Executive Team
Henry Ewert
President & Chief Executive Officer
Henry joined Hallmark in 2006 as the Chief Financial Officer and in 2012 took on the role as President and Chief Executive Officer. Henry’s experience as a leader is extensive; Henry was previously the Vice President, Finance and Administration at Standen’s Limited. Prior to that he was Treasurer of SMED International Inc. Henry has also spent several years in corporate lending with the Bank of Montreal.
Henry graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with distinction, from the University of Saskatchewan and has his designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant. He serves on numerous charitable boards and volunteers his time as a member of the Board of Directors for the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC).
Greg Northcott
Vice President
Greg joined Hallmark Tubulars in 1991 and has been instrumental in growing the business in many areas. Greg’s primary roles have been in the sales and marketing for OCTG and linepipe and further developing the strategies around Hallmark’s integrated tubular model. Previous roles have included Project Manager, Manager of Key Contracts and Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Greg is a graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing.
Dean Kueber
Chief Financial Officer
Dean began his career with Hallmark in 2010 acting in many managerial roles within the financial department. In his earlier career Dean worked with Shaw Pipe Protection Ltd and NATCO where he gained valuable industry and international experience.
Dean holds a Certified Public Accountant designation (CPA).
Shawn Baumgardner
Vice President, Operations
Shawn started with Hallmark Tubulars in 2010. His immense experience in all facets of the company is invaluable with 22 years experience in the oilfield industry. He brings an understanding of all the departments with previously held titles such as Operations Manager and Director of Sales (Operations). He knows what is required to accomplish the job safely, with excellence, and in a timely manner.
Shawn graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Criminology with undergraduate in both Abnormal Psychology and Forensic Science.
Russ Strilchuk
Vice President, Business Development
Russ takes on the role and responsibilities of VP of Business Development for Hallmark and draws on a broad depth of experience globally in MENA and SEA regions of the world and domestically within Western Canada. He has taken on various roles with increasing responsibility in many different areas of the industry from pipelines to facilities and drilling and completions.
Russ has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Bio Chemistry from the University of Calgary.
