The People Behind Complex Imaging
Geophysicists, processing specialists and imaging experts working together to solve challenging geological problems worldwide.
LEADERSHIP
Jon Gittins, BSc
Founder and General Manager
Jon, with his +35 years of experience, ensures operational excellence across all production projects. His dedication to collaborative, high-quality project QC and his drive to deliver optimal results have been central to technical reliability in the global market.
Area of Expertise: PSTM velocity analysis, project management and general data QC.
Area of Expertise: PSTM velocity analysis, project management and general data QC.
Rob Vestrum, PhD, PGeo.
Founder and Imaging Advisor
Rob is an internationally recognized authority on seismic anisotropy and complex-structure imaging. As a founder, he provides senior technical guidance on high-level PSDM projects, leveraging 30 years of award-winning research to reduce structural uncertainty for exploration targets worldwide.
Area of Expertise: Anisotropic depth migration and structural model building.
Area of Expertise: Anisotropic depth migration and structural model building.
Dale Schack
Founder, CFO and IT Manager
Dale balances technical innovation with financial stewardship. He continues to develop software and manages TBI’s HPC infrastructure, ensuring the processing team has the power and tools to tackle the most data-intensive projects.
Area of Expertise: software development and IT system.
Area of Expertise: software development and IT system.
Greg Cameron, MDSA
President
Greg leads TBI’s global operations with a focus on integrating emerging technology and collaborative workflows to solve the industry’s most complex subsurface challenges. Former processing manager, he now drives the company’s strategic vision, focusing on developing the right technology to turn challenging onshore data into actionable geological insights.
Area of Expertise: emerging technologies, advanced processing workflows, leadership
Area of Expertise: emerging technologies, advanced processing workflows, leadership
Elvira Gomez, MSc, MBA, CPGeo
Vice President of Business Development
Elvira drives TBI's growth using her sharp business acumen and deep technical background. She builds relationships and positions our advanced imaging solutions, so you understand the strategic value we bring to your most challenging exploration projects.
Area of Expertise: Business development, strategic planning and marketing, and client relationships
Area of Expertise: Business development, strategic planning and marketing, and client relationships
IMAGING & PRODUCTION
Kendall Rogers, MSc.
Complex Structure Specialist
Kendall is the go-to expert for your geologically “tough’ data. With his 25+ years of experience, he provides high-level technical oversight for both 2D and 3D time and depth in the most geologically complex environments.
Area of Expertise: Complex 2D/3D depth imaging and client management.
Area of Expertise: Complex 2D/3D depth imaging and client management.
Andrew Graham, BSc.
Advance Processing Specialist
Andrew brings a thoughtful approach to complex imaging and is a specialist in managing large 3D projects from field records to PSDM, including stratigraphic imaging, DWS, and other advanced 3D processing techniques. Part of the team developing the Land-focused FWI.
Area of Expertise: 2D/3D time and depth imaging, advanced processing.
Area of Expertise: 2D/3D time and depth imaging, advanced processing.
Tim MacArthur, MSc., PGeo
Senior Imaging Geophysicist
Tim specializes in turning advanced geophysical research into practical industry solutions, leading the development of land-focused Full Waveform Inversion and Reverse Time Migration algorithms that help advance seismic interpretation in challenging settings.
Area of Expertise: FWI/RTM development, 2D/3D depth imaging
Area of Expertise: FWI/RTM development, 2D/3D depth imaging
Erin Schwager, BSc.
2D Production Lead
Erin is TBI’s lead in 2D production, known for her exceptional efficiency and project delivery. She manages the full cycle of 2D time and depth, ensuring timelines and technical standards are met in the projects.
Area of Expertise: 2D time/depth seismic imaging, data management.
Area of Expertise: 2D time/depth seismic imaging, data management.
Thomas Hrycan, BASc.
Processing Quality Lead
Thomas is the lead parameter tester for 2D processing, dedicated to evaluating novel workflows that extract the maximum value from challenging data to solve unique technical problems.
Area of Expertise: 2D/3D time processing, workflows and parameter testing.
Area of Expertise: 2D/3D time processing, workflows and parameter testing.
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS & SUPPORT
Leonardo Escobar, BSc.
Front-End Processing Manager
Leonardo leverages his extensive field experience to lead TBI’s front-end processing team. He builds workflows and Python scripts that efficiently transform your raw field records into processing-ready data, He is an expert in using diving-wave tomography to optimize refraction static corrections.
Area of Expertise: Front-end processing, geometry, statics, field experience.
Area of Expertise: Front-end processing, geometry, statics, field experience.
Joel Garcia
Front-end Geophysicist
Joel manages the critical early stages of 2D and 3D projects. Known for his accuracy and efficiency, he ensures that geometry and refraction statics provide a rock-solid foundation for the advanced imaging workflows.
Area of Expertise: 2D/3D front-end processing, first break, statics.
Area of Expertise: 2D/3D front-end processing, first break, statics.
Juliana Escobar
Technical Sales Specialist
Juli bridges the gap between technical excellence and market presence by coordinating TBI bidding processes. Fluent in English and Spanish, she effectively translates TBI’s geophysical workflows into client-driven solutions that streamline seismic projects and foster strong industry relationships.
Area of Expertise: Bid process management, technical sales.
Area of Expertise: Bid process management, technical sales.