Driver Pipeline history

Following his graduation in 1977, Brad took a summer job performing sandblasting and painting at Lone Star Gas, where he continued to serve in various capacities over the next 20 years.

Chuck began his career working for Lone Star Gas in 1980.

Allen started working at Driver Pipeline in 1981, performing mechanical services and repairs on the company’s fleet of vehicles and equipment in the shop and in the field.

Conard began his career in the aggregate business in 1984, serving multiple roles with Texas Industries, LaFarge, Pioneer, and Hanson.

After graduating University of North Texas in 1985 with a BS in Management, he entered the family business, working full time in the corporate office.

In 1986, Allen’s responsibilities were increased to supervising all of the work being performed in the mechanic shop as well as at all job sites.

In 1995, he began his career with Diamond Shamrock, running operations and maintenance for over 1250 miles of pipelines and terminal facilities in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, and Kansas.

Chuck joined Driver Pipeline in 1997, initially as the superintendent over projects throughout North and Central Texas.

In 2005, Buzz was promoted to Director of Construction for NuStar, and was responsible for Capital Projects construction throughout the United States, Scotland, Amsterdam, and the Caribbean Island of St Eustatius.

Jeff joined Driver in 2009 as a lead safety coordinator, and having proved himself, moved up the ranks to Director of Safety.

He joined Driver Pipeline in 2013 as Project Coordinator, performing that role for several years until transitioning to the position of Estimator.

Brad joined the fabrication shop as a lead welder, and became the Fab Shop Fabrication Superintendent in 2016.

In July of 2017, Russell moved back into Driver Pipeline to serve as President.

Mike joined Driver Pipeline in 2018, as General Manager for HDD operations.

In 2019, he joined Driver Pipeline as General Superintendent of the Gulf Coast Division.

Conard joined Driver Pipeline in February 2020, where he is responsible for planning, procurement, scheduling, and supervision of teams responsible for concrete paving, flowable fill, and pothole repair.