Tyson Skjerven: Co-Founder
Tyson is a jack of all trades and a master at most. He brings over 16 years of experience to the oil and gas industry, working on the drilling rigs when he was only 17. He was born and raised in Shaunavon, SK where he continues to live with his wife and three children. He became a journeyman mechanic in 2009 and obtained his Private Pilot’s License in 2015. Before Helix, Tyson co-owned and operated Sedona Enterprises Ltd., formerly Brew Enterprises Ltd.
Tyson previously served on Shaunavon’s Town Council and was a member of the Executive Committee, Public Works Committee, the District #4 ADD Board, the Emergency Measures Committee, the Fire Protection Committee and the Airport Committee for several years.
In his spare time, Tyson loves building, boating, fishing, snowmobiling and being with his family and friends.
Greg Coburn: Co-Founder
Greg was born and raised in Shaunavon, SK. Before oil and gas, Greg had an impressive professional hockey career. He played his later minor hockey years in Swift Current, SK and three years of junior hockey in Yorkton, SK. During this time, Greg developed an interest in the oil & gas industry and came back to Shaunavon during the summer months to help Tyson at Sedona Enterprises. Greg’s hockey career eventually led him on a NCAA Division I scholarship to Union College in Schenectady, NY. He graduated with a Bachelor of Managerial Economics degree in 2013, focusing his thesis on the economic impacts of the oil & gas industry on Western Canada. After college, he continued his professional hockey career throughout North America & Europe before joining Helix Construction Ltd. in 2015. He is now settled back into life in Shaunavon with his wife, three children and extended family close by.
Greg enjoys his role as a minor hockey coach and member of the Braydon Coburn Hockey School Committee. He also enjoys golfing, travelling and spending time with friends and family.