David Leonard CPA, CA - President
David Leonard joined CARE Industries Ltd. in 2005 and three years later purchased CARE Industries in July 2008, at which time he assumed the role of President. David's background in accounting/finance, combined with his leadership and determination to succeed has stewarded the business since. He previously spent time with Goldman Sachs working in their Grand Cayman and Jersey City offices. David completed his Bachelor of Commerce Degree at the University of Calgary and went on to complete his Chartered Accountant designation with KPMG in their Calgary office and worked in the Oil and Gas Tax Group where he completed his Canadian In-Depth Tax course.
Throughout the years, David has worked to develop relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders while developing a solid technical base in the manufacturing industry. CARE Industries continues to adapt to industry changes from technical developments to challenging volatility in activity levels by responding with strategies to meet customer needs and diversify its product and service offerings. Under his leadership CARE has evolved from a domestic rig manufacturer to a custom rig manufacturer, supplying the international markets with mobile Workover Rigs and Heli-Portable Drilling/Workover Rigs. He continues to expand the product offerings and operational capability of the company into new industries and new opportunities.
Mike MacKenzie - Vice President - Operations
Mike MacKenzie has been with CARE Industries since 2001 and brings with him over 25 years of manufacturing experience. Mike oversees all of CARE's manufacturing activities including fabrication, welding, mechanical and assembly. Mike is a CWB Certified Welding Supervisor and Inter-provincial Journeyman Welder, with many years of experience with CARE's products and customers. Prior to working at CARE, Mike spent time working with Hitachi Canadian Industries manufacturing Power Generation Equipment. Mike offers a unique mixture of experience, skills and a commitment to understanding your equipment needs.
Daniel Murphy P.Eng - Engineer & Quality Manager
Daniel Murphy is a professional Mechanical Engineer licensed to the practice with APEGA in the Province of Alberta. His responsibilities include the oversight of the Design and Engineering activities, as well as the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System. Daniel has a strong understanding of manufacturing, welding, inspections and is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges of his position with CARE. Furthermore, he is licensed with Transport Canada and is a CWB Level 1 Weld Inspector.
Cory Cooley - Fabrication Production Manager
Cory Cooley is a Project Manager with Care Industries and has been working in the oil and gas sector for almost 17 years. His responsibilities include the planning, overseeing and the execution of projects and processes so Care can deliver projects on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes aligned to objectives. Cory has a strong understanding of manufacturing, welding, inspections and is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges of his position with CARE. Furthermore, he is a Red Seal Interprovincial welder with over 28 years in the welding and fabrication industry.
Cody Mast - Mechanical Production Manager
Cody has been growing and developing CARE’s mechanical department since 2010. He is a red seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) with a commercial vehicle inspection license and trained on aftertreatment (DEF) systems EPA 07, EPA 10, GHG14, & GHG17. His responsibilities include oversight of the mechanical division, production scheduling, implementation & compliance to CMVSS/FMVSS standards, customer service, and troubleshooting complex Mechanical & Technical issues. Contact Cody to schedule an appointment for your equipment needs.
Richard Hickie - Project Manager
Richard Hickie is a Project Manager at CARE with 22 years of mechanical experience in the Oil & Gas industry. Richard has extensive operational experience with Service Rigs and previously managed Nabors Production Services / C&J Energy Services Service Rig operational maintenance, Quality Assurance, Level IV Re-certifications, Equipment Upgrades and Rebuilds. Richard uses his strong operational experience and knowledge of mechanical systems to deliver safe and reliable outcomes in your equipment. Richard is a Red Seal HET, has earned his Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification, has training in DDC-8880 DDEC III, IV, I, and Loss Control Management.
Brody St. Louis - Project Manager
Brody joined CARE Industries in January 2011, and has nearly 20 years of welding and fabrication experience. He started his career with Arnett & Burgess Pipeline Ltd and completed his apprenticeship and training with CARE Industries. As a Project Manager, Brody oversees project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring compliance with industry standards and meeting product requirements. His extensive experience and strong understanding of fabrication, welding, and project management enable him to deliver high-quality projects efficiently.
Chris Bryant - Project Manager
Chris Bryant brings over 16 years of experience in the fabrication and welding industry and a passion for manufacturing to his role. As a Project Manager at CARE Industries Ltd, he has leveraged his expertise as a Red Seal Journeyman Welder and CWB Welding Supervisor to oversee a diverse range of projects. Since joining CARE Industries in 2013, Chris has been involved in managing key projects such as the manufacturing of Xtreme Drilling Masts, Schlumberger/Saxon Drilling Rigs, and Versa Mix Industries Batch Plants. Most recently, he has been involved in NOV's Willow Project. His extensive background spans both the facility and pipeline segments as well as equipment manufacturing, demonstrating his versatility and depth of knowledge in the industry.
Peter Julien, CPA, CGA - Chief Financial Officer
Peter Julien is a CPA, CGA and has led the financial and business systems initiatives at CARE since 2011. He has worked in the Oilfield Services and Manufacturing Business for over 20 years in both financial and quality roles. Previous roles as Corporate Controller and Business Systems Manager allowed Peter to gain extensive industry experience both here in Canada and in overseas Energy Services market.