Deke Wright

Deke Wright is an experienced professional in the pipeline safety and corrosion industry, currently serving as a Pipeline Safety Field Inspector for the Railroad Commission of Texas since June 2024. Prior to this role, Deke owned Elite Corrosion from June 2017 to June 2024, where management of technicians and customer service was prioritized. Deke also held the position of CEO at AIMaps from 2018 to 2021, leading the development of a software platform for asset mapping in the Oil & Gas sector. Experience includes working as a Senior Pipeline Integrity Specialist at Sunoco Logistics, a Corrosion Technician at ONEOK and Plains All American, and as a Crew Leader at HANSON SURVEY & DESIGN LTD. Deke began a career in mechanics with the US Army, working as a Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic from 2005 to 2009. Education includes graduation from A&M Consolidated High School.