Listen how Brian Lash’s journey in oil and gas lead him to be the founder of Target Logistics after making the decision to leave medical school and start a sports entertainment travel company.
His decision evolved into creating temporary housing company where he did work for the soldiers in Iraq, Winter Olympics athletes and the oil and gas industry.
Lash also describes what the Bakken oil fields were like in the early days and how the oil and gas industry creates incredible opportunities for our youth.
In his 40-year career, Mr. Lash has become a respected leader in disaster relief, workforce housing, and in the travel industry. His expertise has led to national and international speaking opportunities and appearances on NBCUniversal’s “Today Show,” CNN, PBS “NewsHour” and in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and as the keynote speaker at multiple conferences and trade shows in the oil, gas and mining industries.
After retiring as Chairman in 2015, today Mr. Lash continues to support Target Hospitality as a consultant on business development initiatives while pursuing other investment opportunities.
Mr. Lash is an avid skier, tennis player, and philanthropist, who embraces a keen sense of corporate citizenship, which is expressed by his ongoing contributions to social and educational programs.
A Decade of Discussion Collection is a weekly spotlight on an interview of relevance and interest from the past decade.
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Click here for a feature story in The Oilman Magazine on Brian Lash from The Crude Life interview.
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