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Don White - President
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Don White has 25 years of experience in the oilfield distribution business and brings strong business acumen to the management team. In his career, Don has gained a full knowledge and understanding of all facets of distribution operations and management. Don has demonstrated leadership in creating and managing an effective and efficient team. He has a proven ability to manage all financial components of the business in a manner that enhances profitability while meeting customer service expectations. Don is a founding partner in Apex Distribution having served in the position as President since June of 2002. He also has responsibility as Manager of Store Operations for Apex's network of locations.
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Greg Abtosway - Vice President Business Development
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Greg Abtosway joined Apex Distribution in December of 2003. Greg has an exceptional reputation for working collaboratively with suppliers, coworkers, and customers. This approach has enabled him to succeed in effecting change and delivering significant results for all participants. Greg has held positions at various levels of management in Sales, Field Operations, Alliance Management, and Business Development and has over 10 years of oilfield distribution experience. His role includes a significant component of an oilfield distribution organization and is fundamental to the successful delivery of Apex Distribution's core competencies. Greg's ability to build a knowledgeable and focused team that delivers streamlined procurement, inventory management and logistics practices and his ability to working closely with key customers to demonstrate and communicate the value of those efficiencies are skills Apex Distribution values.
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Bill Ouwejan - Vice-President Sales and Marketing
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Bill Ouwejan joined Apex Distribution shortly after it's time of inception and since then has been pivotal to the growth of the company. Bill brings over 10 years of industry experience to the Apex Sales team, which is based on a high level of customer satisfaction that emphasizes customer service and quality products. One of Bill's greatest assets is his impeccable reputation in the industry, in which he is highly respected throughout. Bill believes that living up to the customer's expectations are his top priority, because a customer's trust is integral throughout the industry.
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Shane Jones - Vice President
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Shane has close to ten years industry experience directly related to the oil and gas service and supply sector. He has a proven track record in developing and marketing product lines as well as providing outstanding value for customers as an account manager.
Shane utilizes his knowledge of business gained through his work experience and his Bachelor of Commerce degree along with his ability to build strong relationships to develop both of these focuses into winning propositions for Apex.
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Vanessa Miller - Director of Human Resources
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Vanessa joined Apex Distribution in August of 1999 and is a key individual to the organization. She has several years experience in the oilfield supply business in human resources, administrative and operational areas. Her skills were instrumental during the start up phase of Apex and Vanessa continues to be a valued part of the organization. Her knowledge, professionalism and diverse abilities are augmented with her positive disposition. As director of our human resource and administrative department and a part of our management team, Vanessa truly embraces and emulates the fact that our people are our most valued resource. Vanessa has completed her CPA Level 3 designation as well as her CHRP and is an active participant in various industry and human resource organizations. Her abilities and business acumen are a benefit to all of Apex's stakeholders.
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Kerry Opas - Account Manager
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Kerry joined Apex Distribution in October 2003 and brings with him over 10 years of oilfield experience in sales and operations. Kerry received his degree in Economics from the University of Calgary as well as a diploma in Power Engineering from S.A.I.T. Kerry's combination of practical work experience and educational expertise has provided him with the ability to not only meet, but to exceed client expectations. His professional focus and priorities reflect a high degree of excellence and integrity which compliments Apex Distribution's corporate principles.
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Bruce Cocklin - Tubular Sales Manager
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Bruce Cocklin joined Apex Distribution in the spring of 2005 as Manager of Tubular Sales. Bruce started his career in the industry in 1980 and his extensive experience, knowledge and customer care are an integral component in the diversity of the Apex sales team. Bruce is responsible for Apex's Oil Country Tubular Business utilizing the Branch Locations and Account Management relationships. Bruce's skills and business acumen are instrumental in Apex achieving new levels of profitability. Bruce is a very well organized and energized individual who possesses a high degree of Integrity and Ethics consistent with those at Apex Distribution.
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Dan Alberding - Account Manager
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Dan Alberding joined Apex Distribution in October 2005 as Sales Account Manager. Dan has been involved in Sales & Marketing his entire career consistently exceeding sales targets and company expectations. Dan achieved a Bachelor in Applied Business and Entrepreneurship in 1998 and continued on with his education at SAIT completing numerous Petroleum Engineering courses. Dan's expertise in Sales, Leadership and Business adds significant value to the Apex team. In addition, his skills and business acumen are instrumental in Apex achieving new levels of profitability.
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Board of Directors
Greg Abtosway – Calgary
Daryl Brooks – Edmonton
Dan Gartner – Provost
Todd Jesse – Edson
Leonard Levinsky – Rocky Mountain House
Joe MacDougall – Slave Lake
Ken Wallewein – Estevan
Don White – Calgary
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