terrell holds a BBA from the University of Houston .


Mike Killalea:  Group Vice President/Publisher
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Mike Killalea Mike Killalea is Group Vice President/Publisher, with responsibility for conferences, corporate communications, and for IADC's official magazine Drilling Contractor and the Annual IADC Membership Directory, for which he is Editor and Publisher. Mr Killalea's background in petroleum engineering is complemented by several years experience in technical and business journalism. He graduated with high honors from the University of California at Davis with a BS in chemical engineering.

Steve Kropla:  Group Vice President - Operations & Accreditation
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Steve Kropla is Group Vice President - Operations and Accreditation.  He manages the association's Offshore Affairs, Land Drilling, HSE, and Accreditation and Certification functions as well as regional operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He is also responsible for overall management of IADC's technical committees. Mr Kropla joined IADC in 1992 after more than 10 years experience in the drilling industry in Alaska and the lower 48 US states.  His duties included health and safety, training, and responsibility for a broad range of human resources issues. He holds a BS degree in journalism from Southern Illinois University and an MS in human resources management and development from Chapman University in Orange, California. Mr Kropla is a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources.

 


Ken Fischer:  Regional Vice President - Middle East & Asia
Dubai, 97/4-390-2750

Ken Fischer Ken Fischer serves as the Association’s  Regional Vice President for Middle East & Asia. In this capacity, he serves as liaison with Middle East and Asian members and chapters, as well as provide assistance with IADC programs, membership, conference development and publications. Mr Fischer will also provide staff support for the Drilling Services and Technology Division and the Contracts Committee. He has broad drilling industry experience, particularly in operations, administration and contracts. He holds a BBA in marketing from the University of Texas, Austin.

OFFSHORE AFFAIRS

Alan Spackman:  Vice President - Offshore Technical and Regulatory Affairs
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Alan Spackman Alan Spackman is Vice President of Offshore Technical and Regulatory Affairs. His responsibilities involve participation in industry standards organizations and responding to international regulatory proposals. He is IADC's representative to the International Maritime Organization. Mr Spackman joined the Association after retiring from the US Coast Guard, where he held the rank of Commander. He received a masters degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Coast Guard Academy.


John Pertgen:  Assistant Director - Offshore Technical and Regulatory Affairs
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

John Pertgen plans for and responds to IADC technical and regulatory initiatives and serves as liaison to IADC committees and work groups. He was previously a compliance/regulatory superintendent for an offshore drilling company. He has experience managing regulatory and compliance issues associated with daily operations, repair and modifications to more than 60 mobile offshore drilling units. He also has tracked, scheduled and coordinated all regulatory inspections and surveys with regulatory agencies, rigs, crews and third-party contractors. He earned a Master of Science degree from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science with a HRM concentration from the University of the State of New York.

 

LAND DRILLING & HSE

Joe Hurt:  Regional Vice President North America and Lead Staff Land HSE Issues
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Joe Hurt  Regional Vice President North America and Lead Staff Land HSE Issues is responsible for the Land Division, HSE Committee, including the IADC Accident Statistics Program, and the Drilling and Well Servicing Structures Task Force.  While being employed by Noble Drilling Mr Hurt was Chairman of the IADC Environmental Affairs Committee and was active in the Accident Prevention, Human Resources and Training Committees.  Mr Hurt holds a BS in Education from Dickinson State College.

 

EUROPEAN OPERATIONS

Dominic Cattini:  Senior Director - European Operations
London, 44/1-895-621889

Dominic Cattini serves as IADC's Senior Director, European Operations. Based in London. Mr Cattini has broad experience in E&P regulation, HSE and petroleum engineering. Mr Cattini earned his bachelor of science degree in electrical and electronic engineering from City University in London, and post-graduate diplomas in fire engineering, occupational health and safety from Southwark College, also London.  He also holds a post-graduate diploma in management of safety and health from Technical University Delft.

 

ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION

Brenda Kelly:  Director - Accreditation and Certification Programs
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Brenda Kelly directs all operations of IADC accreditation programs, including development, implementation, communications, operations and administration. She formerly served as training coordinator with the University of Texas Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX). She has a Ph.D. in Engineering Science from Louisiana State University, an MS degree in Water Resources Engineering from Clemson University and a BS degree in Education from the University of Tennessee.


Dottie Kennedy:  Assistant Director Accreditation & Certification
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Dottie Kennedy participates in the day-to-day operations of IADC accreditation programs, including development, implementation, communications, operations and administration. She is also responsible for IADC Training & Operations Passport sales. Prior to joining IADC, her work experience included Applications Specialist for American General and Systems Analyst for Automated Global Management. She received a BBA in Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.


Marlene Diaz:  Accreditation Coordinator
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Marlene Diaz is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of IADC's WellCAP, WellCAP Plus and Competence Assurance accreditation programs.  Preceding IADC, Ms. Diaz had 14 years of experience at Coastal Corp./ El Paso Energy in Marketing, Accounting and Shareholder Relations.  She is also fluent in Spanish to assist with IADC members in Latin America.


Renata Maxton:  Accreditation Coordinator
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Renata Maxton is responsible for management of IADC's HSE RIG PASS, UBO RIG PASS and Ballast Control & Stability  accreditation programs. Ms Maxton is fluent in Spanish and will help support communications with Latin America members. Her former services include 15 years of Credit, Accounting and Payroll Administration.


LaDonna Thierry:  Accreditation Coordinator
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

LaDonna Thierry is responsible for database management of all department programs, for data entry, reporting and related client communications for all department programs. Ms. Thierry served 13 years in the US Air Force specializing in Information Management and left the service as a Staff Sergeant. She studied Information Systems Technology at the University of Maryland.

 

CONFERENCES

Leesa Teel:  Vice President Conferences
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Leesa Teel is IADC Vice President of Conferences. She is responsible for managing IADC events worldwide.  Ms Teel has prior marketing and administration experience in the offshore drilling industry. 


Anne Otten:  Senior Director of Conferences - Lead Staff Environment Initiatives
The Netherlands, 31/24-6752252

Anne Otten Anne Otten coordinates membership inquiries and manages the Association's conferences in the Eastern Hemisphere. Ms Otten holds a bachelors degree in communications from Eindhoven, the Netherlands. 


Peggy Kersten:  Director of Conferences
The Netherlands, 31/24-6752252

Peggy Kersten Director of Conferences - Eastern Hemisphere and provides general support for IADC activities in Europe.


Stephanie Murphy
:  Conference Coordinator - Western Hemisphere
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Stephanie Murphy assists the Conference Director - Western Hemisphere and provides administrative support to the IADC Operations Division.


Anouk Van De Water
:  Conference and Publications Sales Coordinator
The Netherlands, 31/24-6752252

Anouk Van de Water assists the Conference Director - Eastern Hemisphere and provides general support for IADC activities in Europe.

 

IADC MEMBERSHIP, PUBLICATIONS & CHAPTER LIAISON

Jason McFarland: Vice President - Membership and Publications
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Jason McFarland is responsible for overall management of the Association’s membership and publications departments, including product development and marketing.  Mr. McFarland also assists in coordinating IADC’s Ethics and Corporate Compliance, Contracts, and Technical Publications Committees.  Additionally, Mr. McFarland serves as the IADC staff liaison for IADC chapters worldwide.  He holds a BBA in Management from the University of Houston Downtown.

 


Sharon Thorpe:  Membership Coordinator
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Sharon Thorpe is responsible for IADC membership and management of IADCs member data base. She also functions as liaison with IADC's global network of Chapters. In addition, Ms Thorpe has management responsibilities in the office services sector of IADC. 


Loretta Krolczyk
IADC Publications Sales Coordinator
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Loretta Krolczyk Loretta Krolczyk  is responsible for order placement, fulfillment and customer service for IADC Publications. IADC Publications provides the global drilling industry with an array of data-collection forms, training materials, model contracts, manuals and reference works.

Jimmie Cobbin:  IADC Office Services Coordinator and Sales Associate
Houston, 1/713-292-1945


Kay Hearne
:  Front Office Coordinator
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

 

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

IADC Corporate Communications
publishes IADC's official magazine Drilling Contractor and the Annual IADC Membership Directory, in addition to providing marketing support for conferences, IADC Publications and other activities.

Linda Hsieh: Assistant Managing Editor
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Linda Hsieh  Assistant Managing Editor for Drilling Contractor magazine. she also has the responsibility for IADC's monthly newsletter Drill Bits and manages IADC's media relations. Ms Hsieh is a graduate of the journalism program at the University of Texas at Austin, where she also completed the Business Foundations program and minored in Asian Studies. She has more than 5 years of editing and layout experience at a daily newspaper and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. 


Brian Parks: Assistant Director Design/Production
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Brian C Parks Brian C Parks is Assistant Director Design/Production Corporate Communications. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in English Literature, he is responsible for production graphics, graphic design, circulation management and marketing support.


Togrul Mamedbekov: Marketing & Publishing Assistant
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Togrul Mamedbekov is Marketing/Publishing Assistant for Corporate Communications. In this capacity, he aids in circulation management, website design and production. He is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Houston.

 

OFFICE SERVICES

Terry Gouin:  Executive Assistant
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Terry Gouin, Executive Assistant.


Holly Shock
: Operations Coordinator
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

Holly Shock Holly Shock, provides administrative support to the IADC Operations Division. She is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Ms Shock also holds a Paralegal Certificate from the University of Houston.


Nicole Young
:  Administrative Assistant
Washington, D.C., 1/202-293-0670

Nicole Young provides administrative support for the Washington office.


FINANCIAL SERVICES

Dean Gant: Senior Director of Finance
Houston, 1/713-292-1945
Dean Gant,  Senior Director of Finance, is responsible for all aspects of IADC's financial management.  He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, a member of Beta Alpha Psi, an Honor Accounting Fraternity, and has a Bachelor of Business Administration.  As a CPA, Mr Gant has over 20 years experience in systems accounting for large and medium size firms.

Cynthia Phillips - Accounting Associate

Houston, 1/713-292-1945
Cynthia Phillips  

Alvex Ussin - Accounting Associate

Houston, 1/713-292-1945


Luis Lopez - Accounting Associate
Houston, 1/713-292-1945

 

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