This person asked to remain anonymous, but worked for a company in New York which handled legal and access documentation and public relations. He has been out of the business for around two or three years.

What led you to this career path?- “It’s a great field to work in, it’s lucrative. I wanted a change and the offer was on the table.”

In your eyes, what are the benefits of fracking?- “ First, production alone: fracking allows a much greater release of gas than conventional drilling techniques. The benefits to each person is supplying the country with our own means. A means is the best thing.”

What was the most difficult aspect of your job?- “People, people are difficult.”

How do people typically react to the fracking industry?- “In most cases, negative on the first visit. But once they understood the company it wasn’t so bad.”

What was the response of people when you started the job?- “For the most part while I was in the business, things went from really bad to better then back to not so great. This was based on some of the companies, and some of their contracts, as well as the way they were invoking their rights. It was not handled in a business manner, and people felt they were getting “screwed”.

What was your most memorable story from when you worked in the fracking industry?- “I delivered a check to an old farmer who had six kids ranging from 8-15 years old, their house was falling down and looked like it could tip over at any time, he had absolutely nothing. The check was for around $65,000. The smile on his face, he said “this is great, I can take the kids to the dentist”.

How do you feel about the negative perspectives on fracking?- “Most people that have a negative perception have never been educated on the subject whatsoever, they tend to get their information from word-of-mouth. People are not educated, and I never tried to push it on anybody, just tried to educate them on what was going on. The most annoying aspect was every time I asked people if they drive a car, or what they heat their house with, etc. I would ask where do you think the products come from? Gasoline, oil, and propane, somewhere this has to be mined for. People think that it is okay to use the product, but they do not want the inconvenience of having it mined in their backyard. It was a selfish standpoint from a lot of people.”