Professor Alan Collins is a distinguished academic in the field of Agricultural and Resource Economics at West Virginia University. Collins spent his formative years in the Western United States, primarily in Phoenix, Arizona, where his father worked for the Bureau of Land Management. His early exposure to natural resource management led him to pursue a degree in Natural Resource Economics from the University of Arizona in Tucson. Furthering his academic journey, he obtained his master's and doctoral degrees from Utah State University and Oregon State University, respectively.

Allan Tweddle, born on August 16, 1932, in Toronto, is an engineer with a strong background in the automotive and air quality industries. Tweddle dropped out of high school and worked odd jobs before returning to complete his high school education in Toronto. He then pursued an engineering degree at the University of Michigan, driven by his interest in the automotive world. After graduation, Tweddle worked with American Air Filter of Canada, focusing on air pollution and air quality in various industrial settings.

William Bryant, also known as Bill, was born on June 20, 1937, in a small crossroads town called Amlin, Ohio, near Plain City in the northwest part of greater Columbus. His father held various jobs, including milkman, railroader, and a captain in the Columbus police department's corrections division. His mother worked at Woolworths and raised six children, five boys and one girl, with William being the second boy. Despite dropping out of high school in his senior year, Bryant joined the Navy at seventeen and later earned a GED.

Interview with Bill Gorby.  Topics include: Oil &  Gas Drilling in and Around Ohio Farming Community.

On June 24, 2015, Gina James interviewed D.R. Stanley for the "Gas Rush" oral history project in Barnesville, Ohio. D.R. Stanley, whose initials he humorously notes were once believed to stand for "divine right," grew up in the area and graduated from a local Quaker boarding school. Although he once vowed to leave and never return, he eventually came back to the region with his wife, where they bought and developed an abandoned farm over the course of 40 years.

On June 23, 2015, Michael Kline interviewed Donald Stobbs at his farm in Colerain, Ohio. Donald W. Stobbs was born on June 21, 1921, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, to Matthew and Lena (Sunderman) Stobbs. He served as a US Navy Pilot during World War II, stationed in the Aleutian Islands. After the war, Donald became a farmer until his retirement. He was a charter life member of the Colerain VFW Post 8848 and a member of Colerain Presbyterian Church, the Colerain Farm Bureau, and the Colerain Senior Citizens Center.

Interview with Drusilla Ice.

On June 26, 2015, Michael Kline interviewed Ed and Gina Hashbarger at the Schiappa Library in Steubenville, Ohio, for an oral history focusing on their experiences with the oil and gas industry. Ed Hashbarger, a retired police officer and veteran, and Gina Hashbarger, his spouse, discuss their advocacy against the environmental and property rights impacts of gas drilling operations in their community.

Erin Bowers is a dedicated educator and environmental activist with a rich background that includes service in the Army Reserves. Raised in a working-class Catholic household, Bowers' early experiences shaped her values and commitment to community service. Her career in education has been marked by a deep commitment to fostering learning and growth in young people. Beyond her professional role, Bowers has been actively involved in environmental activism, with a particular focus on opposing fracking in her local community.

Francie Arnett, a native of St. Clairsville, Ohio, is a woman of Polish descent who has a deep-rooted connection to her heritage and family. Raised in a close-knit family, she has a profound understanding of her siblings' careers, particularly her brother's role in the oil and gas industry. This understanding has significantly shaped her perspective on the industry's impact on her community. Arnett's educational journey and career path have also played a crucial role in her life, further influencing her views on the oil and gas sector.