Management

For the past 8 years, Robert "Kevin" Burgess managed Cloud Peak Irrigation, LLC., one of the leading irrigation contractors in Sheridan County. In 1997 he founded Big Horn Valve, Inc., as a manufacturing and product development company. This company is a result of practical "field" lessons learned during installation, repair, and maintenance of irrigation equipment. Kevin's technical expertise also comes from 9 years as Physical Plant Director at Sheridan College, and 5 years as a maintenance planner with Exxon Minerals. Kevin has studied at the Colorado School of Mines and graduated from Pontifical College in Ohio. Kevin, his wife Carol, and their five children have been native to Sheridan for the past 15 years.

Dan's background includes many years as a senior executive for several companies including Johns-Manville (Buckner/Febco Division); the Toro Co., Irrigation division; and ITT, Fluid Handling Division. A graduate of the University of Arizona, School of Mines, Dan provides a broad range of both domestic and international business expertise. Dan's background includes proven CEO and International operations capabilities. Dan is currently project manager for the International Center for Water Technology at California State University, Fresno. This $60 million complex will be the world's leading center for water and applied fluid sciences.

Bob Thuesen is a Civil Engineer who has spent several years of service with the US Air Force and has 20 years of experience in many different supervisory positions at several different locations within the KIEWIT MINING GROUP.

Greg, a graduate of the University of Nebraska, has extensive business experience in the insurance and banking industries. Greg is currently President of Montana Insurance Group and Board member founder of the Beartooth Bank of Billings. Greg and his wife, Christy have two daughters and reside in Billings, Montana.