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GlobaLogix’ management team holds more than 100 years of collective experience in energy. This perspective and expertise gives us unmatched insight into your challenges and has been instrumental in the success we bring our customers.

Executive Leadership		Board Members
James Hamilton, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO		Robert K. Moses Jr.
Jim Fererro, Vice President, Sales and Business Development		Michael McShane
Charles Drobny Jr., Vice President, Operations		Philip Burguieres
David Montgomery, Vice President, Engineering		H. A. “Hobby” Abshier, Jr.
Robert Burkhardt, Chief Financial Officer		Holcombe Crosswell

James Hamilton, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO
Jim’s 30-plus years of experience in the energy industry includes executive positions with companies such as Schlumberger, Halliburton, American Millennium Corp., Wireless Matrix Corp., Eagle Wireless Inc., and Brown and Root. During the last decade, Jim has focused his career on providing energy operators with data management solutions that allow them to operate more efficiently, productively and cost-effectively in the oilfield.

Jim got his start in the industry working overseas, installing platforms in the North Sea. After leaving the military, Jim continued his career working with the biggest names in oilfield services including Schlumberger and Halliburton. Upon returning to the states, Jim noticed a lack of remote monitoring and automation in domestic oilfields.

Jim founded GlobaLogix in 2004 to fill a void in the industry. While certain companies provided a specific piece of the services and technologies required for gathering oilfield data and moving it to the back office, no one offered a complete spectrum of service. GlobaLogix offers comprehensive, customized services that follow customers’ data and information needs from the wellhead to the Web site. This allows operators to access the right information at the right time and make faster, better-informed decisions about their operations.

Since the company’s founding, Jim has led GlobaLogix to incredible growth. The company was recognized as the fastest growing technology company in Houston in 2008 after achieving a more than 1300 percent increase in one year in sales revenues.

Jim holds a BSc Civil Engineering , Lamar University. In addition, Jim has had several management courses at both University of Houston and Rice University.

Jim Fererro, Vice President, Sales and Business Development
Jim brings 30 years of experience in natural gas production and gas compression to his position at GlobaLogix, and has worked his entire career in oilfield services. While working for Schlumberger and Hanover Compression, he led a team that installed remote monitoring operations for customers’ compression assets. These initial projects resulted in increased production, improved run time and reduced operating costs; proving to Jim the potential remote monitoring held for improving oilfield operations. As a co-founder of GlobaLogix, Jim has now helped to create a company based on his desire to implement these benefits for energy companies facing more challenges in the oilfield than ever before.

Drawing on experience in business development working in markets in North America, Southeast Asia, Australia and West Africa, Jim plays a key role in GlobaLogix’ expansion into new regions and market segments. Additionally, Jim’s previous role as vice president of Universal Compression provided him with experience in market analysis; new market development and business implementation; all of which have helped him lead GlobaLogix to impressive growth in recent years.

Jim holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tulsa and a master’s degree from Western State in Gunnison, Colorado.
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Charles Drobny Jr., Vice President, Operations
Chuck’s expertise in database system design, operations and new product launches stems from his early career experience in the marine business, where he worked with oil and gas companies to design integrated communication systems for their offshore and marine applications.

Before joining the GlobaLogix leadership team, Chuck honed his operational skills as chief operating officer of Boatracs, where he oversaw the implementation of communication and vessel management technology and software solutions for customers ranging from river towboats to offshore supply vessels and North Atlantic fishing boats. In previous positions, he also managed engineering operations and maintenance of Ingram Barge Company’s fleet of 4,000 barges, and provided engineering analysis as a Mobil Oil representative. Building on this experience, as well as his academic achievements as an adjunct professor for a nationally accredited university, Chuck joined GlobaLogix in 2006 to foster successful operations and service. 

As the vice president of operations at GlobaLogix, Chuck oversees all field service shops and staff. He drives the company’s quick responsiveness to customers, adapting processes to meet their needs. Building on this customer-focused approach, Chuck helped GlobaLogix achieve five-fold growth over an 18-month time period, despite startup challenges and the ever-changing demands of the marketplace.

Chuck holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and a master’s degree in business management from the University of Cincinnati.
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David Montgomery, Vice President, Engineering
David brings a broad base of experience in the upstream, midstream and downstream energy industries to GlobaLogix. Highlights of his career include: working in the field for General Electric installing and repairing power delivery and automation equipment; providing engineering and project management for Advance Control Engineering Service for natural gas pipeline clients; performing business development and engineering for DecisionLink INC, a value-added reseller of wireless data communication systems; and most recently, serving Dresser-Rand Control Systems as engineering manager.

At Dresser-Rand, David oversaw a team of engineers responsible for executing all client orders and a team of engineers responsible for product research and development.  He also worked closely with the company’s sales and marketing departments to introduce new products and qualify new opportunities.

David’s range of experience allows him to bring a comprehensive understanding of the oilfield’s technical and business challenges to each of GlobaLogix’ customers. At GlobaLogix, David oversees application engineering and automation programming as well as panel shop and fabrication activities, and single-handedly directed the company’s largest revenue producing project to date.

David holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Texas and has received his Professional Engineers license from the state of Texas.
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Robert Burkhardt, Chief Financial Officer
Robert has been instrumental in GlobaLogix’ success and recent period of extreme growth. He joined the company in 2007 as controller and assumed the CFO role in May 2009. Robert ensures GlobaLogix’ profitability by drawing on more than 30 years of experience in accounting and management, including CFO positions with both a metals distribution firm and a manufacturing group.

Robert’s expertise in accounting and finance draws on his experience at various public accounting firms after completing his term of service in the United States Air Force in 1973.

Robert holds a bachelor’s in business administration, with a focus on accountancy, from Memphis State University.
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Board Members

Robert K. Moses Jr.
Robert K. Moses, Jr. has been instrumental in establishing Houston as an energy epicenter. Moses was a founding shareholder of Weatherford International, now one of the world’s largest oilfield services companies. He has continued to lead the industry as head of Blackjack Resources and as a prominent private investor in Houston-area energy businesses. He previously served as chairman of the board of directors of Weatherford Enterra from 1989–1992, and as director of Weatherford Enterra from 1992–1998.
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Michael McShane
Along with serving as a director of GlobaLogix, Michael McShane is currently serving as a director of Spectra Energy Corporation, a provider of natural gas infrastructure. Previously, McShane served as director, president and CEO of Grant Prideco, Inc., a publicly traded manufacturer of oilfield supplies and drill stem products. He has also served as a director and CFO of BJ Services Company.
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Philip Burguieres
Philip Burguieres has served in principal positions for several large companies over his diverse career. While currently serving as chairman and CEO of EMC Holdings, he is also the vice chairman of the Houston Texans franchise, chairman of The J.M. Burguieres Co., director of Newfield Exploration Company and chairman emeritus of Weatherford International. Previously, Burguieres held the positions of chairman and CEO of Cameron Iron Works, Inc.; and chairman, president and CEO of Weatherford International.
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H.A. “Hobby” Abshier, Jr.
In addition to serving as a director of GlobaLogix, Hobby Abshier is currently a senior consultant at Neuberger Berman Private Equity Group. Previously, he founded FSA, an investment banking firm in Austin, Texas, and served as co-founder and General Partner for the Triad Venture Group. He has also served as a director of South Texas Drilling Company, Rio Grande, Dawson Well Services and Garden Ridge Pottery. Abshier started his career at Rotan-Mosle (now UBS), where he became partner, officer, director and founder of the firm's institutional investment department.
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Holcombe Crosswell
Holcombe Crosswell is a prominent member of both the Houston business and philanthropic communities. Crosswell has been a director of CenterPoint Energy since 1997, and previously served as a director of NorAm Energy Corporation. He is currently the president of Griggs Corporation, a Houston-based real estate and investment company. Crosswell and his wife Emily are deeply involved with Texas Children’s Hospital; Crosswell has chaired two capital campaigns and has served on its board of trustees for nearly 20 years.
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