Gary Kolstad

About Gary Kolstad

I am a high energy individual with strengths in leadership, global business operations, identifying and executing different business models, marketing strategy, and technology. My leadership experience is global, covering numerous cultures and nationalities, while functioning in multiple senior management positions. I was the CEO of a public company for 14 years. I was also elected to be the Chairman of the Board.I have founded a start-up, mentor management and help incubate their start-ups, and am also a Private Investor.My unique strengths are a “can-do” attitude toward all challenges, and a broad-based intellectual curiosity about technology trends and how to apply them to business for growth and profitability. My interest is in joining the Board of Directors of a company in one of the following areas: Energy sector (Oil & Gas and Renewable); and Emerging Technology within any industry sector.Unique Value I Can Bring To A Board• 14 years of Public Company CEO experience, Chairman of Board experience• Global operations and marketing experience • Management experience in high growth markets, deep cyclical market challenges, emerging technology development and implementation, and restructuring • Senior positions held in marketing, sales, and human resources• Mentoring skills that could support all levels of Senior Management

Experience

1. Board Member

   Rpc, Inc

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• Montana Technological University

  Bachelors, Petroleum Engineering

  1981 — 1985

• Montana State University-Bozeman

  Psychology, Engineering Courses

  1978 — 1980