Rob Lunder
President
Joined WBI in 2000
In the industry since 2000
Credentials: Engineering degree and master’s degree from Montana State University — Bozeman, licensed professional engineer, NACE CP4
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, recreating with family, operating a small family ranch
“As the president of Corrosion Services, my favorite part of the job is working to make this the best place to work for our employees and sharing our knowledge of cathodic protection with our clients.”
Eric Jore
Survey Manager
Joined WBI in 2004
In the industry since 2004
Credentials: NACE CP2
Hobbies: Camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, spending time outdoors and showing his children what Montana has to offer
“We have a lot of customers that I have the privilege of working with and getting to know better. Also we have a great team here at WBI Energy Corrosion Services, and I really enjoy working with them.”
Jeremy Friedt
Construction Manager
Joined WBI in 2009
In the industry since 2009
Credentials: NACE CP2
Hobbies: Spending time with family and working on projects at home
“My favorite part of the job is getting to work with our constructions crews in the field being hands on, getting to take a project from a design on prints and making it become reality in the field and seeing it all come together at the end of a project.”
Craig Nickel
Procurement & Sales Manager
Joined WBI in 1988
In the industry since 1983
Credentials: NACE Theory and Data certified, CP Tester, IRT and Goodall Rectifier
Hobbies: Bowling, fishing and hunting with his wife and kids, and tinkering with his 1969 Camaro
“My favorite part of the job is dealing with customers and making sure they are taken care of. The corrosion industry is like one big family. You get to know people on a personal basis, and that motivates you to do a great job for them.”
Rob Gray
Engineer I
Joined WBI in 2018
In the industry since 2018
Credentials: Bachelor‘s degree in petroleum engineering from Montana Tech Butte, NACE CP1
Hobbies: Spending time with family, hunting, fishing and reading
“I enjoy handling challenges and problem-solving issues that arise. I also enjoy being involved in different projects throughout the company.”
Ryan Roberts
Supervisor Close Interval Survey
Joined WBI in 2010
In the industry since 2010
Credentials: NACE CP2
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and recreating with his wife and daughter
“I enjoy teaching new team members and helping keep CIS projects on the right track and the customers happy with our progress, efficiency and final product.”
Jeremy Younglund-Davis
Supervisor Survey Technicians
Joined WBI in 2012
In the industry since 2012
Credentials: Associate’s degree in automotive technology from Universal Technical Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; NACE CP2, NACE CIP1
Hobbies: International travel, golf, hunting, tasting and collecting whiskey and recreating in the mountains
“I enjoy maintaining close relationships with our clients across the country, and I enjoy the camaraderie of fellow colleagues and our unique office atmosphere.”
Brian Pfeifer
Corrosion Technician II
Joined WBI in 2021
In the industry since 2010
Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in business management, NACE CIP2, NACE CP1, API 1169
Hobbies: Golf, hiking and basketball
“I am fulfilled by learning new skills and taking on new challenges. I find pride in achieving goals working within a team.”
Justin Vetch
Corrosion Technician I
Joined WBI in 2016
In the industry since 2016
Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in geology with a minor in geographic information systems, Montana State University-Bozeman, NACE CP1
Hobbies: Spending time outdoors and with family, as well as hunting and fishing
“I enjoy working in some of the most scenic areas with some of the best co-workers and making lasting connections with our clients.”
Pat Scholl
Technical Lead
Joined WBI in 1998
In the industry since 1993
Credentials: Engineering technology degree from University of Akron, NACE CP3
Hobbies: Volunteer firefighter response and training
“I enjoy being able to turn around CIS data and reports quickly for our clients so they can use the data for their pipeline integrity programs.”
Brandon “Kaz” Kazmierczak
Joined WBI in 2013
In the industry since 2013
Credentials: NACE CP2
Hobbies: Camping, fishing and spending time with family
“My favorite part of the job is expanding my knowledge base and getting to work in various locations and seeing all the different scenery that not many people get to see during the average workday.”
Dustin Davis
Corrosion Technician I
Joined WBI in 2018
In the industry since 2018
Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in biology, NACE CP1
Hobbies: Hiking, fishing and hunting
“My favorite part of my job is traveling and hiking in places most people will never see.”
Jacob Tomme
Corrosion Technician I
Joined WBI in 2021
In the industry since 2016
Credentials: Corrosion technology associate’s degree from Kilgore College, Kilgore, Texas, NACE CP1
Hobbies: Board games, video games, maintaining his collections and exploring new places
“I enjoy traveling and problem solving. Troubleshooting issues is difficult yet rewarding.”
Shawn Whiting
Sr. Corrosion Technician
Joined WBI in 2015
In the industry since 2011
Credentials: Associate’s degree in sustainable energy from Montana State University – Billings, NACE CP2, honorably discharged NAVY veteran
Hobbies: Active member of VFW Post 1634
“Troubleshooting in the field is a rewarding challenge that offers changes to enhance existing skills and develop new ones.”