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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Not many industries “do” family better than the drilling industry.