In this episode of The Ground Investigation Podcast, Michael Taylor interviews Tory Donnelly as she shares her extensive journey from environmental consulting to leading a drilling company. She discusses the importance of building a strong safety culture, the challenges of hiring in the drilling industry, and the innovations brought by sonic drilling technology. Tory also emphasizes the significance of cultural fit in acquisitions, the value of supporting veterans in the workforce, and her involvement with the National Groundwater Association. She concludes with advice for emerging professionals and insights into the future challenges of the drilling industry, particularly regarding work-life balance and the integration of technology.

✅Tory Donnelly transitioned from environmental consulting to drilling operations.

✅Building a safety culture is crucial in the drilling industry.

✅Hiring from trade schools and veterans has proven effective.

✅Sonic drilling technology offers superior core samples.

✅Cultural fit is essential in company acquisitions.

✅Health and safety practices must be prioritized in drilling.

✅Emerging professionals should never stop learning and adapting.

✅The drilling industry faces challenges with an aging workforce.

✅Work-life balance is increasingly important for new employees.

✅AI technology is becoming vital in the drilling and environmental sectors

Memorable Quotes from Tory Donnelly

🗣️"Drilling is high risk, everything we do is high risk."

🗣️"Health and safety is very black and white."

🗣️"The sonic core samples are just incomparable."

🗣️"Never stop learning, keep pushing forward."

🗣️"AI is a great tool to use in our industry."

🗣️"The average age of drillers is well over 50."

🗣️"Work-life balance is important nowadays."

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