Oil patch bits: Kelly Droop named new COO for Colville

Petroleum News

Dave Pfeifer, CEO of Colville Inc., said Jan. 25 he is pleased to announce that effective Feb. 2, Kelly Droop will become the company’s chief operating officer. In her new role at Colville, Droop will manage day to day operations of the company’s state-wide facilities and tanker truck fleet, which include North Slope, Kenai Peninsula and Fairbanks locations. The company operates year-round hauling and storing fuel, provides industrial supply and retail automotive parts through its Brooks Range Supply and NAPA stores, and owns and operates Brooks Camp in Deadhorse, all primarily for oil and gas industry customers.

“It is rare nowadays to find the talent, education and depth of experience that Kelly has. We are extremely pleased to have added her to our leadership team.” said Pfeifer.

Droop’s background includes over 32 years of oil field experience. Most recently she was the VP of Alaska field services for Worley.

Droop serves on three industry focused nonprofit boards and is the current president of the Alaska Support Industry Alliance.

For more information contact Dave Pfeifer at [email protected] or 907-952-8319