VME

VME

Don't Settle

Find the right solution every time

Decades of experience | Talent around the world | Ambition for excellence

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Our people fight for your success.

You can count on the fact that we’ve collected the best experts we could find anywhere in the world.

Since 1985, we've:

Our Purpose:

KNOW. SERVE. GROW.
PEOPLE

Excellence isn't an accident

You can trust our work because you can trust our word. You have our:

Integrity

Partnership in honesty and trust

Fairness

Treating each person with equity and respect

Responsibility

Taking ownership and accountability

Clarity

Clear, open and honest communication

Our Mission

Helping our customers meet today’s energy needs while developing energy solutions for tomorrow.

People need energy.

Many energy companies drill new oil and gas wells to bring fossil fuels to the surface. Other companies transport these fuels to distribution centers, terminals, and refineries, while still others process fossil fuels or harvest renewable energy. Today, VME helps energy companies by supplying process systems, modular equipment, surface facilities, engineered solutions, separation products and aftermarket services, enabling them to meet people’s energy needs.

How do we develop solutions for tomorrow?

We must first listen to energy consumers around the world to identify their needs in order to develop energy solutions that are environmentally responsible and sustainable. VME is striving to create tomorrow’s solutions through our business development group, our engineering department, our Innovations and Energy Committees.

Our Vision

We believe everyone should have access to energy. We should take steps to make this a reality for people around the world. While this is a lofty objective, we believe it is attainable. It is in this spirit that VME has established its vision.

At VME, we believe that fossil fuels will continue to be part of the energy mix worldwide for decades to come. This should not deter us from promoting clean sources of energy. We will make a difference in reducing harmful emissions by encouraging the use of low-carbon natural gas and renewable energy where possible.

For lasting change to occur, energy must also be affordable and sustainable. We believe an affordable and sustainable energy supply incorporates a balance of renewable and non-renewable sources, including fossil fuels.

We believe our children and grandchildren have a right to enjoy the earth and its natural environment. Together, let us strive to be good stewards of the earth’s resources and stress conservation of resources where possible.

VME Doesn't Waiver

As part of our commitment to all-around excellence and our Core Values, we agree to:

Leadership

Experienced Leadership. Disciplined Execution.

VME’s leadership team brings extensive experience in engineering, process technologies, project execution, finance, and global energy infrastructure. Together, our leaders are focused on serving customers, strengthening execution, and positioning VME for responsible, sustainable growth.

Michael Thomas

Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board
Michael Thomas has served as VME’s Chief Executive Officer since 2000. He has extensive leadership and technical experience in energy and industrial process engineering, with particular expertise in separation technologies, process systems, modular equipment, and international project execution. During his tenure, Michael Thomas has led VME’s strategic planning, operational management, technology development, and expansion in offshore and international energy markets. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and an MBA in Global Management.

Kuoh Lee

Senior Executive Vice President and Director
Kuoh Lee leads VME’s business development and operations for EPC Solutions and Modular Systems. Since joining VME in 2003, he has played a central role in developing the company’s EPC and modular systems business and expanding its presence in offshore and international markets. Kuoh Lee has extensive experience in customer engagement, opportunity development, commercial strategy, and the sale and execution of complex process modules. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tulsa and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Michael Parham

Chief Financial Officer
Michael Parham provides senior financial oversight and strategic guidance for VME, including financial reporting, internal controls, capital markets and financing activities, and transaction-related matters. He brings more than 30 years of experience in accounting, finance, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, and executive leadership. Michael Parham is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in California and holds an MBA from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Russian Language from Dartmouth College.

Chad Tomlinson

Vice President, Process Solutions
Chad Tomlinson leads VME’s Process Solutions business, including process engineering, separation internals, aftermarket services, and mechanical equipment supply and management. During more than two decades with VME, he has served in roles spanning fabrication, shop management, proposals, mechanical design, estimating, product development, and project execution. He has contributed to the successful completion of more than 600 projects in the energy sector and is a co-inventor of patented electrostatic coalescing technology.

David Falls

Vice President of Accounting
David Falls leads VME’s accounting organization and oversees global accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury activities, and internal controls. Since joining VME, he has played a key role in developing the company’s accounting policies, procedures, systems, and financial infrastructure. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University.

Be known for a job well-done

A successful project requires partnerships that fight for your success. And when your project has many moving pieces, you have to find the right people you can trust. A poor solution, a single delay, or low-quality construction can put an entire project at risk. But your project shouldn’t fail because someone you trusted didn’t deliver what they promised.

We want to make your life easier by being a partner you can count on. Since 1985, we’ve helped over 2000 oil-and-gas projects succeed worldwide through services that include:

  • FEED and Detail Engineering
  • Module Fabrication and Integration
  • Technical Services and Aftermarket Parts

We do what it takes for you to succeed.

Don’t risk unnecessary stress and setbacks. Instead, choose VME and you’ll be known for precision and success.

We're on your side.

Step one: Contact VME

Call: (903) 561-4082
OR fill out the form on this page

Step two: Confirm we’re the right fit for you

Within 1-2 business days, we’ll connect you  with an expert who will learn everything we need to know about your project so you have an accurate quote, projected timeline, and reliable expectations.

Step three: Achieve your goals

We’ll fight for you and your success every step of the way.