Meet the Partners

 Mr. Hines has over 20 years of experience as an environmental professional. He has managed large interdisciplinary teams through much of his career and has built strong relationships with stakeholders through the programs and teams he has administered. His comprehensive knowledge of surface compliance for the oil and gas industry includes natural resources inspections and permitting, stormwater planning and inspections, SPCC compliance management, spill response and reporting, site characterization and remediation, waste management, water quality monitoring, soil gas surveys, facility decommissioning, interim and final reclamation, and vegetation monitoring and maintenance. His background includes experience in regulatory compliance and permitting, public lands research, endangered species surveys and management, wetlands delineations, spatial data collection design and analysis, and Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission reporting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permitting. From his earliest days as a Field Technician with the US Forest Service, through his time as an Environmental Specialist at Encana, Regional Oil & Gas Program Manager at Apex Companies, and into his current role as Senior Managing Partner at Confluence Compliance Companies, LLC, Mr. Hines has excelled in his roles through open communication and a desire to identify and resolve challenges and achieve successes as a team.  

Mr. Gibson has over 10 years of professional experience in the field of geoscience, primarily within the oil and gas industry of the Rocky Mountain region. His varied roles have included both consultant and company representative, where he has gained experience across multiple environmental management disciplines. These areas include water quality monitoring, waste management and spill response, site characterization and remediation, stormwater management, facility decommissioning, as well as interim and final reclamation. Beyond his environmental focus, Mr. Gibson is adept in data management and systems development, driving efficiencies, and enhancing both project management and reporting capabilities.

In 2020, Mr. Gibson co-founded Confluence Compliance Companies, LLC. As the Chief Financial Officer and Managing Partner, he continues to apply his broad skill set, fostering the firm's development and introducing innovative solutions to environmental consulting.

Mr. McKisson brings over 17 years of dedicated experience as an environmental professional within the oil and gas industry. With a proven track record, he has effectively led teams and overseen operations across various states, fostering robust relationships with stakeholders along the way.

His expertise spans a wide spectrum, encompassing essential areas such as spill response and reporting, site characterization and remediation, waste management, water quality monitoring, stormwater planning and inspections, SPCC compliance management,  and facility decommissioning. Mr. McKisson's proficiency also extends to underground ground storage tank programs, as well as navigating oil and gas environmental compliance intricacies in states including California, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas.

With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of environmental regulations, Mr. McKisson is dedicated to driving sustainable practices and ensuring regulatory adherence within the oil and gas sector.