One Foot at a Time Podcast
Presented by DrilRite | Hosted by Dennis Whitehurst
The One Foot at a Time podcast is where the real stories of horizontal directional drilling get told. Presented by DrilRite and hosted by industry veteran Dennis Whitehurst, every episode we sit down with a notable figure in HDD and dig into their career paths, hard lessons, and wins that shaped their career in HDD.
Each guest shares how they built their success — one bore, one breakthrough, one foot at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned driller, a newcomer to the field, or just someone who appreciates the hardworking men and women who build the infrastructure our country relies on, you’ll take something away from every conversation.
We will be releasing new episodes often. Subscribe and follow along as we celebrate the people pushing the industry forward, one foot at a time.
Episode Four - Available Now
Blazing a Trail, Leaving a Path: Robert Myers, HDDA President & CEO HardRock Infrastructure.
Robert Myers, President and CEO of Hardrock Infrastructure and current HDDA President, joins us to talk about his journey in horizontal directional drilling—from running crews in the field to leading one of the largest HDD contractors in the country.
He shares what it took to build a company with over 40 active crews, why he believes the industry needs a united voice, and how the HDDA is working to make that happen.
Episode Three - Available Now
One Foot at a Time Ep. 3 — Josh Spray | DCI & the Future of Locating
In this episode of One Foot at a Time, we sit down with Josh Spray, longtime HDD professional and current Territory Manager at Digital Control Inc. (DCI) — the industry leader in horizontal directional drilling locating systems.
We talk about Josh’s experience in the field, how DCI supports contractors with training and innovation, and why proper locating is the key to completing tough bores. Whether you're drilling through rock, clay, or city streets, this episode is packed with insight for anyone working in HDD.
Episode Two - Available Now
From Wingin’ it, to World Records: Greg Horn’s Story
In this episode of One Foot at a Time, we sit down with Greg Horn, Senior Engineer at Huxted Trenchless, to talk about his career as an Engineer in HDD. We cover everything from the Wild West early years, to modern day highly technical projects, including the recent world record JRX project.
Greg breaks down what it takes to pull off complex crossings, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why staying focused on the basics still matters.
Episode One - Available Now
Staying Small, Going the Distance: John White of USA Boring
In this episode of One Foot at a Time, we talk with East Texas HDD legend John White of USA Boring about staying small, keeping good people around, and building a career that goes the distance — one foot at a time.