Integrity Services

PRESIDENT 

Chad E. Smith "WQ Smitty"

Chad Edward Smith began his journey at W.Q. Watters Company as a pre-apprentice during high school summer breaks. After graduating from WVU, he returned to the trade to begin his professional career as a Painter. Today, Chad brings over 15 years of construction and natural gas industry experience to his role as President.

A dedicated specialist in corrosion mitigation, Chad was the first IUPAT apprentice to achieve NACE/AMPP CIP-1 certification, later earning his NACE CIP-2 and CP1 (Cathodic Protection) credentials. His technical mastery of coating systems and cathodic protection ensures the long-term integrity of critical infrastructure. After six years of 'wearing multiple hats' to ensure operational excellence, Chad’s mission remains clear: evolving the company's century-long legacy through innovation, advanced corrosion control, and an unmatched work ethic.

VICE PRESIDENT of INTEGRITY SERVICES

Chad E. Smith "Deuce"

Chad Everett Smith is a pipeline integrity and construction services leader with 25+ years of experience as both an operator and contractor. He began as a corrosion technician and advanced to District Superintendent, managing 1,000+ miles of pipeline and 1,100 wells. His background also includes facility engineering support in Cabot Oil & Gas’s Pittsburgh office, contributing to compressor station development and retrofits, pipeline upgrades, production equipment, and modular well pad design.

As a contractor, Chad has led and supported pipeline integrity and upgrade programs, new installations, lift-and-lays, abandonments, NOPVs, WOFs, aboveground storage tanks (AST's) valve and meter installations. He leads with a field-first mindset prioritizing safety, quality, and clear communication building trusted partnerships and delivering repeatable performance aligned with client standards and long-term asset reliability.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

John Hall

John Hall has over 30 years of public accounting and tax experience before joining the company in the fall of 2023.  John holds a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration in Accounting from West Virginia University, an Accredited Fraud Investigator from the University of Charleston, Forensic Institute, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in West Virginia, Tennessee, and Texas.  In the past John has served as Treasurer of St. Andrew United Methodist Church in St. Albans and the President of the St. Albans Rotary Club.  John enjoys football and is a passionate fan of the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Tennessee Titans. 

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