Last I heard he was doing u/g down in Florida. Had bought a couple bore rigs. I worked for him, back in the mid-'90's, when he was partners with Jim Kolasa. Great guys to work for. I still have contact with Jim's daughter, who still talks to Gary, so I will tell her your looking for him.
Gary Vest
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