MEet The Team

Power, Manufacturing, HVAC, Energy, Chemical, Mining & Minerals

Our leadership team combines deep industry expertise with a passion for innovation, guiding Viking's success across key industrial sectors.

Meet The Team Viking

Our specialized expertise ensures tailored solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry we serve, driving efficiency and excellence. Our innovative processes are cost-effective and environmentally friendly, setting us apart from the competition.

Martin Popiel

CEO

COMING SOON

We specialize in chemical cleaning solutions for power generation facilities, ensuring optimal performance of boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers, minimizing downtime, and meeting regulatory standards.

Tyler Hanson

COO

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We specialize in chemical cleaning solutions for power generation facilities, ensuring optimal performance of boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers, minimizing downtime, and meeting regulatory standards.

Dave Hildebrandt

CFO

COMING SOON

We specialize in chemical cleaning solutions for power generation facilities, ensuring optimal performance of boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers, minimizing downtime, and meeting regulatory standards.

Tyler Gordon

Operations Manager Industrial Cleaning

COMING SOON

We specialize in chemical cleaning solutions for power generation facilities, ensuring optimal performance of boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers, minimizing downtime, and meeting regulatory standards.

James Obsorne

Operations Manager Tank Cleaning

With over a decade of hands-on experience in the oil and gas industry, James Osborne brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to Team Viking’s Tank Cleaning Division. He began his career in upstream operations with Precision Drilling, where he advanced into a role auditing internal operating systems, gaining deep insights into operational efficiencies and compliance. Transitioning into the industrial tank cleaning sector, James joined a company specializing exclusively in industrial tank cleaning. Starting as a quality manager, he quickly rose to become the Senior Project Manager, overseeing the planning and execution of all field operations. In this capacity, he led major projects, spearheaded operational expansion into the U.S market, and served as the Subject Matter Expert for front-end planning in cooperation with client operation teams and engineering disciplines.

Today, James leverages his comprehensive industry experience to lead Team Viking’s newest division, focusing on delivering innovative, safe, and high-quality tank cleaning solutions. His commitment to professionalism and operational excellence ensures that our clients receive services that meet the highest standards in the industry.

Outside of work, James values his time spent with his wife Caylie and two children Sadie & Brooks. However, when his family and work commitments allow for it, he can be found glued to the TV watching his 2023 National Champion Michigan Wolverines take to the gridiron every Saturday in the Fall. Go Blue.

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We specialize in chemical cleaning solutions for power generation facilities, ensuring optimal performance of boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers, minimizing downtime, and meeting regulatory standards.

Shaun Lahey

Director of HSEQ, HR & IT

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We specialize in chemical cleaning solutions for power generation facilities, ensuring optimal performance of boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers, minimizing downtime, and meeting regulatory standards.

Jared Van Laar

Manager Innovation & Growth

Jared Van Laar brings over 20 years of experience in Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), construction, commissioning, and maintenance across diverse industries including SAGD, open-pit mining, and petroleum. Beginning his career in the electrical trade, Jared has continually expanded his technical knowledge, earning his Certified Technician (C.Tech) designation and completing his 4th-year instrumentation training.Throughout his career, Jared has developed a deep understanding of both facility operations and project execution. His broad experience spans the full lifecycle of industrial infrastructure—from design and build to startup and maintenance—making him a valuable asset in optimizing processes and ensuring safe, reliable operations.In March 2025, Jared joined Team Viking to support the organization’s growth and innovation efforts. His hands-on approach and industry insight contribute to advancing high-performance standards and operational excellence within the company.Outside of work, Jared enjoys spending quality time with his family in the great outdoors. He can often be found camping, exercising, or bike riding—activities that reflect his passion for balance, energy, and resilience both professionally and personally.

We specialize in chemical cleaning solutions for power generation facilities, ensuring optimal performance of boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers, minimizing downtime, and meeting regulatory standards.

Ryan Bloomer

Project Manager

COMING SOON

We specialize in chemical cleaning solutions for power generation facilities, ensuring optimal performance of boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers, minimizing downtime, and meeting regulatory standards.