Mike Cash
President & Co-owner of Coy Oil
Mt. Vernon, IN

“Coy Oil and Mitchell Drilling have a long history. The founder of Coy Oil in 1946, Walter F. Sill, and Chris’ grandfather Thomas A. Mitchell, began doing business together in the 1950s. Our company depends on Mitchell Drilling. They’re good people; high-class professionals with good people working for them. We rely on Carl Julian and their Toolpushers.”

Brad Richards
Executive Director, IOGA
Mt. Vernon, IL

“As a past President of the Illinois Oil & Gas Association and the current Chairman of the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board, Chris Mitchell has probably worked as hard for the common good of our industry as anyone in the Illinois Basin. I'm always amazed by people like Chris who are willing to devote so much of their time to serve the interests of everyone in the industry, clients and competitors alike.”

Marshall E. "Buz" Daniel
Geologist, Mt. Vernon, IL

“Communication is the most critical aspect of drilling a well. When I work with Mitchell Drilling, I get a call the first thing each morning, every day, with the information I need to plan my next step with sufficient lead time. I trust the people on Mitchell's drilling rigs to drill the hole properly. I know they will drill a straight hole, and production casing will be run with the utmost care.”

“The people at Mitchell Drilling are conscientious. They care about doing the job right.”

Jerry Jordan
Jordan Energy, Inc.
Past Chairman of IPAA

“Mitchell Drilling has a great reputation, and they live up to that reputation."

Don Williams
Vice President/Petroleum Engineer
Shakespeare Oil, Salem IL

"Shakespeare Oil has employed Mitchell Drilling's rotary rigs and spudders for almost 30 years. They're cost effective and cost competitive. Mitchell has good crews, good equipment, and experienced and knowledgeable supervisory personnel. They 'bend over backwards' to meet our needs."

Lelan Russel
Retired Executive Vice President, IOGA

"Chris Mitchell is one of the hardest working guys I know and it reflects throughout his company."

Jerry Robertson
Vinatage Resources
The Woodlands, Texas

"Since 1980 we have worked almost exclusively with Mitchell Drilling utilizing their drilling and completion rigs in the Illinois Basin. The quality of their Service – and by that I mean their equipment and personnel – their honesty and integrity – and their professionalism are the primary business reasons we use Mitchell Drilling. Mitchell's people always provide timely and complete reports and documentation."

George DeMier
DeMier Oil
Mt. Vernon, IL & Tulsa, OK

“We worked with Mitchell Drilling on an extensive Coal Mine Methane drilling project and have taken working interest in drilling prospects with them. Both require a great deal of trust. Their word is their bond. I use them for drilling because I know they’ll take care of business. They accept responsibility. Drilling problems do arise occasionally, and they’ll step up to the plate and make it right. They’re knowledgeable, have good equipment; they know what they’re doing. I have total confidence in Mitchell Drilling.”