RPC, Inc. today announced several changes within its senior leadership team and among its Board of Directors. RPC provides a broad range of specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and major oilfield companies engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States and in selected international markets.
The following changes to RPC’s Executive Officers and Board of Directors are effective immediately:
- The transition of Richard A. Hubbell, President and Chief Executive Officer, to Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors;
- The relinquishment by Gary W. Rollins of his position as RPC’s Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, while continuing as an RPC Director;
- The promotion of Ben M. Palmer, Chief Financial Officer, to President and Chief Executive Officer, and his election by the Board as a Class I Director;
- The appointment of Michael L. Schmit to Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.
“Our announcement today supports our enduring long-term goals of management continuity and focus as we continue to thrive in the U.S. domestic oilfield,” stated Richard A. Hubbell, Executive Chairman. “I am pleased to continue my long association with RPC and really look forward to continuing to work with our Board as we enter an exciting new phase in the oilfield. I also express my complete confidence in Ben as he takes on this new position.”
“I am excited to assume this new role at RPC,” stated Ben M. Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer.” We have strong corporate and operational management teams with whom I have forged a productive working relationship over many years. RPC’s enduring traditions of conservative, shareholder-friendly capital management policies will continue. As Rick stated, we appear to be in the beginning stages of a favorable energy cycle, but as always in an industry as volatile as ours, we need to continue our conservative approach and a long-term orientation. We are also pleased to welcome Mike Schmit to our senior leadership team. Mike has a great deal of successful finance and accounting experience in public companies, including an international stint, business combination integration and financial management experience with a company exposed to the midstream energy sector, so we look forward to him joining RPC.”
MANAGEMENT PROFILES
Richard A. Hubbell previously served as President of RPC, Inc. since 1987 and CEO since April 2005. He has also served as a Director of RPC. Mr. Hubbell is currently the Executive Chairman of the Board of Marine Products Corporation, and he previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Marine Products since its formation in 2001. Previously, Mr. Hubbell served as the Executive Vice President of Rollins Communications, Inc.
Ben M. Palmer previously served as Chief Financial Officer of RPC, Inc. since 1996 and as Corporate Secretary since 2018. Mr. Palmer is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of Marine Products Corporation. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Marine Products since its formation in 2001 and as Corporate Secretary since 2018. Prior to this, Ben held several positions in financial management and public accounting.
Michael L. Schmit joins RPC from SWM International, where he served as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of Chart Industries. Earlier in his career, Mike worked for other public companies and in public accounting, both in the U.S. and Australia. Mike holds a CPA certification as well as several other related professional designations. Effective today, he is also the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Marine Products Corporation.
RPC provides a broad range of specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and major oilfield companies engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States, including the Gulf of Mexico, mid-continent, southwest, Appalachian and Rocky Mountain regions, and in selected international markets. RPC’s investor website can be found at rpc.net.
