Our Leadership Team
DOUG GROTHUES
Founder, Business Development
Doug is a Navy FA-18 pilot and former TOPGUN Instructor. After earning his MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, he joined Boston Consulting Group. Doug has worked with Aerospace & Defense and Oil & Gas clients to enhance procurement, portfolio management, and value chain optimization strategies. He holds a Degree from Texas A&M University, class of ‘06.
RYAN WOLLAM
Founder, Safety & Drilling
Ryan has been leading drilling operations across multiple basins and environments including deep-water and shale/tight formations for almost 15 years. He has extensive experience in project management and HSE with a proven record of delivering top-of-the-line results on time and under budget. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M University class of ‘06.
DANIEL HAUT
VP, Operations
Daniel brings over 20 years of electrical construction experience including a ground-up career as a lineman and senior management of multiple crews installing concrete foundations, foundation augmentations, and direct embedment poles for transmission lines. He has end-to-end knowledge of the industry and consistently builds excellent client relationships. Daniel leads, mentors, and trains crews to ensure the highest levels of performance & quality on complex foundation projects.
TONYA HAUT
Chief Administrative Officer
Tonya brings 20 years of educating, coaching, mentoring, and leadership to Pilot Foundation Services. She has been involved in strategic planning٫ implementation of policies٫ development of improvements, and leading teams to success. Tonya has managed resource allocations and monitored budget performance. She has a passion to lead, educate, and build strong relationships with all stakeholders involved. Tonya holds a Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies-Education from the University of Houston-Victoria, Class of ’04, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston-Victoria, Class of ’08.
ALLEN CRAWFORD
Operations Manager
After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Allen started in the foundation industry nearly 30 years ago. He advanced from equipment operator to executive management, leading crews and companies as Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Construction Coordinator and VP. Allen brings decades of industry expertise and mentors employees in safe effective project planning and execution. Goal oriented and exceedingly consistent at working through problems, Allen leads Pilot’s field crews to ensure successful outcomes for our clients.