Our History


Currently Potts Drilling, Inc. is a second generation family owned business. Herb Potts began drilling wells in 1962 and in the spring of 1964 he established Potts Drilling & Developing. Herb would take his sons drilling with him from the time they were able to ride tricycles and the current owner, Dave Potts drilled his first well with a cable tool rig when he was 14 years old.

Dave Potts took over ownership of the company in 1992 and the name was changed to Potts Drilling. In 1998 the company was incorporated and became Potts Drilling, Inc.

Potts Drilling, Inc. is now owned by Dave & Carolyn Potts.

Left to Right. Herb Potts (Founder) working in White Sulpher Springs. Herb with his wife, kids, and first service truck. Dave (Owner) and Bob Potts (Brother) in front of the first Potts Drilling Drill Rig. Herb with his sons Andy, Jim, and Dave on a jobsite. Dave and Herb on a jobsite in Bozeman.