About Versa Integrity Group

Clay Savoy is the current CEO for Versa Integrity Group, Inc. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from McNeese State University, Mr. Savoy’s father and himself formed Savoy Technical Services, Inc. (a NDT company), where Clay served as VP of Operations for several years. Prior to achieving Vice President of Operations, Mr. Savoy worked as a field technician and in 2002 acquired his ASNT Level III RT, PT, MT, and UT certifications. His experience and dedication in the field of non-destructive examination also resulted in national speaking engagements for API and ASNT events. In 2006, Clay received an AWS QUTE UT Examiner certification, followed by an AWS CWI certification in 2009. In 2011, he received an AWS RT Film Interpretation certification, rounding out his certifications and experience in the broader non-destructive examination field. Finally, Mr. Savoy also holds three patents for inspection-related equipment used for pressure vessel inspection and high pressure piping. As a Mechanical Engineer and CEO, Clay combines experience in the field, technical knowledge, and business pedigree to form an excellent leader for Versa Integrity Group.

After graduating with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University in 1985, Mr. Barbier joined Owensby & Kritikos (a NDT and inspection company out of New Orleans). During his time at Ownesby & Kritikos, Scott advised and assisted oil and gas producers in the development and execution of asset mechanical integrity programs for offshore facilities. These 20+ years were spent leading the offshore mechanical integrity group for O&K. Scott’s tenure at Owensby & Kritikos (O&K) also saw the acquisition of API 510, 570, and 580 certifications (although no longer active). By the end of his career with O&K, Scott was named Vice President and became Vice President of Versa Integrity Group in 2013 directly following the acquisition. Finally, with his immense operational experience and mechanical integrity expertise, Scott was name President of Versa Integrity Group in 2015.

Edie Tranchina has been employed as the Director of Safety for Versa Integrity Group (formerly Owensby & Kritikos, Inc.) for the past eighteen (18) years. She began her career in the Safety Industry in 1991, at which time she developed and implemented an OSHA Star Award Safety Program for International Marine and Industrial Applicators, Inc. - IMIA Contractors located in Avondale Shipyard.

Edie is an Honor Graduate of Delgado Community College, received an Associate Degree, with a concentration in Industrial Safety in May 1994. She is currently enrolled at Colorado Christian University working towards her Masters in Theology, to obtain board certification as a Hospital Chaplain.

Edie is a member of good standing in the New Orleans Chapter of ASSE. She serves as a member on the Board of Directors for the National Safety Council, Southeast Chapter. Since 1994 she has been a member of the Delta Safety Society, and has served as Newsletter Editor, Secretary and 3 terms as President. She previously served 12 years on the Shell / Motiva Norco Contactor HSSE Council. She has been an active member of the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group since 2002, and presently holds the office of President-elect. In 1997, she published How to Effectively Consolidate Hazardous Communication and Personal Protection Equipment Programs.

Glenn David Malbrue Jr. began his career by graduating top of class in the Nondestructive Testing Technology program at South Louisiana Community College (SLCC). Glenn’s experiences include over 16 years in the non-destructive testing sector providing quality services and management. As an Advanced Services Technician and Manager, Glenn has complied an extensive wealth of knowledge utilizing Phased Array Technologies and AUT Corrosion Mapping Systems, as well as Computed and Digital Radiography Technologies.

Mr. Malbrue is a certified NDT Level III in all major methods through both the American Society of NDT (ASNT) & the British Institute of NDT (BINDT). Glenn has been an AWS Certified Welding Inspector for over 10 years and holds all Ultrasonic Performance Certifications proctored by the American Petroleum Institute. Mr. Malbrue is an AS9100 and ISO9001 Certified Internal Auditor and certified by the State of Louisiana and Texas as a Radiation Safety Educator.

During the spring of 2015, Glenn joined the Versa team as the Corporate NDT Level III and Quality Director. At the end of 2016, Mr. Malbrue led the effort that culminated in Versa becoming an ISO 9001 Certified Company.

Don Meyer embodies a determined, dedicated, and passionate individual with years of experience in managing and implementing Mechanical Integrity and RBI programs. Don’s tenure began in 1985 in the US Army where he reached positions as a Company Level Motor Sergeant and Brigade Level Safety NCO in the United States Army and Texas National Guard before retiring in 2007. Simultaneously, Don held a position as Senior Project Manager for Capstone Engineering Services, Inc. where his duties included managing, consulting, auditing, and training onsite and offsite support of reliability-based Mechanical Integrity programs. Additionally, Don’s special emphasis regarded RBMI software implementation and management. In 2007, Capstone Engineering Services, Inc. was acquired by Lloyd’s Register Energy Americas, Inc. where Don continued in his Senior Project Manager capacity until 2014. Upon leaving Lloyd’s Register, Don became Vice President of Operations for VisualAIM LLC and was responsible for planning and coordinating operations to develop new business and strategic partnerships in the energy/oil and gas industries. Finally, in 2016, Don arrived at Versa Integrity Group where his years of experience in Mechanical Integrity programs, project management, and leadership roles have become indispensable to our continued growth. Versa Integrity Group pulls from his Mechanical Integrity, reliability, RBI, and PSM project management experience to support, plan, and implement turnarounds and related projects in the asset integrity management area of our business. Don is more than an employee. Don is a champion for Versa Integrity Group and for the great charities he participates in.

Mr. DeHart began his career in NDT and inspection by joining X-Ray Inspection (XRI) in Sulphur, Louisiana after completing enlistment in the U.S. Army and Louisiana National Guard in 1996. While with XRI, Steven learned about the refining, petrochemical, gas, pulp and paper, pipeline, offshore, and nuclear NDT and inspection industries. At the same time, Mr. DeHart acquired an API 510 and an AWS CWI certification to advance his skillset and knowledge of the inspection industry. After holding various positions – RSO, Quality Manger, HS&E Representative, and Operations Manager – Steven truly began his management career in 2005. Obtaining a BS in Business Administration & Management from Liberty University in 2017, combined with 19 years of hands-on experience in the NDT and inspection industries, placed MR. DeHart in an excellent position to become the Versa Integrity Group’s Southwest Louisiana/Southeast Texas Regional Manager.

Troy Mackey’s career began upon attending T.H. Harris Vo-Tech School in Opelousas, Louisiana in 1988. After completing this NDT education, Troy found employment with Mobil-Lab in Gretna, Louisiana where he worked as a field technician utilizing various methods of NDT – weld quality, erosion-corrosion surveys, and on-stream inspection. In 1992, Mr. Mackey moved back to Opelousas to work with Owensby & Kritikos as a Level II Field Technician; responsibilities included weld quality inspection, Mechanical Integrity (MI) inspection, pipeline, and turnaround inspections. An opportunity arose in 1999 to become an Operations Manager for O & K in Broussard, Louisiana. This position facilitated the acquisition of continuous training – RSO training, source retrieval classes, PEC safety instructor training, and continuing field work. All of which prepared Troy to become Regional Manager of Versa Integrity Group’s Lafayette office in 2014. With 10+ years’ experience in the field as a Level II UT, MT, PT, and RT technician, along with 10+ years’ experience in RSO and Operations, Mr. Mackey is an asset to the safe operations in Versa’s Louisiana office.

Bio

Mr. Ciulla began his NDT career in 1981 with Assure Inspection Management, learning about a variety of industries from fabrication shops to paper mills to oil and gas facilities. This background set the stage for Mike to join Ownesby & Kritikos, Inc. in 1988 as a NDT technician; later as a Site Supervisor; then as an API Inspector for plant turnarounds and capital project assignments. While employed with O & K, Mr. Ciulla was awarded the ASNT New Orleans Section Technician of the Year in 1992. Additionally, Mike earned his AWS CWI, API 510, API 570, API 653, ASNT RT Level III, and ASNT MT Level III certifications during this time (most of these certifications are still active). Around the time that Versa Integrity Group acquired O & K, Mike acted as the NDT Operations Manager and Radiation Safety Officer. Today, Mr. Ciulla is the NDT Operations Manager and has become the Corporate Radiation Safety Officer for Versa’s New Orleans location. Finally, Mike instructs team members in Industrial Radiography Safety Courses and utilizes his 36 years’ experience in the NDT field to bring our new team members up to Versa’s safety standards.

Chad has over 15 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, with various onshore and offshore roles in the areas of integrity management, metallurgy, welding, corrosion, failure analysis, fabrication and construction. He has demonstrated leadership and delivery of quality service.

Mr. Sohn earned his Graduate Degree in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He is also a Professional Mechanical Engineer, and holds a P.E. in that discipline. As Engineer Director, Chad will manage Versa's client accounts and assist in the growth and development of our Asset Reliability Resources team.