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Essential Energy Services Adds Pembina CEO to Board
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Essential Energy Services Ltd. has reported that Robert B. Michaleski has joined the Board of Directors.
Mr. Michaleski is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Pembina Pipeline Corporation, a position he has held since 2000. Pembina is a multi-billion dollar Canadian, TSX listed, energy transportation and service provider. Mr. Michaleski has been with Pembina in various senior management and executive capacities for over 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree from the University of Manitoba and received his Chartered Accountant Designation in 1978. Mr. Michaleski is also a director of a private company.
"We feel fortunate to have an executive of Bob's caliber and expertise join the Essential board," said Jim Banister, Chairman of the board of directors of Essential. "Bob's many years of experience in the Canadian energy industry and in running a growing, successful public corporation will bring valuable skills and insights to Essential as it continues to emerge as a leading energy services company," said Garnet Amundson, President and Chief Executive Officer.
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