Perma-Pipe International Holdings Appoints Chuck Heaton as Vice President of Human Resources

SPRING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) today announced the appointment of Chuck Heaton to Vice President of Human Resources replacing Jill Curry.

Chuck is charged with providing Human Resources strategy and leadership in developing and shaping key core competencies within PPIH that support the continuing growth of the company’s business globally. These key core competencies include organizational design, talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, employee engagement, and overall business partnership.

Chuck has extensive experience working globally including North and South America, Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific. He has spent a total of 27 years in the Oil & Gas industry in both the public and private sector in a variety of regional and global positions at such companies as Pennzoil, Intertek, Dresser, GE Oil & Gas and TechnipFMC.

President and CEO Dave Mansfield commented, “I am pleased that Chuck has agreed to join PPIH as our Vice President of Human Resources to lead the company’s Human Resources Group. His background in the Oil and Gas Industry in both domestic and international markets is a great addition to the Company’s leadership team.”

Prior to joining PERMA-PIPE, Chuck was the Chief Human Resources Officer at Camin Cargo Control, a provider of inspection services to the energy and commodities sector. Prior to Camin Cargo Control, he was the Vice President, Human Resources at NexTier Oilfield Solutions, a land completion services organization.

Chuck has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Management from Auburn University. He also holds both SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications. Chuck has a passion for Human Resources especially in the fields of employee engagement, talent pipeline, business partnership, organizational design and development.

Mr. Heaton commented, “I am excited to join the Perma-Pipe team and look forward to contributing to the Company’s continued success as well as increasing our position as an employer of choice.”

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) is a global leader in pre-insulated piping and leak detection systems for oil and gas gathering, district heating and cooling, and other applications. It uses its extensive engineering and fabrication expertise to develop piping solutions that solve complex challenges regarding the safe and efficient transportation of many types of liquids. In total, Perma-Pipe has operations at thirteen locations in six countries.