Keystone Management

As the President and Chief Operating Officer of Keystone Clearwater, Dan Dalton manages all aspects of Keystone’s water-transfer support services, water transfer pipeline construction, and other water transfer services. Mr. Dalton has developed extensive experience in hydrogeology, environmental permitting, and various other geotechnical applications through the completion of many high-profile oil & gas and water infrastructure assignments while employed as a geotechnical consultant.

Currently, Mr. Dalton provides direct oversight and management of all water-transfer, pipeline engineering, and all other water transfer projects and operations for Keystone Clearwater throughout the Appalachian Basin.

Highlights from a sample of projects managed and completed by Mr. Dalton include the following:

• Turnkey water-transfer services for several multi-national Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Companies operating in the Appalachian Basin.
• The permitting, planning, development, and operations of four SRBC-permitted water intake locations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Dan Dalton lives and works out of Keystone Clearwater’s headquarters located in Hershey, PA. Dan graduated from West Chester University in 2006 with a B.S. in Geology.

Curt Walker serves as Chief Financial Officer of Keystone Clearwater Solutions, and is responsible for financial and internal control activities, including those relating to financial planning and reporting, accounting, budgeting and forecasting, insurance and financial management. Prior to his roles with Keystone, Mr. Walker served as the Chief Financial Officer for Rex Energy Corporation, a State College based, publicly traded oil & gas operator which was sold in 2018.

Throughout his tenure with Rex Energy, which spanned from 2007 through 2018, Mr. Walker served in a number of financial positions with increasing responsibility, including Director of Accounting, Vice President of Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to Rex Energy, Mr. Walker spent four years with USF Glen Moore (a former subsidiary of YRC Worldwide, a publicly traded Fortune 500 trucking and transportation company).

Mr. Walker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration, both from Shippensburg University. He resides in Mill Hall, PA with his wife and two children and splits his time working out of Keystone Clearwater’s headquarters located in Hershey, PA and Hydro Recovery’s headquarters office in State College, PA.

Jeff Wehler currently serves as Keystone Clearwater’s Senior Vice President, supporting Keystone’s Water Transfer, and Construction business lines in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Jeff is predominantly focused on business development, strategic growth, and corporate and financial optimization initiatives for the Company. Jeff initially joined Keystone Clearwater during January 2013 as the Director of Business Development, managing all aspects of Keystone’s business development, sales, and marketing functions. Jeff has developed significant experience in managing the planning, design, and development of Keystone’s water transfer projects, including pipeline design, intake development, and water-transfer services.

Prior to joining Keystone, Jeff was a Vice President with M&T Bank’s Commercial Banking Group located in Philadelphia, PA. During his time at M&T, Jeff managed a portfolio of corporate customers and helped develop M&T’s entry into the Greater Philadelphia marketplace. Jeff has developed significant experience in financial analysis and credit underwriting. While at M&T, Jeff represented his clients in financing acquisitions, recapitalizations, and other traditional corporate finance transactions.

Jeff Wehler lives with his family in Hershey, PA and works out of Keystone Clearwater’s Corporate Office in Hershey. Jeff graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 2005 with a B.A. in Business Administration.

Mike Eck currently serves as Keystone Clearwater’s Senior Vice President responsible for oversight of Keystone’s Health, Safety & Environmental function along with operations at Hydro Recovery’s water recycling/disposal facilities.

Prior to joining Keystone, Mike was the Senior Vice President of Risk Management at Rex Energy.  During his time at Rex Energy, Mike oversaw Rex’s Risk Management group which included Internal Audit, Health, Safety & Environmental, Procurement/Sourcing, Fleet Management and Information Technology.  Mike has developed significant experience in driving operational excellence and setting strategic direction to ensure that the organization is prepared to respond to client demands, reduce corporate risk and achieve the defined goals.

Mike graduation from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.  Mike lives in Franklin Park, PA with his wife and son and works out of Keystone’s Canonsburg office.

John Snedden serves Keystone Clearwater Solutions as the Senior Vice President of Operations, bringing with him over two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry.  In charge of our daily operations, John will be responsible for leading the industry in safety and operational excellence, delivering best-in-class technology solutions through automation, and assuring our standards in customer satisfaction and consistent operational performance are met.

Prior to joining Keystone, John worked with a national water management company, where he was Vice President of US Transfer Services.  In that role, he managed and directed all the operations across the United States, responsible for the Profit and Loss of this Multi-Million Dollar business. During his tenure, John developed Competency Assessment Systems (CAMS) throughout the US operational areas,  implemented safety management tools that improved TRIR from 1.88 to .88, and developed Standard Operating Procedures for all operations including streamlined purchasing processes, and consolidating inventories across the US.  

Prior to that, he held management positions in other well-known companies in the industry including Nabors Industries, one of the world’s largest land-based drilling rig fleet and provider of offshore drilling rigs in the United States and multiple international markets.

John, a graduate of the Computer Systems Institute with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, will be working out of Keystone’s State College office. He resides in Carrolltown, PA with his wife and family.

Jay Heckman is the Vice President – Eastern Appalachia, responsible for Keystone’s Water Transfer Operations in Northern Pennsylvania. Jay brings to Keystone over 30 years of technical and managerial experience, spending much of his career in a management role for Snap-On Tools, a manufacturer’s representative for the world’s best hand tools and equipment. Later, Mr. Heckman founded Competition Converters, a manufacturer of high performance torque converters or use with automatic transmissions in drag racing and other performance applications.

Jay joined Keystone Clearwater during 2010 taking on the role to manage Keystone’s field operations as a result of his strong background in field management, customer service, and mechanical expertise. Since joining Keystone, Jay has been instrumental in the growth and development of Keystone’s operations providing direct management of many high profile water transfer projects, including on-pad water-transfer services, and fresh-water intake site development and installation.

Mr. Heckman studied at Lebanon Valley College and Williamsport Area Community College, receiving his Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology. After graduation, Jay served the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as an aircraft mechanic.  Presently, Jay lives with his wife in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

As the Director of Health, Safety & Environment for Keystone Clearwater Solutions, Zach is responsible for establishing and administering Keystone’s commitment to provide a Safe work venue for employees. This position is also responsible for establishing and administering Keystone’s environmental compliance program and the Company’s commitment to zero-impact work practices.

Prior to joining Keystone, Zach was a Safety Director for a drilling company within the Oil & Gas industry. During that time, Zach was the acting Oil & Gas Chairperson of the American Society of Safety Professionals.

Zach had graduated Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management. Zach lives in Delmont, PA with his wife and two children and works out of the Canonsburg office.

As the Director of Human Resources, Nikki is responsible for providing HR leadership and support for each of our business units company wide. Nikki oversees recruiting, employee engagement, recognition and retention, performance management, benefits, compensation, corporate policies, programs, and procedures. Since 2018, Nikki has been Keystone’s Human Resources Manager and brings over 14 years of experience to our company. Before joining our team, Nikki was in Human Resources for eight years at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Pittsburgh, Pa. Nikki was responsible for all human resources-related activities and services including recruitment, training, employee relations, events, health & safety/workers compensation, benefits, and payroll administration. Nikki received several awards including Leader of the Year during her time with Fairmont.

Before beginning her career in Human Resources, Nikki worked in Social Services after studying Child Development and Family Relations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Nikki lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with her husband and two children.