At Energy Applied Integration Corp. (EAI), our management team is the cornerstone of our ambition to become a leading provider of bundled pipeline integrity and asset management services in the USA. Comprising seasoned professionals with extensive industry experience, our leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight, enabling us to leverage advanced proprietary technology and real-time data for operational excellence. With a shared commitment to innovation and efficiency, our team’s focus is on executing our strategic growth model—blending acquisitions with the development of People Profit Centers (PPCs). Together, we are dedicated to driving EAI’s mission forward, ensuring not only operational success but also a significant value proposition for our investors and clients alike.
EAI LEADERSHIP
John Manning • CEO - CFO
John Manning is the Chief Executive Officer of Republic Applied Integration. Mr. Manning spent over 27 years at ONEOK, Inc., a Fortune 500 company with a current market capitalization exceeding $59 billion. During his final seven years at ONEOK, he served as Vice President, where he played a key leadership role in the company’s expansion, conducting due diligence for acquisitions totaling $19 billion—growing the company from $4 billion to $23 billion in assets. To support this growth, Mr. Manning oversaw a cash management strategy that facilitated the effective monitoring of a monthly cash flow increase from $30 million to $1.5 billion. Mr. Manning served as the company’s fiduciary, overseeing more than $10 billion in pension and medical plan investment. He was Vice Chairman of the ONEOK Charitable Foundation from 2000 to 2009. Recently, Mr. Manning served as Chief Operating Officer for a nonprofit organization, where he was responsible for managing a $25 million operating budget and overseeing $150 million in managed assets. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance and a Master of Business Administration. Mr. Manning is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Oklahoma and has completed executive leadership programs at both Harvard University and the University of Michigan. His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is the founding audit committee chair and past chairman for the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, and currently serves as Chairman of the Rejoice Church Foundation.
W. Kent Muhlbauer • Chief Operating Officer
W. Kent Muhlbauer, P.E. is an internationally recognized expert in pipeline risk management, with over 40 years of experience in the pipeline industry. He has conducted audits and provided strategic consultation for pipeline assets valued in excess of $1 trillion worldwide. Mr. Muhlbauer is the author of five authoritative books on pipeline risk and integrity and has contributed to the development of several industry-standard software tools and regulatory guidance documents. He began his career at Dow Chemical Company, where he held engineering and management roles spanning all aspects of pipeline systems—including design, construction, field operations, control centers, and technology testing. His extensive industry contributions to volunteer leadership on technical committees for the American Society of Civil Engineers. As well as the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society for Quality. Mr. Muhlbauer’s published works include the seminal Pipeline Risk Management Manual (1992, 1996, and 2004 editions),
Pipeline Risk Assessment: The Definitive Approach and Its Role in Risk Management (2015), and other influential texts. He is also the creator or advisor of widely used pipeline software applications such as Pipeline Risk Controller, PipeCalc, and the Frontier Series of Pipeline Risk Software. Mr. Muhlbauer graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering and has completed postgraduate studies in Total Quality Management and Engineering at the University of Houston.
Daniel T. Plume, VP • Vice President of Operations
Daniel T. Plume. With over 40 years of experience leading large-scale pipeline and facilities projects valued at more than $17 billion, Mr. Plume is a recognized leader in the energy infrastructure sector. His career spans over two decades in senior roles with operating companies, providing him with deep insight into infrastructure development, asset management, and operational excellence. Mr. Plume has worked both domestically and internationally, partnering with major pipeline operators and top-tier union and non-union construction firms. His ability to navigate diverse project environments underscores his adaptability, strategic thinking, and industry foresight. A licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and Illinois, Mr. Plume also holds a Class A contractor license in Mississippi and a Business & General Engineering Contractor license in West Virginia. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and continues to be recognized for his leadership, technical expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence across the industry.
Bruce Parnell • Director of SafetySection
Bruce Parnell. Mr. Parnell has a diverse safety background with over 25 years’ experience in Health Safety Environmental (HSE) as an officer and director of pipeline and construction companies. Mr. Parnell is certified and licensed in OSHA 500, OSHA 30, OSHA reporting. He is also a Veriforce OQ Pipeline Trainer, an NCCER Master Pipeline Trainer, and is certified in CPR and First Aid and has Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training. In addition, he has an associate’s degree in occupational health and safety from Columbia Southern University.