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25 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® MAY 2014 WHO’S IN THE NEWS - SINCE 2003 - Dan Sharpe joined Sharewell HDD Services as vice president, and presi- dent and part owner of its new products subsidiary, Sharewell Drilling Products LLC. Sharpe will lead the company’s sales, marketing, and product development efforts. “Dan brings decades of experience and a keen eye toward the industry,” said Todd Caspary, CEO of Sharewell HDD. “His leadership will be invaluable as we expand our product line and the services we offer our customers world- wide.” Sharpe began his career as a floor and derrick hand on oil and gas rigs, and brings nearly 30 years of drilling experience. “Sharewell has been with drillers since HDD began, and we see a wealth of opportunity to continue to serve them with new, cutting-edge products that help their businesses in real ways,” said Sharpe. Dan Sharpe to Lead Sharewell HDD Sales Edmund J. Longyear Inducted into International Mining Technology Hall of Fame Boar t Longyear announced Edmund J. Longyear was inducted into the International Mining Technology Hal l of Fame’s inaugural class for his role in exploration. Longyear’s influence in contract diamond drilling, geological services, and shaft sinking in the early 20th century served the rapidly growing U.S. iron ore min- ing and steel industry. Longyear formed the E.J. Longyear Company, which eventually became Boart Longyear. “Edmund truly was a pioneer in mineral explo- ration and drilling,” said Richard O’Brien, president and chief executive officer of Boart Longyear. “He deserves the recognition that the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame bestows upon its inductees.” Send your Who’s in the News to: promotions@worldwidedrillingresource.com