Our Center of Gravity | July 2022

N S T O P P A B L E N E W S F R O M G R A V I T Y

According to my mother, I was either born or dropped off in Roswell, New Mexico, on December 16th, 1960-something. My dad was a high school football coach in Roswell, but we soon moved to Odessa, Texas, where he coached for a couple of years before taking a summer job on a rig in Iquitos, Peru. The summer job soon became permanent, my mother and I moved to the Amazon jungle, and my international life in the oilfield began.

My father’s career at Parker Drilling Company took us around the globe to places like Algiers, Algeria, Cusco, Peru, Bogota, Colombia, and Mallorca, Spain, with several short stays in places like Papua New Guinea and South Africa. Per a promise to my mother from my uncle, who also worked at Parker Drilling,

Pat McCarrell

Senior Director of IT

I would have an American high school experience, so my father became the division superintendent in Anchorage, Alaska. I spent my high school years in Alaska, where summers are great but winters are rough. My summers were spent working on the North Slope of Alaska in Prudhoe Bay as a “stick picker,” the Alaska version of a roustabout, and playing hockey, football, skiing, or fishing whenever possible.

The oilfield has been a massive part of my life for as long as I can remember. My father, uncle, and grandfather all worked in the industry for over three decades in operations, and their careers started in worms corners on rigs. My grandfather was a tool pusher for Parker and worked the oilfields of West Texas and South America for over 35 years.

Hewasmyabsolutehero,andwhy someofmyearliestmemoriesasa kidareeitherinhislocationtrailer houseoronarigfloorinremote partsofPecosCounty. Myfirstjobonarig,aroundthe ageof6,wastoputonmyhard hatandgloves,ridetheelevator totherigfloor,andpermy grandfather’sinstructions,tell everyonetogetbacktowork.I lovedworkingonrigs,andI,too, didmytimeasaroughneck, performingeverythingfromlead tongtoderricks,andwaseven handyatthrowingthechain. Afterhighschool,Istartedmy collegecareeratTexasTech UniversityinLubbock,Texas,where Ihadagreattimeandmade manyfriends,butatthatage,the academiclifewasn’tforme.Itook abreakfromacademicsfora coupleofyearsandwentbackto –youguessedit–workinginthe oilfield.Iworkedonrigsnear CollegeStation,Texas,anddeep gasrigsinPecosCountynearFort Stockton.Betweenjobs,asa promisetomymother,Itook classesatajuniorcollegeinDallas, gotmygradesup,thentooka chanceandappliedforadmission toTexasA&MUniversity. OnacoldwestTexasnight, December16th,1991,mydriller,

David Bowan, retired me from the oilfield by handing me my acceptance letter from Texas A&M, making me an Aggie forever. However, I’ve still got plenty of Red Raider in me. It’s a complicated emotion.

Life after Texas A&M was at warp speed. I got married to my college sweetheart and settled in Dallas, Texas. I probably would have tried the oilfield again, but the early 90s weren’t kind to the oil patch, so I worked at Enterprise Rent-A-Car until the Y2K bug hit in 1996, and that was my entry into the IT world with Southwestern Bell Telephone. I transferred to Verizon as an IT project manager but found my way back to th ilfi ld i 2008 ith S l t E

In the almost three years I have been at Gravity, the Gravity family and I have experienced and been through more than all my other working years combined. One day oil was selling at negative numbers, and just as we got past that issue, COVID hit, and we scrambled to adapt to working in a remote environment using Microsoft Teams just to see one another. The IT team worked around the clock to keep Gravity connected while getting Gravity personnel set up in the new remote working environment. Then came the freeze of 2021, where the state of Texas was a giant ice cube, and Gravity employees had broken water pipes and no electricity. Still, we survived it all, and the Gravity family is stronger today than ever. The ability to adapt and thrive in difficult situations is second to none at Gravity;

I AM STILL AMAZED AND PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE GRAVITY FAMILY.

Outside of my family, I am most proud of the Gravity IT team. They are a solid group of people who constantly go above and beyond to keep Gravity connected and moving forward in our digital world. Leo Perez, Ricky Kirian, Lilly Ortiz, and David Harrell take care of all things hardware, software, and networking related. Amie Stafford and Jamie Jenkins are our NetSuite experts, but like everyone on the IT team, we step in where needed. Getting IT equipment and services to Gravity personnel is our primary responsibility, so everyone does their part. I am incredibly proud of this group of IT wizards and am looking forward to the adventures ahead of us

As for Pat, outside of work, I am a father of 4 amazing children – two girls, Caitlin and Caroline, and two boys, Tanner and Tucker. Most of my time is spent with the kids at their sporting or concert events. When I get some free time, you’ll find me on the golf course trying to hit a little white ball as far and straight as possible. I still love to fish and try to get out with the kids whenever possible.

PatMcCarrell

Pat McCarrell Senior Director of IT

John Kinman

Senior Account Manager

Levelland-PC

Luke Studer

Regional Sales Representative

Douglas-PR

Dava Robbins Fleet Manager

Snyder Business Office

Kievan Young Fluid Technician Permian Region PD

William Self Senior Account Manager Odessa-PC

Jonathan Kossak

Natural Gas Field Technician Oakdale-PR

Matthew Ehrlich Service Tech w/CDL Ponca City-PC

Tyler Yager Field Technician w/CDL Dickinson-PR

Ricardo Gutierrez Fluid Technician Permian Region PD

Kevin Trautner Senior VP General Counsel Houston Business Office

Derric Workman

HSE Ops Sup Manager/HzMt Spec Snyder Business Office

Misty Morales

DER-Drug & Alcohol Test Midland Corporate Office Gabriel Montoya Delivery Driver Odessa-PC

Brecklyn Phillips Chemical Office Manager Tech Mgmt-Corporate Ruben Flores Delivery Driver Odessa-PC

Thawng Hmung

Treating Truck Driver Odessa-PC Favian Franco Shop Hand Odessa

Dale Aman Field Technician w/CDL Dickinson-PR

Joshua Wilkerson Area Manager Odessa-PC

J.R. Campos Sr. Chemical Field Technician Odessa-PC

Jeff Moore Sourcing Foreman Permian Region Sourcing Cory Dickman Mechanic-NG Generator Dickinson-PR

Israel Gandara

Delivery Driver

Seminole-PC

Jaime Cubillos

Treating Truck Driver Odessa-PC

Javier Navarette Jr. Tank Technician Pecos

Adam Perez Field Technician I Charlotte

Edgar Gutierrez Field Technician I Artesia

Seth Prudhomme

Natural Gas Field Technician Shreveport

Jonathan Sotelo Field Technician I Odessa

Rufino Solis Service Tech Levelland-PC

Trudie Hinkle Benefits Manager Snyder Business Office

Corey Shroll Mechanic-NG Generator Pecos

LaDonna Montgomery Chemical AP Manager Tech Mgmt-Corporate

Serafin Lopez Jr.

Treating Truck Driver Levelland-PC

Eddie Espinosa Sr. Winch Truck Operator Charlotte

Jasmine Rayos Branch Admin Pecos

Joshua Lancaster

Director of Business Development

Houston Business Office

Benjamin Klassen

Chemical Field Technician Odessa-PC

Christopher Cook Chemical Field Technician Artesia-PC

Pablo Acosta Field Technician w/CDL Pecos

Michael Steed Branch Manager Artesia

Andrew Magers Fluid Technician Permian Region PD

Ismael Melendez

Treating Truck Driver Levelland-PC

Brett Hancock Fluid Technician Permian Region PD

Manuel Rodriquez Sr. Fluid Technician w/CDL Odessa 29

Clint McLean Coordinator Greeley-PR

Reggie Guy II Area Manager Levelland-PC

Ed Albarez Fluid Technician Permian Region PD

Mason Pettner Field Technician I Oakdale-PR

Michael Gonzales

Chemical Field Technician Fort Stockton-PC

Blaine Proctor Chemical Account Manager Fort Stockton-PC

Lubbock, TX

We all know that Gravity loves featuring our various branches in our monthly newsletter. This month we have a special edition featuring our newly opened branch in Lubbock, Texas. Our Lubbock Business Office officially opened on June 3rd of this year and offices 12 Gravity employees. From Executive, Safety, Human Resources, Information Technology, Water Infrastructure, Operations, and more, this new office is packed with a lot of passionate people who love serving the Gravity family. This facility also serves as a training room for HSE and much more. Take a look for yourself.

The Tailgate

As summer is in full swing, what better place to feature than “The Tailgate” in Midland, Texas? Located in the heart of the Permian Basin, The Tailgate is one of Midland’s largest and newest family-friendly venues

Address: 4401 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX 79705

Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery Contact: (512) 507-5018 | thetailgatemidland.com

Some of you may remember a previous article featuring another favorite Midland eatery called Murray’s Deli. Well, the folks at Murray’s started The Tailgate as a branch from their main restaurant! The Tailgate has a fun and open design, equipped with live and local talent, entertainment for all ages, and a variety of food options sure to accommodate any appetite Stop by to watch all the major sporting events on their big screen!

Meet Steve McNeil

Ever since Gravity’s newsletter went digital, we can look at the analytics of what page has the most visits and which page people spend the most time on You guessed it – both are on the Employee Spotlight page. We love our employees, and featuring them is just a small way of saying thank you for what you do. This month, we say thank you to Steve McNeil. Steve is consistently a source of encouragement to his co-workers and always has a smile on his face Steve is an incredible example of someone who gets their work done and enjoys life. We hope you enjoy learning more about Steve and what makes him tick.

In July 2017, my wife, Terri, and I lived in San Antonio in what we believed to be our "forever home." An out-of-state firm acquired the company I worked for, and I was out of a job. Off and on, my job search did not yield a job. In August 2017, the day before we visited Midland for our first grandchild's birth, I received a call from my recruiter checking in with me. I told him that I was excited to be going to Midland for the birth of our first grandchild. An hour after our conversation, he called me to tell me of an opportunity in Midland. I said, "What the heck? I am going to be there anyway " On August 28th, our grandson, August Brosig, was born, and an hour later, I accepted an offer of employment to work at Gravity.

Stepping back, Terri and I were married in June 1980 while attending Texas Tech University, where I graduated in 1981 with a degree in Finance. I was hired at that time by a Shell Oil subsidiary, where I was gainfully employed for over 21 years. I had a short stint as the owner of two apartment complexes before changing jobs to work for Stripes Convenience Stores for eight years. I had a brief stint (3 ½ years) in San Antonio before arriving in Midland. Terri worked as an Adult Probation Officer for several years and was honored as Texas Probation Officer of the Year in 1985

Terri and I are the parents of two great kids, Kristin and Colton. Kristin and her husband Joe live blocks from us, providing endless opportunities to spoil our two grandsons, Gus and Jamison Colton works and lives in Wimberly, Texas, and reminds us daily of how beautiful the Texas Hill Country is. Terri is still putting up with me after almost 42 years of marriage.

My time at Gravity has been the most fulfilling of my work career. As Treasury Manager, I have the opportunity to work with a great group of people in various areas of Gravity. The culture at Gravity is the friendliest in all my work experience, and it seems that everyone is working to make Gravity successful financially and as a great place to work.

On a personal note, my hobbies are reading, fishing (not lately), gardening, and running. I started running in March of 1981. I have run almost 82,000 miles (yes, I keep track… obsessively). I have completed 383 races, of which 127 are of marathon length or greater, 46 of 50 miles or greater, and have 15 100-mile trail race finishes In December 2019, I finished second in the United States Track and Field 100 Mile Championship in the “old dude” 60-64 age bracket.

I average about 5 5 miles a day or 2,000+ miles a year I most enjoy Trail Ultras in mountainous regions of the US.

WHAT OTHERS HAD TO SAY ABOUT STEVE:

It is often said in the business world that “cash is king,” and I believe this statement rings true for our company. In his role as Treasury Manager, Steve fulfills numerous functions but none more important than serving as Gravity’s last line of defense when maintaining our ever-important liquidity position. As such, his job requires tireless effort to ensure that through the constant ebbs and flows of cash in our bank accounts, we still have enough cushion to fund any unforeseen or critical, last-minute expenditure seamlessly.

I am very thankful for Steve’s calm and cool demeanor in handling this stressful role and for the patience he displays towards me as he is frequently my first call in the morning before the coffee maker is even going, requesting an update on our latest cash forecast. His positive attitude and charisma are contagious, which is why I often start my mornings off with a call to him.

I like to say, “Treasury never sleeps ” It is no coincidence that Steve is highly successful in his role, given the stamina and tenacity he undoubtedly possesses as an avid long-distance runner. I want to commend Steve for all he does for Gravity and the countless hours he spends in the trenches with me

Ryan Kelly Chief Financial Officer

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WE NEED MEN WHO CAN DREAM OF THINGS THAT NEVER WERE.

Michael Steed

Sonja

#1 Answer: C

On every Fourth of July, at 2 pm Eastern time, children who are descendants of Declaration signers symbolically tap the Liberty Bell 13 times while bells across the nation also ring 13 times in honor of the patriots from the original 13 states. Each year, the bell is gently tapped in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

#2 Answer: A

The 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence form a fascinating cross-section of late 18th-century America. Some were great men; some were not A few were the best-known leaders in their states; others were in Philadelphia because the really powerful local leaders stayed home to form their state governments.

#3 Answer: B

"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924.

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