Jeff Gries, PE

Meet Jeff

Jeff serves as the Executive Vice President at Coffman, where he plays a pivotal role in guiding the company’s strategic direction and long-term vision. With over 30 years of experience in mechanical engineering, Jeff has a distinguished career rooted in the energy industry, contributing technical knowledge and leadership to both corporate operations and market growth initiatives.

In his executive role, Jeff serves on Coffman’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He chairs the Ownership Transition Committee, facilitating a smooth and strategic transition of ownership within the company. Jeff is actively involved in leadership development and serves on the Corporate Safety Committee, where he promotes a strong safety culture and enforces the company’s safety plan.

Jeff also leads Coffman’s Oil & Gas and Petrochemical market strategy. His technical experience spans the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, as well as petrochemicals, enabling him to provide strategic guidance across a diverse energy portfolio.

Jeff holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Montana State University and is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. His commitment to excellence and his extensive industry knowledge are instrumental in driving Coffman’s continued success in an evolving energy landscape.

Based in Alaska, Jeff enjoys the outdoors year-round, spending his free time fishing, hunting, snowmachining, and skiing with his family and friends.