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Leadership
Lucas Comeaux
President / Owner
Lucas has over 26 years experience in the I&E / Automation industry, initially hands-on and then over 16 years in various management roles. He began his career with API at an entry level position in 1995. 20 years later, through an acquisition, he was able to work with managers and executives at a much larger company for a five year duration, gaining valuable experience in the SG&A areas of the business.
He was then blessed with an ownership opportunity in the spring of 2019, and has been having fun with a group of loyal, hard-working, dedicated team of professionals.
Lucas has a Master's degree in Business Administration from LSU Shreveport and a Mechanical Engineering degree from UL Lafayette. He is married with two sons and two daughters. Lucas enjoys off-road dirt bike racing and many other outdoor activities with the family.
Brandon Verret
Operations Manager / Owner
Brandon has over 18 years experience in the I&E / Automation industry. He has hands-on control system manufacturing experience and has been in management roles for over a decade. Prior to joining API in 2002, Brandon worked in the Gulf of Mexico for a major drilling contractor, and prior to that was in sales, inventory, and purchasing with a reputable oilfield supply store.
In addition to managing teams, Brandon has managed a wide range of projects including electrical panels, onshore metering skids, wellhead control systems, chemical injection and HPU skids, solar powered equipment, and more.
He obtained a certification from Marine Mechanics Institute in Florida, and is married with two sons. Brandon enjoys sport clay shooting, deer hunting, and teaching his kids about gun safety & technique.
Adam Crotty
Field Services Manager
Adam has over 15 years experience in the I/E/Automation Industry. He has technical experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Petrochemical, and other sectors. Adam attended the University of Louisiana Lafayette in Mechanical Engineering.
Over the years he has successfully managed many Automation and Instrumentation & Electrical projects. Prior to joining API in 2021, Adam worked in the Permian Basin for an Automation contractor implementing control systems, commissioning facilities, and supervising the installation of I&E / Automation in new facilities.
Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and children, skeet shooting, hunting, fishing and making memories with his family.
Cody Romero
Manufacturing Manager - Instrumentation
Cody has over a decade of experience in the I&E / Automation industry. He initially gained hands-on control system manufacturing experience in the shop while studying Mechanical Engineering at UL Lafayette. Upon graduating in 2015 he was promoted to Project Engineer. He has managed a multitude of projects such as WHCPs, HPU and Chemical/Methanol Injection Skids, Drilling Choke Consoles, Modular Well Control Panels, and more.
In addition to both design and project management success, Cody has revamped API’s QMS program, managing program certifications, and becoming ISO compliant.
Cody enjoys spending time as an avid off-road enthusiast and is the current President of the local TLCA Chapter, Bayou State Land Cruiser Association. His favorite moto is a remix of an old saying, "Great Minds Travel the Same Trail".
Sales & Marketing Manager
We are currently looking for someone with a passion for sales & marketing, and who is ready to join a fun, growing team!
This person will be on our Leadership Team and heavily involved in the growth of the business. He/she will be responsible for leading, managing, sales/revenue goals, new business development, account management, and marketing.
If you feel that you're qualified, motivated to provide growth opportunities to your team members, have integrity, are professional, and enjoy celebrating success, please send your resume to info@APIControlSystems.com and give us a call today!