Leadership

Jon Kelley joined the Superior Pipeline Services team as Vice President of Operations in August 2023. He is a seasoned professional in the utility industry, boasting 29 years of experience that has culminated in a series of high-level executive roles over the past decade.

Previously, as the Senior Vice President of Primoris Services Company, he played a pivotal role in the expansion of their Gas Distribution footprint.

Jon’s expertise lies in driving growth while upholding the highest standards of safety and operational excellence—a testament to his understanding of the intricate balance between operational expansion and risk management. Jon has brought his experience to Superior Pipeline Services, where he continues to leverage his strengths in steering the company towards new horizons while ensuring that as the company scales, it does so with a steadfast focus on the well-being of its employees and the sustainability of its operations.

Jon’s academic background in Political Science, which he pursued at Lamar University from 1992 to 1995, has provided him with a solid foundation in analytical thinking and complex problem-solving, which have served him well in the dynamic landscape of the utility sector.

Amy Eaton joined Superior Pipeline Services (SPS) in 2022. She is an accounting professional with experience spanning financial analyses, reconciliations, reporting, and ensuring financial and regulatory compliance.

Amy had previously been the Controller of Fort Worth Transportation Authority (Trinity Metro) and Texas Refinery Corp and has held senior-level roles at the medical software companies Visualizations and Final Support.

As the company’s financial controller, Amy leads the SPS Accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, overseeing day-to-day financial operations, and managing all finance and accounting operations.

Amy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Associate of Arts and Science degree in Computer Network Technology from Southeast Arkansas College. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas.

James Brogan joined SPS as the Safety Director in the 2nd Quarter 2021. He brings with him extensive experience in Behavioral Based Safety Program through the Dupont Standards as well as the OSHA Guidelines.

James Brogan is a former Safety, Health and Environmental Specialist of Drilling and Pipeline operations for Exxon Mobil, XTO Energy and Chesapeake Energy and has held senior-level roles within these organizations.

Throughout his career, James has focused on helping companies improve their Safety Portfolio through successful Total Employee Experience to help communicate the importance of Safety within an organization. Tactical planning to get the most safety out of an individual without corrupting the operational side of business management.

James received his Safeland Training Certificate through Veriforce to be able to train on the pipeline division as well as Onshore and Offshore for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production. Also received his OSHA 30, OSHA 10, Smith Driving Instructor as well as the OSHA 501 to continue to communicate the importance of the dangers within the General Industry and Construction.

Ace Bullington joined the Peak operating companies in 2017 and started serving as Fleet Director for SPS in 2023. He brings extensive experience in DOT compliance, FMCSA regulation, Fleet repair & maintenance, Telematics, and Fleet procurement.

Ace is the former NW Regional Fleet Manager for a Power, Gas, and Telecom infrastructure developer. Ace has held management roles at Jiffy Lube and Interstate Batteries.

Ace has spent his entire career in the automotive industry. Helping companies to become more efficient by controlling fleet cost and downtime by developing strategic repair, maintenance, and utilization programs and developing effective communication and training with operations and shop teams.

Ace has received various certifications in the fleet and automotive industries since 2007 and has been a member of NAFA since 2022.

Francesca Groppe joined Superior Pipeline Services as the Director of Human Resources in April 2023. She brings with her a vast knowledge of all aspects of human resources including but not limited to employee relations, employment law, benefits and compensation analysis and organizational development.

Francesca has held a senior level HR position in the construction and oil and gas industry for over 10 years including GCS, Vista Proppants and Logistics (Vista Sand) and SSC Services.

Over the last 10 years, Francesca has developed and restructured multiple HR department’s processes and procedures, training and development programs, company policies pay structures as well as reducing onboarding cost per new hire and turnover rates.

In 2010, Francesca graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Development and a minor in Business Management from Texas A&M University. In 2013, she graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Science in Human Resources Development.