SPE OCTS Section Officers come together around a single objective: to foster an inclusive and collaborative space for all things offshore completions - enabling safe, affordable, and sustainable energy supply. We encourage learning with curiosity, honest discussion of what works (and what does not), and continuous feedback to keep the section aligned with member needs.
Overall strategic direction, vision, and external representation of the section.
Karthik Mahadev
Chairperson
Leads the OCTS board, sets priorities, and represents the section within SPE and the wider offshore completions community.
Sanjay Vitthal
Vice Chair
Supports the Chair, coordinates across committees, and helps drive delivery of the section’s technical and engagement goals.
Membership, programs, communications, sponsorship, awards, and day-to-day section operations.
Ricardo Gomez
Membership Committee Chair
Leads membership strategy and outreach, helping grow and retain a diverse global OCTS community.
Freddy Ortega
Membership Committee
Supports membership campaigns, regional contacts, and engagement initiatives for new and existing members.
Rod Gibbons
Contributes to membership analytics, feedback collection, and targeted outreach to under-represented regions and roles.
Bala Gadiyar
Programs Chair
Chairs the technical programs, including webinars, workshops, and special sessions at major offshore conferences.
Ray Tibbles
Programs Committee
Helps identify topics, speakers, and formats that highlight practical offshore completions case histories and innovations.
Bernard Franklin
Supports program development and coordination across in-person and virtual events.
Mike Vanee
Contributes to session planning, framing abstracts, and maintaining technical quality and balance across the program.
Lola Dang
Social Media Chair · Sponsorship · Treasurer
Leads OCTS communications, manages sponsorship relationships, and oversees section finances and budgeting.
Steve Tinker
Awards / Scholarship Chair
Coordinates recognition of outstanding contributions and supports student and early-career engagement through scholarships.
Regional leads, at-large directors, and SPE liaisons that connect OCTS to the broader offshore and SPE ecosystem.
Farris Bakar
Asia Pacific Lead
Provides regional leadership for Asia Pacific, connecting local activity with OCTS programs and priorities.
Ohm Lorwongngam
Asia Pacific Liaison
Acts as a liaison between OCTS and Asia Pacific operators, service companies, and SPE sections.
Karen Olson
Director at Large
Provides strategic input and industry insight, supporting cross-disciplinary and cross-regional collaboration.
Peggy Rijken
Completions Technical Director
Connects OCTS with SPE’s broader completions discipline and technical strategy.
Rebekah Shipman
Supports OCTS initiatives and brings additional operator and service-company perspectives into board discussions.
Greg Hickey
SPE Liaison
Serves as the primary link between OCTS and SPE staff, supporting governance, tools, and event coordination.