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Rod Sands
President & Chief Executive Officer
Rod Sands has dedicated nearly 35 years of his professional life to Explorer Pipeline. Rod started at Explorer as a technical assistant in 1973. He worked his way up to the position of chief operating officer before taking early retirement in 2005. Three years later, the opportunity to lead the organization drew Rod back to Explorer.
Rod’s career has taken him across the United States. In addition to his work at Explorer, Rod has been a private consultant and held positions with other pipeline and engineering companies. He earned a bachelor’s of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Missouri.
An active volunteer, Rod has belonged to the Rotary Club of Tulsa for 30 years and serves on the Tulsa Area United Way’s board of directors. He is also a member of the American Petroleum Institute, the Association of Oil Pipe Lines and the Pipe Liners Club of Tulsa.
Understanding the safety culture at Explorer: Safety means looking after others, caring for others and practicing constant awareness, explains Rod. It’s about taking ownership. Safety becomes part of who each team member truly is.
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Curtis Craig
Vice President & General Counsel
Curtis Craig joined Explorer Pipeline as a corporate attorney in 1979. From 1982 to 1988, Curtis worked with the U.S. Department of Energy and in private legal practice. He rejoined Explorer as general counsel in 1988, and in 200 6 was named vice president.
Curtis earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Oklahoma State University. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Tulsa.
Helping young people reach their full potential is important to Curtis. He serves on the Rotary Club of Tulsa’s committee to support and operate Camp Enterprise, a business-style retreat for high school students. Curtis has also coached several youth sports teams and was involved in helping form the Junior Comets Wrestling Club.
Three reasons why Curtis works at Explorer: He can make a major impact on other people and on the company’s performance. He takes pride in working at a company that is a leader in its industry. And, last but not least, Explorer’s values align nicely with Curtis’ own values.
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Tom Jensen
Vice President, Operations
Since joining Explorer Pipeline in 1977, Tom Jensen has worked in all areas of pipeline operations, served as an area manager and been responsible for shipper relations. He was named vice president of operations in 2005.
Tom is a youth sports volunteer and has served as president of the Jenks Trojan Swim Club. He’s also active in his church, having served on the parish finance committee at Christ the King Church and on the board of directors of the church’s MarquetteCatholic School.
Tom earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Langston University and a master’s degree in business administration from Oklahoma City University. He’s also completed Northwestern University’s Pipeline Economics and Management Executive Program and the Advanced Management Program offered at Duke University.
Tom’s unique Explorer story: Jensen and Explorer Pipeline have, in a sense, grown up together. Tom was barely out of his teens when he joined the company, then just 6 years old itself. Doing his personal best – even when the task at hand was raking rock or painting pipe – and staying focused on promotion are two things Tom counts as keys to his success at the company.
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Jim Dobson
Chief Financial Officer
Overseeing Explorer Pipeline’s finances has been the work of Jim Dobson since October 2002.
Prior to joining the Explorer family, Jim was a partner in a national financial firm that specialized in providing financial oversight for small and mid-sized companies. Jim is well-versed in the petroleum field, as he spent the first 20 years of his career at Kerr-McGee Corporation, an Oklahoma City-based energy company.
An Oklahoma native, Jim earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in business administration from OklahomaState University. He is a certified public accountant. Jim serves on the board of directors for Youth Services of Tulsa and is a member of Financial Executives International.
Jim’s favorite Explorer experience: Leading BUCK (Building Understanding through Commitment and Knowledge) in 2008, a series of team-building retreats Explorer holds every four years. Jim relished the opportunity to coordinate a project that strengthened relationships and reinvigorated employees.
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Dolin Argo
Director of Business Development
After six years in the automotive field, Dolin Argo changed course and entered the pipeline industry. Dolin held positions with General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Missouri Pipeline and Utilicorp Pipeline Systems before joining Explorer Pipeline in 1997.
Dolin earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He later received a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Tulsa.
Dolin is a member of the Society of Professional Engineers, the Tulsa Pipe Liners Club and the University of Tulsa Friends of Finance.
Focus on family: Dolin says that working at Explorer Pipeline helps him be a better husband and father. Employees are afforded the flexibility needed to meet family commitments and be active in the community.
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Todd Golla
Director of Information Technology
Todd Golla leads the Explorer Pipeline team that is responsible for corporate computer applications, advanced pipeline monitoring, security and all other aspects of computer systems support and development. Todd joined Explorer in 2004.
Todd held management positions in information technology at Williams, Williams Energy Services and MAPCO prior to joining Explorer. He has more than 20 years of experience in the IT field.
Todd received his bachelor’s of science degree in computer science from the University of Oklahoma.
Explorer’s take on IT: Todd says that Explorer has a progressive approach to IT that makes his job exciting. The company openly embraces new technology, viewing it as a tool that can deliver improved efficiencies.
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Jim Sieck
Director of Environmental Health
Jim Sieck’s experience in oil began with a summer job as a roustabout in the west Texas oilfields. Shortly thereafter, he earned a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Wyoming. Jim worked at Petro-Lewis Corporation and PITCO and as an independent petroleum consultant prior to joining Explorer Pipeline in 1989.
Widely respected for his expertise, Jim has been involved in environmental remediation, air emission mitigation and compliance projects in nine states and has authored a number of articles on the topics. He has a master’s degree in environmental engineering from Oklahoma StateUniversity.
Jim is a member of several industry organizations, including the Society of Professional Engineers, and is a former elected school board official.
What Jim enjoys most about Explorer: The authentic, supportive culture. Employees are given the tools and authority to accomplish tasks at hand in creative, efficient ways, and are never pressured to compromise their values to achieve results.
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Angel Stacy
Director of Human Resources
Angel Stacy joined Explorer Pipeline in September 2008. Angel is responsible for recruiting new team members, supporting and providing development opportunities to employees, and overseeing all of the company’s human resources functions.
Angel has nearly two decades of experience in organizational and workforce management, having served previously in management positions at SemGroup, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group and Matrix Service Company. She is a member of the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association, the Tulsa Employee Benefits Group, the Society for Human Resource Management and WorldAtWork.
Angel earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma and a master’s degree in business from the University of Tulsa. She is certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute and WorldAtWork in a number of key areas.
On finding balance in life: Many career-minded individuals are pressured to sacrifice family time. At Explorer, Angel has found “harmony” and a flexible work environment that allows her to be an engaged parent and a productive team leader.
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