Global Compression Services adds two executives to leadership team

Global Compression Services (GCS), a Midland, Texas-based provider of aftermarket services for natural gas engines and compressors, has appointed Gary Killingsworth as Gulf Coast regional sales manager and Christy Hanson Stafford as vice president of human resources.

The appointments are part of the company’s efforts to strengthen its leadership team and support growth across its operations.

Killingsworth brings more than 20 years of sales and operations leadership experience, including work in natural gas compression, industrial equipment and energy services.

Gary Killingsworth

In his new position, he will oversee regional sales activities, develop customer relationships and expand GCS’s presence in the Gulf Coast market. His responsibilities include supporting customers with compression equipment, replacement parts, maintenance and repair services, engine control systems and ignition technology.

Stafford joins GCS with more than 25 years of experience in human resources and talent management, much of it in the energy and industrial sectors.

Most recently, she served as regional human resources manager at Intero Integrity Services, supporting the company’s global operations. She previously spent more than 15 years in human resources leadership positions at a Fortune 500 industrial company, including serving as global learning and development leader.

Based in Houston, Stafford will oversee human resources operations across GCS’s locations, with responsibility for talent development, employee engagement and workforce initiatives.

Christy Hanson Stafford

“Gary and Christy bring valuable experience and leadership to Global Compression Services, and we’re excited to welcome them to the team,” said Mike Brooks, CEO of GCS. “Gary’s background in sales and operations will help us strengthen customer relationships and expand our reach in the Gulf Coast market, while Christy’s extensive human resources and talent leadership experience will support our employees and operations across the company.”

GCS operates 10 service centers across major North American oil and gas producing basins. Its aftermarket business supports natural gas engines and compressors through equipment sales, replacement parts, maintenance and repair services, engine controls and ignition systems.

The appointments follow the company’s recent naming of Melanie Gee Mathews as Permian regional sales manager and Pete Ramirez as Permian service center manager.