The land rig manufacturer Schramm Inc. appointed Bobby Bryan as its COO, the company said July 28. The position was newly created, and Bryan will be based in the West Chester, Pa. head office, Schramm added.

Bryan worked for 20 years at National Oilwell Varco Inc. (NYSE: NOV), most recently as vice president of business development for its Land Rig Solutions division, Schramm said.

“With Bobby’s established track record in delivering best-in-class operating performance in large multiservice land locations and demonstrable success in new technology introductions and large contract acquisitions, we believe he will be a tremendous asset to our strategy for growth,” said Ed Breiner, Schramm’s president and CEO .

“As innovation continues to extend the shale boom here at home and abroad, demand for advanced modern rigs and technologies are at an all-time high. We welcome Bobby to this pivotal position and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship,” he added.

“With its world-class innovations and cutting-edge technologies in Telemast drilling systems, Schramm has proven its products to be a true differentiator in shale pad drilling. It’s great to be joining Schramm at such an important inflection point for this industry and the company,” Bryan said.

“I’m honored to be a part of this company, with its more than 110-year history of American manufacturing excellence, and to play a role in its next phase of innovation and market leadership within the oil and gas industry,” he added.