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Market Cap:$22.6M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$193.5M
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Formed in 1987, OMNI Energy Services Corp. has evolved into a premier service provider to the Oil and Gas Industry. OMNI, a publicly-traded company (NASDAQ: OMNI), specializes in providing a range of integrated services and rental equipment to geophysical companies engaged in the acquisition of onshore seismic data in logistically difficult and environmentally sensitive areas of the Gulf Coast regions of the United States; and exploration and production companies and drilling contractors operating in the offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the prolific onshore regions of the United States. Through our three principal operating segments: Seismic Services, Land Operations and Offshore Operations, OMNI adds valuable services that begin with exploration and continue through drilling and production for the oil and gas industry.

President and Chief Executive Officer
Brian J. Recatto
Number of Employees 950
Contact Information

4500 NE Evangeline Thruway

Carencro, Louisiana 70520-5253

omnienergyservi...

(337) 896-6664

NAICS Code Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations: 213112

Recent Events

  • OMNI Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

    11/04/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • OMNI Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

    8/05/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

omni energy services corp. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Brian J. Recatto President and Chief Executive Officer
Gregory B. Milton Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Ronald D. Mogel CFO & Senior Vice President
Andy J. Dufrene Vice President of Omni Offshore Operations
David Benoit Vice President of Sales
Joey Shaw Vice President of Sales Land and Offshore
John A. Harris Vice President, Seismic Drilling Operations
Lawrence J. Shaw Vice President of Salesland and Offshore
Mark E. Stipe General Counsel & Vice President
Nolan C. Vice Vice President, Trussco Operations
Steven P. Sellers Vice President Health Safety
Chris Ortego General Manager
Jim Ortego General Manager
Chris Byrnes Sales Manager
Chuck Roulon Operations Manager
Eddie Boudreaux Operations Manager
James V. King Sales Manager
Jeff Leblanc Sales Manager Dockside Services
Trey Holland Sales Manager
Dennis R. Sciotto Developer
William W. Rucks IV Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Barry Kaufman Chair
Carl White Richard Board of Directors
Craig P. Rothwell Board of Directors
Edward E. Colson III Board of Directors
G. Darcy Klug Board of Directors
James C Eckert Board of Directors
Richard C White Board of Directors
Ron Gerevas Board of Directors

Brian was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2008. He previously served as OMNI's Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining OMNI, Brian was the President and one of the owner/principals of Charles Holston, Inc. He also founded an environmental consulting firm EMRAS, Inc., and spent six years as President of Meklo, Inc., a Houston-based industrial waste management company. He sold Meklo to Philip Services Corporation, and then served as PSC's General Manager of Gulf Coast Operations and President of the Industrial Services Division. He began his career with Marine Shale Processors, Inc. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University.

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Board of Directors Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. COO Former
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Vice President, Operations, Chi Former

Organization Position Status
Preheat, Inc. Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Director of Financial Former
Financial Reporting, Inc Director Former
University of Southwestern Louisiana Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. CFO & Senior Vice President Current
Preheat, Inc. Senior Vice President & Cfo Current
Horizon Offshore, Inc. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
Omni Corporation Current
Horizon Chief Financial Officer Former
Horizon Executive Vice President Former
Deansgate Former
Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. Former
University of St. Thomas M.B.A. Former
University of New Orleans B.S. In Accounting Former

Andy joined OMNI through the acquisition of Trussco, Inc. Prior to his tenure at Trussco he gained more than 17 years of experience in operations and management with Production Management, Inc. and Allwaste Environmental Services. He has significant experience in team supervision, project planning and coordination, financial forecasting and management, and marketing and business development. In addition, he has directed dockside relationships with major oilfield service companies and marketing strategies to enhance the growth of the operating segment.

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Vice President of Omni Offshore Operations Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. General Manager, Preheat Former

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Vice President of Sales Current

Joey was a principal and owner at Charles Holston, Inc. for three years before the business was sold to OMNI. Prior to that, he was a senior manager in the oil field services group of Philip Services Corporation. Joey has in-depth knowledge of the oil and gas services industry and significant expertise in new business development.

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Vice President of Sales Land and Offshore Current

John joined OMNI through its acquisition of AirJac Drilling, a division of Veritas Land DGC, where he held a similar position. He has more than 28 years of experience in transition zone and highland seismic drilling operations.

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Vice President, Seismic Drilling Operations Current

Lawrence J. Shaw was a principal and owner at CHI for three years before the business was sold to the Company in March 2007. From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Shaw was a senior manager in the oil field services group of Philip Services Corporation. Mr. Shaw has in-depth knowledge of the oil and gas services industry and significant expertise in new business development. He received his Bachelors degree in education and environmental science from McNeese State University.

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Vice President of Salesland and Offshore Current

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. General Counsel & Vice President Current
Preheat, Inc. Vice President and General Counsel Current
Perret Doise Juris Doctor Current
Omni Corporation Current
Lafayette Parish Bar Association Board of Directors Current
Acadiana Youth, Inc Board of Directors Current
Louisiana State University Juris Doctorate Former
Louisiana State University Bachelor's Degree Former

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Vice President, Trussco Operations Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. General Manager Former
OMNI Energy Services Corp. International Operations Manager Former
Veritas DGC Land, Inc. Operations Manager Former

Organization Position Status
Preheat, Inc. Vice President Health Safety Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Vice President Health Safety Current
Acadiana Safety Association Board of Directors Current
Northeast Louisiana University Bachelors of Science Degree In Pharmacy Former

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. General Manager Current

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. General Manager Current

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Sales Manager Current

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Operations Manager Current

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Operations Manager Current

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Sales Manager Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Vice President, Rig Tools Operations Former

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Sales Manager Dockside Services Current

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Sales Manager Current

Dennis R. Sciotto is a founder and co-owner of FF Properties, a real estate holding company created in 1988 which specializes in the acquisitions of commercial properties suitable for drive-through restaurants. To date, FF Properties has over 100 locations throughout the Western United States. Prior to 1988, Mr. Sciotto was a restaurateur, catering to the military installations in San Diego. Mr. Sciotto attended San Diego State University. Mr. Sciotto was elected to the Board by the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock in June 2005.

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Developer Current
Preheat, Inc. Chairman of the Board Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Chairman of The Board Current
San Diego State University Former

Barry's experience includes work with a broad range of clients in the manufacturing and distribution industry, various technology related engagements including publicly held companies and various types of service companies. Has been involved in international operations with two Houston based clients dealing with international accounting and legal issues. Experience in mergers and acquisitions, contracts, due diligence and negotiations working directly with chief executive officers, owners/entrepreneurs and attorneys. Most recent experience working with boards regarding SEC requirements with respect to corporate governance and assisted in formulating internal audit committees and advised board members on their responsibilities applicable thereto. Barry has practiced public accounting for over 40 years. Before joining Silver Fox Advisors, Barry was a partner in the Houston office of Grant Thornton LLP, Accountants and Consultants, and prior to that a partner and associate regional director with Deloitte & Touche (formerly Touche, Ross and Company). Currently, Barry is an adjunct professor of accounting at Houston Community College.

Organization Position Status
Houston Community College Adjunct Professor of Accounting Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Chair Current
Silver Fox Advisors, Inc Board of Directors Current
Preheat, Inc. Director Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Board of Directors Current
Deloitte & Touche LLP Partner Former
Deloitte & Touche LLP Associate Regional Director Former
Houston Texas Board of Directors Former
The University of Texas at Austin Bachelors of Business Administration Degree Former

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Board of Directors Current
Preheat, Inc. Director Current
Long Beach State University Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Management Former

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Board of Directors Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Executive Vice President Former

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Board of Directors Current
Preheat, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Preheat, Inc. President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Former
OMNI Energy Services Corp. President & CEO Former
Veritas DGC Land, Inc. Vice President for Business Development Former
University of Southern Mississippi Former

Organization Position Status
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Board of Directors Current
Preheat, Inc. Director Current
OYO Geospace Corp. Board of Directors Current
Veritas DGC Land, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Baker Hughes Incorporated President Former
Baker Hughes Incorporated Vice President Former
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Former

Organization Position Status
Preheat, Inc. Director Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Board of Directors Current
Westcoast Chief Executive Officer Former
Westcoast President Former
Jenny Craig International Inc. President Former
Jenny Craig International Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
San Jose State University Former

William W. Rucks, IV has served as our director since October 1999. Mr. Rucks has been a private venture capitalist-investor since September 1996. He has served as a director of OMNI Energy Services, Inc. since 1997. He served as President and Vice Chairman of Ocean Energy, Inc., formerly Flores & Rucks, Inc., from July 1995 until September 1996 and as its President and Chief Executive Officer from its inception in 1992 until July 1995. From 1985 to 1992, Mr. Rucks served as President of FloRuxco, Inc. Before then, Mr. Rucks worked as Petroleum Landman with Union Oil Company of California in its Southwest Louisiana District, serving as Area Land Manager from 1981 to 1984.

Organization Position Status
PetroQuest Energy, Inc. Director Current
OMNI Energy Services Corp. Director Current
Ocean Energy, Inc. President Former
Ocean Energy, Inc. Vice Chairman Former
Louisiana State University Bachelor of Science In Business Administration Former

Executive News

  • OMNI Announces Favorable Judgment in Lawsuit

    Reuters - 6/25/09 - View Story

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     OMNI $1.08 +0.04 (3.84% )
Average Volume 80,785
Shares Outstanding 20.98M
Market Cap 22.7M
Year High 2.65
Year Low 0.55
Earnings Per Share -1.10
P/E Ratio -0.98
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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