Dave Bowers is an instructor with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 AFL-CIO, Apprentice and Skill Improvement Program. Email him at dbowers@asiplocal150.org. For more information, visit asiplocal150.org.
Jake Fletcher served as a senior leader on the U.S. Air Force’s RED HORSE well drilling training program. He’s currently a captain in the Reserves, and pursing opportunities in the drilling industry. Contact him jacob.william.fletcher@gmail.com.
Kerith Gabriel is the digital strategy editor for The Driller.
Gabriel brings more than a decade of experience across digital, social and interactive storytelling to The Driller, covering social justice issues across a variety of topics. He has worked and created content for several consumer-centric publications, most notably the Philadelphia Inquirer, in addition to brand and B2B agency work. In his role with The Driller, Gabriel oversees strategic placement of content cross-platform and works with a vibrant community of contributors to produce captivating content and bring fresh perspectives to The Driller’s current and emerging readership.
Email: kgabriel@bnpmedia.com | Office: (248) 786-1241
John Oldani is an editor, journalist, and reporter with over a decade of experience producing clear, engaging, and well-researched content. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Oakland University, with a focus on financial reporting, editing, and long-form writing. Over the past year, John has specialized in covering the drilling industry, reporting on key developments, policy shifts, and impactful stories shaping the field.
email: johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com | office: (248) 838-8535
J.J. Smith is a contributing editor and DC Correspondent for The Driller. He can be reached at josephjsmith749@gmail.com.
Drilling expert Brock Yordy is a regular The Driller contributing writer. If you have a question for Ask Brock, contact him at 269-348-5156 or questions@askbrock.com.
Marisa Stockdale is a 2016 graduate of Fordham University in the Bronx. She began working at Star Iron Works in 2016, and is currently Operations Manager. Marisa recently earned her Masters in Business Aadministration from St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY.
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