About Tulsa Pier Drilling

Tulsa Pier Drilling (TPD) was created in 1998 by Doug Watts, Wyandotte Nation citizen, who continues as President and Co-Owner, today. In 2016, Doug handed over day-to-day operations of the company to CEO and Principal Owner, Cara Cowan Watts, PhD, who is a Cherokee Nation citizen with degrees and experience in a wide range of engineering disciplines.

TPD is 100% Native American owned and operated and 51% Native American woman owned and operated.

TPD travels throughout the continental United States. We strive to deliver your drilling needs. We are known for delivering on difficult drilling terrains and soils while keeping your project on-time and on-budget. TPD Arkansas is a wholly-owned entity of TPD licensed to perform work in Arkansas.

DUNS Number: 05-3102591
SAM.gov CAGE Code: 7TB08
Primary NAICS Code: 238910 – Site Preparation Contractors
Secondary NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Socio-Economic Programs:

SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business
SBA HUBZone Certified
Department of Transportation (DOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with OK, AR and TX.
Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)

Professional Affiliations:

American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCOK) – Business Member since 2013
ADSC – International Association of Foundation Drilling – Contractor Member & Member since 2014
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) – Individual Member since 2011