FLIPPING THE BARREL “Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy Industry Leaders” with Mike Holcomb, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer at Patterson UTI.
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Sep 12, 2023 Mike Holcomb, EVP and Chief Business Officer at Patterson UTI, discusses childhood influences, the impact of his mother's work ethic, career trajectory, work-life balance, and leadership advice in the energy industry.
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Early Work Ethic
- Mike Holcomb's childhood work ethic was shaped by his parents' hay-hauling business.
- A high school friend and co-worker from 50 years ago still works for him today.
Mother's Influence
- Mike Holcomb's mother, a single parent, became a bank vice president, a significant achievement for women in the late 70s.
- This experience shaped his advocacy for equal opportunities for women in the workplace.
Return to School
- Company owner Doug Robertson encouraged Mike Holcomb to finish college, offering to cover half the tuition and provide work coverage.
- Holcomb's wife also urged him to pursue his degree.