Ron (Spike) Priestly currently serves as the Director of Operations at Petra Drilling Supply since April 2024. Prior to this role, Ron held multiple positions at GeoStabilization International® from June 2007 to April 2024, including General Superintendent and Deputy Operations Manager for the Mountain & Pacific Region, as well as International General Superintendent overseeing operations in the western division and Canada. Ron's earlier experience includes serving as Superintendent, Driller, and Operator at Yenter Companies Inc. from May 1999 to July 2007, as well as Supervisor and Operator at Park County Road and Bridge from February 1995 to May 1999. Ron's professional background also includes service in the US Navy from November 1990 to November 1994 as an Aviation Electrician specializing in search and rescue operations on SH-2 Seasprite helicopters.