RST Leadership Team
RST Leadership Team
Bruce Ripley
CEO
Bruce Ripley
CEO
Bruce has extensive engineering experience and business savvy as a previous COO of Alterra Power Corp., Plutonic Power Corp. and VP of Engineering at BC Hydro. Bruce has been a leader on many tunnelling and hydropower engineering projects on a global level and worked in many countries such as Canada, USA, China, Philippines and Australia. Prior to his executive roles, Bruce was a rock engineering specialist with BC Hydro in Canada, and Woodward-Clyde in the US. Bruce has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil) from the University of British Columbia, and Master and Doctor of Engineering degrees (Civil) from the University of California.
Bob Kobetitch
CTO
Bob Kobetitch
CTO
Profile coming soon.
Randy Scanks
CFO
Randy Scanks,
CFO
Profile coming Soon..
Brian Nguyen
COO
Brian Nguyen
COO
Brian oversees all aspects of RST’s manufacturing and its related elements such as supply chain efficiency, employee safety and product quality. Since 1998, he has become highly accomplished in strategic planning and operations management as a senior leader for many high technology companies - such as Sony Manufacturing System Corp. He is a licensed professional engineer with the province of British Columbia and holds a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master Degree in Manufacturing System Engineering, and an EMBA. Brian has visited over 150 cities around the world and enjoys road cycling and cross-fit training
Sean Presley
VP Engineering
Sean Presley
VP Engineering
Sean oversees all aspects of design, product development, customer service and field services. In the engineering industry since 1985, he has gained experience as both a designer and as a leader in numerous high technology industries. He has a Bachelor of Engineering Science (B.E.Sc.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree from Western University. Sean enjoys playing tennis & golf, cruising on his motorcycle and spending time with family.
Hayley Croteau
VP Global Sales
Hayley Croteau
VP Global Sales
Hayley is responsible for leading and developing the expanding global sales team. This includes managing the sales team processes and overseeing the quality of quotes and orders, and working with regional sales team leaders on customer development. Hayley has a B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia and has been with the RST since 2012.
Pierre Choquet
VP Market Development
Pierre Choquet
VP Market Development
Pierre’s activities focus on applications of geotechnical instrumentation for civil infrastructure projects such as dams, tunnels and bridges, geohazards and underground and open pit mines. He explores new markets for geotechnical instrumentation as well as applications of new technologies to traditional geotechnical instrumentation markets. Pierre’s extensive experience and knowledge in the field of geotechnical, structural and mining instrumentation make him a valuable technical resource for the RST sales team; he has been with RST since 2007.
Gerard Manley
VP Business Development
Gerard Manley
VP Business Development
Gerard leads RST’s global strategies for new business ventures and expanding growth of existing vertical markets. Gerard was previously the V.P. of Engineered Solutions for Leica Geosystems and has been in the industry since 2004 developing new markets worldwide. Gerard has a B.S. in International Marketing and a Minor in Mechanical Engineering.
Rob Taylor
CTO Emeritus
Rob Taylor
CTO Emeritus
Rob is well known for his knowledge & expertise in the development of custom geotechnical instruments for geotechnical applications. Many of Rob's instrumentation designs for dams, tunnels, mines, bridges, infrastructure, foundations and other related projects can be found in numerous projects around the world today. From 2004 - 2014, Rob was President of RST Instruments Ltd. and oversaw all product design & development in addition to business responsibilities. Rob obtained his Bachelor of Applied Science (Geotechnical Engineering) from the University of British Columbia.
Jason Luty
VP Canada/US Sales
Jason Luty
VP Canada/US Sales
Jason previously worked at RST Instruments from 1994 until 2003 and has over 20 years experience servicing the geotechnical and civil engineering community. Jason’s career includes various roles in technical sales and product management. As the VP for Canada/US Sales, he is responsible for the growth of the RST in these markets. Jason has a B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia.
Grant Taylor
Managing Director, RST UK
Grant Taylor
Managing Director, RST UK
Grant has worked in the field of geotechnical instrumentation since 2003 and has extensive global experience in the installation of numerous instrumentation projects for monitoring dams, tunnels, deep excavations, railways, and related projects. Grant has a B.Eng. (Hons) 2:2, Civil Engineering from the University of Surrey and also holds a Diploma of Business from the Manchester Business School. Grant is located in the UK and leads a team serving new and current customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Fahmi Aminuddin
Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Fahmi Aminuddin
Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Fahmi is responsible for leading and developing the Asia Pacific market and sales team. He concentrates on customer and distributor development, including frequent travel around the region. Fahmi holds a BSc. in Geology from the University of Victoria and a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University. He is a registered licensed Professional Geologist and is working towards his Engineering designation in the field of Environmental Engineering. Fahmi is fluent in English and Malay.
Bruce Ripley
CEO
Bruce Ripley
CEO
Bruce has extensive engineering experience and business savvy as a previous COO of Alterra Power Corp., Plutonic Power Corp. and VP of Engineering at BC Hydro. Bruce has been a leader on many tunnelling and hydropower engineering projects on a global level and worked in many countries such as Canada, USA, China, Philippines and Australia. Prior to his executive roles, Bruce was a rock engineering specialist with BC Hydro in Canada, and Woodward-Clyde in the US. Bruce has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil) from the University of British Columbia, and Master and Doctor of Engineering degrees (Civil) from the University of California.
Bob Kobetitch
CTO
Bob Kobetitch
CTO
Profile coming soon.
Randy Scanks
CFO
Randy Scanks
CFO
Profile coming soon..
Brian Nguyen
COO
Brian Nguyen
COO
Brian oversees all aspects of RST’s manufacturing and its related elements such as supply chain efficiency, employee safety and product quality. Since 1998, he has become highly accomplished in strategic planning and operations management as a senior leader for many high technology companies - such as Sony Manufacturing System Corp. He is a licensed professional engineer with the province of British Columbia and holds a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master Degree in Manufacturing System Engineering, and an EMBA. Brian has visited over 150 cities around the world and enjoys road cycling and cross-fit training.
Sean Presley
VP Engineering
Sean Presley
VP Engineering
Sean oversees all aspects of design, product development, customer service and field services. In the engineering industry since 1985, he has gained experience as both a designer and as a leader in numerous high technology industries. He has a Bachelor of Engineering Science (B.E.Sc.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree from Western University. Sean enjoys playing tennis & golf, cruising on his motorcycle and spending time with family.
Hayley Croteau
VP Global Sales
Hayley Croteau
VP Global Sales
Hayley is responsible for leading and developing the expanding global sales team. This includes managing the sales team processes and overseeing the quality of quotes and orders, and working with regional sales team leaders on customer development. Hayley has a B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia and has been with the RST since 2012.
Pierre Choquet
VP Market Development
Pierre Choquet
VP Market Development
Pierre’s activities focus on applications of geotechnical instrumentation for civil infrastructure projects such as dams, tunnels and bridges, geohazards and underground and open pit mines. He explores new markets for geotechnical instrumentation as well as applications of new technologies to traditional geotechnical instrumentation markets. Pierre’s extensive experience and knowledge in the field of geotechnical, structural and mining instrumentation make him a valuable technical resource for the RST sales team; he has been with RST since 2007.
Gerard Manley
VP Business Development
Gerard Manley
VP Business Development
Gerard leads RST’s global strategies for new business ventures and expanding growth of existing vertical markets. Gerard was previously the V.P. of Engineered Solutions for Leica Geosystems and has been in the industry since 2004 developing new markets worldwide. Gerard has a B.S. in International Marketing and a Minor in Mechanical Engineering.
Rob Taylor
CTO Emeritus
Rob Taylor
CTO Emeritus
Rob is well known for his knowledge & expertise in the development of custom geotechnical instruments for geotechnical applications. Many of Rob's instrumentation designs for dams, tunnels, mines, bridges, infrastructure, foundations and other related projects can be found in numerous projects around the world today. From 2004 - 2014, Rob was President of RST Instruments Ltd. and oversaw all product design & development in addition to business responsibilities. Rob obtained his Bachelor of Applied Science (Geotechnical Engineering) from the University of British Columbia.
Jason Luty
VP Canada/US Sales
Jason Luty
VP Canada/US Sales
Jason previously worked at RST Instruments from 1994 until 2003 and has over 20 years experience servicing the geotechnical and civil engineering community. Jason’s career includes various roles in technical sales and product management. As the VP for Canada/US Sales, he is responsible for the growth of the RST in these markets. Jason has a B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia.
Grant Taylor
Managing Director, RST UK
Grant Taylor
Managing Director, RST UK
Grant has worked in the field of geotechnical instrumentation since 2003 and has extensive global experience in the installation of numerous instrumentation projects for monitoring dams, tunnels, deep excavations, railways, and related projects. Grant has a B.Eng. (Hons) 2:2, Civil Engineering from the University of Surrey and also holds a Diploma of Business from the Manchester Business School. Grant is located in the UK and leads a team serving new and current customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Fahmi Aminuddin
Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Fahmi Aminuddin
Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Fahmi is responsible for leading and developing the Asia Pacific market and sales team. He concentrates on customer and distributor development, including frequent travel around the region. Fahmi holds a BSc. in Geology from the University of Victoria and a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University. He is a registered licensed Professional Geologist and is working towards his Engineering designation in the field of Environmental Engineering. Fahmi is fluent in English and Malay.
CONTACT US
RST Instruments Ltd.
11545 Kingston Street
Maple Ridge, BC
Canada V2X 0Z5
604-540-1100
1-800-665-5599
Fax: 604-540-1005
info@rstinstruments.com
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ASK A QUESTION
CONTACT US
RST Instruments Ltd.
11545 Kingston Street
Maple Ridge, BC
Canada V2X 0Z5
604-540-1100
1-800-665-5599
Fax: 604-540-1005
info@rstinstruments.com
CONNECT WITH RST
ASK A QUESTION
