Sylvain Laroche joined Orbit Garant Drilling in 2006. Prior to being appointed as Chief Operating Officer, he held the positions of Corporate Manager, Division Manager and Administration Manager. From 1998 to 2006, he was Human Resources Manager and Operations Manager for Groupe Boisvert, a major company specialized in the transportation of forest products. He has more than 20 years of experience in operations management, business development, administration and he played a key role in the Company’s expansion. M. Laroche holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Université du Québec. His methodical approach and ability to manage personnel are great assets for the Company, enabling him to bring contract negotiations and the Company’s expansion efforts in Canada and around the world to a successful conclusion.