The Highly Capable Podcast

The  Highly Capable Podcast  Season 3 finale is live, and we’ve got some twists! First , we’re recording in the brand-new Upright Digital studio. We may not be the first, but we’re claiming it anyway! Second , it’s just Keith and Frank this time—no guest, just pure banter. We kept it short to make it easy on all of you to get through. And lastly , after four years, this is Frank’s farewell episode...

Long overdue, second to last episode drop for season 3.  The summer heat got to all of us, schedules went crazy so this took longer than needed but… ITS WORTH IT! Join Frank and Keith as they go on the road to Fortress Beerworks to engage with Kevin Smith.  Kevin is owner of Equipment Management Services (EMS), a company rooted with a deep history in the container depot business that has become a...

Grab a beer and catch the most recent episode of The Highly Capable Podcast, join us as hosts Frank Cantrell and Keith Chometsky welcome John O'Hara, a seasoned veteran in both the oil and gas and craft brewing industries.   John shares his extensive experience, ranging from his two-and-a-half-decade tenure at Halliburton to co-owning Fortress Beer Works. Explore John's tales of navigating...

Join us on the Highly Capable Podcast as we welcome JD Thomas, Regional Vice President for Crane Worldwide Logistics as we explore the world of logistics - discussing everything from the impact of geopolitical tensions on shipping routes to the intricacies of supply chain management during global crises.    JD shares his journey from an entrepreneurial lawn business to spearheading major logistics...

Welcome Mary Atkinson, Vice President of SCM at Grayson Mill Energy to the latest installment of the Highly Capable Podcast!   Join hosts Frank Cantrell and Keith Chometsky for an insightful discussion on navigating career transitions, the challenges, and opportunities of working in the oil and gas industry, and the unique perspective of a female leader in a traditionally male-dominated field.   M...

In this episode of the Highly Capable podcast, recorded straight from the heart of the Daniel Energy Partners' Thrive Energy Conference, hosts Frank Cantrell and Keith Chometsky dive into the bustling world of oil and gas innovations with Rodney Giles and Tyler Cherry, the co-founders of BidOut and Breaker-19.   From the home of the Houston Astros, Rodney and Tyler share their journey from hig...

In this Highly Capable podcast episode, recorded at the Daniel Energy Partners' Thrive Energy Conference, hosts Frank Cantrell and Keith Chometsky welcome back Brian Smith, a Chevron alumnus with extensive experience in supply chain management. The discussion centers around the impact of mergers and acquisitions on supply chain operations, drawing on Brian's wealth of knowledge. He emphasizes the...

Welcoming  Lindsy Sallee to the Highly Capable Podcast! Lindsy is the Sr. VP - Rig Technologies, Sales & Product Line Mgmt for NOV and was gracious to give us a firsthand look into her 20-year career with NOV complete with insight into many different colorful players within the company both past, and present. Supply Chain impacts sales and customer experiences daily. Join Frank Cantrell IV and  Ke...

We're back! There's no better way to kick off Season 3 than our first guest, Justin Everett! Justin Everett is a graduate of the Supply Chain Management program that we discussed in Season 2, and he's currently the Director of Supply Chain for Utility Global, which is a new company looking to transform waste gas into value streams. We start off with Frank's mishap in Germany, and then dive into Ju...

We're back! There's no better way to kick off Season 3 than our first guest, Justin Everett! Justin Everett is a graduate of the Supply Chain Management program that we discussed in Season 2, and he's currently the Director of Supply Chain for Utility Global, which is a new company looking to transform waste gas into value streams. We start off with Frank's mishap in Germany, and t...

We continue to bring out the big guns on Season 2, no Blackhawk Platoon Leader this go-around ( click here for that episode! ) but Andrew Little is a proud Texas Tech Red Raider so absolutely - GUNS UP! Andrew Little is the Vice President of Business Development at Premium Oilfield Technologies and his journey to this role included a series of Project Management, Supply Chain, and Sales roles.  Yo...

We promised some big guns on Season 2, and we weren’t lying. The next guest on the Highly Capable Podcast started his career carrying some big ones as a Blackhawk helicopter assault platoon leader! Miguel Gastellum is the Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations for Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure. He is a veteran, who’s now armed with an MBA from Wharton and a mind for Supply Chain. Join Fra...

An hour with a true oilfield supply chain legend! Mark McDaniel graciously spends time with Keith and Frank to discuss his incredible, impactful, and legendary 40+ year career.  Spanning E&P majors and independents, Oilfield Services to now, a boutique consulting firm with a global impact, McDaniel & Cullen, Mark has seen it all.  Mark's journey from being an individual contributor to becoming a m...

Let's get schooled in supply chain and manufacturing! In this installment of The Highly Capable Podcast, hosts Frank Cantrell and Keith Chometsky do a deep dive with a true legend in the space, Dr. Victor Wayhan, Ph. D. Sr. Professor of Practice at the University of Houston's C.T. Bauer College of Business.   Dr. Vic has been instrumental in the vision, development, and scaling of University of Ho...

Brace yourself for an exceptional episode on The Highly Capable Podcast, the first recorded live from the floor of the Offshore Technology Conference! We convened in the Energy Transition Pavilion to discuss an energy source not typically front of mind: geothermal! Our guest this episode, Danny Rehg, the Co-Founder and CEO of Criterion Energy Partners, brings a fresh perspective to the table as th...

Upright Digital and World Oil, a brand of Gulf Energy Information (Gulf), are delighted to announce an expanded collaboration in support of each other's Podcast efforts in the dynamic upstream oil, gas, and energy marketplace.  Since our initial partnership on the Oilfield360 podcast in 2019, we have achieved remarkable success, leading to this deeper integration and shared commitment to cross-pro...

Get ready to meet our next guest on The Highly Capable Podcast: Corey Vickers, a true supply chain superstar! With an education from the United States Air Force Academy and over 20 years of experience in supply chain-focused roles, Corey is one of the most accomplished professionals in the industry.   As a Logistics Officer for the USAF, a Logistics Manager for GE, a Global Logistics and Operation...

Continuing with the Supply Chain Heavy Hitters – Santosh Mathilakath, CEO of Modumetal! In this episode, Santosh takes control of the podcast almost immediately, and we go on an incredible journey learning about Santosh’s life story: from India to Japan to Houston and beyond! Not only is Santosh an expert in the supply chain and manufacturing fields, but he is also one of the most thoughtful and i...

Time to Level Up The Highly Capable Podcast! Episode 2, Season 2:  This episode features the Highly Capable Brian Smith, former Head of Supply Chain of Repsol, and Talisman, and Sr Leader at Chevron.  He’s currently the President and Founder of NextPro Consulting. In this episode, Keith and Frank introduce Brian and his incredibly fascinating journey to Executive Leadership roles within the Energy...

Season 2 is here, and we're kicking things off with a dynamic episode that features our hosts Keith Chometsky and Frank Cantrell, as well as an occasional guest hosting from Josh Lowrey. In this episode, you'll get to know Keith and Frank, and learn about their backgrounds, expertise, and vision for the podcast. From discussing the importance of high performance and expertise in manufacturing and...

The Grand Finale of Season 1: Scott Milliren! CEO, Entrepreneur, West Point graduate, Pilot, Executive Chairman, and Captain in the US Army. Scott is the definition of a Highly Capable person, and exactly the person we enjoy hearing from on the Highly Capable Podcast. We can think of nobody better to end our first season, except maybe Jeff Bezos (invitation pending). Tune in to hear what makes him...

Two more out-of-towners visited the Highly Capable studio to share their journeys and wisdom. One is from Calgary, and the other from a faraway land called Dallas. Cam Barrett is the CEO and Jeff Boettiger is the VP of US Sales for Field Safe Solutions, a cloud-based SaaS company based in Alberta. We learn how these two got here, lessions they have learned in the process, and what they believe the...

We were fortunate to have Mush Khan come by to talk with us about his professional journey and his current passions. Formerly the President of O'Rourke Petroleum and the CEO of Ringers Gloves, Mush has robust experience with international business and global supply chains, and he recently started a 3D printing company called Alchemy Industrial. Co-hosted by Frank Cantrell and Robert Husband from G...

Two guests, two companies, and a myriad of topics covered! From golf to gears, and chips to bits. Joel Neidig is the founder and CEO of SIMBA Chain, and Kurt Hanby does Business Development for ITAMCO. With their powers combined, we talked about the origins of both companies, how they use Blockchain technology, what it is, and how we can get from just talking about Blockchain to the benefits of ac...

Michael Pershke, the Founder and President of Heshka Oil, sat down with us in the Flecha Azul Studio to share his journey, and how he is able to be one of the few companies growing in a down market. We talk entrepreneurship, starting small, growing right, and making your supply chain and manufacturing efforts work for you. Also Corvettes. Co-hosted by Frank Cantrell and Robert Husband from Galtway...