DoubleBarrel RSS (www.doublebarreldht.com) announced today the hire of Robert Osborne as Sales Manager. Robert has more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked for a major service company for the duration of that time. He has extensive experience in drill bits, BHA components, drilling dynamics, and drilling systems. Over the course of his career, Robert has serviced both onshore and offshore markets.

With a wealth of knowledge in sales strategy, leadership and account planning, Robert will focus on increasing market share on land for DoubleBarrel’s RSS-V and RSS-D products for land-based vertical and directional applications, respectively.

“I am extremely pleased to welcome Robert to the DoubleBarrel team. I’m confident that his technical expertise and vast industry experience will provide our customers, old and new, with unmatched service,” said Brett Stanes, president of DoubleBarrel RSS.

"I am very excited to join the winning team at DoubleBarrel RSS. Their commitment to excellence made it a very attractive career choice for me. I look forward to a very challenging and rewarding 2015 and beyond,” said Robert Osborne, newly appointed sales manager at DoubleBarrel RSS.

DoubleBarrel RSS is a leading independent manufacturer of rotary steerable systems (RSS) based in southwest Houston and serving all major basins in the United States and Canada. DoubleBarrel focuses on land-based applications with cost effective tools that include near-bit survey measurements and integrated MWD to consistently provide its customers high performance at lower cost through faster drilling and improved directional control.

DoubleBarrel RSSBrett Stanes, (281) 564-0773Presidentbrett.stanes@dbdht.com