ABOUT US

the blue ridge difference

At Blue Ridge Directional, we believe horizontal directional drilling should be straightforward: bring the right equipment, put the right people behind it, communicate clearly, and deliver the job the way we said we would. That's the kind of HDD company we're building.

why blue Ridge?

There are plenty of companies that can put a drill in the ground. Blue Ridge Directional is building something different—a company customers want to hire and people want to work for. That's the Blue Ridge difference.

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Dependable Modern Fleet.

A drilling contractor is only as productive as the equipment it puts on your project.

That's why Blue Ridge has invested in a modern fleet built around proven HDD technology.

Newer, well-maintained equipment means more than having impressive iron on the jobsite. It means reducing the risk of equipment-related downtime, improving reliability and giving our crews the tools they need to keep your project moving.

We believe customers deserve a contractor that invests in the equipment necessary to perform—not one that expects the customer to absorb the consequences of an aging or unreliable fleet.

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Great Service at a Fair Price.

We don't believe customers should have to choose between quality work and competitive pricing.

Blue Ridge was built to provide both.

Our goal is to deliver professional HDD services at a fair price while creating long-term relationships with the customers we serve. That means being responsive, communicating clearly, solving problems quickly and treating your schedule and budget like they matter—because they do.

We're not interested in being the cheapest contractor on every bid.

We're interested in being the contractor that delivers the best overall value.

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People Make the Difference.

Equipment matters. People matter more.

We're building a company where talented people want to work, where employees are respected and where everyone understands that our reputation is earned on the jobsite.

That culture translates directly to our customers.

People who enjoy where they work take ownership of what they do. They take better care of equipment. They communicate. They solve problems. And they understand that finishing the job safely and successfully matters.

At Blue Ridge, we're creating a team that's excited to come to work and proud to put the Blue Ridge name behind the job.

Leadership Team

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Hunter Coates

With dual degrees in geology and petroleum engineering, Hunter knows the mechanics of drilling. He has a proven track record as an executive in the upstream oil and gas sector, leading operational and strategic transformations across diverse assets in West Texas, South Louisiana, and the Gulf of Mexico Shelf.

President
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Zac terry

A seasoned business development leader with sales and operations leadership experience across multiple industries. In addition to his commercial expertise, Zac has nearly eight years of experience as a plant manager, providing him with a deep operational perspective and the ability to align frontline execution with strategic growth initiatives.

VP of Business Development
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VP of Operations

Micah cannady

An experienced drilling professional with more than 20 years of experience across HDD, pipeline operations, inspection, equipment maintenance and field leadership. His combination of field experience, operational knowledge and commitment to doing the job right makes him a valuable leader at Blue Ridge Directional, where he helps drive the company’s focus on dependable execution, quality service and a strong team culture.