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WHO WE ARE

Lasso Drilling is an American drilling contractor focusing on the Permian Basin.

Our focus on compact design Super Spec AC rigs, which provide the customer with significant move cost savings, gives Lasso a material competitive advantage.

Our Team

The management team is comprised of seasoned industry leaders with a clear vision of providing client-focused service and an emphasis on safety and compliance. Our hands-on approach has resulted in an industry-leading safety record. Our goal is to bring our knowledge, experience and dedication to every drilling project.

Lasso Drilling’s financial partner, Edge Natural Resources LLC (“Edge”), is a Dallas-based private equity firm that invests in the small-cap North American energy sectors.  Edge manages total commitments of over $1.1 billion across its two flagship funds and one co-investment vehicle.

Bob Apps

President, Drilling USA

Previous:

  • Vice President, Marketing – CWC Ironhand Drilling
  • Sales Manager – Horizon Drilling
  • Sales Manager – Stoneham Drilling
Our Team

Rick VanEe

Vice President, Drilling USA
President, LD Consultants LLC (USA)


Previous:

  • Operations Manager – Canelson Drilling, Texas
  • Operations Manager - Stoneham Drilling - North America
  • Operations Manager – Calmena Drilling

Jason Light

Operations Manager, Drilling USA

Previous:
  • Field Superintendent - Canelson Drilling
  • Rig Manager - Big Sky Drilling

Joe Alaniz

Sales Manager, Drilling USA

Previous:
  • NOV Wellbore Technologies – Executive Sales Representative - Midland, TX
  • US Navy Seabees – 1st Class Petty Officer (SCW) – US & Overseas

Darryl Maser

Contract Sales, Drilling Canada

Previous:
  • Vice President, Drilling Canada – Ensign
  • General Manager, Champion Drilling
  • Operations Manager, Champion Drilling

Chad McDonald

General Manager, Operations Drilling USA

Previous:

  • General Manager, Operations Drilling (USA & Canada) – CWC Ironhand Drilling
  • Operations Manager, Drilling – CWC Ironhand Drilling
  • Field Superintendent – Horizon Drilling

Ron Smith

VP Marketing, Drilling USA

Previous:
  • Drilling Sales Manager - Patterson UTI, Houston & Midland, TX
  • VP Marketing – Quarles Drilling Corp, Tulsa, OK & Houston, TX
  • Marketing – Academy-Pro Petro Drilling, Midland, TX

Brittany Fryklund

HSE Manager / HR Manager, Drilling Canada
HR Manager, LD Consultants LLC (USA)

Previous:
  • HSEA / WCB Disability Case Manager - Lasso Drilling Corporation
  • HSEA / HR Manager / WC Disability Case Manager - Lasso Drilling LLC, LD Consultants LLC
  • HSEA / HR Manager / WCB Disability Case Manager / CPC – Precede OHS

Paul Donohue

Vice President, Drilling Canada

Previous:
  • Vice President, Operations Drilling (USA & Canada) – CWC Ironhand Drilling
  • General Manager, Operations – Horizon Drilling
  • Operations Manager – Horizon Drilling

Our Performance

Our compact design AC rigs offer highly efficient moves utilizing fewer trucking loads and without use of cranes. We consistently beat competitors’ times drilling comparable wells which leads to significant savings for our clients. Our low TRIR and repair time proves we are highly focused on being the safest and most efficient rigs available. We employ rig managers with the same work ethic and equipment knowledge and management – which means our clients receive the best by working with Lasso Drilling.

Our customers receive outstanding service and drilling performance, safe working conditions, employee expertise and high performing crews.

Contact us Today!