Our Team
Our company brings a talented group of committed and passionate individuals, focused on providing excellent service to our customers.
Dr. Gene Zaid
CEO
Dr. Gene Zaid is well known in the oil and gas industry. He is the founder of one of the largest major chemical companies in the United States and has authored over 60 US patents in the industry. Dr. Zaid holds a PhD in chemistry and a doctorate in business.
Beth Wolf
Executive Vice President
Beth Wolf is a highly regarded and exceptionally skilled coordinator with more than 20 years of valuable experience in the industry. Known for her charismatic personality and unwavering dedication, Beth has been a staunch supporter of Dr. Zaid's work, consistently aiming for the highest standards of excellence and operational efficiency in all her endeavors.
Brandon Brinkley
Business Development Manager
Brandon Brinkley attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University studying business and marketing. He has been in the oil and gas industry for more than 13 years in many different sides of the field, from drilling fluid engineer to managing multiple SWD’s. His main goal is to build strong and trusting relationships with clients and supply them with the best service possible. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and doing broadcasting for NWOSU sports.
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” - Abraham Lincoln
Art Shepard
Vice President of Operations
Art Shepard is a seasoned industry professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in business development, as well as leveraging his wealth of knowledge and honed skills to provide unparalleled service of the most remarkable quality. Through his career path, Art quickly excelled from delivery driver at Champion Technologies to growing and managing the largest and most profitable region of Jacam Chemicals.
Bill Kainz
ND/MT/WY District Manager
Bill Kainz began his oil and gas career as an oil purchaser, transitioning to oilfield chemicals in 2014, starting as an entry level tech and working his way up to his current area manager position. Bill is no stranger to the chemical business, being originally mentored by his father, who started in the chemical industry in 1982. Bill prides himself in solving problems for his customers and building cost-effective treatment programs. In his free time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle during the summer and his snowmobile during the winter with his family and friends in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Chris Zuniga
Oklahoma Area Manager
Chris Zuniga studied at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Chris has 8 years of oil and gas experience working on both the environmental and chemical sides of the industry. His objectives are to provide his expertise and experience in the field and furnish the best quality service to GeoChemicals’ customers. When he is away from work, he enjoys spending time with family and traveling around the world.
Tommy Duncan
Senior Pipeline Specialist
Tommy Duncan has been involved in both internal and external corrosion industries for over 42 years. Starting with NACE in 1978, Tommy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to GeoChemicals. Tommy is head of the Advisory Board for Seward County Community College Corrosion School and has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree from Midwestern University.
“I am old!” - Tommy Duncan
“Coming together is a beginning,
staying together is progress,
and working together is success.”
— HENRY FORD
“The American dream is alive and well.”
— DR. GENE ZAID