Anvil’s leaders are a dedicated and talented group of people who bring extensive experience in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. They support our Anvil team with their knowledge, expertise, and passion for ensuring successful projects and forging long-term client relationships.
President & Chief Executive Officer
As Anvil’s President & CEO, Dena is committed to leading Anvil to help our clients engineer the future of energy. Dena and the management team focus on building and enhancing relationships with all clients we serve throughout each of our local markets and beyond. She collaborates with senior management to develop a long-term strategy and vision for the company that leads to creation of ESOP value.
Dena joined Anvil’s Board in 2019 as an Independent Director until taking over as Anvil’s President & CEO in July 2021.
Before joining Anvil full time, she served as EVP & Chief Operating Officer for Sterling Energy where she led the teams managing all operations, capital projects, and regulatory compliance for the company. Dena also spent many years at Encana in a variety of leadership and commercial development roles. She has extensive field operations/engineering experience, including several years on site engineering at large gas processing facilities and as a Plant Superintendent and Field Operations Leader.
Dena holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
As CFO, Dan is responsible for all of Anvil’s reporting, accounting, planning, financial analysis, treasury, and human resource services. He also managers the Accounting and Business Services groups and ensures that our employees understand the financial, retirement, and medical benefits available to them through Anvil.
Dan joined Anvil in 2008 as Controller where he oversaw accounts and reporting systems, prepared forecasts and budgets, and ensured client contracts were set up correctly and terms were followed. He was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2020.
He brings over 20 years of corporate accounting experience, primarily for engineering companies. Dan has successfully led initiatives to improve company billing processes, implement new accounting software, develop billing strategies, and select and implement employee benefit plans.
Dan holds a B.S. in Accounting from Central Washington University.
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
As Anvil’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Cody is responsible for supervising the Manager of Resources, Engineering Manager, and the Technology Department Manager. He also works closely with all of our Branch and Program Managers. Before taking over the COO position in 2021, Cody served as Anvil’s Billings Branch Manger.
Cody brings over 20 years of engineering and management experience working in the Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Manufacturing industries. Before joining Anvil as a Project Manager, Cody spent 14 years working for Cargill Incorporated in various roles, including Refinery Supervisor, Plant Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance & Engineering Manager, and Business Unit Reliability Leader.
Cody holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Montana State University.
Chief Operating Officer
Manager of Resources
As Manager of Resources, Werner oversees our engineering resource disciplines, ensuring that we have the appropriate discipline staff available to manage, support, and successfully execute our projects. He also oversees the technical aspects and accuracy of our discipline engineering services. Before that he served as Doyon Anvil’s President and General Manager in Anchorage and worked closely with senior management from Doyon, Limited and Anvil Corporation to develop the joint venture and lead the company’s management team.
Werner joined Anvil in 1993 as a Control Systems engineer, eventually managing the Control Systems/Electrical Department until moving to Alaska to lead Doyon Anvil. He brings extensive project management experience in the oil and gas industry, including North Slope projects.
Werner holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University.
Manager of Resources
Vice President Business Development & Marketing
As Anvil’s Vice President Business Development & Marketing, Derek is responsible for growing Anvil’s client engagement and external relationships. He is an internal advocate for Anvil clients and helps identify solutions that Anvil is uniquely positioned to deliver on.
Derek brings over 27 years of experience in account management, sales, and business development for the energy industry. Before joining Anvil in 2018, he held senior business development and international management roles with Fluor.
Derek is a Control Systems engineer and holds a B.S. in Computer Science from California State University.
Vice President Business Development & Marketing
Safety Manager
As Safety Manager, Eric is responsible for managing and coordinating Corporate Safety in all Anvil subsidiaries and branches, ensuring Anvil meets Client Safety standards. He maintains current knowledge of federal, state, local, and client safety laws, regulations, and policies. Eric advises Anvil managers and employees on changes to safety regulations or policies, maintains the Anvil Safety Manual, conducts safety training, performs safety audits, and identifies and implements any actions necessary to ensure compliance with established safety and health procedures.
Eric joined Anvil in 2009 as Safety Representative where he assisted the Safety Manager before taking over as Safety Manager in 2010.
He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and holds a B.S. in Safety and Health Management from Central Washington University.
Safety Manager
Human Resources Manager
As Human Resources Manager, Michelle manages the day-to-day operations of the HR department, as well as the administration of human resources policies, procedures, and programs. She works closely with management to develop effective strategies and processes for recruiting, performance management, and training and leadership programs.
Michelle brings years of HR experience with a broad understanding of management and general employment practices, including recruiting and selection, performance management, training and development, leave of absence, compensation, organizational development, and employee relations.
She holds a M. Ed. in Adult, Community, and Higher Education Administration from Montana State University and a B.A. in Communication from the University of Wyoming.
Human Resources Manager
Controller
As Controller, Chris is responsible for the accurate and timely financial management of Anvil and managing the Accounting, Billing, and Payroll teams.
Chris brings over sixteen years of corporate accounting experience. Before joining Anvil in 2022, he held various accounting roles, including Accounting Manager, Business Analyst, and Assistant Controller. Chris has extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, developing reporting standards, and managing teams.
He holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a double-major in Finance and Accounting from Western Washington University.
Controller
Doyon Anvil President & General Manager
As Doyon Anvil’s President and General Manager, Terry is responsible for leading the company’s management team. He works closely with senior management from Doyon, Limited and Anvil Corporation to identify company strategies, goals, and targets and then monitors the progress towards meeting those goals. He reports to Doyon Anvil’s Board of Directors.
Before moving to Alaska, Terry was a project manager and managed projects in Alaska, Canada, California, and Washington State. Prior to this he was Anvil’s Metallurgical Lab Department Manager. In 2006 he developed the Quality Management Services group and managed it until his assignment and relocation to Alaska. He joined Anvil in 2000.
Terry holds an M.S. in Physical Metallurgical Engineering and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
Doyon Anvil President & General Manager
Vice President Operations – Bellingham Branch
As VP Operations – Bellingham Branch, Jim is responsible for overseeing the daily branch business and operations performance. He works with Anvil’s senior management team to plan branch strategies, goals, and targets, and collaborates with Business Development, Program, Project, and Resource Managers to successfully execute these plans. In addition, Jim is also responsible for forging strong Anvil relationships with clients and the local community
Jim joined Anvil’s Project Controls department in 2000, eventually taking over as the Cascadia Program Manager before becoming VP Operations – Bellingham Branch in 2022. He brings extensive experience in all phases of the energy business, including program management, project management, project controls, engineering, and operations management.
Jim holds an MBA in Finance from California State University Hayward and a B.S. in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Vice President Operations – Bellingham Branch
Vice President Operations – Denver & Billings Branch
As the VP Operations – Denver & Billings Branch, Ken is responsible for overseeing all office activities, project execution, and managing our Mountain and Chevron Programs. He works closely with Anvil’s senior management to identify company strategies, goals, and targets and then monitors progress towards meeting those goals.
Ken brings over 20 years of engineering and management experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Before becoming VP Operations – Denver & Billings Branch, Ken served as Anvil’s Control Systems Engineering Manager in Bellingham, WA.
Ken holds an M.B.A. from Keller Graduate School of Management and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Idaho.
Vice President Operations – Denver & Billings Branch
Vice President Operations – Concord Branch
As VP Operations – Concord Branch, Adam is responsible for overseeing all office activities, project execution, and managing our Sierra Nevada Program. He works closely with Anvil’s senior management to identify company strategies, goals, and targets and then monitors progress towards meeting those goals.
Adam brings over 20 years of experience in Engineering and Construction Project Management, Program Management, and General Management and Leadership for professional services organizations. Before joining Anvil in December 2022, he led an organization that focused on leveraging digital technologies to drive improvement in the engineering and construction industries.
Adam holds an M.B.A. in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Saint Mary’s College of California and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Vice President Operations – Concord Branch
Technology Manager
As Anvil’s Technology Manager, Patrick is responsible for protecting Anvil’s network and leading a team to deliver technology solutions for Anvil and our clients. He is an advocate for improving business processes by using the latest proven technologies.
Patrick brings over 15 years of process improvement experience. He has worked in several industrial and material processing industries. Before joining Anvil as a Project Manager, Patrick spent 6 years working for Bühler in various roles, including Field Engineer, Process Engineering Manager, and Business Development Associate.
Patrick holds an M.B.A. from Weatherhead’s School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University.
Technology Manager
Quality Manager
As Quality Manager, Vance maintains and improves Anvil’s Project Services Quality System (PSQS) by collaborating with all Resource Groups and Programs. He establishes and tracks annual goals and metrics to ensure we continue to meet our clients’ expectations and our own standards of quality and consistency.
Vance joined Anvil in 2014, serving various roles, including Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Piping Engineer for our Billings and Anchorage offices. In 2023, he became our Quality Manager.
He brings over 25 years of project management and mechanical engineering experience, including 15 years with direct responsibility for quality. Before joining Anvil, Vance held other various positions, including Production Manager, Quality Manager, and Operations Project Manager.
Vance holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University. He is a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in Washington State.
Quality Manager
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