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About Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc.

A proud history of providing specialized talent to the oilfield

Founded in 1979 in Lafayette, Louisiana, Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. has since grown to become one of the largest providers of administrative, engineering, and operational services in the world. We are a direct service company that also provides a wide variety of contract drilling, completions, and production personnel, including rig administrators, logistics clerks, wellsite leaders, HSE reps, engineers, superintendents, QAQC, dispatchers, scheduler/planners, material coordinators, shore base coordinators, cost management analysis and more.

Although headquartered in Lafayette, we are truly a worldwide provider offering services for both offshore and land operations. The fact is that there are no limits to where we will go to get the job done. Over the years we have served more than 100 oil and gas companies from the Gulf of Mexico to remote locations in Africa, Kazakhstan, Trinidad, Alaska, China, Mexico and South America, just to name a few.

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Our Team

Eddie Martien
Eddie Martien
President
Eddie Martien
Edgar R. Martien, Jr. is President/Owner of Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. since its inception in 1979. He also served as the President/Owner of Filco International, Inc. from 1984 to 2001. Filco International, Inc. was listed in the top 100 companies of Acadiana for several years. Prior to establishing Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc., he worked for Crown Oilfield Services. Edgar brings more than 30 years of oilfield expertise to the company.

Edgar received the leadership award for TQM/ISO-9002. He also has been a nominee for the Louisiana Entrepreneur of the Year.

He served on the Saint Jude Dream Home board of directors and the Boys & Girls Club board of directors.

Edgar is a 1974 graduate of Berwick High School in Berwick, Louisiana. He attended Northwestern State University from 1974 to 1978 in Business on an Academic and Golf scholarship.

He is married to Annette Bourque Martien and they have one daughter Sydney Martien.
Paul Landry
Paul Landry
Vice President International
Paul Landry
PAUL LANDRY has been Executive Sales for Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. since 2013. He recently was named Vice President of International and is excited about the challenge of pioneering new business opportunities internationally. Landry is responding to changing oil and gas industry economics that are driving countries around the globe to be more receptive to the United States and its expansive capacity to produce cheaper hydrocarbons.

Prior to joining the Petroleum Co-Ordinators team, Landry spent 11 years with International Paper Company. He was a territory account manager, responsible for the southeast region, with revenues of $25 mil/ year. During his tenure with International Paper Co., Inc., Paul received opportunities and awards which included the Matrix Achievement, Dale Carnegie courses, and Salesman-of-the-Year award.

The opportunity to expand and apply his significant knowledge of relationship development, customer service and process controls development to the oil and gas industry was an exciting new challenge for Landry. “Building a rapport and trust is essential,” said Landry. “This industry is all about growing partnerships with our clients.”

Landry was instrumental in leading Petroleum Co-Ordinators’ into diversification of their existing services. “Now, not only do we provide Petroleum Co-Ordinators’ core services, (onsite professionals to perform offshore cost analysis and logistics) said Landry, “but we have enhanced our offerings with engineering, wellsite leadership, and quality and safety control. Essentially, as an outsourced resource, we deliver human capital to our clients, rather than tangible products. There are many variables in our projects, and I enjoy being part of the entire process. It’s important to me that our clients know us well enough to trust us, and that we ensure their needs are being met in every area. I’ve always had a desire to help people, and find it satisfying to match employees with the right projects successfully.”

Landry has helped lead Petroleum Co-Ordinators into several new international business ventures that service clients’ operations in countries such as Mexico, West Africa, Colombia, Suriname and Israel, for example. “I’m proud of our recent diversification and assume a great deal of ownership over what happens within our company. I consider myself accountable for ensuring that both our employees and clients feel satisfied. I’m energized by contributing to the growth of our company, while continuing to create new opportunities for myself and my team.”

Paul attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and then remotely continued his Bachelor degree in Marketing through the University of Phoenix. He is a member of the Lafayette, Midland, and Houston Chambers of the American Association of Drilling Engineers. His hobbies are cooking, golf, football, hunting and fishing. In fact, many years ago Landry had intended to attend culinary school and become a professional chef. However, that was before a casual meeting with an International Paper executive who changed his career path. Paul currently resides in Katy, Texas with his wife and young daughter.
Glen Wofford, Jr.
Glen Wofford, Jr.
Operations Manager
Glen Wofford Jr. currently holds the position of Operations Manager. He began his career with Petroleum Co-Ordinators Inc. in September of 2002 and has held various positions since coming on board, including Logistics Coordinator and Aviations Coordinator.

Glen is married to Katie Pilgreen Wofford and has a son, Ethan and daughter Emma. He is a graduate of Teurlings Catholic High School and attended college at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Glen is an avid sports fan and enjoys the outdoors.
Manning Duhon
Manning Duhon
Account Manager
Manning Duhon
Manning Duhon has been Accounts Manager for Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. and its affiliates since August 1, 2014. Duhon has evolved into the role of Business Development managing accounts in the Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Gulf of Mexico regions. Duhon’s success in business stems from his work ethics and genuine nature to help and care for our employees and clients.

Prior to working for Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. Duhon solely operated a successful lawn service which he started in his teen years while attending High School. These entrepreneur means developed by Duhon has been a great skill set to incorporate at Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc.

Duhon is a graduate of St. Thomas More Catholic School and University of Lafayette where he received his bachelor’s in business management and business administration. He also pursued further education at University of Phoenix where he received his MBA (Master of Business Administration). Aside from Duhon’s success in education he has also had a successful career in sports lettering in High School in multiple sports and playing 3 years baseball at University of Lafayette.

His hobbies are hunting, fishing, golf, and DIY projects around the house. Duhon resides in Lafayette, LA with his wife and two huskies.
David Lee
David Lee
Senior Drilling Advisor
David Lee
David has more than 35 years of drilling and industry experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Geology in 1982. He was an owner and partner in Directional Drilling Company with primary business in Gulf of Mexico (Sold in 2006 to Pathfinder Energy Services). Prior experience includes working for Schlumberger/Smith/Pathfinder - a North America Drilling Advisory Group with focus on Canada unconventional shale plays including Steam Assist Gravity Drainage(SAGD). His experience also includes working with Element Analysis Applications (Smith IDRILL) and Drillscan - Utilized dynamic bottom hole assembly modeling with analysis of emerging technologies and sustaining engineering for PDC bits, mud motors, rotary steerable, and MWD/LWD systems. David is accepted by the legal industry as an expert witness in fields of Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, Mud Motor/Rotary Steerable. He developed a pilot program and managed team of drilling engineers and geosteerers for Devon Operating’s Well Construction Decision Support Center with focus on data analytics for geology, drilling, fracking/stimulation, and flowback operations and data analysis. He has domestic experience including the Gulf of Mexico, US Land conventional and unconventional with emphasis on Barnett Shale, Granite Wash, Mowry Shale(Wy)Eagleford, Haynesville, Delaware - (Wolfcamp, Sprayberry, Bone Springs), Mississippi Lime, and Okalahoma Stack. International experience includes Country of Brunei, Trinidad, Ecuador, and Canada.
John Ford
John Ford
Operations- Sales Coordinator and Cost Management Analyst Team Lead
John Ford
John Ford holds the position of Operations- Sales Coordinator and Cost Management Analyst Team Lead. Mr. Ford has 31 plus years in the Oil & Gas Industry. Mr. Ford career dates to 1987, where he began at an entry level trainee as a Mud-Logger with Data-Log Inc in Reserve LA.

Mr. Ford spent 6 years gaining valuable experience in geology of formations working for Exxon, where he worked closely with Exxon Company geologists. Mr. Ford gathered knowledge in various hydron carbons, pore pressure analysis, and collecting real time data during the drilling & completion process. Mr. Ford then tested out at a score of 100% on his Mud-logging Exam to obtain and achieve a position as a Well Site Lead Mud-Logger.

Soon after, a new 7-year venture began as an Offshore Logistics Coordinator working for an Independent Oil & Gas Firm. Mr. Ford was assigned to work for Texaco Oil & Gas on The Ocean Valiant, and Texaco’s prized refurbished Deepwater Drilling Rig “The Mighty Ocean Star.” Mr. Ford was responsible for several task, such as managing equipment rentals, logistics of helicopters and vessels. Experience in these various services provided a unique understanding of a multitude of drilling & completion tools and equipment.

During Mr. Fords professional career, he pursued at home studies in business management and accounting from Delgado Community College in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Ford’s newly found business- accounting education, enabled him to obtain yet another new venture working for Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. in Lafayette, LA. as a Rig Administrator.

Beginning in the later year of 1999, Mr. Ford was assigned to work for the Shell Oil Company where he worked from 1999-2010. In 2010 Mr. Ford was recognized and promoted to Team Lead Cost Manager, to teach, train and expose all rig personnel to a standardized methodology in cost management and accounting. Mr. Fords passion for cost transparency helped drive cost savings in the range of $350MM+ in one year. Since inception, these methods have been shared with numerous personnel across a wide spread of operations in the United States, as well as Canada.

Mr. Ford learnings bring tremendous value to the PCI team, where he leads our Cost Management Analyst service.
Alan Tripp
Allen Tripp
Operators Supervisor
Allen Tripp
Allen Tripp is a resident of Youngsville, LA and has been employed by Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. since 1989. Allen started as a Drill Tech in the field and presently holds the office position of an Account Manager / IT. Allen worked 5 years as an Oilfield Construction Inspector prior to working for Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc.
Gary W. Owen
Gary W. Owen
Drilling & Completions Operations & Engineering Advisor
Gary W. Owen
Gary W. Owen brings over forty (40) years’ domestic and international operational, engineering and managerial experience in various aspects of drilling and completions to the company. Experience includes utilization of land rigs, inland barges, submersibles, drillships and semi-submersibles. Domestic work includes operations in the Gulf of Mexico, California and Chukchi Sea; Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Wyoming onshore. International work includes operations in UK, Australia, Spain, Netherlands, Tunisia, Mexico, Peru, Trinidad, Venezuela, Brazil, Angola, Suriname and Congo.

Gary is a 1978 graduate from Texas A&M University with a BS degree in Petroleum Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in Texas. He is a 29 year member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and a current member of AADE, IADC, and Texas A&M Association of Former Students. He Co-Authored “Successful High Angle Gravel Pack Techniques” SPE Paper, 1983 - San Francisco and “Installation of a Xmas Tree in 754 Meter Water Depth from a DP Drillship”, 1985 – Sorrento Italy
Lola Latiolais
Lola Latiolais
Controller
Lola Latiolais
Lola Latiolais has been the Financial Controller of Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. since 1990. She is responsible for the overall accounting and financial reporting functions for both the domestic and international . Prior to joining Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. she worked as an accountant for Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson CPA.

Lola is a graduate of Saint Frederick High School in Monroe, Louisiana. She attended Northeast Louisiana University in Accounting and completed her degree at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Phlyiss Fontenot
Phyliss Fontenot
Accounts Payable Administrator
Phyliss Fontenot
Phyliss currently serves as the Accounts Payable Administrator for Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. She previously served as the Accounts Receivable Administrator from 2000 to 2009.

She began working for Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. formerly (Filco International, Inc.) in 1993 as the Accounts Payable Administrator.

Phyliss is a graduate of Dodson High School in Dodson, Louisiana. She attended Louisiana College of PIneville, Louisiana. She has been a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana since 1977.
Lacy Williamson
Lacy Williamson
Accounts Receivable Administrator
Lacy Williamson
Lacy is a resident of Parks, Louisiana. She joined the Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. team in June of 2012 and presently holds the position of Accounts Receivable Administrator and Contracts Specialist for Domestic and International services.

Lacy is a graduate of Breaux Bridge High School in Breaux Bridge, LA. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2005. Lacy enjoys canvas painting and spending time with her family and friends.
Brittany Brammell
Brittany Brammell
Human Resources/Payroll Administrator
Brittany Brammell
Brittany Brammell joined Petroleum Co-Ordinators, Inc. in August of 2012 and currently holds the position of Human Resources Director. Brittany also handles various other duties which include but are not limited to payroll, insurance, and website administration. Brittany holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Colin, and their two kids, Beckham and Leighton.