WEYBURN - A successful entrepreneur in the energy sector has been recognized with the Laurence M. Woodard Â鶹´«Ã½AVeast Saskatchewan Oil Person of the Year Award.
Ryan Birnie was presented with the honour during the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show on June 5 in Weyburn.
Birnie is the vice-president of frac operations with Element Technical Services. He works out of the Carlyle office. According to his bio on Element's website, Birnie has specialized in well fracturing operations for over 15 years.
Prior to co-founding Element, he was a well fracturing supervisor with what was described as "a major industry player" and additionally played a key role leading a successful well site frac supervision consultancy company.
Woodward's son Darren and daughter Shelley Mercer were among those who helped present the award to Birnie.
The 'Laurence M Woodard' Â鶹´«Ã½AVeast Oilperson of the Year was presented to Ryan Birnie, second from left. Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
