Alex is focused on the strategy, partnerships, and integration of the organization and is dedicated to the growth campaign for the Blackstone Industrial Group of Companies. After graduating from Queen’s University with a mechanical engineering degree, Alex worked for Nuovo Pignone & GE Oil & Gas. After ‘28 quarters’ of engineering growth and successful sales, Alex joined with Allan to help build the Blackstone vision. Alex is passionate about creating, preserving, and spreading knowledge, building strong partnerships, and strengthening leadership in teams. He is highly focused on driving Blackstone to become the most consolidated, dynamic, and admired technical force in its time, while having some fun along the way. Alex resides in Houston, Texas, and Calgary, Alberta, with his talented and compassionate wife, Elayne (Layne), and two intelligent and charmingly funny kids, Hamilton and Gwenyth.