New executive in charge of Gibson's trucking operations

2014-01-13

CALGARY, Alta. — Gibson Energy Inc. has named a number of new executives, including one who will oversee trucking operations.

Rick Wise was appointed chief operating officer. In his new role, Wise will be responsible for managing Gibson's operating activites in its truck transportation, terminal and pipelines, retail propane and processing, and wellsite fluids businesses.

In Canada, Gibson is a midstream energy company. In the US it acts as a service provider to the oil and gas industry. Its trucking network operates in Western Canada and reaches into the American market.

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