About Trey Poteet

Mechanical engineer, inventor, and operations leader based in Houston, Texas. I help oilfield, energy, and industrial hardware companies bridge the gap between invention and production — from downhole drilling R&D, patents, and supplier qualification to manufacturing execution and field-ready scale.

Experience

Director of Engineering

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Cool Edge Bits Inc. · Houston, Texas, United States

Lead the engineering execution of advanced downhole cutting technologies developed by the company’s founder. Bridge innovation and implementation — transforming proven concepts into scalable, production-ready solutions. Manage a team of engineers focused on design for manufacturability, sourcing and qualifying global suppliers, and ensuring our products meet demanding performance standards. Currently supporting full-scale production of proprietary drill bit technologies that are gaining traction across the industry. Focused on operationalizing innovation — aligning design, supply chain, and manufacturing to deliver measurable performance and value in the field.

Manager of Operations

Aug 2019Present · 6 yrs 9 mos
PRG | Realtors · 770 S Post Oak Ln Ste 105, Houston TX 77056

PRG is an acronym for both “Professional Realty Guides” and “Poteet Realty Group.” Our purpose is to provide guidance for buyers, sellers, and agents — everyone deserves a guide in real estate, and no one should have to do real estate alone. Our mission is to add value to you as an agent, so you can add value to your clients.

Engineering Consultant

Apr 2019Apr 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Black Diamond Oilfield Services

Provide mechanical engineering design and development for various downhole tools.

Engineering Consultant

Jul 2017Apr 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos
DB Bits, LLC · Conroe, TX

Provide engineering support for PDC and Coring Drill bit products, including but not limited to development of design methods and standards, sourcing raw and finished materials for production, evaluating customer’s requirements, and aid in manufacturing internally and externally.

Real Estate Agent

Jul 2016Nov 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos
Chuck Poteet Properties, LLC · Greater Houston

Engineer — Vapor Condenser and Flare Skid Design

May 2012Oct 2014 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Purgit Vapor Control Systems · Greater Houston

Provided engineering design and fabrication support as independent consultant to a small business. Projects have included design of flare and refrigerated vapor recovery systems for Purgit Vapor Control Systems for distribution to diverse industries in the U.S. and overseas. Wrote new equipment specifications for product catalog and developed drawings / schematics for manufacturing process. Conducted finite element analysis testing.

Product Engineering

May 2011Jun 2016 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Baker Hughes · The Woodlands, TX

Research & Development Design Engineer IV

Oct 2011 – Jun 2016

Sustaining lead for Kymera drill bit design supporting development and expansion of Kymera product line to broaden customer base. Develop customer-driven designs for specific projects. Collaborate with field engineers and drilling companies to provide rapid response to application requirements. Review internal processes to reduce redundancy and increase efficiency. Monitor vendors’ adherence to quality standards and conduct monthly manufacturing process audits to ensure compliance to ISO and API regulations.

Research & Development Design Engineer

Summer 2011

Hired full-time upon graduation, working as polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) drill bit designer. Member of rapid response team to deliver new drill bit designs to meet customer demands more quickly by superseding standard development protocol for minor changes.

Intern

Summer 2010

Contributed as member of expandable under reamer (XPR) design team.

Intern

Summer 2009

Provided support to development team responsible for PDC bit design and testing.

Education

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

Mechanical Engineering

20062011

ASME, SAE, SPE, Formula Hybrid

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Mechanical Engineering

Spanish Language and Literature

Jan 2008Jun 2008

Kaplan

Texas Board Certified

Texas Real Estate License

20052005

Patents

Selectable hole trimmer and methods thereof

Issued
US 11,933,708 B2·Mar 19, 2024

A downhole device is configured as a selectable hole trimmer. The selectable hole trimmer comprises an upper assembly and related methods for adjustable borehole conditioning.

Device and method to trigger, shift, and/or operate a downhole device of a drilling string in a wellbore

Issued
US 11,511,295 B2·Nov 29, 2022

This disclosure presents a downhole device and method to trigger, shift, and/or operate a downhole device of a drilling string in a wellbore.

Rolling cones with gage cutting elements, earth-boring tools carrying rolling cones with gage cutting elements and related methods

Issued
US 10,012,029·Jul 3, 2018

A rolling cone for use on an earth-boring tool includes a frustoconical surface at a proximal end of the rolling cone and related manufacturing methods.

Expandable reamers having sliding and rotating expandable blades, and related methods

Issued
US 9,388,638·Jul 12, 2016

Expandable reamers for enlarging a borehole in a subterranean formation include a tubular body with at least one expandable blade assembly.

Improvements for weld attachment of roller cone sub-assembly onto Kymera body

Issued
US 9,782,857·Jan 31, 2014

A method of improving the service life of a drill bit comprises creating a weldment between load bearing portions of the roller cone sub-assembly and the Kymera body.

Folding Wings for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Filed
US 13/756,906·Feb 1, 2013

A folding wing mechanism for unmanned aerial vehicles that enables compact storage and rapid deployment.

Selectable Hole Trimmer and Methods Thereof

Filed
US 2021/0363832·Nov 25, 2021

This disclosure presents a downhole device configured as a selectable hole trimmer. The selectable hole trimmer comprises an upper assembly and related methods.

Licenses & Certifications

Real Estate Broker

Texas Real Estate Commission

Issued Aug 2024

Credential ID: 559067

Texas Real Estate License — Salesperson

Texas Real Estate Commission

Issued Apr 2005

Credential ID: 559067

Certified SolidWorks Associate

SolidWorks

Issued May 2008

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Lean Six Sigma Institute

Issued Jun 2011

Credential ID: CPI Yellow Belt Training

Honors & Awards

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America

May 2003

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