Producing Confidence

Safety starts with you.In this episode of Producing Confidence, Danos Safety Director Issac Dantin and PES VP of HSE Troy Granier break down what Safety Focus is, why it matters and how it strengthens our culture across every division. From serious injury prevention and hazard identification to start-work planning and field-level communication, they share how this once-a-year event turns conversation into action.Join us Tuesday, March 3 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center—and be part of the dialogue that keeps our people safe and our operations strong.Click here to RSVP today.

Jennifer Maggio is the founder and CEO of The Life of a Single Mom, a faith-driven nonprofit that now powers more than 2,000 church-based support groups across all 50 states and serves 150,000 moms each year. Her story moves from homelessness and government assistance to a surprising contest win that seeded a national organization focused on practical help, deep community, and real outcomes. Learn more about The Life of a Single Mom by visiting them at thelifeofasinglemom.com. Learn more about Danos' The Seeds of Giving at theseedsofgiving.com.

In this episode, we sit down with Owner and CEO Paul Danos to explore how Danos safeguards its culture during rapid growth. why purpose is central to every acquisition, and how frontline leaders translate values into action. Paul also outlines the development programs fueling growth and the next wave of opportunity for the organization. To learn more about Danos visit danos.com.

Danos Safety Director Isaac Dantin and Care Manager Frances Kosak show how Danos makes case management personal—meeting workers where they are, guiding treatment, and supporting safe, confident returns to work.From cardiac incidents to offshore logistics, they outline what it takes to lead with integrity and build a safety culture that genuinely cares.Learn more at danos.com.

Listen as we explore how Danos WORKS turns employee volunteer time into direct funding for nonprofits and why service sits at the core of the Danos culture. Recruiter Paige Boudreaux and Recruiting Manager Damien St. Pierre share practical steps, partner stories, and moments that remind us why showing up changes lives. Learn more at theseedsofgiving.com.

Through our conversation with Donald Noland, Operations Manager for Project Controls at Performance Energy Services (a Danos Company), listen as we uncover the three essential pillars that form the foundation of effective project management: planning, scheduling, and cost controls. Learn more about PES and Danos by visiting pesllc.com and danos.com.

When inclement weather brings power outages, a generator can keep your household or business running—if it’s properly maintained and used safely. In this episode of Producing Confidence, Danos Operations Manager of Power Generation and Mechanical Bart Bergeron and Business Development Representative Bubba Himel share practical guidance on generator operation and upkeep.They clear up common misconceptions about generator capacity, explain why standby units aren’t built for continuous long-term use, and discuss why managing your electrical load is key to keeping essential systems running without straining your equipment.To learn more about Danos visit danos.com

Ever wondered what it takes to transform from a deck hand chipping paint into a skilled production operator on an offshore platform? The journey might be shorter than you think.Meet Billy Bedsole, the first graduate of Danos' Develop U program. Billy shares his firsthand experience navigating the program, from initial competency assessments to mastering complex technical skills through cutting-edge virtual reality simulations.Are you a Danos employee looking to advance your career? Reach out to your account manager or project manager to learn how you can take ownership of your professional development journey.

Hank and Mark Danos discuss how their family business has maintained its core values throughout 78 years of growth, sharing powerful stories that illustrate the company's commitment to people, generosity, and purpose-driven leadership. They explore how the DNA of Danos—from its founders' sacrifice and problem-solving approach to its modern philanthropic initiatives—has shaped a sustainable business model that balances profit with community impact.

What does it take to drive 18,000 miles—the equivalent of crossing America 7.36 times—without a single driving violation? Tory Turner knows, and he's got a $4,000 check to prove it.Meet the 2024 Drive for Safety campaign grand prize winner who beat incredible odds to maintain a perfect driving record throughout the year. As a natural gas mechanic regularly traveling to service heliports across multiple states, Tory faced the same road hazards we all do: distracted drivers, changing speed limits, and long hours behind the wheel. Yet somehow, he avoided even the smallest infractions that would have disqualified him instantly.Listen now to discover practical safety techniques from someone who's proven they work in real-world conditions, and learn how you too can become "the example" others follow for road safety. Your perfect driving record—and perhaps your life—may depend on it.

Discover how Danos is transforming the oil and gas industry’s supply chain with i²ms (Intelligent Integrated Material Solutions.) In this episode, Danos Media Relations Coordinator and Producing Confidence host Samantha Magee sits down with General Manager of Supply Chain Services Scott Theriot and Supply Chain Manager Damien Gardner to explore how Danos is solving complex challenges through a comprehensive service model that integrates people, processes, and technology. Learn how i²ms is redefining materials management by merging innovation with hands-on expertise by visiting i2ms.pro.

In this episode of Producing Confidence, Danos Media Relations Coordinator Samantha Magee is joined by Mark Danos, owner & CEO of Danos Family Investments, and Renee Piper, sr. vice president of strategy and brand. Together, they share their travel stories and reflect on their recent Danos ROOTS trip to Ecuador.

Listen as Danos Owner and Executive Mark Danos discusses the importance of living with purpose through the Danos Foundation. The Danos Foundation impacts and improves the communities where we live and work. Within the guidelines of the Foundation’s Purpose and Values, we leverage our resources of time, talent, and money to support and promote involvement in activities and initiatives to help resolve community challenges. Click here to learn more here...

Meet Ben Alexander, Danos and PES rope access program manager and trainer. His journey in the energy industry began in 2015. Ben's enthusiasm and passion for his work have taken him from a scaffold builder to his current role as a Level 3 rope access technician while managing PES’ rope access program.  In 2019, Ben joined Danos as a scaffold builder, initially drawn to the idea of being a fitter until he discovered rope access. Rope Access Services is offered through Performance Energy Services. 

Danos Area Manager John Able & Production Technician Josh Urias share a hard lesson learned about flash fires.

Danos Recruiter Breeon Williams, Automation Operations Manager Brandon Barrilleaux and Technologies Manager IT/OT Keith Vallone discuss the field of automation, career opportunities and their most interesting jobs.Breeon Williams is the Energy Systems Recruiter at Danos and a career counselor, known for her resume writing workshop with Louisiana’s Community and Technical Colleges program titled Energize Your Destiny. She has a master’s degree in Business with a concentration in Human Resources Management and proudly served 10 years in the US Air Force. Brandon Barrilleaux is the Automation Operations Manager for Danos. He has 20 years of experience in automation and control systems in the oil and gas industry.  Keith Vallone is the Technologies Manager IT/OT for Danos. He has 22 years of experience in providing Automation, IT and network design, and integration in industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, and the oil and gas industry.

Danos Human Resources Specialist Jessica Stegall interviews Electrician Kaiden Richard. Kaiden earned associate’s degrees from SOWELA Technical Community College and also completed an offshore internship with Danos. Kaiden talks about the support he received from Danos and the value he received from his internship.

Danos Human Resources Specialist Jessica Stegall interviews Deepwater Operator Gisselle who completed an offshore internship. Gisselle discusses her education journey and provides an insider view at her first hitch offshore as a deepwater operator.