Holly Elrick, CA
Sr. Vice President Finance & CFO
Holly joined Arcis as Controller in 2000 from an international accounting firm in their energy and production assurance group. Holly was responsible for Arcis’ public company reporting and regulatory requirements. In 2001, Holly moved into the CFO position and has played a key role in Arcis’ acquisitions, financings and privatization. Holly’s responsibilities include shareholder reporting, corporate finance, tax and strategic planning for Arcis.

Robert G. Howey, P. Geoph.
Sr. Vice President, Seismic Data Processing
Rob Howey's primary role is to develop Arcis' seismic data processing centre into a more diverse service provider. Other key responsibilities include coordinating software development and optimizing hardware and network utilization. Rob has over 25 years of experience in 2D and 3D seismic data processing. He has been involved in processing domestic and international data for numerous onshore and offshore projects during his career. Rob has significant expertise in stratigraphic environments and areas of complex structure.

John Ropchan
VP Geophysical Operations
John started his seismic journey as a surveyor over 30 years ago. Using his seismic operations experience and expertise, he leads the Geophysical Operations Department, ensuring operational excellence and quality in our products in the safest possible manner. John is actively involved in the industry and is also a board member with CAGC. Currently John is the VP of Geophysical Operations with Arcis Corporation, managing Project Management, Multi-Client, and Proprietary acquisition programs, as well as the Arcis QHSE systems and process.

Pete Mathews
Controller
Pete Mathews joined Arcis in the position of Controller in April 2009 from an international accounting firm in their oil & gas assurance group. Pete brings over eight years of public accounting experience and management skills to the Arcis corporate accounting group. Pete is responsible for the preparation of the company’s financial statements, assists our external auditors, corporate tax filings and managing the day to day accounting needs of the company.
 

Katja Akentieva
Manager, Participation Surveys
Katja manages the Surveys business unit of Arcis. She is responsible for developing seismic acquisition and processing opportunities, on a proprietary or non-proprietary basis. Her focus is on prospect evaluation, data sales, risk analysis and project management of potential new business ventures. Katja joined Arcis with over 10 years of international experience with Schlumberger during which time she also acquired an in-house company sponsored MBA. Katja has extensive hands-on seismic data acquisition and processing experience and has held sales focused account management positions.

Thane McKay
VP Sales
Thane McKay is responsible for the success of Arcis' business development efforts for the Seismic Data Processing group, including the development and execution of sales strategies which support Arcis' goals and objectives. Thane has worked in the geophysical seismic processing industry for 25 plus years. He is known to hundreds of people in the North American geophysical industry and has a strong understanding of the needs and wants of most oil companies in Calgary.

Mike Kary
Senior Manager, Data Marketing
Mike Kary manages the operations of Kary Data (an Arcis company). Mike joined Arcis through the acquisition of Kary Data Consultants Ltd. in 2004. He brings with him over 28 years of industry experience within the Geophysical Brokerage and Seismic Data Management business within Canada and the United States. He spent 3 years in the United States gaining industry knowledge and contacts within the seismic brokerage business and still utilizes a number of contacts to initiate cross border transactions for clients exploring within Canada and the United States.



Sharon Richardson
Director, Human Resources
Sharon Richardson's role at Arcis is that of coach, facilitator, consultant, and program developer for the Human Resources function. She brings a wealth of human resource and business strategy experience to Arcis. For over 20 years Sharon has worked both within large organizations and in a consulting capacity. Sharon has held a variety of Human Resources roles including V.P. Administration and Chief Negotiator; in industry sectors as broad as health care, education, and oil and gas.




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