WEST CHESTER, Pa., July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Schramm, Inc.,
a world class manufacturer of mobile, land-based hydraulic drill
rigs used extensively in the global energy industry, announced
today that industry veteran Bobby
Bryan has been appointed to the newly created position of
Chief Operating Officer (COO) based in West Chester, PA. The position was created to
manage the increasingly rapid pace of operational demands on the
company as momentum for its innovative and advanced drill rigs
continue worldwide.
Mr. Bryan brings decades of oilfield equipment and services
experience to the position which he gained through a 20-year career
at National Oilwell Varco (NOV). While there he served in a variety
of capacities worldwide, most recently as Vice President of
Business Development of NOV's Land Rig Solutions division. Other
career highlights at NOV include serving as Director of Operations
and Sales for Russia and its
Commonwealth of Independent States while residing in Moscow. He also served as Director of
International Sales and Operations for NOV Mission Products, where
he was responsible for developing distribution channels in
Latin America, Asia and the Middle
East. His career at NOV began in 1993 and throughout his
tenure Mr. Bryan has held a variety of positions from mechanic and
service technician to sales manager and director.
"With Bobby's established track record in delivering
best-in-class operating performance in large multi-service land
locations and demonstrable success in new technology introductions
and large contract acquisitions, we believe he will be a tremendous
asset to our strategy for growth," said Ed
Breiner, President and CEO of Schramm, "As innovation
continues to extend the shale boom here at home and abroad, demand
for advanced modern rigs and technologies are at an all-time high.
We welcome Bobby to this pivotal position and look forward to a
long and mutually beneficial relationship."
Effective immediately Mr. Bryan will assume responsibility over
operations, engineering, aftermarket and sales and will report to
Mr. Breiner.
"With its world-class innovations and cutting-edge technologies
in Telemast drilling systems, Schramm has proven its products to be
a true differentiator in shale pad drilling. It's great to be
joining Schramm at such an important inflection point for this
industry and the company," said Mr. Bryan. "I'm honored to be a
part of this company, with its more than 110-year history of
American manufacturing excellence, and to play a role in its next
phase of innovation and market leadership within the oil and gas
industry."
About Schramm,Inc.
With more than a century of experience, Schramm is a world-class
manufacturer of mobile, land-based hydraulic drill rigs used
extensively in the energy, mineral exploration, geothermal and
water well sectors in more than 80 countries. Schramm
leverages "Made in USA" quality with industry-leading technology to
find faster, safer and more efficient ways to unlock the world's
vast energy resources and recently introduced the T500XD—the
world's first Telemast drill rig specifically designed to handle
the unique challenges presented by shale pad drilling.
www.schramminc.com
SOURCE Schramm, Inc.