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61 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® JULY 2015 --- *+ )#)('-()$* !(& )(%#'" +)""+ ,'.*,+ -'"/ 0 . 1 1 1 1 Send your Who’s in the News to: promotions@worldwidedrillingresource.com WHO’S IN THE NEWS - SINCE 2003 - Jim Burkett received recog- nition for his extraordinary contributions to Tennessee’s groundwater industry. WWDR photo. Tennessee Water Well Association Honor New Positions at Varel Change in Leadership at American Equipment & Fabricating (AE&F) Award at Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic (SEDC) Mark Dundee is now the vice president of Varel’s Downhole Products Division. David Harrington was appointed vice president and gen- e r a l manage r o f Va r e l M i n i n g & I n d u s t r i a l B i t s Division. New Hire at Halco Shad Frane joined Halco Rock Tools as regional sales manager for the U.S. Sales Team. Vernon Bump was given the Duane A. Eversoll Service Award at the 50th Annual SEDC. WWDR photo. Gil Peel recently retired from AE&F after more than 30 years. He began his career as a mechanical engineer right out of college and served as presi- dent of the company for the last 10 years. Upon Peel’s departure, Charlie Booth became the new president and Patrick Griffin was named vice president. Along with this transition, AE&F is also open- ing a new facility in Texas to better serve loyal cus- tomers based in the region. Charlie Booth, Gil Peel, and Patrick Griffin.