Robert Anderson
VP of Operations
As Vice President of Operations of Tank Pro Inc., Robert Anderson has many responsibilities to make sure that maximum efficiency is achieved on every project. Robert maintains records of all job costs, schedules, safety training for all crew members, and hires and trains key personnel. In addition, Robert travels to the job sites and works with each foreman to make sure that quality is maintained and deadlines are met. He also confers with customers to make sure the requirements of the AWWA and SSPC codes are properly executed. Prior to working with Tank Pro Inc. Robert worked as a safety manager, field superintendent, and as a project manager. He graduated from Wallace Community College and is married and lives in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Tristan Stearman
Project Manager
As a Project Manager at Tank Pro Inc, Tristan Stearman has the responsibility of planning, organizing and directing the completion of specific projects. He makes sure projects are on time, within budget and maintained. Tristan strives for excellence at meeting the customers’ needs.
Prior to taking on his role at Tank Pro Inc, Tristan graduated from the University of Alabama. His hobbies include snow skiing, hiking, and working out.
Randy Akins
VP of Sales
Randy Akins is the Director of Sales for Tank Pro, Inc. Randy’s sole responsibilities lie within the sales and marketing of Tank Pro’s products and services which include hiring, training, and managing sales personnel. Randy brings 20+ years of sales and sales management to Tank Pro, Inc. He has a true passion for sales and always enjoys meeting new potential customers.
Randy’s greatest strengths are his work ethic, drive and leadership. He thrives on challenges and has high expectations. He’s a firm believer of full transparency and customer service and has won numerous sales awards throughout his career.
Randy holds a bachelor's degree in Technical Mgmt. with a focus on Sales and Marketing. He lives in Helena, Alabama with his wife and three children. Randy and his family are very active at their church in Birmingham, AL and in their free time they enjoy spending time with family.
Angela Whitson
Sr. Accountant
Angela Whitson is the financial Controller for Tank Pro Inc. She oversees accounting and financial activities for the company and works closely with their CPA firm. She has been with the company since 2009. Prior to joining Tank Pro Inc., Angela worked in an accounting/managerial position. She studied Business Administration at Bevill State Community College.
Angela’s greatest joy is spending time with her family. She has two daughters and two precious grandchildren.
James Rollins
VP of Operations
As VP of Operations At Tank Pro Inc, James Rollins has the responsibility of overseeing field crew scheduling and production. Starting during pre-construction until project closeout, James plans and manages all aspects of the project including controlling cost and labor budgets, recommending and processing change orders, managing paint crews and processing monthly payment applications. James is focused on exceeding the customers’ expectations by completing jobs on time and within budget.
Prior to taking on his role at Tank Pro Inc, James served as the Vice President at ROPE Incorporated (his family’s business), which was forced to close in 2016 after being decimated by a historical flood.
James was born and raised in West Virginia, there he attended Marshall University and earned a B.B.A in Management. Currently lives in Northport, AL with his wife and 2 children..
Robert Anderson
VP of Operations
As Vice President of Operations of Tank Pro Inc., Robert Anderson has many responsibilities to make sure that maximum efficiency is achieved on every project. Robert maintains records of all job costs, schedules, safety training for all crew members, and hires and trains key personnel. In addition, Robert travels to the job sites and works with each foreman to make sure that quality is maintained and deadlines are met. He also confers with customers to make sure the requirements of the AWWA and SSPC codes are properly executed
Prior to working with Tank Pro Inc. Robert worked as a safety manager, field superintendent, and as a project manager. He graduated from Wallace Community College and is married and lives in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Phillip Stearman
President
Phillip Stearman is the Founder and President of Tank Pro, Inc. Phillip graduated from Marshall University with a degree in Management. One of his first jobs was working for a tank maintenance company making sales calls on municipalities in Alabama and Mississippi.
From this experience Phillip gained a good insight into the tank maintenance industry and saw a number of ways he could develop a more efficient tank maintenance company. When asked recently what sets Tank Pro Inc.
apart from its competitors, he said, "We are 100% passionate about providing excellent customer service and trust which is practiced company-wide. Many companies say they provide good customer service, but at Tank Pro, Inc. we live it."
Phillip is married with two children and lives in Tuscaloosa, AL. His hobbies include boating, fishing, and snow skiing.
