Currently the company has a number of individuals with extensive experience in seismic construction and oilfield services, including several with over 20 years in a senior supervisory capacity.  This contributes to the breadth of knowledge in process applications and provides stability and continuity of consensual support in operations.

Major Contacts

• Shannon Burns, Owner & President – A resident of the Fairview vicinity since birth, Shannon has cultivated a wide-ranging set of skills and experience in the seismic, trade, oilfield construction, and business sectors, with 26 years experience, working 10 years in management, from 1985 to 1996, for Destiny Resources.  In 1990-92, he did a two-year tour as country manager for Destiny, in Bolivia/Venezuela.   A personal philosophy of adaptability and his practical hands-on approach has seasoned him in all facets of the business, including equipment operations, maintenance, management, sales, and administration.  A visionary, he exhibits strong leadership skills in creating enthusiasm in moving towards a shared objective of informed decisions in a collaborative setting.

• Ted James, Supervisor – Ted has been with Terroza since 1998.  He has been the mechanic on our Heli Drills and Track Drills.  Ted also has his Class 1 and drives truck when needed as well as runs service truck in the winter.  He also has been our drill push and supervisor in the field when needed on small jobs.  Ted’s experience is a definite asset to our company.

• Brian Portsmouth, Supervisor – Brian has been with Terroza for the past 8 years.  Previous to that he had worked for Destiny Resource Services Corp., under Shannon’s management, for 12 years, with taking a year off to work for Canadian Heli Drilling.  He has his heavy-duty mechanics ticket with the Interprovincial seal.  He has extensive hydraulic equipment design and troubleshooting experience.  Brian has also been involved in Heli and Track frame design and manufacturing.  Brian’s experience lends a great confidence to us that he excels in this company.