Antelope Oil Tool & Mfg. Co. LLC’s board of directors appointed Bill Kelley as CEO, the company said Sept. 10. He replaced George Ribble, the company noted.

Kelley, who joined the company in 2013 in sales and operations, previously worked at Davis-Lynch Inc. for 26 years, Antelope said. He was vice president of operations before leaving Davis-Lynch, the company added.

Kelley has more than 35 years’ experience in the industry’s casing and cement equipment sector, the company noted.

“Antelope has a rich tradition of providing premium cementing hardware to the oil and gas industry. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead an organization of exceptionally talented individuals as we seek to capitalize on the vast opportunities available to the company,” Kelley said.

Houston-based Antelope Oil Tool & Mfg. Co. LLC designs casing and cementing products for the industry.