Executive Team
Dale Albert, P.Log
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
As Hallmark's President and CEO since the beginning of 2007 until the end of 2011, Dale's experience in supply chain management has led to many of Hallmark's current strategic business ventures, including the Technical Services division and Integrated Tubular Solutions Centre in Nisku, Alberta. Dale was also accountable for the integration of our three divisions, which was beneficial to all stakeholders. Previously, Dale was Hallmark's Executive Vice President. He was part of the team that helped grow Hallmark from its modest early stage to the nine-digit revenues that it first achieved in 1998. Hallmark's reputation for supplying tubulars from world-class seamless and ERW mills allowed Dale and his team to develop long-term, strategic customer relationships and a global supply network second to none in the industry. Prior to joining Hallmark in 1991, Dale owned and operated an oilfield transportation company, and was the president of a start-up oilfield services firm in St. John's, Newfoundland. Dale began his career in the oil and natural gas industry in 1978. He worked in various areas, including NDT inspection, field warehousing and oilfield transportation.
Dale holds a P.Log. designation from the Canadian Professional Logistics Institute.
Henry Ewert, CA
President
Effective 2012, Henry succeeded Dale Albert as Hallmark’s President. In his previous role as Chief Financial Officer, Henry was primarily responsible for financial reporting and compliance, treasury management, risk management and strategic planning. Joining Hallmark in 2006, Henry brought his extensive experience in manufacturing and distribution companies. Prior to joining Hallmark, Henry was Vice President, Finance and Administration at Standen's Limited, where he was responsible for two operating divisions, financial reporting, information systems and human resources. Prior to that, Henry was Treasurer of SMED International Inc. from 1996 to 2000, where he helped manage the company's rapid growth until it was taken over in 2000. Henry has also spent several years in corporate lending with the Bank of Montreal.
Henry holds a B.Comm. from the University of Saskatchewan and obtained his designation as a Chartered Accountant in 1990.
Gord Kozak, P.Eng.
COO and Vice President, Operations
Gord has been an integral part of Hallmark's success since joining the company in 2001 as a Senior Sales Representative. In 2008, Gord became Vice President, Operations and in 2010, he became COO and Vice President, Operations. In this role, Gord's responsibilities include overseeing the following key teams at Hallmark - HITS, HTS, Engineering, HSEQ, and Procurement/Inventory. Early in his career with Hallmark, Gord excelled at developing and maintaining key relationships, most notably with strategic customers and suppliers. He also recognized the need to create a much stronger Engineering and Quality Assurance department within Hallmark. He was one of Hallmark's first engineers to become a key member of the Industry Recommended Practices (IRP) Committee, which recommends changes to the specifications for sour service casing and tubing. Most recently, Gord was Director Engineering/Quality Assurance, responsible for our HTS Division, as well as our Engineering and Quality Assurance/Quality Control department.
Gord is a P.Eng. with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Greg Northcott; B.Comm
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Greg Joined Hallmark in 1991 as a Sales Representative and has been instrumental in maintaining and growing our business for over 20 years. Greg has been involved in many areas of our business including General Sales Accounts, Project Manager – Yard Development, Project Linepipe, Arctic Development, Contract Accounts and Director of Sales and Marketing. As Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Greg is responsible for leading the sales department ensuring Hallmark provides the highest levels of customer service while maintaining focus on achieving key revenue, margin and market share targets in alignment with Hallmark’s vision and long term strategic plan.
Greg is a graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing.
