Management Team
Dan’s leadership is grounded in three non-negotiables: safety, integrity, and quality. For him, safety is more than compliance; it’s a culture where every employee has both the authority and responsibility to stop work and address concerns. Integrity shows up in transparent communication, fair partnerships, and doing what’s right, not just what’s easy. Quality, in his view, is planned, built into every phase from pre-job planning to closeout.
At SEI, he has led efforts to strengthen field-ready planning, invest in training and mentoring, and develop leaders who carry these values forward. He emphasizes practical problem-solving, measurable performance, and constant improvement, ensuring lessons learned translate into safer, smarter execution the next time.
Under Dan’s direction, SEI continues to grow deliberately, focusing on long-term relationships and projects where the company can add real value. Clients and colleagues alike recognize him for steady leadership, grounded decision-making, and a calm presence when challenges arise.
Committed to building teams and trust, Dan is focused on strengthening SEI’s legacy of safe, reliable delivery across every project.
With extensive experience in the pipeline industry, Cory has built a reputation for solving complex operational challenges and leading teams through every phase of pipeline construction and maintenance. His expertise includes pipeline integrity management, maintenance planning, right-of-way coordination, regulatory compliance, contractor management, and project execution. He is committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship.
Cory’s leadership philosophy is grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. He believes strong organizations are built by investing in people, fostering a culture of safety, and developing practical solutions that create long-term value for both clients and employees. His ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership has helped strengthen customer relationships and position Sovde Enterprises as a trusted partner within the pipeline industry.
Cory is passionate about building lasting partnerships with customers, mentoring the next generation of industry professionals, and advancing operational excellence through innovation, disciplined execution, and an unwavering commitment to safety.