The Team Operators Count On

Salvador Ayala brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience across operations, strategy, technology development, sales, marketing, and engineering within the oil and gas industry. Before joining Atlas Pressure Control, Salvador built his career at SLB (formerly Schlumberger), where he held multiple executive leadership roles across domestic and international markets.

Throughout his career, Salvador has led organizations across Africa, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States, building high-performing teams and driving operational growth. His leadership experience includes roles such as President, Vice President of Latin America, and Vice President of Marketing, Technology, and Strategy.

At Atlas Pressure Control, Salvador leads with a focus on responsiveness, reliability, and customer-driven performance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunications from ITESM in Mexico and has completed executive programs at IMD Switzerland, Rice University, and the University of California, Berkeley.

John Kenner is the Founder of Atlas Pressure Control and brings more than 33 years of leadership experience across domestic and international manufacturing, operations, engineering, and service organizations. His career has been defined by building high-performing businesses, leading operational growth, and driving innovation within the energy sector.

In 2011, John founded Summit ESP and successfully grew the company into a leading electrical submersible pump provider before its acquisition by Halliburton in 2017. Prior to Summit, John held executive leadership roles with Schindler Elevator Corporation and Baker Hughes, including positions as President, Vice President of North America, and Vice President of Marketing and Engineering.

John’s background combines deep technical expertise with strategic business leadership, giving him a unique ability to develop organizations that are operationally strong, customer-focused, and built for long-term success. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas, an MBA from Southern Methodist University, and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Hernando Chavez brings more than 16 years of financial leadership experience across both public and private oilfield service organizations. His expertise includes FP&A, corporate finance, cost accounting, manufacturing finance, and strategic operational planning.

Before joining Atlas Pressure Control, Hernando held finance leadership roles with organizations including Dril-Quip, IMI Critical Engineering, and Lufkin Industries. Throughout his career, he has focused on building finance organizations that operate as strategic business partners — helping drive growth, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.

At Atlas, Hernando oversees the company’s financial strategy and operations, supporting the organization’s continued growth while maintaining a strong focus on accountability, scalability, and customer-driven performance. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Houston and an MBA from Sam Houston State University.

John Cortinas is a results-driven operations executive with more than 15 years of experience leading oilfield service organizations through growth, operational efficiency, and performance transformation. His expertise spans field operations, wellhead systems, frac valve product lines, flowback, and service execution.

John has built a strong reputation for aligning operational strategy with customer expectations while driving improvements in safety, service quality, and profitability. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed cross-functional teams, large-scale operational initiatives, and P&L accountability across multiple service divisions.

At Atlas Pressure Control, John leads sales and operations with a focus on responsiveness, streamlined execution, and delivering reliable pressure control solutions that support long-term customer success.

Randy Gonzalez brings more than 15 years of upstream oil & gas engineering experience, with a strong focus on wellhead technology, pressure control systems, and artificial lift innovation. Prior to joining Atlas, Randy held engineering design and proposal leadership roles at Cameron, where he led cross-functional projects from concept through execution.

His expertise includes surface wellhead equipment, gate valves, chokes, control panels, actuators, heat exchangers, and separator systems. Randy has also led engineering teams focused on artificial lift product development and operational execution, bringing both technical depth and hands-on industry knowledge to Atlas.

Randy holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University and an MBA from Rice University. He currently holds three U.S. patents related to surface wellhead rotational technology and artificial lift actuated applications.

Scott Ellisor brings over 13 years of global supply chain and product management experience across industrial and manufacturing operations. His background includes leadership roles focused on supply chain optimization, inventory planning, operational efficiency, and strategic sourcing.

Prior to joining Atlas Pressure Control, Scott served in senior supply chain and SIOP leadership positions where he developed scalable processes designed to reduce operational risk, improve efficiency, and maximize overall business performance.

Scott is an active member of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and holds a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Houston. At Atlas, Scott leads supply chain operations with a focus on responsiveness, reliability, and operational excellence.

Craig Cotton brings nearly four decades of experience in wellhead and pressure control equipment, with a career spanning technical sales, operations, product development, and field service leadership. Prior to joining Atlas Pressure Control, Craig spent 26 years with Cameron, including serving as North America Technical Sales Manager.

His expertise includes wellhead systems, pressure control technologies, and international operations throughout the Middle East, including leadership roles supporting Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, and Pakistan. Craig’s background uniquely combines technical product knowledge with hands-on operational experience, allowing him to bridge engineering innovation with real-world field applications.

Craig currently holds 24 patents related to wellhead and pressure control technology and continues to play a major role in advancing Atlas’ technical product capabilities and innovation strategy.

Logan Wood is a results-driven sales leader with more than 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in surface pressure control, wellhead systems, and strategic account development. He has built his career around strengthening customer relationships, driving revenue growth, and aligning sales, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to deliver reliable solutions for complex field and market demands.

Logan has held multiple leadership roles across sales, business development, and operations, giving him a strong understanding of both the commercial and operational sides of the oilfield services business. At Atlas Pressure Control, he has supported key customer accounts, led pricing and contract strategies, improved operational coordination, and helped develop customized solutions that support long-term customer partnerships.

Known for his action-oriented leadership style, Logan focuses on strategic account ownership, data-informed decision-making, and cross-functional execution. His approach emphasizes customer trust, service quality, forecast accuracy, and sustainable growth across the surface pressure control market.