Alexis Brumm

Alexis Brumm was Managing Editor of The Driller. She first joined BNP Media in 2011 and The Driller in 2012, before exploring other avenues and returning to the company again in 2018. She compiled the ND eNews and assisted in editing all ND editorial. She was also the managing editor of ND’s sister brands: GeoDataPoint and POB.

You Know the Drill: Drilling Lessons from Dad

Alexis Brumm

April 15, 2019

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Ken Swarthout was born and raised in Hemet, California. His father was a farmer in the valley, and after serving in the Air Force, he and his brother turned to raising different types of crops. That's where Swarthout learned the ins and outs of machinery.

You Know the Drill: Drilling Goes Geothermal

Alexis Brumm

March 18, 2019

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Dan Rau, PE, has been involved in the geothermal industry since late 1999, when he first began his adventure into the field.

Arizona State University students at education session

How Associations Advance the Drilling Industry

Alexis Brumm

March 11, 2019

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It’s important for associations to serve as a link between their members and government agencies, contractors, business owners and other industry organizations.

You Know the Drill: A Driller's Journey

Alexis Brumm

February 18, 2019

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Sometimes in life, our journey takes us to unexpected places. And if we're lucky, it's something that speaks to our soul and sparks a new passion.

You Know the Drill: Driller Leads by Example

Alexis Brumm

January 14, 2019

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A great leader isn't someone who leads; it's someone that inspires other people to want to follow.

How to Spot Drug, Alcohol Issues in Drilling Crews

Alexis Brumm

January 7, 2019

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It's become more common in the last few years to have workers on the jobsite who suffer from drug addiction, alcohol dependency/heavy use of alcohol, or lack of sleep. Whether it's opiates, painkillers or a few beers after work, impairment on the jobsite puts everyone's safety at risk.

You Know the Drill: Faith in Drilling

Alexis Brumm

December 19, 2018

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Sometimes, a career stems from a family tradition. Other times, an opportunity falls into your lap by chance. And, very rarely, it happens out of love.

You Know the Drill: Drilling Business Finds Value in Quality

Alexis Brumm

November 14, 2018

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The age-old phrase of "quality over quantity" stands true for many professions, including drillers.

A First for Geothermal Power

Alexis Brumm

October 8, 2018

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Mother Nature is a foe that man can’t quite conquer. However, John McLennan, associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Utah, is ready to try.