Milestone President and CEO Joins PESA Advisory Board

HOUSTON, Texas – May 13, 2020 – Milestone Environmental Services (Milestone), an industry leader in oilfield waste disposal services, today announced the nomination and election of President and CEO Gabriel Rio to the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) Advisory Board on April 14, 2020.

Milestone is a corporate member of PESA, the national trade association for the oilfield services and equipment sector. Among other activities, the organization aims to advance environmental and social governance policies, priorities, and provide targeted workforce development for the oilfield services sector. As a member of the Advisory Board, Rio will contribute to the direction of PESA, promote sector achievements, and help strengthen PESA’s visibility and cause in the industry.

“I am honored to have been elected to serve on the PESA Advisory Board, and I look forward to offering my contributions to the organization’s efforts on behalf of Milestone Environmental Services,” said Rio. “PESA is a unique platform where member companies can join forces to ensure our voices are heard. I staunchly support the association’s work of promoting responsible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices within our industry. I look forward to contributing to PESA’s efforts to champion the essential work of our sector and the men and women that work tirelessly to ensure a consistent, affordable energy for the world. Now more than ever it’s important for the industry to band together.”

Elected to a three-year term, Rio joins an industry leadership team comprised of experienced industry executives dedicated to advancing priorities of the service and supply sector. 


About Milestone Environmental Services

Milestone Environmental Services is an oilfield waste disposal services provider with an environmentally focused, cost-effective, and efficient approach to managing oilfield waste. Milestone operates strategically located, state-of-the-art disposal facilities that provide dependable, local services for leading U.S. oil and gas operators. Milestone is a premium provider of oilfield waste disposal, operating for more than 25 years. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and currently operates eight oilfield waste disposal locations in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale. For more information, please visit www.Milestone-ES.com.

About PESA

The Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) is the national trade association for the oilfield services and equipment sector, representing more than 500,000 jobs in the technology-driven energy value chain. PESA is a trusted resource, advancing member policy priorities and providing targeted workforce development for the entire OFS sector.


Media Contact: Jessica Clements, jessicaclements@milestone-es.com