Our People

Kevin Plintz
Founder, Chairman of the Board, CEO
Kevin comes to Terraseis with a strong business background and extensive experience in geophysical acquisition and international business operations. He founded TERRASEIS in 1999 following his role as a Division Manager with Grant Geophysical International Inc. He also held senior positions with Schlumberger / Geco-Prakla and Hailliburton Geophysical Services. His operational experience includes Egypt, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Kurdistan, and Iraq. Kevin holds a BSc in Geophysics/Geology from the University of British Columbia, Canada.

Michael McCausland
Chief Operating Officer
Michael comes to Terraseis with more than 30 years of diversified leadership, corporate business startup, management, and client experience in multiple industries, resulting in a broad understanding of strategy and operations, performance management, organizational alignment, culture and change management, human resource development, and finance. He has provided executive level coaching, consulting, and training to companies like Exelon, Walmart, FedEx, and Al Fahim Enterprises on topics of strategy and operations, culture, change management, critical infrastructure, and disaster management. Michael has worked extensively across most countries in the Middle East for over 25 years and has a deep understanding of cultures and relational dynamics.

Steve Lencke
Chief Financial Officer
After graduating from Ohio State University and passing the CPA exam on his first sitting, Steve spent the first 10 years of his career with KPMG. Steve has 20+ years’ experience as a CFO, combined with human resource and operations experience. He has international relief and development experience in countries from Asia, Africa, Middle East and South America. Steve provides leadership in finance, accounting, contracting, reporting and analysis.