About American Mobile Research, Inc.

Founded in Casper, Wyoming by James A. Kane on April 5, 1984, American Mobile Research began providing basic gas and liquid hydrocarbon testing to the Petroleum Industry. Soon after expanding its analytical services to include detailed sulfur analysis of gas and liquid hydrocarbons, A.M.R. developed the first mobile laboratories in its region providing the oil & gas industry with “real time” analyses. Soon, A.M.R. grew to include additional facilities in Baggs, WY & Butte, MO. In 1993, American Mobile Research, Inc. began the first test treater research studies which brought a considerable amount of notoriety to the company. To date, American Mobile Research has worked on the development of over 100 new products used in the industry, leading to many changes in the way samples are taken and analyzed.

After a purchase and division with KN Energy, in July, 2001, the new American Mobile Research, Inc began operating. James A. Kane retained his position as President & CEO of the new company and, to date, continues to be a major force behind American Mobile Research, Inc. which has since become a leading analytical firm in hydrocarbon and sulfur testing. Providing gas & liquid chromatographic analysis, specialized testing & research in desulphurization processes, and ICP analysis of metals in various catalytic processes, its client base has grown from national to international, providing testing & research for several major companies in Europe & the UK.

 

Meet The Staff:

Contact AMR,Inc.

Phone: (307) 235-4590 or Fax: (307) 265-4489

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2909, Casper, WY 82602

Physical Address: 1955 CBS Court, Casper, WY 82604

James A. Kane - Founder / President

Jim has over 35 years experience in Laboratory Testing and has been the owner of the company since its creation over 25 years ago. His expertise in Chromatography has allowed him to establish his company as one of the best analytical firms in Oil and Gas studies, as well as an educator to many of his clients whom wish to better understand the science. In addition to his years in Analytical Chemistry, Jim has also spent over 10 years providing research in Desulphurization catalytic processes. This experience has lead to the development of several new catalysts which are currently being utilized in the Petroleum Industry.

Prior to American Mobile Research, Jim worked as Laboratory Director for Caleb Brett International and General Manager of Lab Operations for SGS Control Services. He began his career in Chemistry in 1974, working for the Horvitz Research Laboratory in Houston, Texas. Under the direction and guidance of Dr. Leo Horvitz, Jim was trained as a technician in Chromatography and worked in the Extraction Lab where hydrocarbons were removed and analyzed from soil cores. To this day, Jim credits his education at the Horvitz Research Lab as his inspiration to remain in this science and to eventually build his own Laboratory which continues to offer extensive chromatographic analysis to the Industry.

Contact him via email at: jimkane@amri-lab.com

Tom Kerr - Vice President

Tom has been with American Mobile Research, Inc. since 2001 and is responsible for the Field Operations, as well as administrative duties within the company. Tom has over 25 years of experience in Gas Plant Operations with KN Energy/Kinder Morgan and is the primary sample technician for American Mobile Research, Inc. Tom has extensive experience and knowledge in sampling a wide variety of Oil and Gas products in both, Plant and Field operations. When he is not in the Field sampling, he is coordinating and managing the discharge of trucked products into Kinder Morgan’s Casper Gas Plant.

Tom is also responsible for the management and coordination of employee policies and Safety Procedures for the company. With extensive training in Hazardous Material Shipping & Handling, he works closely with our clients to oversee the safe shipping and receiving of their samples.

Contact him via email at: tkerr@amri-lab.com

Rick Ramsey - Laboratory Supervisor

Rick is responsible for the daily analysis and sample handling at American Mobile Research, Inc. Like Tom Kerr, Rick has over 25 years experience in Plant and Field operations and is well trained in Laboratory procedure. In his career, Rick worked for 18 years with Phillips Petroleum and over 10 years with KN Energy/Kinder Morgan. In his 7 years as Laboratory Supervisor for American Mobile Research, Rick has gained extensive experience at a wide range of Oil and Gas analyses, including Extended Hydrocarbon and Sulfur analysis. His expertise is incredibly valuable to the daily operation of the Lab and he, along with James Kane, perform all of the analytical testing for American Mobile Research, Inc.

Contact him via email at: rramsey@amri-lab.com

Max Page - Truck Terminal Supervisor (Douglas)

Max has been working for American Mobile Research, Inc. since 1998 and is the Supervisor for the Truck Facility at Kinder Morgan’s Douglas Plant. Max is responsible for the safe loading and unloading of Hydrocarbon liquids at the Truck Rack in Douglas, as well as obtaining samples for analysis.