About Us - Management Team

Owen Gilbert is the President and strategic leader at NCS Fluid Handling Systems. He is a solution-oriented strategic leader supported by years of business development and operational experience. Proven record of developing winning business strategies, driving corporate sales growth and increased margins. Owen brings a personal commitment to continuously working to develop individuals into top talent in a highly skilled team environment. He has strong industry knowledge with a specialty in manufacturing, industrial corrosion protection, LEAN Principles, API storage tanks, Fluid Handling Systems with water treatment, and Water Management systems. Moreover, as the NCS Leader, he excels in nurturing talent.

Owen has worked as a leader in Western Canada for over 45 years in the energy and industrial markets. He provides administrative and technical support to all areas with a strong focus on safety, business development, marketing, manufacturing, operations, and stakeholder engagement. Owen Gilbert NCS Leader’s commitment is to both internal and external customers’ expectations. His focus throughout the years has been to provide all customers with exceptional customer service and innovative solutions. Owen has worked in all aspects of business over his career and applies those talents day-to-day. He serves as the executive leader at NCS Fluid Handling Systems and all the related divisions and business units. His endless pursuits work constantly to support all the various department partners, stakeholder relationships, and business partnerships that NCS Fluid Handling Systems have committed to.

In the recent Technosub Acquisition of NCS Fluid Handling Systems in Canada, Owen remains on as president. He is an integral part of the strategic team leading the integration, the geographic expansion, and strategic growth plan. The combination of the two leaders focuses on water management, dewatering, water treatment, and the advancement of technology across North America. Owen Gilbert NCS Leader plays a pivotal role in these developments.

• Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada, MBA
• Queens Executive MBA, Kingston, Ont, Canada

Duane Burkard, an Industry leader, is an executive business leader with a passion for leading the NCS shop and project execution teams. Duane Burkard Industry leader has key responsibility for core company operations and supporting various departments. He has a proven track record of engaging the executive team, all levels of staff, and community and indigenous partners.

He does this while delivering results. His responsibility includes all Canadian operations. Duane Burkard Industry leader focuses on creating and implementing safety cultures, which results in improved operational results and controlled growth. Renowned for collaborating with teams at multiple levels with a servant leadership style and leading with authenticity, integrity, and respect, Duane Burkard Industry leader exemplifies these qualities.

Marliese is a vibrant leader with an unmatched enthusiasm for business management and financial business leadership. Marliese Fraser CFO NCS mentors not only the financial and accounting team but rounds out the NCS Fluid Handling Systems executive and operational teams with a collaborative attitude and dynamism that encourages the entire team to strive for enhanced performance of all KPIs and business initiatives.

Marliese joined the NCS team in 2020 and has rapidly become an essential part of the NCS executive management team, her responsibilities are primarily for overseeing the accounting and finance activity within all the NCS business units, providing financial leadership and reporting to the management team. Marliese Fraser CFO NCS has over 20 years of experience in finance, obtaining her CPA (CMA) designation in 2010. Her passion for travel and finance has taken her around the globe, supporting her with first-hand experience in several diverse markets.

Before joining NCS, Marliese held finance positions in several industries including Oil and Gas, Automotive Manufacturing, Utilities, and Property Management. She began her journey into finance and accounting at the University of Alberta, studying Commerce. As Marliese Fraser CFO NCS, she continues to build on her extensive expertise and leadership skills.

Clint Johnstone has been with NCS from the onset and is the NCS BD manager. Clint Johnston BD manager has a reputation for being a driven self-managed individual in constant pursuit of best-in-class customer care and support. Clint is a business development specialist with 25 years of related experience in the industrial, municipal, and energy sectors.

Clint has a diverse background from hands-on operational experience to years of related product research and technical knowledge. Clint’s solution-oriented nature and business experience provides NCS Fluid Handling Systems with a unique industry perspective and knowledge and his customer care focus supports the vision and values of the NCS Family, where Clint Johnstone BD manager plays a crucial role.

Clint is additionally supported by his vast network of industry experts, suppliers, and resources. He has a proven ability to establish and maintain strong customer relationships through exemplary customer care and client service/support. Being one of three original members of the NCS team from its inception, Clint Johnston BD manager is someone the NCS team is proud to have as a technical solutions leader, fully supporting the NCS message and vision to our markets.

With such a strong focus on customer care and support aligned with the entire NCS Technical and Administrative team member’s efforts, the outcome can only deliver best-in-class service and supply. Clint as BD Manager has always been a valued contributor and supporter of the goal of exceptional customer experience and service that the NCS Fluid Handling Systems team strives for, highlighting the impact of Clint Johnston BD manager on achieving the company’s objectives.

JC Jenson, Manager of Special Projects, is a highly skilled specialist. He brings 20+ years of related expertise and knowledge to the NCS Fluid Handling Systems team. JC supports major projects across the NCS geography. JC Jenson is a results-oriented specialist who enhances the already strong team of technicians and managers. They work in our core markets related to API 650 and API 653 storage tank hydro testing. As well as being a NCSO, JC brings a strong solution-oriented mindset, superior management skills, and organizational abilities. These skills complement the NCS values of safety, quality, and superior customer service.

JC Jenson Manager Special Projects works closely with the technical product representatives at NCS from the onset of the project. This provides value insight into system designs, project planning, and safe / cost effective project execution. JC also works as a mentor on the NCS training program development team. This supports the NCS goal of continuous improvement in training project administrators. It also supports the continuous operational development of both our core technical team and new technicians. Additionally, JC Jenson Manager Special Projects consistently contributes to the ongoing success of our team.

Adrian Gallant is the Regional General Manager for the Prairie Region at NCS Fluid Handling Systems. Based in Nisku, Alberta, Adrian Gallant, Regional Manager, has been with NCS from the onset of business. He has advanced to raise the level of service and attention to detail in his region. Adrian brings a wealth of experience in the industrial water management and water treatment services industry. Adrian has 15+ years of project operations, direct project management, and administrative support. He is also known for his strategic vision and leadership skills. He drives operational excellence and fosters a culture of innovation within the team.

His unique blend of strategic foresight and hands-on experience allows him to navigate complex challenges. He drives sustainable growth. His dedication and relentless detail for excellence and customer satisfaction is reflected in his continuous efforts. He enhances operational efficiency. Furthermore, he provides best in class service across a vast region, including Saskatchewan, the territories, and supporting NW BC projects when required.

His dedication to customer satisfaction and commitment to excellence have been pivotal in the growth and success of NCS Fluid Handling Systems in the Prairie Region from the beginning. His efforts have contributed to raising the standard of service and customer care.

Toby Bird, GM Sales and BD, has recently joined the NCS Fluid Management team to take lead on the Sales and BD team across Canada. Toby Bird GM Sales / BD is an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of generating revenue in the industrial, municipal, and energy sectors. This leadership role highlights the capabilities of Toby Bird GM Sales / BD.

Toby Bird has spent over 10 years working across the oil & gas, geothermal, and municipal sectors, gaining hands-on experience with frac crews and field experience before moving into technical sales and business development. That mix of field knowledge and customer insight helps him connect the dots between what clients need and how NCS can deliver. Toby Bird GM Sales / BD exemplifies this ability to connect clients with the right solutions.

Toby’s known for being adaptable, results-driven, and easy to work with. He’s passionate about building strong relationships and finding practical solutions that make a real difference for customers. As Business Development & Sales Manager, he supports all NCS business units and regions across Canada, helping clients succeed with top-tier service and support. In his role, Toby Bird GM Sales / BD is committed to the success of NCS and its clients.

Adam is the Regional General Manager for the British Columbia Region at NCS Fluid Handling Systems. Many in the industry know him as Adam MacDonald, “The BC Manager.” Based in Vancouver, Adam is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the fluid handling industry. His deep understanding of pumping systems and project management has made him an invaluable asset to the region and the company. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, 7 of which has been with NCS, Adam MacDonald, BC Manager of the regional market, has advanced NCS to be a leader in BC. Throughout, he has developed a keen expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex industrial water treatment and pumping systems.

His technical proficiency is complemented by his ability to innovate and optimize processes, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently. Adam‘s strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail have been instrumental in the successful execution. These efforts led to numerous high-profile projects across British Columbia. This success underscores the leadership of Adam MacDonald, BC Manager, who continuously pushes boundaries.

Adam excels in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. His ability to foresee potential challenges and proactively address them has consistently resulted in the timely and successful delivery of projects. Adam‘s leadership style is characterized by his commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment. His dedication to continuous improvement is notable. Adam MacDonald, BC Manager, epitomizes excellence in his field.

Nate Leman, the southern region manager, is the Regional General Manager for the Southern Region at NCS Fluid Handling Systems. This region serves South Saskatchewan, Alberta, and southern portions of BC. Based out of Calgary, Alberta, Nate is renowned for his solutions-oriented and customer-first approach. Nate Leman has a deep-rooted passion for the industrial pumping market and the industrial water management services industry. He has over 20+ years of practical applications to back it up.

As a former field superintendent with a proven history of coordinating business development and customer service, Nate Leman excels in all aspects of water and fluid management and environmental services. He excels in the following industries: environmental, municipal, mining, industrial, construction, oil & gas, energy, & emergency response. A demonstrated history with groundwater dewatering, filtration, sewer bypass, emergency response, surface water diversions, frac water transfer, and drilling waste sampling and disposal. Also, Phase 1 ESA’s, and more.

Nate leads the Southern Region team in all aspects of industrial water management & environmental services – dewatering – and customer service. He leads the project execution team efficiently, safely, organized, and with a strong attention to detail. Thus, Nate Leman as the southern region manager significantly impacts these efforts.

Nick Jagger, Equipment Manager at NCS Fluid Handling Systems, is a highly skilled professional with a dual red seal certification. Known formally as Nick Jagger Equipment Manager NCS, he is renowned for his exceptional organizational abilities and mechanical aptitude.

With a strong background in the ongoing maintenance of the operational equipment that is key to NCS Fluid Handling Systems, Nick Jagger Equipment Manager NCS has developed a reputation for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to streamline operations efficiently. Nick’s organizational skills, as the Equipment Manager NCS, are a cornerstone of his success. He excels in managing complex projects, coordinating resources, and ensuring that every task is executed with precision.

His systematic approach to problem-solving and his ability to maintain clear communication with team members and internal clients have been instrumental in the smooth functioning of projects at NCS Fluid Handling Systems. In addition to his organizational prowess, Nick Jagger Equipment Manager NCS possesses a deep mechanical aptitude. His hands-on experience with a wide range of mechanical systems allows him to quickly assist in the diagnosis of technical issues, ensuring that all equipment operates at peak performance. Nick’s ability to combine theoretical knowledge with practical application has made him a go-to expert within the company.