Ronnie J. Haydel has 28 years of experience in the offshore drilling industry. He began his career with Services Equipment and Engineering as Director of Safety and Training.

In 1990 he joined Grace Offshore Company- Booker Division as HS&E Manager, which became Pride Offshore Inc. in 1994. Ronnie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Registered Environmental Professional (REP), and a Certified Environmental Manager (CEM).

Mike Blake is the Chairman of the Board for Blake International USA Rigs, LLC. He was the founder of fourteen oilfield companies in the Gulf of Mexico, including Blake Drilling.