Bear Trapp
Founder & President
Bear Trapp is a Graduate of the Jack Welch School of Business at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield CT. He is the founder of VP Energy Services and has worked in and operated the company since its inception. He was born and raised in Saskatchewan. He was recently a finalist for Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018.
Stefan Baker
VP Operations
Stefan is a Paul J. Hill School of Business graduate, majoring in Finance.
The Oil & Gas industry has been a focal point of his career. He spearheaded setting up our Swift Current location, and has since settled in as our Vice President of Operations
Barri Dixon
Swift Current Operations Manager
Barri’s career in the oilpatch spans over 20 years, mostly focused in SW Saskatchewan. Born and raised in the area, he has had the opportunity to work on several large scale projects that have directly benefited his community.
Having earned almost every designation as a heavy equipment operator, he is the definition of a Jack of all trades.
Kevin Codd
Kindersley Operations Manager
With over a decade of Management experience in the oilfield, Kevin brings a vast understanding of the Viking’s complex operational needs. He has a proven track record for optimizing inventory accuracy, ensuring regulatory compliance while managing operations efficiently and safely. Kevin is a dedicated family man and very involved in community sports in his free time.
Bear Trapp
Bear Trapp is a Graduate of the Jack Welch School of Business at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield CT. He is the founder of VP Energy Services and has worked in and operated the company since its inception. He was born and raised in Saskatchewan. He was recently a finalist for Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018.
Jim Fox
Jim Fox is currently the CEO at Excir Works Inc. He holds an Executive MBA and a Post Graduate Masters Diploma in Global Business from the University of Oxford. He is also a graduate of Harvard’s General Management Program. Prior to that Jim spent 10 years at National Oilwell Varco, with his final role being the Vice President of Operations for Canada.
George Sereggela
George Sereggela is a former practicing lawyer and businessman who serves on a number of private and non-profit entity boards. Most recently, he was a partner in several property and casualty insurance brokerages that sold to HUB International. He is originally from Estevan, Saskatchewan and a graduate of University of Saskatchewan.
Wayne Paproski
Wayne Paproski CPA, CA is a tax partner with MNP LLP, a national accounting firm. In addition to advising owner managed clients in the oilfield production and service industry he also sits on the board of several companies in the energy industry.
Dennis Day
Dennis Day is the CEO of Fast Trucking Service Ltd. out of Carnduff SK. Dennis is a successful entrepreneur owning and operating several other oilfield transport and service companies throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba employing close to 300 people. Dennis was born and raised in Saskatchewan and is an active member of the community both in Carnduff and the surrounding area.
Doug Trapp
Doug Trapp is currently the President of Ethos AI Investment Fund as well as Director of M&A with Hub International. He has been active in many businesses in Saskatchewan throughout his career as an owner operator and investor. He most recently was CEO of mainline Insurance Brokers and led a successful exit to Hub International. Doug was born and raised in Saskatchewan and continues to invest and contribute here alongside family.