On April 29, 2024, Geospace Technologies Corporation welcomed highly accomplished executive Richard (Rich) Kelley as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Kelley has 17 years of experience in the oil & gas seismic industry, serving as the Vice President of Operations and then President of Sercel Inc. He brings an extensive background and international experience in quality and operational management within various manufacturing organizations. Before joiningSercel, his diverse experience as Vice President for KMT Aqua-Dyne Inc., a Swedish-based industrial manufacturer, and Uson, a global leader in leak detection instrumentation, is highly aligned with Geospace?s strategy for the Adjacent Markets business segment.

Earlier in his career, Kelley was Director of Manufacturing for Varco (now part of NOV), a manufacturer of pressure-control equipment used in the oilfield industry. Prior to his corporate career, Kelley served in the U.S. Navy and holds an MBA from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.