Jody Nelson: We hardly knew you
But we do know that you had been with Patterson UTI before they went public and we do know that those in charge at Patterson reward those who are loyal to them.
We do know that Jody had at least $13 million in Patterson stock and that he made hundreds of thousands a year in salary.
Why?
Why embezzle $70 million dollars when you already have more than most people make in a lifetime?
Only to buy more stuff?
Apparently he started doing it soon after he became CFO.
The usual profile is a drug or gambling habit, but multiple airplanes, boats, vehicles houses, ranches, and a truck stop.
Where did that come from?
How can you think you won’t get caught eventually.
Armchair psychologists and detectives have offered various explanations:
He did it for the thrill, for the adrenaline rush.
His girlfriend made him do it.
He started small and it was easy. It just went from there.
He didn’t think he was getting his fair share and was jealous of those in charge.
He liked playing the big shot.
His relatives encouraged him.
Who knows?
Anita Clinkenbeard got ten years in jail for less than one million.
What’s $70 million worth?
What does it feel like to be thinking you’re going to prison for a long time and that things ain’t going to be so good even after you get out?
When you had it all.
Who knows. Maybe even Jody doesn’t.
posted by SnyderTexas.net at 11:25 AM
2 Comments:
Patterson is very loyal to their employees, especially ones that have been with them a long time.
Patterson has been very loyal to the Snyder community, not only by keeping their rigs registered here but by the many activities they support.
I don't think they imagined that someone they thought they knew could be so disloyal.
Obviously, human nature is a funny thing and obviously they will take means to protect themselves in the future.
Your right, Im sure they were very surprised, there are alot of wonderful honest people employed there, and we are thankful for what Patterson does for our community.
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