The Renegade Way: Where It All Began

The Renegade Way: Where It All Began

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Renegade Wireline Services: Where It All Began

In the world of oil and gas, success isn’t just about innovation—it’s about the people who take risks, trust each other, and commit to building something bigger than themselves.

That’s the story of Renegade Wireline Services. Long before it became North America’s largest independent wireline company, it started with a handful of industry veterans who believed in an idea and a leader.

The birthplace of Renegade wasn’t in a boardroom—it was in the heart of the Marcellus Shale, where Randy Cassady and a small but determined group of industry pioneers saw an opportunity to change the game. This first district wasn’t just the start of a business; it was the foundation for a company built on trust, expertise, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

The First Renegades: Employee #1, #2, and Beyond

Renegade Services SWPA District 1 and Wireline Services crew

It all began with a simple but powerful question: “Are y’all serious about this?” That’s what Cassady asked Rodney Offield and Lee Cozby when they first considered leaving their familiar work in Texas to take a chance on something new in Pennsylvania. Their answer? A resounding “yes.”

Cozby and Offield, along with the first group of Renegade employees, weren’t just joining a company—they were shaping its identity. They left behind job security, uprooted their families, and embraced the unknown because they believed in the vision.

“Randy always treated us right,” Cozby recalls. “You could tell he cared about the employees and always wanted to take care of everyone. He wasn’t scared to move into another area and make things happen.”

Offield echoed that trust, recalling a conversation at an Irish pub in Pittsburgh where everything changed. “Randy told us he never dreamed of owning a wireline company, but felt it was something he needed to do. That’s all I needed to hear. We were all in.”

With a handshake and a shared commitment, Renegade Wireline Services was born.

Building a Legacy, One Well at a Time From the very beginning, the first Renegade district in Pennsylvania operated with a distinct approach—one rooted in the work ethic and values of West Texas. These early employees weren’t just technicians; they were problem solvers, innovators, and industry pioneers.

Read the full article and check out lots of great pictures from District 1 and District 2.

 

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Celebrating 15 Years of Innovation and Excellence: Renegade’s Journey to Industry Leadership

Celebrating 15 Years of Innovation and Excellence: Renegade’s Journey to Industry Leadership

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Renegade 15 Years

Celebrating 15 Years of Innovation and Excellence: Renegade’s Journey to Industry Leadership

From humble beginnings to the largest independent wireline provider in North America, Renegade’s success is driven by its employees, customers, and unwavering commitment to innovation.

Here at Renegade, we are excited to celebrate our 15th Anniversary. Our success is the result of believing in and steadfastly following our unique vision. It’s this vision that has established us as the leader in the wireline industry. Our motivation is always driven by innovation, commitment and a deep belief in our unique approach. We owe it all to strong leadership, dedicated employees and loyal customers.

A lot of factors have contributed to our success over the last 15 years, but first and foremost are our employees. Simply put, our employees are the best. Many of them are long-time employees with years of experience and many are second-generation as well. We demand the best and they provide the best every day. We will continue to attract, train, and retain the best. At Renegade, we are proud to be employee-owned. In 2024, we celebrated one year of our transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We could not have achieved steady growth over the last 15 years without the support of our dedicated customers. They know Renegade is ready 24/7 whenever and wherever a wireline unit is needed, from initial frac planning to successful job execution all the way to plug and abandonment. We partner with our customers to determine the very best solution for their well. We look at all aspects of the job, including the formation, the goals of the customer, and our own resources to get the most oil and gas from the well in an economical, safe, and efficient manner.

Renegade Services was founded in 2009 by a group of wireline experts seeking to improve the way the industry works. Our goal was an improved working environment for our employees and the operator as well as future generations of oilfield workers.

Renegade started in Mansfield, Pennsylvania as a pump-down wireline operation but soon expanded into the Permian Basin opening offices in Levelland, Andrews, and Denver City, Texas. Today, Levelland is not only one of our thriving operations centers but the headquarters for Renegade. Read more about Renegade’s beginnings here.

In less than a decade, Renegade became the largest independently owned wireline company in the U.S. with 16 districts nationwide. Renegade has local offices and service centers in Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Our employees pride themselves on being part of the community where they work and live.

Internationally, Renegade provides services in Canada and Malaysia and is licensed to offer its Local Expander™ Annular Squeeze Tool in five additional countries through a partnership with Shell.

What does the future hold? Well, for one thing, we will continue to innovate: it’s in our blood. Whether our technology is developed internally or through exclusive strategic technology partnerships, we bring the best and the latest tools, equipment, services, and solutions to the well site.

As we have over the past 15 years, Renegade will continue to offer professional, experienced personnel with a focus on automated well-site services, fit-for-purpose wireline safety equipment, environmental evaluation technology, and well integrity evaluation. Our goal is that all operations are carried out efficiently and safely to produce operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Today, Renegade Services is the largest independent provider of cased-hole services in the North American oil and gas market. Renegade operates in all major oil and gas basins in the United States and is industry-recognized as the premier cased-hole completions service provider. We could not have achieved this without strong leadership, dedicated employees and steadfast customers who demand the best. We look forward to another 15 years.

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