Jonathon began his career in oil & gas during a gap year from university in 2006. He worked for Schlumberger as a wireline technician in open hole and throughout his university years as a project manager for a small production company in Northern ND. After studying abroad in Thailand, attending Bible school in Mexico and graduating with honors from Minot State University with a BA in Sociology, he began Basin Safety with the goal of providing higher quality training to a burgeoning industry.

Luke “Alex” Stephens began his career with a NASCAR scholarship to study automotive engineering and motorsports technology in rural Georgia. After landing in Michigan at the esteemed Pratt Miller in an optimization and race team role, growing to become the crew chief in the aerodynamics department of Pratt Miller working on the future championship GM race cars and GM high-performance production Cars. He was recruited to Basin Safety shortly after Pratt Miller was acquired by Oshkosh and has used his knowledge of equipment, maintenance, and managing large teams to improve Basin Safety’s culture and team’s capabilities.

Mike Haase brings a wealth of experience in health, safety, and environmental leadership, with a strong focus on fostering workplace culture and operational excellence. His career spans multiple leadership roles in the oil and gas industry, where he has overseen safety operations, risk assessments, and compliance programs to ensure a secure and productive work environment. Mike’s expertise in coaching teams, developing cross-functional collaboration, and implementing strategic safety initiatives has made him a cornerstone of Basin Safety’s culture. As Chief Culture Officer, he is dedicated to shaping a workplace that values safety, teamwork, and personal development while driving continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.