Kevin Hill Takes on New Role as Head of Finance
We’re excited to recognize Kevin Hill in his new role as Head of Finance, Assistant Vice President at American Gilsonite Company. Since joining our team in 2017, Kevin has played an important role in strengthening our financial operations and helping us make informed decisions across the business. In his expanded role, Kevin will oversee key…
American Gilsonite Company Receives 2026 Mine Legacy Steward Award
The reclamation work completed at our Cowboy Mine in Utah has earned us the 2026 Mine Legacy Steward Award from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The award was presented during the 2026 Mining Excellence Awards ceremony, hosted by the National Mining Association (NMA) at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on October 1, 2026. The…
Ty Kissel Expands Leadership Role as Deputy General Manager at Bonanza
Strong leadership continues to drive the success of our Bonanza operations, and we’re building on that by expanding the role of a key member of our team. Ty Kissel has been promoted to Deputy General Manager of our Bonanza Operations. In this role, Ty will continue to lead our Processing & Manufacturing operations while also…
Mike Kelsey Promoted to General Manager of Bonanza Operations
We’re proud to announce the promotion of Mike Kelsey to General Manager of our Bonanza Operations, marking an incredible 20+ year journey with the company. “I’m extremely pleased that Mike has stepped into this key role at American Gilsonite Company,” says Dave Clark, President of American Gilsonite Company. “Mike has been instrumental in the successful…
Dave Clark Appointed President of American Gilsonite Company to Strengthen Customer Service, Global Growth and Expand Tolling & Manufacturing Business
American Gilsonite Company today announced the appointment of Dave Clark as President. Dave will lead American Gilsonite Company’s core business, supplying oilfield and industrial markets with the highest-quality uintaite, while accelerating the expansion of its new Tolling & Manufacturing business. Craig Mueller will serve as Chief Executive Officer and board member of American Gilsonite Company. Building…
New WBM success story from the Permian presented at 2025 AADE Conference
Breaking New Ground: Gilsonite® WBM Demonstrates OBM-Level Performance in Permian Case Study at AADE 2025 Michael Doiron, Global Accounts Executive at American Gilsonite Company, recently presented groundbreaking results at the 2025 AADE National Technical Conference and Exhibition, highlighting the use of Gilsonite® uintaite as a performance-enhancing additive in water-based muds (WBM). Hosted by the American…
Setting the standard: ISO 9001 certification secured once more
For over 130 years, we’ve built a legacy of delivering exceptional quality, and our latest ISO 9001:2015 certification reaffirms that commitment. Successfully passing the recent audit conducted by Verisys Registrars is another milestone in maintaining the rigorous standards that have defined our company for generations. “Receiving this certification demonstrates our continued dedication to maintaining the…
New water-based system enabled major operator to drill 2.5-mile lateral
Gilsonite® H2O: A game-changer for WBM systems Gilsonite® H2O enabled a major operator in the Permian Basin to overcome a challenging downhole environment and successfully reach TD (Total Depth) in an extended reach lateral well while utilizing a water-based mud system. The project was impacted by water influx within the lateral section requiring the replacement…
Pioneering WBM research presented at 2024 AADE conference
Ghery Sotomayor, the Global Accounts Director at American Gilsonite Company, recently took center stage at the American Association of Drilling Engineers Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition to present a groundbreaking paper. This significant event is hosted by the AADE, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the sharing and development of drilling knowledge and…
American Gilsonite Company introduces new patented technology for asphalt emulsions
Proprietary technology employs Gilsonite® uintaite to produce superior modified asphalt emulsions Municipalities, application contractors and emulsion producers now have a choice for modified asphalt emulsions. New patented technology from American Gilsonite Company adds the performance of Gilsonite® uintaite to asphalt emulsions, providing a blacker,more durable asphalt rejuvenation. This breakthrough technology is now readily available to…