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Director of Client Solutions
Bio coming soon.
Director of Land
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Production Manager
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Survey Manager – Colorado
Scott Bass manages all Colorado survey crews at Ascent. He began at Ascent in 2019, and has a variety of skills, including GPS and Conventional field survey locations, AutoCAD Drafting, Revit drafting, Bid Package Preparations, Directing Operations, Business Development, Project Budgeting, and Deed Research/Analysis.
Survey Manager – Wyoming
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Vice President of Survey
Upstream Program Manager
Nick has over 9 years of experience in the energy sector specializing in Upstream and Midstream Oil and Gas Project Management, as well as mining. His experience in various roles has provided him expertise in wellsite geology, geosteering, drill rig oversight, water sampling analysis, and mining pre-feasibility studies. Nick has specific experience working on Oil and Gas Permitting projects in North Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, and Texas providing innovative solutions for surveying and permitting locations from initial concept through as-built.
In his current role as Upstream Program Manager, Nick manages all facets of Upstream clients at Ascent to ensure complete client satisfaction and continued company growth throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. His areas of expertise include Colorado, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Texas Upstream oil and gas operations pertaining to survey, drafting, permitting, and construction of oil and gas assets. Some key projects Nick has managed at Ascent include the Noble Energy CPD, and large scale aerial mapping and Oil and Gas development projects. Prior to joining the Ascent team, he worked as the Assistant Manager of Geosteering Operations for Selman & Associates, and a Geologist/Hydrologist for Whetstone Associates. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Radford University.
Midstream Program Manager
Chief People Officer
Jen joined Ascent in September 2017 and oversees the Human Resources department as the Chief People Officer. Jen brings experience in leadership development, mergers and acquisitions, career development, change management and benefits administration. Prior to working at Ascent, Jen worked for DaVita in many different roles and brings a great perspective from growing her career at such a large company.
Jen holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado and an MBA from Capella University. Jen is also a Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Chief Financial Officer
Ramsey joined the Ascent team in November of 2017 and is CFO, as well as overseeing the Accounting, Finance, IT and Operations functions of Ascent. Ramsey brings more than a decade of finance experience across multiple disciplines including budgeting, FP&A, M&A, controllership, pricing and contract negotiations and treasury management.
Ramsey is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds a Bachelors of Science in Corporate Finance and an MBA from the University of Nebraska Omaha and is a CFA Chartherholder.
Founder
Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit and obsession for innovation, Steve constantly seeks ways to provide solutions to our clients that are above the rest. Steve’s organizational leadership is focused on creating an employee focused organization that values the creation of strong partnerships with our clients. Steve is passionate about the embodiment of what we call our “RATOW” culture; Relentlessly Accountable, Team Oriented, love to Win.
Until 2019, Steve held the role of CEO at Ascent, when he passed it onto Keith Hulen. Ascent Geomatics Solutions was created with the vision of becoming a broad-based service provider for Rocky Mountain exploration companies. Superior service, advanced technology and efficient operations allowed Ascent to take dominant market share in their service area and afforded Steve the opportunity to expand services, and add talented staff to grow the firm to where it is today. Ascent employs about 100 talented professionals that provide services in many states with large offices in Colorado and Texas.
Steve holds a Master’s degree in Global Energy Management, and serves on the board of Tennyson Center for Children and Families. Steve and his family reside in Arvada, Colorado and as a private pilot he is often flying to meet clients and work with his talented team across the country.
Chief Executive Officer
Keith joined Ascent in August 2016 and is Ascent’s Chief Executive Officer, and also currently manages all Business Development and Client Solution efforts. Keith has been working in Business Development for over 15 years in the Hardware, Software and Services industries. He has worked both as an individual sales contributor and sales leader on multiple occasions. Keith has experience selling and managing accounts ranging from small-medium sized businesses to Fortune 100 companies, including international organizations. He also built a world class sales training program for one of his previous employers.
Keith’s current responsibilities, in addition to being CEO, include managing all sales and marketing functions for Ascent, as well as overseeing all project and program management. Keith holds a BS in Business Administration and a Minor in History from the University of Northern Colorado.