leadership team
![Our Leadership Team 1 Quinn Holtby, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer](https://www.katchkan.com/wp-content/uploads/Quinn_Holtby_267_346-1.jpg)
Quinn Holtby
Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer
Quinn founded Katch Kanâ„¢ in 1994 with the vision of protecting and preserving the land and water where the upstream Oil and Gas industry operates. Quinn had founded the vision of Katch Kanâ„¢ from his time spent on the rigs where he witnessed countless preventable accidents, irresponsible waste and unnecessary environmental damage. He was committed to making a positive impact. Quinn continually strives to provide his visionary mindset towards growing the company with a strong financial, operational and sustainability performance.
![Our Leadership Team 2 Ray Coleman, Chief Operating Officer](https://www.katchkan.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray_Coleman_267_346-1.jpg)
Ray Coleman
Chief Operating Officer
Ray has been involved in the Oil and Gas industry for 35+ years. His previous experience at AKITA Drilling is where he led the integration, operations, and growth of the company. He joined Katch Kanâ„¢ in 2022 as VP and was appointed COO in 2023. He now directs Katch Kanâ„¢ ‘s business activities, through building the appropriate organizational capabilities and capacity to deliver on the company’s stakeholder strategy. Ray passionately strives with integrity, respect, and commitment toward operational excellence.
![Our Leadership Team 3 Tim Dibben, Vice President - HR/HSE/QAQC](https://www.katchkan.com/wp-content/uploads/Tim_Dibben_267_346-2.jpg)
Tim Dibben
Vice President – HR/HSE/QAQC
Tim is the Vice President of HR/HSE/QAQC and joined the company in July of 2023.
He brings 30-plus years of experience in Oil & Gas at all levels of management. Tim is a dedicated and detail-oriented professional committed to building and directing high-performance teams driving operational excellence. Active in the oil and gas industry on various committees; IADC, CAOEC, Energy Safety Canada, and Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
![Our Leadership Team 4 Tim Dibben, Vice President - HR/HSE/QAQC](https://www.katchkan.com/wp-content/uploads/Erica_Howard_267_346-1.jpg)
Erica Howard
Vice President – Accounting and Finance
Erica Howard brings a wealth of expertise in accounting and finance across diverse industries to Katch Kanâ„¢. Her extensive professional background encompasses roles in oil and gas, ERP implementations, safety and fall protection, investment banking, technology, logistics groups, manufacturing, and other private equity sectors. Ms. Howard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University and earned her MBA in accounting from the University of St. Thomas.