Strad Energy Services Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Shane Hopkie to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Hopkie was Senior Vice President of Strad's Canadian operations. Mr. Hopkie originally joined Strad in 2007 and has held several key sales and operations roles during that time.

Since 2012, Shane has been a member of the Executive team. Mr. Hopkie succeeds Mr. Rob Grandfield, who retired in December 2012 as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Grandfield remains a member of the Board of Directors.