Glen L. (“Mac”) McAlister, Managing Director

Glen McAlister has 30 years of business ownership in the oil field service sector including: remanufacturing, sales, service and operation of drilling equipment and drilling rigs. After establishing Rig Air, in 1976 at 23 years of age, Mr. McAlister transformed Rig Air into the largest independent air and gas compression company by territory in the United States. His next business venture came when he formed Advanced Air Systems, which specialized in remanufactured pneumatic rig equipment. This involvement in rig-related components led to the creation of Advanced Rig & Equipment.
Mr. McAlister began Advanced Rig & Equipment in 1985 for the purpose of remanufacturing equipment for the drilling industry. Working with worldwide suppliers, drilling contractors and operators, Advanced Rig’s equipment is used on drilling rigs around the globe. Advanced Rig & Equipment’s client base includes National Oilwell, Wilson Supply, Cendrill Supply of Australia, Helmerich & Payne Drilling, Nabors Drilling, GreyWolf Drilling, Unit Drilling, Patterson Drilling, Parker Drilling, Shengli Petroleum, Sedco Forex, Pride International, Egyptian Drilling, Chesapeake Energy, and Strata Drilling. Advanced Rig & Equipment has completed and deployed rigs ranging in size from a 900hp portable operating on the African and European continent to a 1500hp state-of-the-art diesel electric rig that is currently operating in Wyoming.

Mr. McAlister utilized his international business relationships, created through the purchasing and selling of drilling equipment, as a springboard to begin construction of complete rigs.  Forming partnerships to begin Advanced Drilling Technologies, and later Strata Drilling, Mr. McAlister has overseen every aspect of the business related to drilling rigs including construction, completion, and deployment to the field. Following the sale of his 44% interest in Strata Drilling to Bronco Drilling (BRNC), Mr. McAlister formed Frontier Drilling. He has taken the company from 1 rig to 12 rigs that are or will soon be operating in the Rocky Mountains. Utilizing his experience with international markets he will continue to add additional rigs to Frontier Drilling’s fleet. Frontier Drilling is currently operating in Duchesene County Utah. Mr. McAlister’s 30 years of experience have enabled him to accumulate a unique insight into every phase of development and deployment of drilling rigs and drilling related components.

Jeff Jones, Drilling Superintendent

Jeff Jones has served as Frontier Drilling's Superintendent since June of 2005 supervising all drilling operations for the Company. Prior to Frontier Drilling, he was with SEI Drilling, affiliated with Questar Exploration and Production, in Denver, CO from 2001 to 2005.  While at SEI Drilling, Mr. Jones served as Rig Superintendent/Senior Drilling Foreman supervising all drilling operations in the Uintah Basin, Utah.  From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Jones served as Drilling Superintendent for Cyclone Drilling in Gillete, Wyoming.  In 1998, Jeff worked as Rig Superintendent supervising turnkey operations in Ecuador for Pool Intairdril. From 1997 to 1998, he served as Rig Superintendent for Caza Drilling Company in Denver, Colorado supervising drilling operations in Southwest Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado.  From 1989 to 1997, Jeff worked as Rig Superintendent with Exeter Drilling Company in Denver, Colorado supervising drilling operations in the San Juan Basin in Wyoming and Colorado. In 1989, he worked as Assistant Driller on semi-submersible drilling rigs for Sedco Forex in the off-shore California.  From 1986 to 1989, Mr. Jones served as a Driller/Derrick man for ODECO out of New Orleans, Louisiana.  In 1986, he worked as an off-shore Driller for Dual Drilling Company in the off-shore California, Chevron platform Hermosa.  From 1984 to 1986, Jeff worked as a Driller/Derrick man for Montgomery Drilling Company out of Bakersfield, California.  From 1979 to 1984, he worked as Derrick man for Brinkerhoff Signal out of Denver, Colorado.

Jerry Brown, Drilling Equipment Supervisor

Jerry Brown has 40 years of experience in the Drilling Industry. He started out as the Rig Superintendent for Big Chief Drilling Company in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Brown worked from 1966 to 1980 supervising the drilling operations and was responsible for ensuring that safety standards for drilling on government land were met. Mr. Brown then worked from 1980 to 1985 as a V.P. of Operations and Drilling Manager for Cromling Drilling Company. From 1985-1990, Mr. Brown was a Rig Manager for Welch & Howell Drilling Company where he supervised the drilling of geothermal wells in the deserts of southern California. In 1990, Mr. Brown joined Mac McAlister at Advanced Rig & Equipment. Due to his extensive experience in the Drilling Industry, Mr. Brown now oversees the building of new Rigs for Frontier Drilling's fleet. He has proven to be a truly valuable asset to the company.  

Jerry Johnson, Assistant Drilling Superintendent

Jerry Johnson had been employed at Frontier Drilling since 2005. He started as a Toolpusher for Rig 1, but has been promoted to Assistant Drilling Superintendent. He has over 30 years of experience working on drilling rigs. Before he came to Frontier, Mr. Johnson served as a Toolpusher for SEI-Patterson UTI Drilling in Snyder, Texas from 1997-2005. From 1991-1997, he served as a Toolpusher for Exeter Drilling in Denver<, Colorado. From 1977-1991, Mr. Johnson served as a Driller and a Toolpusher for Brinkerhoff-Signal in Denver, Colorado and from 1973-1977 he worked for Noble Drilling out of Denver as a Floorhand and a Driller. He also graduated from the OU Oil Well Prevention School out of Norman, Oklahoma in 1983. Mr. Johnson obtained his Well Control Card in 1991 from Well Control School in Vernal, Utah. With his extensive work experience and education in the drilling industry, Mr. Johnson has proven to be a valuable asset to Frontier Drilling’s team.

Bryan Peterson, Safety Director

Bryan Peterson joined the Frontier Drilling team in the summer of 2006. He has over 10 years of experience in safety coordination and served as an independent consultant from 2004-2006 in Boulder, Colorado where he assisted many companies in the petroleum industry with their safety programs. Mr. Peterson worked as a Safety Director for Silver Eagle Refinery in EvanstonWyoming from 2001-2004. From 1996-2001, Mr. Peterson worked as a Safety Foreman Meadow Gold Dairies and from 1993-1996 he worked as a Derrick Hand for Kenting Apollo Drilling in Salt Lake City Mr. Peterson’s education is as extensive as his work experience. He graduated from Kennedy University in 1993 with a degree in Safety Engineering. He has completed the following safety courses: Ansul Fire Extinguisher Use and Maintenance, Team Leader Training, CDL, Hazardous Material Handling & Transport, Takers, Doubles & Triples, Mr. Peterson completed the requirements to become an Industrial Safety Specialist in 2003 and is DOT certified. Mr. Peterson’s goal at Frontier Drilling is to certify employees and keep them trained on OSHA regulations and requirements. His background has provided him the ability to perform this job successfully.