Joseph Sites

Joseph Sites is an industry-recognized entrepreneur and leader in oilfield services who is well known for creating organizations that excel in service quality, safe operations, and delivering the best-in-class performance to its customers.

With direct experience in all facets of the industry, from field and engineering to operations management and executive leadership, Mr. Sites boasts a proven track record of business growth and development in both private and public arenas, having served on the boards of multiple companies, and founding two successful wireline service companies prior to assuming leadership of Horizontal Wireline.

After graduating with a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. Sites began his career with Schlumberger Wireline, where he is credited for implementing global service quality control measures for the company and was honored for superior operational execution and safety. Following a rapid rise to become Schlumberger’s Operations Manager for the Barnett Shale, the Pennsylvania native next served as Business Development Manager for J-W Wireline Company. Mr. Sites spearheaded and developed fundamental service quality, and safety initiatives, and introduced new technology that made J-W Wireline the fastest-growing US-based wireline company of 2007. Mr. Sites then founded Hotwell Services in 2008 before forming Horizontal Wireline Services in 2010.

At Horizontal Wireline, Mr. Sites is recognized by his team as an excellent leader, coach, and mentor as his mission as a CEO is to train the next generation of leaders for the service industry. His vision and dedication to the company have allowed for Horizontal Wireline to be known for pushing the envelope in technology, advancements, service quality, and ways of working. His management style allows for all individuals to learn, grow, inspire, and stay motivated. He is not only a leader but a friend to all who are part of his team.