Foothills Energy Services Ltd. - Formed By Experienced Alberta Businessmen:

Two Central Alberta businessmen with extensive experience in the service sector of the oil & gas industry have joined forces to form a new company. Rick Splett and Dwayne Torris are at the helm of Foothills Energy Services Ltd., an Eckville based oil and gas service company.

The company purchased Le-Jay Trucking in August of this year. Le-Jay, a local fluid hauling company has enjoyed a 28 year history in the highly competitive Eckville marketplace. Both Splett and Torris were attracted to the stable company and recognized the potential to expand the delivery of its core business, as well as adding additional oilfield services to the mix.

Splett, who is the President of Foothills Energy Services Ltd., has spent 28 years in the oil & gas and petrochemical industries, where he has held a variety of management and leadership roles. He and his family have called central Alberta home for a number of years, where he has owned several businesses.

Torris, a well known Eckville native, is the Vice President of Operations, he has been self employed throughout the oil & gas industry for many years and most recently sold a successful gravel hauling and landscaping business. He brings his “hands on” experience and operational skills to the business.

Foothills Energy Expansions:

Since the purchase of Le-Jay Trucking; Foothills Energy Services Ltd. has expanded to include; environmental and earthworks services such as gravel, clay, and dirt hauling, lease and road repairs, and contaminated soil removal.

The company also offers asset management services meaning they will manage the day to day operations of oil and gas leases. In the final stages of development is the company’s new web site where customers can gain access to the corporate mission, vision, and values statements, as well as pre qualification information, listings of products and services, company news updates, and employment opportunities.

FESL - Fluid Hauling - Tank Trucks - Gravel Hauling - Central Alberta:

Foothill’s equipment inventory includes a variety of sealed sour fluid hauling trucks and trailers, gravel hauling, and handling equipment. The company, which holds a certificate of recognition is also IRP 16 compliant. Foothills presently employs 13 staff including drivers, dispatchers, and mechanic.

Splett and Torris invite customers to drop in to the office located directly South of the Kal Tire in Eckville at Bay 2, 4704 – 48A St. “We are thrilled with the response we have received from our customers to date and are making changes and additions based on their feedback. People are responding well to our management style calling it a fresh and welcome approach”, said Splett.