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Jayme Sperring Named Director-Global Sales and Marketing

Houston, TEXAS (April 16, 2012) – SCIENTIFIC DRILLING INTERNATIONAL today announced that Jayme Sperring has been named Director, Global Sales and Marketing.  Sperring will manage Scientific Drilling’s global directional drilling and production logging sales team and marketing department from Corporate Headquarters in Houston, TX.

Scientific Drilling’s Chief Executive Officer, Bill Wade said, “We are very pleased to have added Jayme’s capabilities to further our service to the wellbore placement industry. His recent experience managing a dynamic global sales team will be a valuable addition to our team.”

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Rob Johnson to Head SDI HSE Department

Rob Johnson, CHMM, CSP, CPEA joins Scientific Drilling as Director of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE).  Johnson has over 20 years experience in the field of HSE, working in the capacity of Corporate Safety Director and Risk Management for organizations like Camco International, Inc., GSE Lining Technologies, Inc. and Certified Companies.

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Corporate Headquarters Relocates to New Facility

With recent restructuring of the organization and the growth in personnel over the years, Scientific Drilling has outgrown the corporate headquarters facility in Houston.  The new location will house the executive team, finance & accounting, human resources, quality management, sales & marketing, safety and training departments.

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Appointment for Business Development in Latin America

Bill Beasley joins Scientific Drilling in May as Director of Business Development for Latin America.  He is a native of Many, LA and resident of Houston. 

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Organizational Changes Announced by Bill Wade, CEO

Increased activity demands much of support organizations in the companies and further heightens our needs and concerns over safety and training.  To adjust to these circumstances, several of our most experienced and senior employees will be taking on new responsibilities commencing immediately.

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District Office Opened in Corpus Christi Texas

The Eagle Ford shale play has led to the latest horizontal drilling boom in the United States.  Recently, there were 175 rigs running in Texas Railroad Commission Districts #1, #2 and #4 with 150 of these (86%) being horizontal or directional wells.  

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Phillip Gobe Appointed to Board of Directors

Phillip A. Gobe was appointed to the Board of Directors at the October meeting.  He has over 35 years of experience in the industry. 

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Bill Wade Appointed as Chief Executive

William B. Wade was appointed as CEO of Scientific Drilling International / Applied Technologies Associates effective August 1, 2010.  Wade is a directional drilling industry veteran and ideally qualified to lead SDI and ATA in it future operations, growth and profitability. 

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President & CEO Retires After 27 Years

Gene Durocher, President & CEO, announced his retirement after 27 years of dedicated service to Scientific Drilling International (SDI) and Applied Technologies Associates (ATA). 

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