Hoss Leger has 30 years of experience in operations management and team leadership across various industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, and welding. Hoss has a talent for building high-performing teams and developing effective business strategies.
Hoss Leger, with over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, serves as the General Manager at B&J Wholesale. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and profound operational expertise throughout his career, leading to significant business transformations.
Leger's career started at Cameron in 1991, where he showcased his talent for startups and turnarounds. His remarkable achievements include revitalizing a gate valve remanufacturing project for a BP/Arco joint venture and developing a BOP exchange program that drastically reduced turnaround time.
In 2002, he took the role of Regional Mid Continent Manager at Woodgroup Pressure Control. Leger is credited with the consolidation and integration of seven manufacturing facilities and the construction of a new 43,000 square foot manufacturing center in Tyler, Texas. Under his leadership, a manufacturing facility that was previously running at a loss of $4.2 million annually was turned around to a $14.4 million gain, reflecting a 28% gross profit margin.
Between 2006 and 2013, Leger was a key player at GE Oil & Gas, serving as the Global Quality Leader and US Operations Manager. He led 17 manufacturing facilities and introduced various programs, including a FRAC rental program, a field service program, and a fleet division comprising over 350 vehicles. Leger was also instrumental in the integration of 29 manufacturing facilities during the GE/Wood Group Pressure Control acquisition.
As the Executive Vice President of Operations at Performance Wellhead from 2013, Leger initiated a quality culture, improved EHS programs, and developed a field service competency matrix, among other strategic efforts.
Since joining B&J Wholesale in 2019, Leger has made a profound impact as General Manager. His impressive record of operational efficiency and performance improvements, coupled with his ability to initiate and implement strategic changes, make him an invaluable asset to the team. As the General Manager, Leger is committed to maintaining the company's reputation as a leader in the oil and gas industry, ensuring the highest quality of products and services for clients.