Leadership that understands the field, the equipment, and the stakes.

As co-CEO of Platinum Control, Melissa oversees the company's core administrative and operational functions, including Accounting, Finance, Administration, Human Resources, and Safety. Her role focuses on ensuring financial stability, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and a strong internal culture. She works closely with department leaders to drive strategic initiatives, support sustainable growth, and maintain a safe and supportive environment for our team.

Master of Business Administration (MBS) - Western Governors University (WGU) 2016 With over 15 years of experience at Platinum, Melissa's tribal knowledge of the organization plays a key role in shaping the company's long-term vision, ensuring fiscal responsibility, operational excellence, and a strong, values-driven culture. She is passionate about fostering a collaborative and inclusive company culture that aligns with Platinum's core values and long-term goals.

As co-CEO of Platinum Control, Jack leads the company's strategic direction and oversees its core sales and operational functions, including Sales/Business Development, Engineering, Production, Service, Quality, and Fleet. His focus is on ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction, while fostering a strong, values-driven culture. Jack partners closely with department leaders and industry partners to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and position Platinum for sustainable, long-term growth.

MS Geology - Colorado School of Mines MBA - Western Governors University BS Geology - Texas Christian University Jack's role ensures that every part of Platinum – from sales and engineering to production and service – operates with the same commitment to quality, safety, and innovation that defines our culture. By aligning teams around a shared purpose, Platinum delivers solutions that create long-term value for our customers and strengthen their position as a trusted partner in the industry.

Michael leads sales, partnerships, and market expansion for Platinum Control, focusing on growing our VRU, emissions management, and automation solutions in key regions like the Eagle Ford and Rockies. He also heads the development of Pulse 2.0 in collaboration with internal teams and technology partners.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Michael began his oil and gas career in the field leading automation projects for Chesapeake Midstream before moving into senior business development roles. He has more than a decade of experience in oil & gas and cleantech, including methane detection, regulatory compliance, and product commercialization.

His work reflects Platinum's culture of service, reliability, and innovation.

Chance's role is a combination of business development mixed with product development, customer satisfaction, and finding ways to add new value to our products, services, or overall business. His first priority has always been to solve our customers' problems and make their jobs easier. He supports Platinum products with excellent service and communication to remove a lot of headaches for our customers.

Chance studied International Business at Texas State University. He immediately started working in the oilfield in the Barnett Shale as an I&E technician and worked his way up from there. His primary focus has always been facility automation, with an additional emphasis on production equipment related to environmental compliance, including heaters, flares, VRUs, combustors, and related systems.

Chance is a problem solver for our customers. He does not consider himself a salesman. He believes good products paired with outstanding service and support will sell themselves, and he always strives to exceed customer expectations. The Platinum Way reflects everything Chance stands for.

Denise contributes over a decade of HR experience across multiple industries. As Director of Human Resources at Platinum Control, she oversees departmental staff and operational procedures while leading the development and implementation of policies that ensure legal compliance and support the organization's mission and talent strategy.

She manages all aspects of employee relations, maintaining a positive and productive workplace through her expertise in HR management, coaching, mentorship, and comprehensive knowledge of labor laws and benefits regulations.

Her responsibilities include performance management, benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, coaching, and professional development.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Wayne State University

Bachelor of Business Administration (Organizational Development) – Baker College

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Denise believes humility, a commitment to continuous learning, and a common-sense approach to HR are the key qualities that make her successful in her role.

As Director of Service at Platinum Control, Jose oversees and supports our fleet of VRUs across the Permian Basin, Uinta Basin, DJ Basin, and the Eagle Ford Shale. He leads regional service teams, develops field leadership, and ensures operational consistency, safety, and equipment uptime.

Jose works closely with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and drive continuous improvement in service processes, technician performance, and customer support.

He brings more than 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including six years specializing in compression. His background combines field expertise, leadership development, and technical problem-solving across multiple basins and operational environments.

As Director of Engineering at Platinum Control, Brandon leads and oversees all engineering activities, ensuring the design, development, and optimization of vapor recovery gas compression systems.

He drives strategic planning, manages cross-department collaboration, and implements reliability engineering practices that help achieve high mechanical availability, operational performance, and system efficiencies.

BS in Mechanical Engineering – Texas Tech University

Brandon is committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where integrity, teamwork, and technical excellence remain at the forefront of every project. His goal is to ensure Platinum consistently exceeds client expectations through reliable, efficient, and solutions-driven engineering practices.

As HSE Director at Platinum Control in Midland, Texas, Dane leads with one clear mission: protect our people, safeguard the environment, and ensure every operation meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO)

At Platinum Control, our culture is built on The Platinum Way. For Dane, the principle of always operating with integrity is simple: doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

His leadership helps foster a culture where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement remain at the center of every project and every decision.

As a Business Development and Account Manager in the oil and gas industry, Tim plays a vital role in driving growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client accounts. He cultivates relationships with key stakeholders, including oil producers and suppliers, to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.

Tim excels at analyzing market trends and industry developments to identify emerging opportunities and create strategic plans that support long-term business growth.

With a GED and more than 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Tim has developed extensive expertise in oil production facilities, including salt water disposals (SWD), compressor stations, well pads, and surface equipment maintenance.

Since 2020, he has expanded his knowledge in compression, including system operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance. His hands-on experience includes overseeing maintenance activities, maintaining operational efficiency, and minimizing equipment downtime.

Throughout his career, Tim has built a strong understanding of facility operations, safety protocols, and equipment management, enabling him to contribute to production reliability, operational excellence, and safety performance across multiple environments.

Kathy Carpenter is a seasoned Strategic Business Development Manager with more than 30 years of experience across multiple sectors of the oil and gas industry. Her career has been defined by delivering innovative, high-impact solutions in vapor recovery, emission control, and operational efficiency.

With expertise spanning both upstream and midstream operations, Kathy focuses on helping clients implement cost-effective and environmentally compliant Vapor Recovery Unit (VRU) solutions that improve performance while supporting regulatory requirements.

Having worked across many areas of the industry, Kathy brings a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today's energy sector. She collaborates closely with engineers, operators, and executive teams to drive sustainable growth and long-term value.

Outside of her professional work, Kathy is dedicated to giving back to the community. She serves on several nonprofit boards that support children in need and provide scholarships for students from oil and gas families, reflecting her commitment to both industry leadership and social responsibility.

As Controller, Kimberly leads Platinum Control's accounting and finance functions with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and efficient processes. She oversees financial reporting, audit preparation, cash management, and internal controls while supporting leadership with clear, reliable information that strengthens operational decisions.

Her approach is steady and solution-focused, centered on reducing complexity and creating systems that help the organization operate smoothly.

MBA, Finance – Pepperdine University

BS Business Management – University of Phoenix

With more than 25 years of progressive accounting and executive leadership experience across construction, operations, real estate, and corporate environments, Kimberly brings a deep understanding of both technical and strategic finance.

She has also served as a college professor, teaching graduate-level accounting, business, and strategic management, where she focused on developing emerging professionals and preparing them for leadership roles.

Her guidance helps ensure Platinum's financial foundation remains strong, consistent, and aligned with the company's commitment to quality, trust, and long-term stability.