Leadership

  • MARK ANDREYCHUK

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

    Mark is a respected engineer, energy industry executive and strategic business leader with a successful history of founding innovative companies across a variety of industries, including oil & gas coiled-tubing, pressure pumping and nitrogen services, multi-stage well completion systems, and fire suppression technology. He is known for his ability to identify where new technology or non-traditional operating procedures provide significant efficiency improvements and cost savings, while reducing environmental impact. Mark has extensive knowledge of assessing the viability of opportunities in the marketplace, understanding the value proposition for customers, and experience to take them from concept to execution.

  • CHRIS HUNTER

    SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT

    Chris has over 35 years experience in finance, and was instrumental in building successful oilfield service companies most notably as CFO and VP of Finance with HSE Integrated Ltd., Controller with Technicoil Corporation, and Manager of Financial Services for Tesco Corporation. Chris joined Kobold in 2010, bringing his acumen of implementing financial and administrative processes for rapid growth enterprises. His senior level experience is a key component to the depth and expertise of Kobold’s leadership.

  • JEFF KENNEDY

    VICE-PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING

    Jeff brings a wealth of diverse engineering experience to Kobold, with a background in developing downhole tools, subsea equipment, remote/autonomous vehicles, factory automation, and various electromechanical devices. Jeff was co-founder and president of a technology company that produced downhole e-tools including cameras and real-time instrumentation coiled tubing operations. Kobold acquired this e-tool technology and Jeff joined Kobold in 2021, taking on the role of Engineering Manager, R&D. His commitment to innovation and proven track record in the industry helps drive forward our mission of excellence in engineering and technology.

  • PAUL VOS

    DIRECTOR, SALES & CLIENT MANAGEMENT

    Paul has over 25 years of sales and marketing, business development and distribution management experience, with proven success in multiple private and public industry sectors. Paul brings to Kobold’s leadership, experience in market growth initiatives, including technology, oil & gas, wireless, software and media companies. He served 16 years in the wireless industry, launching conventional and emerging wireless data products, including those suited for oil & gas applications. Paul plays an integral role with start-up companies as an in-house mentor at Innovate Calgary.

  • OWEN RUSH

    CANADIAN OPERATIONS MANAGER

    Owen has 20 years of hands-on and managing operations experience in the oil & gas industry. At Kobold, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of completions operations, from planning and execution to safety, quality, and cost control. Owen is instrumental in ensuring that projects are completed successfully and in accordance with company standards and industry regulations. He leads a team of 20+ field operations personnel, managing their day-to-day operations in the field, including the allocation of resources such as manpower, equipment and materials to different projects as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

  • SHANE D'ARCY

    ENGINEERING MANAGER, COMPLETIONS

    Shane has over 25 years of engineering experience in the oil & gas industry, working as design engineer and field engineer at companies including Schlumberger, Haliburton and Tesco. At Kobold, he is responsible for leading a team to design, develop and test innovative conventional and unconventional downhole completions equipment multistage frac completion tools for multiple markets. Shane has expertise designing and testing downhole equipment such as packers, safety valves, gauges, choke systems, intelligent completion tools from concept through to commercialization.

  • MATTHEW BROWN

    MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER

    Matthew is a seasoned mechanical engineer with over 35 years of experience. His spirit for innovation comes from a diverse background in military aircraft and the oil & gas industry, developing surface equipment, drilling and completion tools product lines. Most notably, Matthew led the development of Tesco Corporation’s successful top drive and casing running products. Since joining Kobold, he has held a variety of engineering and technical advisory roles. In a newly created role of Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Matthew is responsible for streamlining the ability to bring innovative products to market from an engineering and manufacturing perspective.

  • DAVID COOPER

    DEVOPS MANAGER

    David has a 25-year track record of building and implementing successful innovative software products and projects across a number of different industries, (Healthcare, Sport and Recreation, Financial Technology, Telecommunication and Energy). He has an Masters of Business Administration from Haskayne School of Business with a focus on Strategy and Innovation. At Kobold, David is responsible for the implementation of digital technology to improve Kobold's products and services. He provides digital technology strategic direction to the leadership team, oversees the DevOps team and their delivery of applications, digital architecture and support.

  • ANGEL WANG

    CORPORATE CONTROLLER

    Angel has 20 years experience in finance, spanning the oil & gas, air compressor, technology and foods sectors. She is an integral part of the Kobold management team, overseeing operations accounting and financial activities. Angel has extensive experience in ERP system management, financial reporting and analysis, as well as developing and executing financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Angel is actively involved in managing and monitoring cash flow forecasts to actuals, monitoring capital requirements and providing expertise in the developing and implementing of financial and tax strategies.


Lindsay Hood, P. Eng | Per Angman, P.Eng | Mark Andreychuk, P. Eng

Kobold’s foundation is steeped in a deep understanding and knowledge in drilling and completions with the vision of how to do things better. Collectively, company founders - Lindsay, Per and Mark - have many years of experience in establishing and operating several North American based global companies. Having previously managed major international projects, our founders have a proven track record of providing technological intellect, business savvy, and corporate guidance to Kobold.