Kyle East
About Kyle East
Kyle East serves as the Vice President of Operations at Pilot Thomas Logistics, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in logistics and finance, with significant experience at Halliburton and previous roles at Pilot Thomas Logistics.
Work at Pilot Thomas Logistics
Kyle East has held multiple positions at Pilot Thomas Logistics, currently serving as Vice President Operations since 2021. Prior to this role, he was the Regional General Manager for Permian Fuel from 2019 to 2021. He also worked as Senior Director of Inventory and Tank Management for four months in 2019 and as Director of Inventory Management from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as Director of Operations Accounting from 2017 to 2018. His extensive experience at Pilot Thomas Logistics highlights his leadership in operations and inventory management.
Previous Experience at Halliburton
Kyle East has a significant history with Halliburton, where he held various roles. He worked as a Southern Region Materials and Logistics Manager for five months in 2016 and served as a Gulf of Mexico Business and Market Analyst from 2016 to 2017. His earlier positions included Risk Management Accountant from 2010 to 2011, Senior Auditor from 2012 to 2012, Internal Audit Supervisor from 2012 to 2014, and Materials Control Manager from 2014 to 2016. His roles at Halliburton reflect a strong background in materials management and auditing.
Education and Expertise
Kyle East earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Houston-Victoria, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. His academic background in accounting and business management underpins his professional expertise in operations and logistics.
Career Path and Development
Kyle East's career began as a Financial Analyst at EnCana from 2008 to 2010. He then transitioned to Halliburton, where he progressed through various roles, including Staff II Auditor and Risk Management Accountant. His career trajectory demonstrates a consistent focus on finance, auditing, and operations management, leading to his current executive position at Pilot Thomas Logistics.