As the founder of Strad Energy Services Ltd, Robert Grandfield brings over 40 years of experience in various energy service operations to the Startec boardroom table.

An experienced entrepreneur, Robert previously co-founded and functioned as COO of Jiro Oilfield Supply Ltd. and eventually became founder and President of Jiro Manufacturing Ltd. and Jiro Compression Ltd., before selling to Enhanced Energy Services in 1999. Robert remained on in the role of COO and Director, and would continue on to the role of Vice President of Compression when the company ultimately sold to Enerflex. During this period from 1988 – 2002, Rob was influential in growing the annual company sales from $2 million to over $60 million. In 2003, Robert co-founded and was board member of Root Exploration Ltd. until 2006 when the company sold to Scollard Energy Inc.

Robert remains active in a variety of private investment companies and private real estate investment companies, as well as serving as director of several local community organizations in their area, notably KidSport in his hometown of Stettler, Alberta.