Patterson-UTI Energy Congratulates Leslie Beyer following her Confirmation as the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior; Beyer Resigns her Patterson-UTI Director Position

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Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) announced that board member Leslie Beyer has resigned from her position following her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Beyer, who joined Patterson-UTI's board in September 2023, was praised by CEO Andy Hendricks for her contributions to the company and industry. Hendricks highlighted her role in shaping policy and supporting the energy workforce throughout her career.

HOUSTON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / September 19, 2025 / PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ:PTEN) is pleased to congratulate Leslie Beyer following her confirmation by the U. S. Senate as Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Andy Hendricks, Patterson-UTI's President and CEO commented: "Leslie is a trusted voice in our industry. Throughout Leslie's career, she has helped to shape policy to move our industry forward while supporting the hundreds of thousands of men and women in the energy workforce. I am grateful for Leslie's contributions to Patterson-UTI as a member of our Board of Directors, and I know that she will be just as impactful in her role as Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management."

Ms. Beyer joined the Board of Directors of Patterson-UTI in September 2023. As a result of her confirmation, Ms. Beyer has resigned from her position on Patterson-UTI's Board of Directors.

About Patterson-UTI

Patterson-UTI is a leading provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and other select countries, including contract drilling services, integrated well completion services and directional drilling services in the United States, and specialized drill bit solutions in the United States, Middle East and many other regions around the world. For more information, visit www.patenergy.com.

Contact Information

Michael Sabella
Vice President, Investor Relations
(281) 885-7589

SOURCE: Patterson-UTI Energy

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FAQ

Who is Leslie Beyer and what is her new role at the Department of Interior?

Leslie Beyer, a former Patterson-UTI board member, has been confirmed as the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

When did Leslie Beyer join Patterson-UTI's board and when did she resign?

Leslie Beyer joined Patterson-UTI's board in September 2023 and resigned in September 2025 following her confirmation to the Department of Interior position.

What was Patterson-UTI CEO's response to Leslie Beyer's departure?

CEO Andy Hendricks praised Beyer as a trusted voice in the industry, acknowledging her contributions to Patterson-UTI and her role in shaping industry policy.

How will Leslie Beyer's resignation affect Patterson-UTI's board composition?

The press release indicates that Beyer has resigned from her position on Patterson-UTI's board of directors, creating a vacancy in the board's composition.