EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
MATTHEW DAFOE
My name is Matthew Dafoe, and I am the Health and Safety Manager at The Crossing Company. In 2011 I began as a green Roughneck through a tough winter in Fort McMurray. The next year I was given the opportunity to run tanks for one of our most skilled Rig Managers. It wasn’t easy to live up to expectations (maybe my own more than his), but I must have done something right because the next year...
CAITLIN BLACKWELL
My name is Caitlin Blackwell, and I am the Human Resources Manager for The Crossing Company. My career path with The Crossing Group started in January 2014 when I was hired as the Administrative Coordinator. I immediately started supporting the HR Manager at the time and was transitioned to the role of HR Coordinator in October of that year. I’ve been a key member of the department ever since…
KRIS DOBBS
My name is Kris Dobbs (aka KD) and I am currently the Assistant Controller for our US Operations Arizona Office. I started with The HDD Company back when it originated in 1998. Before that, I was a stay at home mom, so I lacked experience and learned largely by trial and error. I worked to hone in on my knowledge of every aspect of the drilling business and build lasting relationships with people in the industry.
SHEILA BEBE
My name is Sheila Bebe, and I am the AP Administrator at The Crossing Company. I work with the finance team in the Nisku office and report directly to Adam Lysak, our Canadian controller. As the AP Administrator, I am responsible for processing all the payables for each of our Canadian divisions. That includes The Tunneling Company in Kamloops and Calgary offices, as well as the Light Rig Division in Grande Prairie…
MATT THOMPSON
My name is Matt Thompson, and I am the Equipment Manager at The HDD Company. I was initially hired as a mechanic at The HDD company, where I helped maintain their fleet of equipment. After some time, I was given the opportunity to take the next step in my career by moving into my current role of Equipment Manager. I really enjoy working with my team in the shop…