Jim has over 25 years of industry experience in engineering, operations and EH&S at both domestic and international locations. He has extensive experience leading innovative programs to: improve performance, reduce risk, assure regulatory compliance, and manage costs. Areas of expertise include: management systems development, EHS program implementation, permitting, field operations, air issues, quantification of potential liabilities, regulatory assurance programs, remediation, public affairs and petroleum engineering. Jim holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University.
Georges Michaud, B.Sc., MBA, CIH
CEO, Manager of Business Operations, and Principal, Contek
Georges Michaud has over 25 years of experience in technical and managerial roles within diverse industries, including: telecommunications, semiconductors, petroleum, manufacturing, mining and consulting at both domestic and international levels. Georges has directed plant and corporate level functions such as EHS, emergency preparedness, security and business ethics. He has managed projects like: implementing ISO 14001 standard practices; auditing; designing for environment; applying energy efficiency programs; benchmarking and competitive analysis; and employing global regulatory tracking.
Georges has expertise in business development and operations, as well as financial and strategic planning. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (ABIH), and holds an MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas , a Bachelor of Science degree (Biology) from the University of Ottawa in Canada and a Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from McMaster University in Canada. |
