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At the intersection of innovation and integrity, PipeSense is rapidly emerging as a leader in AI-driven pipeline monitoring and leak detection. As the company scales its mission to protect critical infrastructure and empower pipeline operators with smarter technology, it’s also building the leadership team to match.

Enter Josh Holmes, recently appointed Vice President of Sales, who brings with him a strong foundation in sales strategy, safety technology, and client relationship development. His arrival marks a key milestone in PipeSense’s ambitious growth journey, aligning a customer-first mindset with a bold, technology-led vision.

A Career Built on Relationships, Results, and Responsibility

Josh’s background in the safety industry has shaped a unique ability to build high-performing sales teams, create scalable strategies, and foster enduring client trust.

“Most of my career has been spent understanding what it means to deliver safety—real safety—for people, systems, and businesses,” Josh explains. “Joining PipeSense is a chance to take that commitment further by helping clients protect their pipeline assets with game-changing technology.”

From his earliest days in the role, Josh recognized that PipeSense solutions—such as PipeSentry™ and PipeGuard™—bring immediate, measurable impact to operators both in the U.S. and internationally.

Bringing the Right Solutions to the Right People

Josh’s approach is grounded in competitive urgency, a mindset instilled early in his career that fuels the company’s proactive sales culture. His goal is to ensure PipeSense’s groundbreaking monitoring technologies reach those who need them most—pipeline operators managing risk in increasingly complex environments.

“Our solutions are best-in-class,” Josh says. “We owe it to our customers to bring them forward with urgency—because these innovations make a real difference. That sense of purpose is what drives me.”

A Vision Aligned with Innovation

PipeSense stands apart by delivering flexible, AI-enabled leak detection systems that minimize false positives, provide real-time insights, and integrate across a wide range of operational conditions and pipeline types. But sales at PipeSense isn’t just about promoting a product—it’s about sharing a shared vision of progress and protection.

“We’re not just trying to meet expectations. We want to consistently exceed them,” Holmes notes. “We’re crafting custom solutions, engaging directly with operators, and being accountable at every step.”

Explore how PipeSense’s solutions work to see how technology and trust go hand in hand.

No Roadmap? No Problem.

Holmes embraces PipeSense’s trailblazing status. With no playbook to follow, the company is setting its own standards—something Josh sees as both a challenge and an opportunity.

“At PipeSense, we’re paving a path where none existed before. That takes clarity, consistency, and confidence. Every part of my past experience—from the mentors who guided me to the teams I’ve led—has helped prepare me for this moment.”

His leadership philosophy boils down to a simple principle: “Relationships matter, and trust is earned.”

Looking Ahead: The PipeSense Mission

In the next three to five years, Josh envisions PipeSense as the undisputed leader in pipeline monitoring and leak detection. Backed by a team of innovators, engineers, and customer success leaders, the company is primed to expand across North America and beyond.

“Our team is passionate and driven. We know what’s at stake, and we’re aligned in our purpose. It’s an honor to be a part of that kind of momentum.”

As the global energy industry rapidly evolves, so too must the tools and technologies that support safe, efficient, and reliable pipeline operations. At the forefront of this shift is Joe Van Vynckt, CEO of PipeSense, a fast-rising name in advanced pipeline monitoring solutions. With more than 15 years of cross-sector leadership experience spanning construction, utilities, finance, and business strategy, Van Vynckt brings a pragmatic and innovative approach to pipeline integrity.

In addition to his role at PipeSense, Joe serves as CEO and Owner of Charps, a leading U.S.-based pipeline construction and maintenance company. His insight and involvement were critical in forming PipeSense and bringing its vision to life—a vision built on AI-backed monitoring, real-time data insights, and uncompromising performance.

Strategic Roots: From Construction to Innovation

Joe’s journey to PipeSense was a natural extension of his work at Charps, where he saw firsthand the growing complexity—and opportunity—within the pipeline sector.

“As the pipeline industry evolves to meet the needs of modern oil, gas, and utilities operations, we need smarter, more adaptable technologies,” he explains. “At PipeSense, we’ve built the infrastructure, team, and technology to meet that need head-on.”

The result: a dynamic organization focused on helping operators optimize performance, reduce risk, and minimize environmental impact—without disruption to existing operations.

A Mission to Solve the Right Problems

At the heart of PipeSense’s mission is a simple but powerful goal: to deliver real solutions to real challenges. Joe emphasizes that this means deeply understanding what operators are facing day-to-day.

“Pipeline operators need solutions that are built around their environments, not the other way around,” says Van Vynckt. “With our combined industry knowledge and our flexible product suite, we tailor every deployment to improve real-world performance and meet regulatory demands.”

This tailored approach is what sets PipeSense apart—technology that fits the pipeline, not technology that asks the pipeline to fit it.

The Technology Advantage

PipeSense solutions—including the PipeSentry™ and PipeGuard™ systems—leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver round-the-clock monitoring and actionable insights. Unlike legacy systems, PipeSense’s technologies are:

• Product-agnostic: effective regardless of the pipeline contents

• Condition-flexible: optimized for varied terrain, pressure, and flow environments

• Highly accurate: reducing false positives to near-zero

• Rapidly deployable: easily installed without operational downtime

By fusing AI analytics with operator needs, PipeSense is enabling proactive asset management in a way that enhances safety, sustainability, and profitability.

Explore how PipeSense works and why it’s quickly becoming the trusted name in pipeline performance.

Building Confidence. Delivering Performance.

As an industry leader and entrepreneur, Van Vynckt knows success comes from delivering consistently—and from building trust.

“At PipeSense, everything we do is based on solving problems, exceeding expectations, and making our clients’ jobs easier,” he says. “When you combine that mentality with proven, intelligent technology, the results speak for themselves.”

The company’s solutions are already in use across key regions, including the Permian Basin, Gulf Coast, and Midwestern pipeline corridors, helping operators align with regulatory changes.

Looking Ahead: A Global Vision

Where does Van Vynckt see PipeSense in the next three to five years?

“Simply put, we want to be the leading global provider of pipeline monitoring and leak detection,” he states. “It’s ambitious, but I believe we have the right people, the right products, and the right mindset to make it happen.”

With a leadership team grounded in decades of operational excellence and driven by data-backed solutions, PipeSense is poised to lead the pipeline integrity sector into a new era.

Industry Pioneer Stuart Mitchell Joins PipeSense to Lead Technological Transformation in Leak Detection

PipeSense, a fast-emerging innovator in pipeline monitoring and integrity solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Stuart Mitchell as President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With nearly three decades of experience in the pipeline integrity management sector of the oil and gas industry, Mitchell brings unmatched expertise in developing, scaling, and commercializing cutting-edge leak detection and monitoring technologies.

With operations headquartered in Houston, Texas, and a growing portfolio of advanced AI-based products, PipeSense is set to revolutionize leak detection standards in both domestic and international pipeline markets.

A Career Built on Innovation

Since 2018, Mitchell has been at the forefront of developing and commercializing novel pipeline leak detection systems. His deep technical knowledge, paired with entrepreneurial acumen gained from founding and growing multiple technology startups, makes him uniquely positioned to guide PipeSense’s next phase of growth.

“I saw a major gap in the industry,” Mitchell shares. “Operators had limited reliable options for real-world leak detection. I wanted to change that by building solutions that not only work in theory, but thrive in complex, real-world pipeline conditions.”

His leadership reinforces PipeSense’s mission: delivering practical, high-accuracy leak detection with minimal false positives—technologies that operators can count on when safety and compliance are on the line.

What Sets PipeSense Apart?

Mitchell is clear: flexibility, accuracy, and customer alignment are what differentiate PipeSense from other providers.

“Our solutions can be deployed across multiple pipeline types, operational scenarios, and product types—without requiring compromises. Our AI-driven technology accurately locates leaks and avoids damaging false alarms, helping clients optimize uptime while reducing risk.”

PipeSense’s flagship technologies, such as PipeGuard™ and PipeSentry™, are designed to integrate seamlessly into diverse infrastructures. Backed by real-time data analytics and machine learning, these tools give operators powerful insights and unmatched precision.

Explore how PipeGuard works and how it’s helping operators across the U.S. safeguard their critical infrastructure.

The Path Forward: Delivering for the Industry

Looking ahead, Mitchell envisions PipeSense becoming the go-to partner for operators seeking intelligent leak detection and efficiency-enhancing technologies.

“In three to five years, I want PipeSense to be the first name operators turn to when they’re serious about protecting pipeline assets, improving operations, and meeting regulatory demands,” he says.

At its core, the PipeSense strategy revolves around partnership, trust, and execution. “Brands grow when they deliver,” says Mitchell. “Our promise is to deliver leak detection that simply works—and to be a true partner to every operator we serve.”

Why This Matters

The U.S. pipeline network spans over 2.6 million miles, and with rising regulatory requirements and public scrutiny, ensuring pipeline safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility has never been more critical.

PipeSense is addressing this challenge head-on by combining world-class engineering with modern technology. With Stuart Mitchell at the helm, the company is positioned to lead a new era of pipeline integrity innovation—where accuracy meets accountability.