Title: Partner of Operations and Business Development
Company: Total Boring Solutions
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Tanner Betts, partner of operations and business development at Total Boring Solutions, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements, and leadership in utilities and drilling.
With a decade and a half of experience to his credit, Mr. Betts has established a successful career in utilities and drilling. Since 2018, he has served as a partner in operations and business development for Total Boring Solutions, a family-owned drilling and utility installation contractor based in Oklahoma City with a dedicated team of 85 employees. The company specializes in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects across sectors like oilfields, renewable energy, and utilities, including key areas such as wind farms, solar farms, oil and gas, and pipelines. He leads road bores, or HDD, a technique for installing underground pipes in areas unsuitable for traditional digging, such as environmentally sensitive zones, roads, rivers, and buildings. He is involved in business development, troubleshooting, logistics, and overall management, handling both strategic and operational responsibilities to ensure smooth operations and company growth. His experience also includes drilling superintendent at Total Boring Solutions LLC from 2015 to 2018, directional driller at 5G’s Construction from 2010 to 2015, and a position with Los Alamos Nuclear Labs.
Reflecting on his path, Mr. Betts takes great pride in his involvement in securing a contract and working at Los Alamos. Additionally, approximately two years ago, he also played a pivotal role in completing a significant number of the largest wind farms in the United States. However, he regards his greatest accomplishment was in 2016 when he joined forces with his father and uncle to acquire Total Boring Solutions, a company that was previously operational exclusively in Oklahoma and Texas. Through their collective efforts, the business has now expanded its reach to encompass 40 states, surpassing their initial expectations and establishing a remarkable legacy. He attributes his success to the resilient spirit of his family, acknowledging the challenges they faced. As the youngest in the family business, he felt compelled to take risks and pursue growth, even when the path seemed daunting. He attributes his success to the support and wisdom of the older generation and emphasizes the vital role of resilience and family support. He also credits his wife, one of his greatest inspirations and steadfast supporters, whose ability to create a healthy work-life balance allows him to unwind, enjoy hunting, and spend quality time with loved ones at home.
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