After 20 years of working with clients involved in high-risk operations around the globe, Kris founded The Callen Group in April 2017 in order to focus solely on developing and promoting high-performing operational cultures that lead to safe and efficient operations.
He founded Performance Coaching International, served as president from 2005 – 2009, was Senior Vice President at The REACH Group from 2009 – 2017, and is a highly respected Senior Leadership and Safety Facilitator. In addition, he was highly involved in the mergers of Global Marine and SantaFe, Hercules, and TODCO as well as Talisman’s North Sea Operations transfer from Total. Kris remains on the cutting edge of advances in the area of behavioral safety, predominately in the Oil and Gas Sector.
Kris’ career has taken him to 90 countries training over 35,000 people. He has been intimately involved with the development and implementation of Behavioral Safety Processes with Enterprise Offshore, Orion Drilling, Hercules Offshore, as well as the former GlobalSantaFe which is now Transocean. In 2019 Kris authored the book “Commit to Safe and Efficient Operations” published by PennWell. This book outlines a clear roadmap for bringing many cultures together and simplifying the safety tools that are used day in and out.
Kris holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees from Belhaven University, Jackson Mississippi, in Accounting and in Business Administration. He is passionate about creating a performance culture where safety and efficiency go hand in hand. He currently divides his time between Lafayette, Louisiana, Tampa, Florida, and Houston, Texas, and has four grown sons: Braxton, Taylor, Joshua, and Noah.
We’re at the IADC Brazil Chapter, Coquetel De Networking OTC 2025!
Our President, Kris S. Callen, and Brazil Operations Manager, Ronnie Birse, are attending the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) and Coquetel De Networking Event, October 28th in Rio. They are looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, partners, and innovators who are shaping the future of energy.
If you’re attending the OTC or Coquetel De Networking Event, let’s connect. Safe and Efficient operations start with strong relationships.
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Estamos no Capítulo Brasileiro da IADC, Coquetel De Networking OTC 2025!
Nosso Presidente, Kris S. Callen, e o Gerente de Operações do Brasil,
Ronnie Birse, participarão da Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) e do
Coquetel De Networking Event no dia 28 de outubro, no Rio. Eles estão ansiosos para se conectar com líderes do setor, parceiros e inovadores que estão moldando o futuro da energia.
Se você for participar do evento de networking da OTC ou da Coquetel De, vamos nos conectar. Operações seguras e eficientes começam com relacionamentos sólidos.
#SafeandEfficient#IADCBrazilChapter #OTCBrazil #TheCallenGroup