James Alexander Banister
Chairman at ESSENTIAL ENERGYRVICES
Profile
James Alexander Banister is the founder of SpectrumDNA, Inc. (founded in 2006), Spectrum Mediaworks, Inc. (founded in 2004), and Windsor Digital LLC (founded in 2000).
He is currently the President & Chief Executive Officer at Bancor, Inc. (since 1985) and the Chairman at Essential Energy Services Ltd.
(since 2008).
He has also served as a Director at United Industrial Services Ltd.
(Canada) (2001), Director at Earth Energy Resources, Inc. (2011), Director at US Oil Sands, Inc. (2012-2013), and Principal at Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies Ltd.
Additionally, he has a graduate degree from the University of Southern California and an undergraduate degree from San Diego State University.
James Alexander Banister active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ESSENTIAL ENERGYRVICES | Chairman | 2008-03-31 |
Bancor, Inc.
 Bancor, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Bancor, Inc. provides financial services. The private company is based in Calgary, Canada. James Alexander Banister has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 1985. | Chief Executive Officer | 1984-12-31 |
Former positions of James Alexander Banister
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| US OIL SANDS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-10-17 |
| SPECTRUMDNA, INC. | Founder | 2012-03-29 |
Earth Energy Resources, Inc.
 Earth Energy Resources, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Earth Energy Resources' patented Ophus Process will forever change oil sand extraction and produced sand remediation. Their revolutionary extraction process uses a bio-based substance to quickly and efficiently separate bitumen and heavy oil from sand. The process removes over 96% of hydrocarbons from oil sands and leaves no toxins or tailing ponds behind. Their technology is fully mobile and is ideally suited for use in any country where oil sand deposits are located. | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-17 |
Essential Energy Services Trust
 Essential Energy Services Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Essential Energy Services Trust provides oilfield services to oil and gas producers in western Canada related to the ongoing servicing of producing wells and new drilling activity. Services are provided through its Well Servicing and Wireline & Rentals divisions. These services provided, includes service rigs, coil tubing, rod rigs, swab rigs, vacuum truck, pressure truck, tank truck, hydro-vac, steaming and hot oiling along with other related services. The Well Servicing division provides well completion and production / workover services across western Canada. This division has 51 service rigs, ranking it as the sixth largest service rig operator in Canada, and 23 rod rigs, which are generally light, hydraulic service rigs. Essential also has 29 coil tubing rigs, including 1 deep coil tubing rig, 10 intermediate rigs and 18 shallow rigs. The coil tubing fleet is supported by 7 nitrogen pumpers. The Wireline & Rentals division provides a variety of services to assist with the drilling, completion and production phases of oil and natural gas wells. Through this division Essential offers electric wireline (e-line) and slickline services; sells and services a full range of downhole tools and offers rental equipment. Essential has recently initiated a new multi-stage fracturing service that allows customers to isolate and fracture multiples zones within a single tool run. This is intended to service customers targeting resource plays in Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Within the current economic climate the Trust is well-positioned with a strong balance sheet. Management has been proactive in managing costs in an effort to preserve operating margins and remain competitive. | Chairman | 2010-05-06 |
| BUILDERS ENERGY SERV | Chairman | 2008-04-06 |
Training of James Alexander Banister
| University of Southern California | Graduate Degree |
| San Diego State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| SPECTRUMDNA, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Galvanic Applied Sciences, Inc.
 Galvanic Applied Sciences, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Galvanic Applied Sciences, Inc. engages in the development of gas and liquid measurement and analysis systems. Its products include AccuLase-GPA, AccuChrome, ProTech903, Brimstone, GasMicro, SulfurChrome, GasMicro, MoniTek, and ViscoSite. It serves the natural gas, refining and oil production, chemical and petrochemical, food and beverage, water and wastewater, power and biogas, and materials industries. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Blue Mountain Energy Ltd.
 Blue Mountain Energy Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Blue Mountain Energy Ltd. provides oil & gas exploration and development services. It is a subsidiary of Trilogy Energy LP. The company was founded in May,1993 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
Kane Investment Corp.
 Kane Investment Corp. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Kane Investment Corp. engaged in the ownership and operation of commercial rental properties. The company was founded on December 4, 1986 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Miscellaneous |
Builders Energy Services Trust
 Builders Energy Services Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Group's principal activity is that of an open-end, unincorporated investment trust providing oilfield services in Western Canada through skilled staff and specialized equipment. The Trust provides services to both producing and newly drilled conventional crude oil and natural gas wells in the oil and gas industry. The services are offered through three operating segments: Service Rigs, Oilfield Transport and Downhole Services and Rentals. The Services Rigs division provides production and completion services. The Oilfield Transport segment provides general oilfield hauling and rig relocation services. The Downhole Services and Rentals division provides downhole tools sales and services, coil-tubing and nitrogen services, wireline and equipment rentals. | Miscellaneous |
Earth Energy Resources, Inc.
Earth Energy Resources, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Earth Energy Resources' patented Ophus Process will forever change oil sand extraction and produced sand remediation. Their revolutionary extraction process uses a bio-based substance to quickly and efficiently separate bitumen and heavy oil from sand. The process removes over 96% of hydrocarbons from oil sands and leaves no toxins or tailing ponds behind. Their technology is fully mobile and is ideally suited for use in any country where oil sand deposits are located. | Consumer Services |
Essential Energy Services Ltd.
 Essential Energy Services Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Essential Energy Services Ltd. engages in the provision of oilfield services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. It operates through the Essential Coil Well Service,Tryton and Corporate segments. The ECWS segment offers completion, production services and comprises fleet of coil tubing rigs, fluid and nitrogen pumpers, and ancillary equipment. The Tryton segment includes downhole tools and rental services. The Corporate segment refers to the corporate office and certain operational costs, which are managed on a group basis and are not allocated to the operating segments. The company was founded on February 26, 2010 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
Bancor, Inc.
Bancor, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Bancor, Inc. provides financial services. The private company is based in Calgary, Canada. James Alexander Banister has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 1985. | Finance |
British Broadcasting Corp.
 British Broadcasting Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services British Broadcasting Corp. provides broadcasting services. It offers news, sport, weather reports, DVD shopping, videos, travel, capital, culture, music, nature, food and local news. The company was founded by John Charles Walsham Reith in 1922 and is headquartered in White City, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies Ltd.
 Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies Ltd. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Johnson Matthey Plc, Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies Ltd. provides design and engineering services for the oil industry. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1959. Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies was acquired by Johnson Matthey Plc from Group Menatep Ltd. on February 01, 2006 for $71.09 million. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Warner Bros Online | |
Essential Energy Services Trust
Essential Energy Services Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Essential Energy Services Trust provides oilfield services to oil and gas producers in western Canada related to the ongoing servicing of producing wells and new drilling activity. Services are provided through its Well Servicing and Wireline & Rentals divisions. These services provided, includes service rigs, coil tubing, rod rigs, swab rigs, vacuum truck, pressure truck, tank truck, hydro-vac, steaming and hot oiling along with other related services. The Well Servicing division provides well completion and production / workover services across western Canada. This division has 51 service rigs, ranking it as the sixth largest service rig operator in Canada, and 23 rod rigs, which are generally light, hydraulic service rigs. Essential also has 29 coil tubing rigs, including 1 deep coil tubing rig, 10 intermediate rigs and 18 shallow rigs. The coil tubing fleet is supported by 7 nitrogen pumpers. The Wireline & Rentals division provides a variety of services to assist with the drilling, completion and production phases of oil and natural gas wells. Through this division Essential offers electric wireline (e-line) and slickline services; sells and services a full range of downhole tools and offers rental equipment. Essential has recently initiated a new multi-stage fracturing service that allows customers to isolate and fracture multiples zones within a single tool run. This is intended to service customers targeting resource plays in Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Within the current economic climate the Trust is well-positioned with a strong balance sheet. Management has been proactive in managing costs in an effort to preserve operating margins and remain competitive. | Miscellaneous |
| Spectrum Mediaworks, Inc. | |
| Center for Applied Media | |
| Windsor Digital LLC | |
US Oil Sands, Inc.
 US Oil Sands, Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals US Oil Sands, Inc. engages in the exploration and development of oil sands properties. The company was founded was founded on August 24, 1990 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
| United Industrial Services Ltd. (Canada) | Non-Energy Minerals |
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