Our Organization

Varel is organized into three business units: Mining, Roller Cone and PDC. At the helm of each business unit, is an experienced professional who oversees the expectations and responsibilities of each business unit.

Jim Nixon, President & CEO

Mike Pisch, CFO

Speed Collingsworth, Vice President of Mining

Chris Byrd, Vice President of Roller Cone Business Unit

Mike Reese, Vice President of PDC Business Unit

William Burton, Vice President of U.S, Gulf of Mexico, Latin America, and South America

Rod MacKenzie, Vice President, Varel Rock Bits - Canada

Bernard Pontneau, Vice President of Eastern Hemisphere Operations

Sherri Scott, Manager of Marketing & Communications