GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES - Key Persons
Alisha Betancourt leads the complex global supply chain at Geospace Technologies. She has been a member of the supply chain team with the Company since 2008. During her tenure at the Company, she has implemented highly effective procedures to standardize and streamline the production flow, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
Alisha holds a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Houston-Downtown in Texas.
Job Titles:
- Director, Human Resources
- Director of Human Resources for Geospace
Annette Seiber serves as the Director of Human Resources for Geospace. In her role, she oversees employee relations, works to implement change to achieve workforce excellence, and manages the company's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Annette leverages 30 years of human resources experience to create a collaborative, people-first workplace environment.
Annette studied at the University of Houston-Downtown.
Caroline Kempf leads the planning, development and execution of the Company's global marketing and communications initiatives as well as those of the business units and subsidiaries. She facilitates corporate revenue potential and orchestrates valuable communications within the company as well as with our shareholders and the various industries we serve.
Previously, Caroline served as SVP, Business Operations & Development at our subsidiary Quantum Technology Sciences. Prior to that, she founded a niche advertising and marketing firm specializing in technology and specialty medicine clients. Caroline graduated with honors from the top-ranked public relations program at Florida State University.
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
David Witt guides the overall technology strategy of the Company as the Chief Information Officer. His responsibilities include serving as the day-to-day lead on developing and managing Geospace's IT policy and initiatives. David received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics from Stephen F. Austin University and holds an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Oil & Gas Sales
Jorgen Skjott leads all sales efforts for the Company, which includes managing the sales team and promoting products at all levels. Jorgen's thorough understanding of the oil and gas industry aids in his ability to regularly interface between customers and the entire Geospace organization.
Job Titles:
- Director of Adjacent Markets at Geospace
- Director, Adjacent Markets
Ken Nesteroff serves as the Director of Adjacent Markets at Geospace. In this role, he is responsible for operations, development, and generating growth through expanding Geospace's presence in new markets where Geospace's existing products, technologies, or manufacturing methodologies address unmet market needs.
Ken received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Bradley University.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, EXILE Technologies
Lance Heap oversees all sales and marketing activities for EXILE Technologies. Lance has served in leadership roles at EXILE Technologies for 20+ years, growing and maintaining the electronic prepress segment of Geospace Technologies diversification effort.
Lance received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hispano American and Spanish Literature from Utah State University, as well as an Associate's degree in Business Administration. He went on to receive a Master's of International Business Management, from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird).
Job Titles:
- Director, Health, Safety, & Environmental
Loretta Bazan has been the HSE Director at Geospace Technology since 2012. In this role, Ms. Bazan is responsible for providing direction and guidance for the Health, Safety, Environment, and Security across all business segments at Geospace Technologies. Throughout her eight years with the Company, she has played an instrumental role in transforming Geospace's safety culture.
Loretta holds an Associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety and has over 24 years of health, safety, and environmental experience working primarily in the manufacturing industry.
Job Titles:
- CEO, Quantum Technology Sciences
Mark Tinker drives the strategic direction of Geospace's subsidiary Quantum Technology Sciences to innovate in the field of security and surveillance through world-class geophysical analytics. He combines a strong background in tactical seismology with more than two decades of executive leadership to guide Quantum and the business of security and surveillance at Geospace.
Mark earned his Ph.D. in Geophysics from the University of Arizona, and he is grateful to the U.S. Air Force for providing the vast majority of his funding.
Job Titles:
- Corporate Quality Manager at Geospace
- Manager, Corporate Quality
Mercy Thomas serves as the Corporate Quality Manager at Geospace. In this capacity, she is responsible for coordinating and overseeing quality control and assurance programs.
Prior to joining Geospace, she worked at Texas Instruments as a Process Engineering/Quality Manager and earned the title as a Senior Member of Technical Staff.
Mercy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras and holds a Master's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Job Titles:
- CTO
- Senior Vice President
- Company As Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer
Michael J. Sheen joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer in August 1997. His primary focus is to advance the technology landscape of Geospace Technologies.
Michael was a Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Input/Output, Inc. (now known as ION Geophysical Corp.) beginning in 1991 and had held other positions at Input/Output, Inc. (now known as ION Geophysical Corp.) starting in 1977.
Job Titles:
- Director, Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Manager for Geospace
Nathan Gall serves as the Manufacturing Manager for Geospace where he oversees all operational aspects of our product manufacturing, including seismic monitoring products, utility products, security products, and electronic prepress solutions. Prior to joining Geospace in 2006, Mr. Gall provided engineering expertise to Precision Airconvey.
Nathan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University.
Job Titles:
- Chief Project Engineer
- Executive Vice President
Robbin Adams is the Executive Vice President, Chief Project Engineer of the Company. Robbin uses his nearly 40 years of experience as a design engineer to manage the engineering team, providing wide-ranging leadership and strategic direction on the development of Geospace's advanced product offerings.
Robbin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Robert Curda oversees all financial activities of the Company , including accounting and financial reporting, planning and analysis, and investor relations. Before assuming the role of CFO, Robert spent 15 years as the Operational Controller of Geospace where he was responsible for major advancements and upgrades to the companies accounting systems. Robert received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.