Leadership Team

Steve Hardwick, CEO

Steve Hardwick was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of C&G Energy Services in November 2018.

As a C-level energy industry executive with over 25 years of experience, Steve has provided the steady leadership, insight, and dedication needed to lead a variety of businesses to the next level of success. In his prior role as the Founder and CEO of FormWater LLC, Steve was successful in providing sustainable, responsible, and economically alternative solutions for managing increasing volumes of produced formation water.

Steve’s previous executive leadership positions include CEO of MissionWEST LLC; President of the Americas business for Swire Oilfield Services; and 15+-years with Tetra Technologies, culminating in the role of Global Vice President of Business Development. Steve’s early-career position with the Houston Domestic Oil Company provided him the opportunity to gain and expand his experience in production facilities and oil & gas wells. Steve earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University.


Luke Nisius, Operations

Luke joined C&G Energy Services in 2009 and served as Vice President of Business Development until 2013.

He now serves as the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for purchasing, logistics and new business origination, as well as managing the company’s entire fleet of rental equipment. Luke began his career as an apprentice electrician in 2001 with Tracer Construction, a division of Tyco Thermal Controls, and joined C&G as a General Electrician eight years later. In 2010 Luke became Regional Manager of the company’s operations in North Dakota and Montana and in 2012 transitioned into the Operations Manager role before assuming the VP role he holds today. Luke attended Bemidji State University for Electrical Engineering and holds a Journeyman License from the State of Minnesota.


Vickie Tucker, Director, Human Resources

Vickie Tucker joined C&G Energy Services in 2022 as the Director, Human Resources. Vickie has over 40 years global human resources experience working for such notable companies as The Western Company of North America, BJ Services, Halliburton, Tetra, Swire Oilfield Services and Compressor Engineering Corp.
 
Vickie has successfully served in various executive leadership roles, especially with start-up ventures. Vickie is an HR subject matter expert, with expertise in both operational and strategic HR processes on both a domestic and international scale, to include mergers and acquisitions integration experience. Overseeing all aspects of human resources management, she establishes and develops human resources best practices to effectively support rapid business growth.  
 
Vickie is a proud native Texan who made her home in Houston prior to relocating to Midland.