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Leadership

Leadership

Corporate Leadership

ENG’s reputation has been built on a base of reliable, innovative and entrepreneurial leaders.

CEO / Chairman

William Coskey

Mr. Coskey

CEO / Chairman

William Coskey

Mr. Coskey

Leadership

Executive Management

ENG’s business unit leaders have extensive energy experience.

Senior Vice President
Oil & Gas

Doug Fieldgate

Doug Fieldgate is Senior Vice President, Oil & Gas for ENG. He is responsible for Upstream, Midstream and Downstream activities covering all aspects of EPFc, including offices in Tulsa, Denver, and fabrication facilities in Henderson, TX.

Mr. Fieldgate has more than 29 years of extensive experience in engineering, construction, fabrication and operations. With experience in upstream, midstream, and downstream industry, Mr. Fieldgate has served the energy sector globally, in key roles. 

Prior to joining ENG, Doug was Vice President of Process Technologies, with CAM Integrated Solutions, where he was responsible for growing manufacturing and fabrication business lines.

Mr. Fieldgate also served as Senior Vice President for AECOM Oil and Gas, during which, he was responsible for engineering, self-performed construction, fabrication, operations and maintenance activities. This included both union and non-union oversight of onshore activities in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.

Doug’s international experience includes Harkand Group, where he served as General Manager, overseeing subsea construction, diving, IRM, and ROV-related installation projects. His responsibilities included all operations relating to offshore projects and JV companies operating in Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Congo, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria. Additionally, Doug has served as Business Development Director, West Africa, for AMEC Foster Wheeler Americas. He was responsible for West African Operations, In-Country Project Management, and Business Development. During this time, Doug directed efforts developing major capital projects with greenfield and brownfield scope, including EPC, maintenance, and multiple brownfield offshore projects.

Senior Vice President, Oil & Gas

Doug Fieldgate

Doug Fieldgate is Senior Vice President, Oil & Gas for ENGlobal. He is responsible for Upstream, Midstream and Downstream activities covering all aspects of EPFc, including offices in Tulsa, Denver, and fabrication facilities in Henderson, TX.

Mr. Fieldgate has more than 29 years of extensive experience in engineering, construction, fabrication and operations. With experience in upstream, midstream, and downstream industry, Mr. Fieldgate has served the energy sector globally, in key roles. 

Prior to joining ENGlobal, Doug was Vice President of Process Technologies, with CAM Integrated Solutions, where he was responsible for growing manufacturing and fabrication business lines.

Mr. Fieldgate also served as Senior Vice President for AECOM Oil and Gas, during which, he was responsible for engineering, self-performed construction, fabrication, operations and maintenance activities. This included both union and non-union oversight of onshore activities in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.

Doug’s international experience includes Harkand Group, where he served as General Manager, overseeing subsea construction, diving, IRM, and ROV-related installation projects. His responsibilities included all operations relating to offshore projects and JV companies operating in Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Congo, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria. Additionally, Doug has served as Business Development Director, West Africa, for AMEC Foster Wheeler Americas. He was responsible for West African Operations, In-Country Project Management, and Business Development. During this time, Doug directed efforts developing major capital projects with greenfield and brownfield scope, including EPC, maintenance, and multiple brownfield offshore projects.

Corporate Governance

Board Members

The Board of Directors of ENG believes that the overarching responsibility of the Directors is to provide effective governance over the Company’s affairs by exercising their business judgment in good faith and acting in the best long-term interests of its shareholders and other constituencies.

William A. Coskey, P.E.​

William
A. Coskey, P.E.

Chairman of the Board

ENG

Christopher D. Sorrels

Christopher
D. Sorrells

Managing Director of Pearl Energy Investments

CEO of Spring Valley Acquisition Corp

Lloyd Kirchner

Lloyd
Kirchner


Vice President
Zachry Group

 

Kevin
M. Palma

Chief Financial Officer of B-29 Investments

William A. Coskey, P.E.

Retired

Age: 67
Director Since: 1985

Mr. Coskey founded ENG in 1985 and has served in various positions, including service as Chairman of the Board since June 2005 and as President and Chief Executive Officer since August 2012.

From April 2007 until May 2010, he served as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that, he served as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President from 1985 until 2001, Chief Operating Officer from 2001 to 2003, and President from 2001 to June 2005. Mr. Coskey, an honors graduate, received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1975 and is a Registered Professional Engineer.

He served on the Texas A&M University Electrical Engineering Department Advisory Council from 1999 to 2014, and from 2006 until 2014, he served as Chairman of the Council. Mr. Coskey received the 2014 Outstanding Alumni Honor Award from the Texas A&M University College of Engineering. In 2014, Mr. Coskey was also appointed to the Texas A&M College of Engineering Advisory Council.

William
A. Coskey, P.E.

President and Chief Executive Officer
ENGlobal Corporation

Mr. Coskey founded ENGlobal in 1985 and has served in various positions, including service as Chairman of the Board since June 2005 and as President and Chief Executive Officer since August 2012.

From April 2007 until May 2010, he served as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that, he served as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President from 1985 until 2001, Chief Operating Officer from 2001 to 2003, and President from 2001 to June 2005. Mr. Coskey, an honors graduate, received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1975 and is a Registered Professional Engineer.

He served on the Texas A&M University Electrical Engineering Department Advisory Council from 1999 to 2014, and from 2006 until 2014, he served as Chairman of the Council. Mr. Coskey received the 2014 Outstanding Alumni Honor Award from the Texas A&M University College of Engineering. In 2014, Mr. Coskey was also appointed to the Texas A&M College of Engineering Advisory Council.

Christopher D. Sorrells

Managing Director of Pearl Energy Investments
CEO of Spring Valley Acquisition Corp

Christopher D. Sorrells has served as a member of ENG Board since August 2021. Currently, Mr. Sorrells is Managing Director of Pearl Energy Investments, a $1.2 billion private equity fund focused on the energy and sustainability industries, and Chief Executive Officer and a director of each of Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: SV) and Spring Valley Acquisition Corporation II. Prior to Spring Valley, he was Interim CEO of Wellsite Fishing & Rentals Services, LLCs, an oilfield services company focused on the Marcellus region.

From August 2015 to September 2019, he was a member of the Board of Directors and the Chief Operating Officer of GSE Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: GVP), a publicly traded engineering and expert staffing company for the power and process industries. From 2005 to 2015, he served as Managing Director at NGP Energy Technology Partners, L.P., a private equity firm investing in companies that provide products and services to the energy, power, and environmental industries.

From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Sorrells worked at Clarity Partners, L.P. a private equity firm, focused on growth and LBO transactions. Mr. Sorrells served as a principal with

Christopher Sorrels Picture

Banc of America Securities from 1998 to 2002 and as an associate with Salomon Smith Barney Holdings from 1996 to 1998. Mr. Sorrells holds an M.B.A. from the College of William and Mary, a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Southern California, and a B.A. from Washington and Lee University.

Christopher D. Sorrells

Managing Director of Pearl Energy Investments
CEO of Spring Valley Acquisition Corp

Christopher D. Sorrells has served as a member of ENG Board since August 2021. Currently, Mr. Sorrells is Managing Director of Pearl Energy Investments, a $1.2 billion private equity fund focused on the energy and sustainability industries, and Chief Executive Officer and a director of each of Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: SV) and Spring Valley Acquisition Corporation II. Prior to Spring Valley, he was Interim CEO of Wellsite Fishing & Rentals Services, LLCs, an oilfield services company focused on the Marcellus region.

From August 2015 to September 2019, he was a member of the Board of Directors and the Chief Operating Officer of GSE Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: GVP), a publicly traded engineering and expert staffing company for the power and process industries. From 2005 to 2015, he served as Managing Director at NGP Energy Technology Partners, L.P., a private equity firm investing in companies that provide products and services to the energy, power, and environmental industries.

From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Sorrells worked at Clarity Partners, L.P. a private equity firm, focused on growth and LBO transactions. Mr. Sorrells served as a principal with

Banc of America Securities from 1998 to 2002 and as an associate with Salomon Smith Barney Holdings from 1996 to 1998. Mr. Sorrells holds an M.B.A. from the College of William and Mary, a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Southern California, and a B.A. from Washington and Lee University.

Lloyd Kirchner

Vice President
Zachry Group

Lloyd Kirchner is a board member at ENG and Vice President of Zachry Group. Since 2014, Lloyd has held various executive positions in Engineering, Business Development, Safety and Quality at Zachry Group.

Formerly, Lloyd served as President and CEO of Commonwealth Engineering and Construction, where he also held executive positions in Operations, Sales, Marketing and Commercial Management.  Lloyd joined Zachry Group through the acquisition of Commonwealth.  Prior to Commonwealth, he was a founding employee of Capstone Turbine Corporation and held various executive positions in Engineering, Supply Management, Manufacturing and Product Development.  Lloyd started his career with Amoco Corporation working in all three business units:  Exploration & Production, Refining and Chemicals.

Lloyd received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.  He currently serves as a Board Member for the Post Oak School in Houston, the Baylor College of Medicine and Mercury Chamber Orchestra.

Lloyd Kirchner Picture

Previously, he was elected to the Executive Board of the Engineering and Construction Contracting (ECC) Association for 10 years, where he served in various leadership roles, including Board Chair.

Lloyd is an avid automotive and boating enthusiast who enjoys competing in athletic endurance events.

Lloyd Kirchner

Vice President
Zachry Group

Lloyd Kirchner Picture

Lloyd Kirchner is a board member at ENG and Vice President of Zachry Group. Since 2014, Lloyd has held various executive positions in Engineering, Business Development, Safety and Quality at Zachry Group.

Formerly, Lloyd served as President and CEO of Commonwealth Engineering and Construction, where he also held executive positions in Operations, Sales, Marketing and Commercial Management.  Lloyd joined Zachry Group through the acquisition of Commonwealth.  Prior to Commonwealth, he was a founding employee of Capstone Turbine Corporation and held various executive positions in Engineering, Supply Management, Manufacturing and Product Development.  Lloyd started his career with Amoco Corporation working in all three business units:  Exploration & Production, Refining and Chemicals.

Lloyd received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.  He currently serves as a Board Member for the Post Oak School in Houston, the Baylor College of Medicine and Mercury Chamber Orchestra.  Previously, he was elected to the Executive Board of the Engineering and Construction Contracting (ECC) Association for 10 years, where he served in various leadership roles, including Board Chair.

Lloyd is an avid automotive and boating enthusiast who enjoys competing in athletic endurance events.

Kevin M. Palma

Director

Mr. Palma has served as a Director of the Company since June 2016, and is a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees.

Mr. Palma served as the Chief Financial Officer of B-29 Investments, LP, an energy private equity firm, from 2006 until he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in December 2018, and also served as the Chief Financial Officer of B-29 Family Holdings, LLC, a family office, since its inception in 2014 until December 2018. In his role within the private equity space, Mr. Palma focuses on investment strategy, investment execution, and portfolio company management for both privately-held and publicly-traded companies.

Mr. Palma currently serves on several private company boards, including Silver Creek Oil and Gas, LLC, Caliber Completion Services, LLC, and Klear Bit Technologies, LLC. His past experiences on private company boards include Crest Pumping Technologies, LLC and TEC Holdings, LLC (which was recently rebranded as AXIS Energy Services, LLC).

Kevin M. Palma

Prior to his roles at B-29, Mr. Palma was a member of the energy investment banking team at Raymond James & Associates, focusing on capital market raises and merger and acquisition activity.

Mr. Palma is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas, and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School in addition to a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas.

Committee Membership: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee

Kevin M. Palma

Director

Kevin M. Palma

Mr. Palma has served as a Director of the Company since June 2016, and is a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees.

Mr. Palma served as the Chief Financial Officer of B-29 Investments, LP, an energy private equity firm, from 2006 until he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in December 2018, and also served as the Chief Financial Officer of B-29 Family Holdings, LLC, a family office, since its inception in 2014 until December 2018. In his role within the private equity space, Mr. Palma focuses on investment strategy, investment execution, and portfolio company management for both privately-held and publicly-traded companies.

Mr. Palma currently serves on several private company boards, including Silver Creek Oil and Gas, LLC, Caliber Completion Services, LLC, and Klear Bit Technologies, LLC. His past experiences on private company boards include Crest Pumping Technologies, LLC and TEC Holdings, LLC (which was recently rebranded as AXIS Energy Services, LLC).

Prior to his roles at B-29, Mr. Palma was a member of the energy investment banking team at Raymond James & Associates, focusing on capital market raises and merger and acquisition activity.

Mr. Palma is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas, and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School in addition to a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas.

Committee Membership: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee