Brian Bertelsen
About Brian Bertelsen
Brian Bertelsen serves as the Senior Vice President Sales and Chief Commercial Officer at Zahroof Valves Inc, where he has worked since 2022. He has over two decades of experience in the oil and gas sector, specializing in technology development, reliability engineering, and global sales.
Work at Zahroof Valves
Brian Bertelsen serves as the Senior Vice President Sales and Chief Commercial Officer at Zahroof Valves Inc. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic direction in Houston, TX. His role encompasses overseeing sales operations and commercial strategies, focusing on enhancing the company's market presence within the oil and gas sector.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Before joining Zahroof Valves, Brian Bertelsen was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at CDI Energy Products from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included managing sales strategies and marketing initiatives, which helped to strengthen the company's position in the energy sector. Prior to that, he served as President at NEUMAN & ESSER GROUP from 2008 to 2018, where he led the organization through various business challenges.
Engineering Background and Expertise
Brian Bertelsen has a solid engineering foundation, having worked as a Senior Machinery Reliability Engineer at Eastman Chemical Company from 2005 to 2007 and as a Machinery Reliability Engineer at Flint Hills Resources from 1993 to 2005. His technical expertise is rooted in reliability engineering, which is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency in the oil and gas industry.
Education and Qualifications
Brian Bertelsen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His educational background provides him with a strong technical foundation that supports his extensive experience in the oil and gas, refining, and chemicals industries.
Focus on Continuous Improvement
In his professional roles, Brian Bertelsen emphasizes continuous improvement and quality management. He specializes in technology roadmap development and is actively involved in strategic planning and change management initiatives aimed at driving business growth and operational efficiency within the organizations he has worked for.