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Leadership

Over Seven Decades of Experience

Innovative Leadership

Your project is too important to settle for a tired approach that’s merely been reworked for your process and transportation facilities. With Gulf’s seven decades of proven project experience worldwide, we have the innovative leadership, plus the people and know-how, to help you enjoy a technically strong project solution. Choose Gulf project execution professionals and subject matter experts to help you optimize performance and maximize asset value.

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Kent Wilfur, President & CEO

President & CEO

Kent Wilfur

As President and CEO of Gulf Companies, Kent sets the strategic direction for Gulf, leads the efforts of Gulf’s Senior Management team in delivering exceptional service to Gulf’s clients, and is responsible for ensuring Gulf is an employer of choice by developing an inclusive and dynamic culture for Gulf employees. Kent has over 33 years of industry experience in various facets of project development, project delivery, and supply chain. He has previously held senior management roles at TC Energy and Enbridge leading large complex teams in the successful delivery of project goals. Kent is a board member of IPLOCA and a member of the INGAA Foundation. He is a graduate of The University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering and The Richard Ivey School of Business (University of Western Ontario) with a Master of Business Administration.

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Karey Cox, Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Karey Cox

Karey Cox is the Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Gulf. With over 25 years of experience, Karey has successfully filled the role of Controller before being named to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Karey has been with Gulf since 2011, overseeing the company’s accounting operations, including financial reporting, treasury, tax, and compliance. Additionally, she leads the human resources and information technology departments. Prior to joining the Gulf family, Karey was Group Controller at Southwest Water Company. Along with corporate experience in the energy, automotive, water and wastewater industries, Karey brings public accounting experience from her time spent at Ernst & Young, LLP. With her wide range of knowledge and experience in Finance and Accounting functions across the organization, Karey guides a team unit focused on providing effective support and counsel in Financial Reporting, Accounting Research, Tax, Treasury, and Risk Management. Karey is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Master of Science degree in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University.

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Senior Vice President of Operations

Bill Olson

As Sr. Vice President of Operations, Bill ensures every location has the resources, systems and tools in place to provide industry-leading performance in engineering, procurement and project/construction management services. Bill has 46 years’ experience in the energy sector, beginning in nuclear power then transitioning to the oil and gas industry. His bespoke experience spans more than twenty countries across five continents. Bill is a member of IPLOCA and ASME B31 Standards Committee, currently also serving as Chair of the B31.4 Section Committee. He is a Class of ’78 graduate of Texas A&M University, with a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Protection Engineering, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas.

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Vice President of Field Services

Monty Collins

As the Vice President of Field Services, Monty’s primary focus is on the leadership and development of the field services operations providing industry-leading field execution and project administration. Monty is an accomplished leader with over 35 years of expertise in the energy sector, spanning twenty years with senior execution responsibilities with Owner-Operators and ten years in executive leadership roles with service providers. He has a proven track record in managing all phases of Capital and O&M projects, from Pre-FEED origination and regulatory filings to execution, in-service, and closeout. Monty is adept at business development, fostering strategic collaborations and efficiencies across business lines to drive growth in the U.S. and Canada. He is a recognized industry expert in all facets of project execution, with experience serving as an expert witness in legal and regulatory proceedings in support of client’s business needs. He has an extensive background in route development, regulatory support, capital budgeting, and asset development, ensuring efficient and compliant project execution. He is a graduate of the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Technologies and Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) with a Master of Business Administration.

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