Our Leadership

Founded by Jim Holcomb in 1969 Pantechs Laboratories has continued to provide accurate results with integrity, quality and reliability.

Ryan Holcomb

President

Ryan is the President of Pantechs, a role he has held since 2021 after serving as Vice President beginning in 2016. A petroleum engineer by training, Ryan earned his degree from Texas Tech University in 2002 and went on to build a diverse career across the oil and gas industry. In 2010, he founded a consulting company in Midland, where he supported numerous operators in executing complex projects and programs. Drawing on over two decades of industry experience, Ryan brings technical expertise and leadership to guide Pantechs’ continued growth and innovation.

Douglass Field

Vice President of Finance

Douglass leads the company’s financial strategy and operations with a sharp focus on fiscal discipline and data-driven decision-making. He is responsible for overseeing core financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting, key pillars that drive sustainable growth and operational efficiency. In close collaboration with executive leadership, Douglass ensures that financial planning is aligned with laboratory project cycles, capital equipment investments, and evolving regulatory requirements. Prior to joining Pantechs, he spent over 22 years in public accounting with a focus on audit, tax, and regulatory compliance. Over the course of his career, he has advised local governments, nonprofits, and private companies throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado.

Douglass holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas Tech University and a Master of Business Administration from West Texas A&M University.

Vicente Martinez

Laboratory Manager

Vicente is the Laboratory Manager at Pantechs where he oversees all analytical testing operations and ensures the highest standards of data accuracy, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Since joining Pantechs in 2017 as a Laboratory Technician, Vicente has advanced through roles of increasing responsibility, bringing hands-on expertise in sample analysis and method development. His leadership supports consistent, precise laboratory performance that underpins the company’s commitment to reliable results and customer confidence.