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ABOUT PANTHER: FLUIDS MANAGEMENT EXPERTS

By combining expert drilling fluids engineering with logistics management, we build and run an efficient fluids management process that helps reduce our customers’ well costs, maintain regulatory compliance, and simplify the administrative burden. 

The History of Panther

Panther Fluids Management was founded in 2017 by a group of experienced oilfield services professionals with deep expertise in drilling fluid management. The company was built to deliver high-quality products and solutions while protecting customers’ bottom lines.

Our initial offerings included drilling and completion fluids, production chemicals, solids control services, closed-loop equipment, haul-off and disposal services, and wellsite fluid engineers with hands-on experience in drilling fluid management.

In 2021, we formed The Panther Companies and expanded our rental business.

Today, Panther Fluids serves the entire energy industry with a diverse portfolio of products and services. We help customers improve drilling fluid management, operate more efficiently, improve jobsite safety, maintain regulatory compliance, and simplify the administrative burden.



OUR TRACK RECORD:

  • Over 200 years of combined experience in fluids management and solids control services 

  • Wide range of drilling fluid management and operational expertise spanning the largest U.S. basins, inland waters, and offshore 

  • Experience in all well types

  • 100% regulatory compliance – no mistakes, no citations 

  • 100% on-time delivery of mud and drilling fluid products 

OUR CORE VALUES

The AIRE principles
Accountability We value the ability of our organization to honor our commitments, to clients and to each other.
Integrity Ethics and integrity are the foundation of our brand and the guiding principles for all we do.
Respect We are dedicated and patient in all situations in living up to our core value of respect.
Excellence We consistently exceed expectations through integrity, respect, and accountability.
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MEET THE PANTHER TEAM

 Our leadership team has more than 200 years of combined industry experience, with deep managerial and technical expertise in fluids management and wellsite operations. 

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Garrow Wessendorff
President and CEO,  Managing Partner

READ MORE Garrow Wessendorff has over 17 years of operations management experience in the finance and oil and gas sectors. Before founding Panther, Garrow was a partner and Vice President of Operations at Stryker Fuels and a Vice President of Commercial Lending at Frost National Bank.

E: garroww@pantherfluids.com

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John Gallio
EVP of Business Development, Managing Partner

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With more than 38 years of experience in the oilfield services industry, John Gallio has held multiple management positions, including Vice President at Stage Three Separation, Vice President of Business Development at Oil Patch Group, and various high-level positions with Houston Prime Solids Control, SWECO Oilfield Services, and TOTCO. He was a founder of Stallion Oilfield Services.

E: johng@pantherfluids.com

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Steve Sonnier
EVP of Operations, Managing Partner

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Steve Sonnier has over 40 years of experience in the oilfield services industry. Steve previously held various managerial positions with Precision Drilling Fluids, Rapid Drilling Fluids, Newpark Drilling Fluids, Anchor Drilling Fluids, Ambar Drilling Fluids, Hughes Drilling Fluids, and Milchem.

E: steves@pantherfluids.com

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Britt Seymore

Controller

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Britt Seymore has more than a decade of experience in finance and accounting, including 9 years in the oil and gas industry. Prior to entering the energy sector, she worked in healthcare finance. Britt is a native Houstonian and holds Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Economics from Texas Tech University.

E: brittanyn@pantherfluids.com

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Chris Gallio
VP of Sales and Marketing

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Chris Gallio is Panther’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Chris has over 10 years of oilfield experience in sales and marketing. Most recently Chris was an Account Manager for Helmerich and Payne where he was responsible for sales in the Northeast and South Texas. Prior to joining H&P, Chris held various sales roles at Oil Patch Group, Stage 3 Separation and Osage Environmental.

E: chrisg@pantherfluids.com

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Bill Todd

Account Manager

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Bill Todd brings more than 47 years of experience in the drilling fluids industry, including nearly 20 years with Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids. He has managed the drilling fluids business for many independents and major companies.

E: billt@pantherfluids.com

CALL THE FLUIDS MANAGEMENT EXPERTS TODAY

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Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance

 ESG refers to the three factors in measuring the environmental and social impact of an investment in a company or business. These three factors, when incorporated into investment analysis and portfolio management can offer investors potential long-term financial performance of a company. Panther has continually integrated each of these factors in every facet of their day-to-day operations to help clients reduce risk and environmental liability. 

  • Safe and environmentally sound methods to dispose drill cuttings and fluids 
  • Solar power utilized for on-site lighting and security at remote locations 
  • Closed-loop systems that remove open mud pits at the wellsite and support more effective, efficient drilling fluid management and cleanup 
Blog: ESG and Its Growing Role in Company Strategy

Panther's Promise

Join CEO Garrow Wessendorff as he sheds light on how Panther prioritizes both performance and the planet. From stringent regulatory standards to innovative practices that minimize environmental impact, uncover the methods behind Panther’s mission.

Watch now to delve into our environmental commitment.