CAREER · FIELD TO FOUNDER
Built in the field.
Focused on growth.
Strategic Growth & Development Manager with 15+ years spanning Alberta energy, industrial services, project execution, digital platforms and founder-led growth.
Current: Strategic Growth & Development Manager
Solution Services · Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
15+
Years across industrial operations, projects and growth
~40%
Faster proposal preparation through an integrated pursuit system
2
Founder-led platforms taken through strategic exits
Millions
Of workers and industry users reached through digital platforms
A commercial leader grounded in real operations.
Mike combines field credibility, project discipline, growth strategy and digital execution. His career began on service rigs and active frac spreads, advanced through industrial cleaning, field service, supervision and project coordination, and expanded into building and scaling digital businesses serving the North American energy workforce.
Today, he leads growth initiatives at Solution Services across pipeline development, pursuit strategy, proposals, positioning, content, CRM enablement and executive alignment—while keeping every commercial promise tied to operational reality.
Where Mike creates value
01
Growth Strategy & GTM
Pipeline creation, market development, positioning, executive alignment and scalable growth planning.
02
Pursuits & Proposals
Integrated pursuit systems, scope clarity, risk discipline, technical storytelling and execution-ready handoffs.
03
Project Delivery
Planning, estimating, controls, cost tracking, schedules, reporting, closeout and stakeholder coordination.
04
Digital & CRM
Web strategy, SEO, content systems, analytics, CRM workflows, lead intelligence and campaign execution.
05
Industrial Operations
Oil sands, tank cleaning, environmental services, wellhead systems, completions and high-risk execution.
06
Leadership & Alignment
Connecting executives, operations, field teams and customers around priorities, capacity and follow-through.
Career arc
More than a list of titles, this is a progression from hands-on execution to enterprise growth leadership.
2025 — PRESENT
Strategic Growth & Development Manager
Solution Services
Leads growth initiatives across pursuits, proposals, marketing, CRM and executive planning.
- Built an integrated proposal and pursuit operating system
- Established CRM-driven business development foundations
- Supports expansion of the Large Diameter Tank Cleaning division
2023 — 2024
Project Coordinator
RJ MacLean
Supported industrial cleaning and turnaround work across major facilities.
- Managed project controls, reporting and change tracking
- Coordinated field teams, subcontractors and clients
- Strengthened closeout and governance
2019 — 2024
Founder, President & CEO
Oilfield Now
Built and scaled a North American oil and gas employment and media platform.
- Created the platform, content operation and distribution engine
- Developed employer partnerships and monetization programs
- Executed a profitable strategic exit
2010 — 2023
Industrial Operations & Leadership
Nabors · Frac Shack · CEDA · Clean Harbors · Baker Hughes · Acden
Progressed from rig operations into equipment, field service and site supervision.
- Safety-critical industrial execution
- Crew, equipment, logistics and compliance leadership
- Field perspective that informs commercial decisions
What colleagues say
“Mike is a man of his word who holds himself and his connections to the same high standards. His proactive approach has been instrumental in overcoming obstacles and driving projects forward.”
Tanner Akhurst
Territory Sales Representative · Herc Rentals
“He has a very diverse set of experience that spreads from field, to office, to even more unique approaches at different challenges.”
Jared Bowkowy
General Manager · RJ MacLean
“Mike is one of those rare individuals that will share with you insights that are beneficial not only for your career but also for your own well-being.”
John Jerico Esio
Wellhead Field Service Technician