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Arlington-based Kinley Corporation announced the recent launch of Kinley Services, a new group that will serve as the parent organization of the company’s recently debuted division, Kinley Advanced Technical Services.
The company has appointed industry veteran Michael Riggs as president of Kinley Services Group.
Kinley Services Group will include the company’s current rotating equipment service, parts and maintenance business offered through KATS, in addition to a new Industrial Services, Parts, Operations and Maintenance and Digital Technologies division.
“I’m excited to join a fantastic organization and leadership team,” said Riggs in a statement. “What attracted me to the role was both the people and the Kinley legacy and culture. I look forward to providing our customers innovative solutions combined with a ‘Kinley Way’ service experience that builds relationships and honors our over 125-year legacy.”
Riggs, who will be based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was most recently vice president of operations for industrial provider Geon Performance Solutions. He also brings leadership experience in quality, operations, and safety from experiences at T.D. Williamson, Dresser-Rand, and Pratt & Whitney, according to a press release.
The Kinley family has been in the oil and gas industry for six generations. With over 125 years of industrial experience, today’s Kinley Corporation includes Kinley Construction Group, Kinley Services Group and Kinley Contractors.
Kinley Construction CEO Jimmy Kinley was recently named one of the Dallas Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, an honor bestowed on young professionals in North Texas.
The launch of the new Services Group was driven by Kinley’s desire to provide customers with an enhanced, broader, and more comprehensive industrial service offering that extends Kinley’s presence at customer sites beyond project completion.
“Having a leader with Mike’s experience and background is incredible for both our customer base and Kinley as a whole,” said Jimmy Kinley, CEO of Kinley Construction. “His knowledge and industry experience will no doubt lead to incredible results and solutions for our customers and also puts Kinley in position for continued progress and growth in the future.”