Jessica Alexander is director of talent acquisition for Cascade Environmental. She holds bachelor’s degrees in human resource management and business administration, has an MBA, and has a doctorate in human resource management. After completing 10 years of military service in the U.S. Air Force managing transportation and logistics, she launched a career specializing in recruitment and talent development. For more information about Cascade Environmental, visit www.cascade-env.com.

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.

George Dugan is technical sales manager for CETCO Drilling Products, a Mineral Technologies Inc. company.

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.

David King has decades of expertise in drill pipe manufacturing and retired as president and owner of Kingsland Drill International, a drill pipe and accessories supplier based in Mercersburg, Pa. For more information, call 717-328-9256.

Drilling expert Brock Yordy is a regular The Driller contributing writer. If you have a question for Ask Brock, contact him at 269-348-5156 or questions@askbrock.com.