Wondering – Why? How? When? Here’s a short history of WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. It began as a dream of founder Veronica I. "Ronnie" Jones. She spent several years working working in the industry representing prominent magazines and earned a reputation as a fair-minded, as a fair-minded, trustworthy individual with the drilling industry's best interest at heart. Her roles in magazines such as the former National Drillers Buyers Guide; National Ground Water's Drilling Marketplace; and her own company, International Drillers' Choice (as USA representative for Australasian Drilling and GeoDrilling International) were varied and gave her a broad grasp of the entire drilling industry, making friends WorldWide. Feeling a desire to help each area of drilling with a special magazine focusing on the drilling professionals and their needs, she and Doc went forward with the help of several professionals and their needs, she and Doc went forward with the help of several investors to begin WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. on September 3rd, 2003, and incorporated it November 22, 2005 it November 22, 2005. The company began with only three employees (Mary Ann Pelletier, Kathy Heinrich, Marie Cunningham), plus of course Doc Faison and Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones. There was no database of subscribers, no advertiser base, but many contacts from her years working with the wonderful people in the drilling industry. This was the gateway to the now thousands of subscribers who welcome WorldWide Drilling Resource® into their living rooms, offices, and rigs each month. The website, www.worldwidedrillingresource.com www.worldwidedrillingresource.com, has become a top search with google , has become a top search with google as well as other forums which brings many new subscribers from parts of the globe other forums which brings many new subscribers from parts of the globe never thought of before! The number of trade events covered by The number of trade events covered by WorldWide Drilling Resource® has fluctuated from 8 - 46 throughout the years. At the majority of those events, out the years. At the majority of those events, the WWDR Team (with the symbolic red jackets - indicating power and strength) is - indicating power and strength) is readily identified. The staff has fluctuated with many hurdles such as economy ups and as economy ups and downs and the Pandemic. Ninety percent of the workload is handled right here by the WWDR Team, from article research, ad sales, website building, database, and basically whatever it takes to get the job done ~ except for our wonderful printer Walton Press, who has stood by us now for 23 years. Many ask, "How can so few people do so much?" It’s through the dedication of each and every one of us to provide the best service possible. Keeping up with new developments, the WWDR Team is continually updating and adding to its magazine to better serve the drilling industry. Safety became a major focus in 2009, prompting the WWDR Team to donate a special section of the magazine just to Safety, but in November 2013, it was decided, Safety is a major factor in all drilling, so it was merged into all sections. On this September 3, 2026, we celebrate 23 years for the company and we are also celebrating 20 years for two of our very best employees, Michele Stevens our Office Administrator and Bonnie Love our Editor. According to Ronnie, the future remains brighter than ever for this growing company. With the continued support of its terrific advertisers, avid readers, camaraderie with the local, state, national, and international associations, knowledgeable and experienced writers, and wonderful, hard-working staff, there is no telling what the continuing impact this dream will have on our industry and the drilling professionals who make this their life's work. With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones Proudly Made in the United States of America - delivered WorldWide! WorldWide Drilling Resource® The complete magazine for the drilling industry worldwide, owned by drilling industry associates dedicated to bringing the most up-to-date technology and information to subscribers. Covering construction, geotechnical, directional, environmental, exploration-blasthole, shallow gas & oil, geothermal, mining, water well, irrigation, wastewater; from bits, to pumps, to rigs, to tanks, through wire, and much, much, more. Whatever it takes to get the drilling job done! it takes to get the drilling job done! Managing Publisher/CEO/President: Veronica I. Jones Vice President: Troy Cunningham Office Administrator: Michele Stevens Editor: Bonnie Love Senior Editorial Assistant: Sophia Henline Representative / Special Assignments: Marie Cunningham Special Guest Representative: Ed Moranski Editorial Contributors for this month: Gary Bartholomew Mark Battersby Tim Connor Ken W. Parton “Billy Bob Smith” Britt Storkson Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Editorial contributions & advertisements include statements of fact and opinions that are the sole responsibility of the author and/or companies and do not necessarily imply any opinion of the owners, management, or staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource® . Images may have been altered for clarity. Complete advertising information may be found at: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com or by calling 850-547-0102. WorldWide Drilling Resource® makes every effort not to place advertisements for “like” products on the same page in our publication; this may occur however, due to size and space within the publication. We regret any inconvenience this may cause our advertisers. WorldWide Drilling Resource® is published monthly by: WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc., a Florida Corporation, independently owned and operated. PO Box 660 (3089 Northride Lane) Bonifay FL 32425-0660. Telephone: 850-547-0102 Fax: 850-547-0329 E-mail: wwdr@worldwidedrillingresource.com Website: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com Copyright 2026 WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. Seen by countless WorldWide. Publication Agreement No. 40892520. Back issues may be requested. Cost per issue $10.00 USD. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the strict written consent of the publishers. Advertising rates furnished upon request. Editorial contributions are welcome subject to editorial review.* WorldWide Drilling Resource® reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. Consultant: Mary Ann Pelletier We’ll see you On the Trail . . . NEXT UP ~ Groundwater Week! We Recycle Celebrating 23 Years 9/03/2003 ~ 9/03/2026 6 SEPTEMBER 2026 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
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