Patricia Potts attended University of Texas-Pan Am, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry.  After graduation, Patricia began her career at Dresser-Magcobar Drilling Fluids in Houston, TX.  For the following nine years, she analyzed work over fluids, completion fluids, and determined brine crystallization points to assist in building tables.  Based on these points, she verified test protocol.  She tested and evaluated water-based and oil-based drilling fluids from the field, to assist field personnel in improving fluid properties and drilling practices.

She later moved to Kansas City, KS, where she worked for American Ingredients Company, a manufacturing company, making commercial ingredients for the baking industry.  For nearly two years Patricia’s responsibilities consisted of QA/QC testing (of ingredients used to make baking goods) and served as interim supervisor in her Manager’s absences. 

After returning to Houston, Patricia worked for Baker Hughes Performance Chemical, in the QA/QC laboratory. She evaluated batch process samples, insuring finished quality products.  After two years, Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids asked Patricia to transfer to their division.  Enjoying her drilling fluids’ days, she eagerly accepted the position and expanded her knowledge of drilling fluids, completion fluids, and clear brines.  Over the course of twenty-two years, other duties included interim manager, specialized projects, and mentor to other departments and junior colleagues.  She was instrumental in developing new systems, products, and techniques for testing that resulted in the collaboration of three patents with her colleagues.

In June of 2014, Patricia decided to challenge herself, yet again, and accepted the role of Drilling Fluids’ Manager with Oilfield Testing and Consulting.  She anticipates growing the Drilling Fluids Department in exceptional quality testing while providing superb client service.