Peak Completions operates on a simple belief: professionalism isn’t an aspiration, it’s a requirement. Our customers trust us with critical work, and that trust is earned through consistent behavior, clear expectations, and a culture built around doing things the right way every time. Learn more about our leadership team below.
Leadership
A Dedicated Team
David Christmas, CEO
David currently serves as the CEO of Peak Completions, a well-established private oilfield downhole technology company based in Midland Texas that is focusing on domestic and international expansion in preparation for an owner exit.
Previously he held CEO roles in private equity backed oilfield technology companies. Most recently a company coming out of startup phase focusing on international expansion delivering products that reduce the carbon footprint of the hydraulic fracturing industry, and previously a water management company that had outgrown the founders and needed a growth strategy and debt reduction leading to an exit.
Prior to the smaller private companies, David held multiple executive leadership roles within Schlumberger over several decades, including leading the Permian Basin business, returning it to profitability and increasing local presence and community engagement.
He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering, and an MBA in Energy from Neeley School of Business at TCU.
Kristen Norris, Production & Supply Manager
Kristen Norris is an accomplished supply chain and operations leader with more than ten years of experience driving procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and operational excellence within the manufacturing and oilfield services industries. Known for her ability to build high-performing teams and implement scalable processes, she has successfully led supply chain initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen inventory controls, and support organizational growth across multi-site operations.
As Production Supply Manager at Peak Completions, Kristen oversees procurement strategy, vendor management, production planning & inventory control. She plays a key role in aligning manufacturing capabilities with customer demand while optimizing production flow and cost performance. Her leadership extends across multiple business functions, including supply chain operations, order fulfillment, accounts receivable, and accounts payable support.
Prior to joining Peak Completions, Kristen served as Supply Chain Manager for Air Compressor Solutions, where she built and led a supply chain organization supporting five branch locations. She developed standardized procurement and inventory management processes that enhanced forecasting accuracy, improved inventory visibility, and strengthened operational controls across the company. Her responsibilities included strategic sourcing, logistics management, production planning, warehousing oversight, and financial analysis.
Kristen’s career progression with Baker Hughes/Polyflow demonstrated her versatility and leadership potential. Beginning in customer service and financial operations, she advanced through increasingly responsible positions to become Supply Chain and Master Production Scheduler.
Kristen holds ASCM CPIM certification and continues to build upon her extensive experience in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and organizational leadership. She remains committed to driving operational excellence, developing strong teams, and delivering measurable business results.
John Thomas, Operations Manager
John is the Operations Manager at Peak Completions, having joined the Peak team in 2010. John entered the oilfield in 1980 in Canada, and soon after joined Camco, later becoming an SLB company where he held several Operations/Regional Management roles in multiple countries.
Subsequently he spent a period with an Indonesian branch of Precision Drilling as Region Manager and then became the General Manager at a startup completions and liner hanger company that was purchased by BJ. John’s first years at Peak were as the Country Manager for Canada, before moving to Midland TX in operational roles.
John is a powerful force in the workplace and uses his positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed.
John is inspired daily by his wife and family. In his free time, John likes to spend time with his grandchildren.
Norman Scholes, Engineering Manager
Norman currently serves as the Engineering Manager of Peak Completions in Midland, TX.
He has been with Peak for over 15 years. After starting as the Manufacturing Manager, he has been involved with the development and prototyping of many Peak products.
With over 46 years in the downhole tools industry, has held multiple roles.
Prior to Peak, Norm was the Operations Manager at Team Oil Tools, where he was one of the four founders who started the company. This is where he honed his design skills, as well as implementing ISO 9001. Before Team, he was an integral part of start-up of D&L Oil Tools. At Arrow Oil Tools, he became the Lead Manual Machinist where he managed most of the new prototype tools and helped with cost savings through standard machining practices.
He is a Class “A” Tool and Die Machinist, Thread Gage and Rubber Mold Designer/Maker. He has a certification in Metallurgy and Non-Destructive Particle Testing.
Alex Garcia, Manufacturing Manager
Alex Garcia currently serves as Manufacturing Manager for Peak Completions, where he oversees machining operations and manufacturing processes that support the company's growing domestic and international customer base. Having been with Peak Completions for over 11 years, Alex has played a key role in developing and maintaining the high-quality manufacturing standards that support the company's downhole technology solutions.
Alex began his career in machining more than 14 years ago as a machine operator and advanced through increasing levels of responsibility by consistently demonstrating technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement
Throughout his career, Alex has developed extensive expertise operating both manual and CNC machining equipment. He is proficient in G-code programming as well as conversational programming and has become a trusted resource for optimizing manufacturing processes and improving production capabilities.
Committed to professional development and continuous learning, Alex actively pursues opportunities to expand his technical skills and leadership capabilities. Most recently, he completed advanced training in Mastercam, further enhancing the company's programming and manufacturing capabilities while positioning Peak Completions for future growth and innovation.
Amy Stillwell, HR Manager
As the HR Manager for Peak Completions, she brings extensive experience in human resources leadership, talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development within the energy sector. Her career has been built around supporting operational excellence through people-focused solutions across drilling, completions, and oilfield service organizations.
Prior to joining Peak Completions, she served as a Human Resources Business Partner for Nabors Industries and Parker Wellbore, where she partnered closely with business leaders to align HR strategies with operational objectives, enhance employee engagement, and support organizational growth.
Earlier in her career, she worked as a Senior Program Consultant, leading and supporting large-scale recruiting initiatives across Offshore operations and the Permian Basin. In this role, she partnered with industry-leading organizations including SLB and Baker Hughes to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies, strengthen workforce pipelines, and meet critical staffing demands in highly competitive markets.
She holds a degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development from the University of Texas at Tyler. Her academic background, combined with over 20 years of hands-on HR leadership experience, provides a strong foundation for developing people strategies that drive business performance while fostering positive workplace cultures.
