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

JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent, reporting on federal policy, legislation, and regulatory developments impacting the drilling, groundwater, and environmental remediation industries. With more than 30 years of journalism experience and extensive coverage of Congress and federal agencies, he delivers timely insight on the issues shaping the industry.

email: josephjsmith749@gmail.com

Brock Yordy, Director of Industry Engagement for The Driller, is a third-generation driller and globally recognized subject matter expert who has written for The Driller since 2013. Driven by a passion for industry education and digital media, he anchors The Driller Newscast and hosts weekly podcasts for the trade. His technical authority is backed by decades of extreme fieldwork worldwide for organizations like Halliburton, SUEZ, and the U.S. Government. Dedicated to ensuring clean water for all and advancing equitable geothermal heating and cooling, Brock actively collaborates with states nationwide through The Developed Well Group and the Geothermal Drillers Association to shape policy, safety, and workforce training.
 

email: brock@thedriller.com | office: (269) 348-5156