Our Leadership

As Saulsbury’s Vice President of HSE, John Higgins is responsible for administering the company’s best-in-class health, safety, and environmental policies, including the development and implementation of safety training programs, program administration, and ensuring the compliance of our subcontractors.

John brings more than 29 years of experience in all areas of heavy industrial construction to his role. His expertise has helped Saulsbury secure its reputation as one of America’s safest companies by consistently exceeding the requirements of OSHA and other regulatory agencies.

Prior to joining Saulsbury as Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety in 2001, John held positions with Ref-Chem Engineering and Construction Services and Total Jetting Services. He holds a Construction Site Safety Master (CSSM) certification and serves on the Board of Directors of the West Texas Safety Training Center.

Jeremy Nelson serves as Vice President and General Manager of EPC Operations for Saulsbury. He is responsible for the oversight and execution of all Saulsbury’s EPC and major projects.

Jeremy joined Saulsbury in May 2014 as Director of Estimating. He was later named Project Management Office (PMO) Director and Vice President of Construction before accepting his current role.

Prior to joining Saulsbury, Jeremy held positions of increasing responsibility with a global EPC corporation on domestic and international projects. Jeremy’s experience includes the successful execution of projects in the oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemical, refining, power, and government sectors.

Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Limestone College.

Sean Trotter, P.E. currently serves as the Vice President of Project Services & Corporate Development, focusing on the company’s strategic planning and project development, as well as oversight of Saulsbury’s Supply Chain, Licensing and Asset Management groups.

Sean joined Saulsbury as a Process Engineer in 2010, after graduating summa cum laude from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He previously held several roles within the company’s engineering and project management group, including most recently as the Vice President of Engineering & Major Projects from 2018-2024. In this role, he was responsible for overall project performance and execution, project estimating and proposal development, and budgeting and staffing for the engineering and project management operations for Saulsbury’s EPC projects. Sean is a licensed Professional Engineer in nine states.

Sean maintains an active role in the Odessa community outside of the workplace, with leadership roles that include serving on the Board of Directors for Compass Academy Charter School, the UTPB College of Engineering Advisory Board, Board of Directors for the Medical Center Health System Foundation, and leadership council of The Bridge Church.

Jim Werner serves as Vice President, Technical Services for Saulsbury. He is responsible for the oversight, review, and approval of critical construction activities as well as the company’s project controls function, Estimating and Quality. He has been instrumental in recent efforts to secure sustainable and successful project reporting.

Since joining Saulsbury in 2010, Jim has served as Project Manager, Director of Construction Services, and Vice President of Construction Services. Jim has over 30 years of experience in oil and gas operations and construction, progressing through roles in engineering, operations, project management, and construction services.

Jim holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University.

Christopher Long serves as Vice President of Operations Field Services, overseeing and managing field operations in each of Saulsbury’s locations.

Beginning as a laborer and welder for Mastercraft Boiler and Mechanical, Chris has been part of the construction industry for 30 years, 23 of which tied directly to oil and gas.

Prior to joining the Saulsbury Team in 2016, Chris held positions with Site Energy Services and URS Flint Energy Services. He also owned and operated Long’s Welding Service, specializing in oilfield projects.

Srikanth Konduru is Vice President of Engineering at Saulsbury, where he leads the company’s engineering and project management organizations, providing strategic direction for the execution of complex EPC projects across the energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. He is responsible for advancing engineering excellence, enhancing project delivery performance, developing technical talent, and aligning engineering strategy with Saulsbury’s long-term growth objectives.

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Srikanth has established a reputation for building high-performing organizations, driving operational excellence, and delivering large-scale capital projects. During his tenure at Saulsbury, he has held several progressive leadership positions, including I&E and Control Systems Director and Senior Director of Engineering. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding the company’s engineering capabilities, strengthening project execution processes, and supporting diversification into new markets, including Data Center, Renewable Energy, Power infrastructure, and emerging energy-transition opportunities.

A recognized leader in power systems and industrial infrastructure, Srikanth has played a pivotal role in the successful delivery of numerous major facilities while helping position Saulsbury as a trusted EPC partner in the energy infrastructure market.

Prior to joining Saulsbury, Srikanth held engineering leadership roles with Emerson Process Management, where he managed multidisciplinary teams delivering power and automation solutions for clients in the oil and gas, chemical, data centers and renewable energy sectors.

Srikanth holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and an MBA from Texas Tech University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, including Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

His unique combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership experience enables him to bridge engineering execution with strategic business objectives, helping drive Saulsbury’s continued growth and success in an evolving energy landscape.

Alex Epstein is the Vice President of Utilities/Infrastructure at Saulsbury, where he leads the execution of solar, energy storage, electrical substation, and other energy infrastructure projects. With a strong background in energy and infrastructure, Alex brings over two decades of industry expertise to Saulsbury, contributing to Saulsbury’s leadership in the deployment of critical energy solutions.

Alex earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Hope College and began his career at Holland Engineering, where he advanced from Surveyor’s Assistant to Manager of the Pipeline Services Division over an 11-year tenure. He then joined Bechtel Corporation, taking on prominent roles including Survey Manager for the Cross Island Pipeline Project in Trinidad & Tobago, and later served as Vice President of Construction at Welded Construction, Bechtel’s domestic pipeline subsidiary.

In 2018, Alex became President of Snelson Companies, a pipeline and facilities contractor, where he successfully expanded operations, improved performance, and increased the company’s geographic reach. Prior to joining Saulsbury, Alex served as Chief Operating Officer at Blue Ridge Power, a utility-scale solar EPC firm.

Alex’s career reflects a commitment to advancing critical energy infrastructure and a track record of leadership in the energy sector.

Blake Young serves as Chairman of the Board of Saulsbury Industries. He is an accomplished board chairman, public company CEO, and independent director with more than three decades of executive and board  leadership experience spanning the energy, industrial infrastructure, technology, and business services sectors.

Throughout his career, Blake has led organizations through periods of significant growth, operational transformation, strategic repositioning, capital allocation, mergers and acquisitions, and governance evolution. His executive leadership experience includes serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Comverge, where he also served on the Board of Directors and helped lead the company through its successful initial public offering on NASDAQ; President of Mansfield Oil Company, one of North America’s largest energy distribution companies; President and Chief Executive Officer of Illinois Power Company; and Executive Vice President
of Dynegy, one of the nation’s largest integrated energy companies. He has also led venture backed businesses focused on the commercialization of innovative technologies.

In addition to serving as Chairman of Saulsbury Industries, Blake serves as an independent director of privately held enterprises. His board experience spans family-owned, venture-backed, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies, where he has contributed to corporate strategy, governance, executive succession, organizational development, executive compensation, and long-term value creation.

Blake is recognized for bringing long-term perspective to board leadership, helping management teams and fellow directors navigate complex strategic decisions, strengthen governance, develop executive leadership, oversee disciplined capital allocation, and position organizations for sustainable value creation. His collaborative leadership style, broad operating experience, and governance perspective enable him to contribute meaningfully to board deliberations during periods of growth, transformation, and strategic change.

Matt Saulsbury, with over 30 years of experience in the heavy industrial and electrical construction industry, currently serves as Saulsbury’s Chief Executive Officer, as well as a Director of the Board.

He began his career in 1993 at Saulsbury, where, over the years, he has been responsible for many functions within the company, including project management, estimating, scheduling, project controls and project services. Matt also served as the company’s President prior to being appointed CEO.

​During Matt’s tenure at Saulsbury, the company has experienced significant growth and has expanded into numerous markets, while continuing to strengthen its core business in Oil & Gas Processing.

Matt is armed with a solid foundation of core values, which has helped to shape Saulsbury’s reputation of integrity, excellence, and getting the job done right.

Dr. Donald McNeeley is Executive Chairman, CEO of Chicago Tube and Iron Company, a steel fabrication and engineering company with a presence in power generation and the utility sector.

CT&I was founded in 1914 and through the embracement of sound fiscal policy, stands alone in achieving 112 years of consecutive profitability. From such, the company supports not only organizational growth and job creation, but in addition, numerous charitable causes every year.

Don serves on the board of Vail Rubber Works, St. Joseph, Michigan; Affiliated Distributors in Philadelphia, PA; and Saulsbury Industries in Odessa, Texas. In addition, Dr. McNeeley is a clinical professor at Northwestern University where he teaches the Capstone Business Strategy course in the Graduate School of Engineering.

Academically Don is a graduate of the Harvard Business School, the University of Wisconsin, Benedictine University, and George William College. He holds a BA, MBA, MS, and a Ph.D. in Economics.

Mark Saulsbury is semi-retired following a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years in the industrial construction industry. Throughout his career, he held numerous executive leadership positions, including Vice President and General Manager of Saulsbury Electric Company and Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations. In these roles, he helped drive the company’s growth, operational excellence, and reputation for safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Beginning his career in the field, Mark advanced through virtually every level of the organization, gaining a comprehensive understanding of construction operations, project execution, workforce development, and executive leadership. His practical experience and strategic vision helped shape Saulsbury into one of the nation’s premier industrial engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies.

Throughout his career, Mark maintained Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor licenses in numerous states where Saulsbury conducts business, supporting the company’s ability to meet licensing, regulatory, and professional standards across multiple jurisdictions while reinforcing its commitment to technical excellence.

Today, while semi-retired from day-to-day executive leadership, Mark continues to support Saulsbury through strategic initiatives and serves on the Board of Directors, providing guidance on corporate governance, long-term strategy, and organizational growth. Known for his integrity, collaborative leadership, and commitment to developing people, Mark has
built a legacy of operational excellence, technical expertise, and servant leadership. He remains dedicated to supporting Saulsbury’s continued success while helping preserve the values and culture that have defined the company for generations.

Dianne Saulsbury Zugg brings years of experience in the EPC industry including accounting, corporate licensing, contract administration, and capital ventures to the Board of Directors of Saulsbury Industries.

Dianne is president of the Saulsbury Family Foundation and serves on Saulsbury’s Philanthropy Committee. As Community Investment Manager, she was instrumental in initiating and establishing Saulsbury Serves in 2014.

She previously served as a board member and President of a non-profit Board of Trustees that assisted victims of domestic violence and also served as a member of the Student Health Advisory Council for ECISD. Dianne is a member of the Ector County Republican Women’s group and once assisted with communication efforts.

Dianne supports many philanthropic causes including health and wellness initiatives, gospel poverty, disaster relief, education, armed services, hunger and food shortages, and homelessness.

Bubba has been involved with Saulsbury Industries for more than 35 years.

During his 30-plus years as an employee, he built and led the company’s Business Development and Marketing efforts, beginning his career in sales and helping guide Saulsbury’s growth from a small regional contractor into one of the nation’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction firms. He played a key role in expanding client relationships, entering new markets, and developing strategic opportunities that contributed to the company’s long-term success.

Today, Bubba continues to support Saulsbury as a Director and Shareholder while also being engaged in a diverse portfolio of business ventures and investments spanning energy, oilfield services, technology, real estate, hospitality, retail, and other private enterprises. He is also active in nonprofit and civic initiatives, supporting organizations dedicated to defending constitutional freedoms, promoting free enterprise, strengthening families, and preserving the founding principles of liberty, personal responsibility, and limited government that have defined the United States since its founding.

Jack Schanck is a well-known and respected industry leader with over 35 years of experience as a geologist and manager in the oil and natural gas industries worldwide. He has served as president and CEO of multiple companies – both private and public – in the USA and Canada. Jack has also served on 3 Net York public listed energy boards and numerous other private company boards.

Andrew Way is an International business leader with over 30 years of Industrial experience across multiple continents. Most recently, Andrew served as the Chief Executive Officer of Exterran Corp, a global systems and process company headquartered in Houston, Texas, which operated in approximately 25 countries, offering solutions in the oil, gas, water and power markets.

Prior to taking Exterran public in 2015, Andrew spent over 20 years with GE leading a variety of businesses across GE Aviation, GE Capital and Oil & Gas.

Andrew served as a board director for the Energy Workforce & Technology Council and is actively involved in various charitable organizations.

Mel G. Riggs, currently serves as Co-Trustee of the Clayton Williams Family Trusts and as the principal officer and board member of the Clayton Williams Companies. These entities are involved in oil and natural gas, commercial real estate, agriculture, water resources, and general investments.

Mr. Riggs currently serves on the board of directors and the audit committee of    Saulsbury Industries, which is based in Odessa, Texas. Also, Mr. Riggs serves on the board of directors and the audit committee of Community National Bank, which is based in Midland, Texas.

Previously, Mr. Riggs served as the President and on the board of directors of Clayton Williams Energy, Inc., a public oil and gas exploration and production company which was acquired by Noble Energy, Inc. in April 2017. Also, Mr. Riggs served on the board of directors of NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc. until its merger with Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. in August 2023.

Mr. Riggs is a proven industry leader and has served on the boards of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA), The Petroleum Club of Midland and the Texas Business Hall of Fame.