Oil & Gas Admins International

What Oil & Gas Admins International does

Oil & Gas Admins International (now operating as Energy Industry Support International, EiSi) is a Houston-based non-profit trade organization founded in 2013 by La Donna Finnels-Neal to serve administrative and support professionals in the oil, gas, and energy industry. The organization operates a professional membership community with tiered subscriptions (Professional at $130/year, Student at $80/year, Vendor/Supplier at $250/year) and delivers two proprietary certification programs: OGAP (Oil & Gas Administrative Professional) and OGVS (Oil & Gas Vendor and Supplier), both first-of-their-kind credentials priced at $250 per registration with three-year validity. Its flagship event is the annual OGE Conference and Vendor Exhibition, held 12 consecutive years from 2014 through 2026, peaking at 85+ exhibitors and drawing enterprise participation from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BHP, and Southwestern Energy.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring membership subscriptions, one-time certification fees, and transactional conference revenue, supplemented by sponsor contributions from platinum sponsors such as Right Choice Branding/Proforma. Distribution is community-led: a Corporate Ambassador Program embeds representatives inside major energy companies, monthly networking events in Houston and quarterly regional events build community, and a restricted member directory creates network value. The organization does not operate proprietary technology; its platform is a WordPress-based website with paid membership plugin functionality. In 2022 it rebranded to Energy Industry Support International to broaden its scope from oil and gas to all energy support professionals.

A leadership team transition has been announced, though founder La Donna Finnels-Neal remains associated with the organization. The group has not raised institutional funding and generates revenue solely from member fees, certification registrations, conference tickets, and sponsorships. Its operating model emphasizes sustained annual events, credentialing, and enterprise-embedded community rather than technology platforms or rapid scaling.

Name

Oil & Gas Admins International

Legal name

Oil & Gas Admins International

Website

https://oilandgasadmins.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Houston-based non-profit trade organization (now Energy Industry Support International) founded in 2013, providing membership, OGAP/OGVS certifications, and annual conferences for administrative and support professionals in the global oil, gas, and energy industry.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Membership: Annual membership fees for administrative professionals working in the oil, gas, and energy industry. Provides access to community directory, networking events, training discounts, and member benefits.
2. Student Membership: Reduced annual membership fee for students pursuing careers in the energy industry administrative field.
3. Vendor and Supplier Membership: Annual membership for vendors and suppliers that serve the oil and gas industry, providing directory listings and networking access to administrative professionals who procurement decisions influence.
4. OGAP Certification: Oil and Gas Administrative Professional certification program - the first of its kind for industry administrative support professionals. Registration fee covers module completion, pre-tests, and final certification exam.
5. OGVS Certification: Oil and Gas Vendor and Supplier certification program designed to help vendors understand the industry and bridge communication gaps with oil and gas professionals.
6. Annual Conference Registration: Annual OGE Conference and Vendor Exhibition registration fees for both administrative professionals and exhibitors. Includes industry field trips and networking opportunities.
7. Monthly Networking Events: Host venue partnerships where venues sponsor space, food, and drinks in exchange for showcasing their facilities to administrative professionals and vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Oil & Gas Admins International is a professional membership organization that sells industry-specific certification programs (OGAP and OGVS), tiered annual memberships for administrative professionals, vendors/suppliers, and students, and an annual conference with vendor exhibition serving the global oil, gas, and energy industry. Members gain access to networking events, a community directory, on-demand training, and career resources, with the OGAP certification being the first credential of its kind for oil and gas administrative professionals.

Product overview

Oil & Gas Admins International (now Energy Industry Support International) is a professional membership organization offering a portfolio of certification products, membership programs, and professional development services. The core products include the OGAP (Oil & Gas Administrative Professional) Certification and OGVS (Oil & Gas Vendor and Supplier) Certification, which are the first of their kind for the industry. The organization provides tiered membership options (Professional, Vendor/Supplier, Student) at $130-$250/year, granting access to networking events, community directories, and training discounts. The annual OGE Conference and Vendor Exhibition is the flagship event, combining career development, industry education, and vendor exhibitions. Additional offerings include monthly networking events, on-demand training modules, a career center, and a Corporate Ambassador leadership program. The organization serves administrative and support professionals across the global oil, gas, and energy industry.

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Products and services

• OGAP - Oil & Gas Administrative Professional Certification The first certification of its kind for oil and gas industry administrative professionals, measuring and validating understanding of the oil, gas, and energy industry and administrative support standards. Registration fee is $250, with promotional rates as low as $125, and the certification is valid for three years.
• OGVS - Oil & Gas Vendor and Supplier Certification First-of-its-kind certification for vendors and suppliers serving the oil and gas industry, designed to help bridge communication gaps with energy customers. Requires current employment as a vendor/supplier plus one oil and gas industry reference. Members pay $250; non-members pay $450; certification valid for three years; average 4 hours of modules plus 1-hour timed final exam.
• OGE Conference and Vendor Exhibition Annual conference specifically designed for energy administrative and support professionals, featuring dynamic speakers, career development sessions, industry field trips, and a vendor exhibition with 80-85+ exhibitors. Professional registration $300; exhibitor registration $500; group discounts available for 6+ registrants.
• O&GA Professional Membership Global membership providing networking opportunities, discounted event registration, leadership opportunities, OGAP certification discounts, community directory access, and career advancement resources for administrative professionals in the oil, gas, and energy industry. Priced at $130/year.
• O&GA Vendor and Supplier Membership Membership for vendors and suppliers providing directory listing, priority event hosting, vendor booth priority at the annual conference, promotional options through web and social media, and access to the O&GA community. Priced at $250/year.
• O&GA Student Membership Student membership for individuals currently enrolled in university (at least 30% of full-time academic schedule) who have passed the OGAP Certification Program. Priced at $80/year.
• Monthly Networking Events Regular networking events held monthly in the Houston area, with quarterly events in other US regions and internationally, providing opportunities for administrative professionals to connect, share best practices, and build relationships with vendor/supplier hosts.
• On-Demand Training Self-paced online certification modules and training courses available on demand for OGAP and OGVS certifications, allowing registrants to progress through modules at their own pace.
• Community Directory Restricted member-only database for global networking among oil and gas administrative professionals, providing connections across the industry worldwide.
• Vendor and Supplier Directory Business directory connecting members with verified vendors and suppliers, allowing members to rate services and share feedback with other members about vendor services.
• Career Center Job board and career resources for members seeking employment in the oil and gas industry, accessible to registered members.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norris Conference CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary venue partner for the annual OGE Conference and Vendor Exhibition. Has served as the consistent location for multiple annual conferences, providing professional meeting facilities for Houston's energy support community. Partnership demonstrates reliable, long-term collaboration supporting the organization's flagship event.
• Right Choice Branding / ProformacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing sponsor of O&GA events and conferences. Active platinum sponsor of the annual OGE CVE, contributing to event success through branding and promotional support. Relationship spans multiple years of conference sponsorship.
• Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing higher education resources and programs for O&GA members. OLLU offers evening, weekend, and online programs designed for working adults seeking career advancement. Partnership supports member professional development goals.
• Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for O&GA networking events including the MASKquerade Holiday Social. Provides tourism and venue information for members in the Louisiana region. Supports events through promotional materials and sponsorship.
• Next Audio Visual Productions LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor and sponsor for the 2026 annual OGE Conference. Provides audio-visual production services for events. Platinum sponsor status indicates significant investment in visibility at organizational events.
• World OilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry news partner providing RSS feed integration on the O&GA website. Keeps members informed of global oil and gas industry news including developments from companies like Baker Hughes, BP, Equinor, and others.
• Genesis PhotographersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial photographer and event sponsor for O&GA conferences and events. Documents events and provides professional photography services for organizational marketing materials and member memories.
• Local Foods HoustonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExhibitor and sponsor for the 2026 annual OGE Conference. Houston-based food service provider serving the energy industry community. Platinum sponsor status.
• Louisiana Northshore / St. Tammany Parish Tourist CommissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism partner and event sponsor. Supported O&GA holiday social events and vendor partner activities. Represents the organization's reach beyond the Houston area into Louisiana.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Petroleum Institute (API): API is the largest U.S. trade association for the oil and natural gas industry, representing hundreds of member companies. Both organizations are membership bodies serving the oil and gas sector with events, certification, and advocacy, but API focuses on corporate/operator members while O&GA targets individual admin professionals.
• American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG): AAPG is a professional geoscience society serving petroleum geologists with membership, conferences, and certifications. It represents the upstream-technical counterpart to O&GA's administrative focus, sharing the same membership-association, certification, and annual-conference model within oil and gas.
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE): SPE is the largest individual-member organization serving oil and gas professionals globally, with 100,000+ members across 145 countries. While O&GA focuses specifically on administrative/support professionals, SPE is a broader professional society for engineers—a comparable membership-association model in the same upstream/downstream energy community.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): SHRM is the largest HR/people-professional membership organization in the world, with certification (SHRM-CP/SCP), annual conference, and chapter network. Comparable as a large professional-membership-and-certification model serving workplace professionals, though HR-focused rather than oil & gas.

Direct peers

• International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC): IADC is a trade association for the drilling industry with corporate and individual members, conferences, and training/certification programs. Like O&GA, it is a membership-driven industry association serving oil and gas professionals with networking events and credentials.
• International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP): IAAP is a long-standing professional association for administrative professionals globally, offering certification (CAP), networking, and education. It is the most direct peer by persona—O&GA is essentially an industry-verticalized version of IAAP for oil and gas.
• Energy Workforce & Technology Council: Energy Workforce represents oilfield services, manufacturing, and supply chain companies with member events, workforce development, and advocacy. Comparable to O&GA as an oil and gas membership association serving the human capital and supplier ecosystem.
• Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA): PESA is the trade association for energy equipment and service companies, with member companies across oilfield services and supply. PESA's vendor/supplier directory and member events parallel O&GA's vendor membership and Vendor Exhibition tracks, making it a strong peer in the O&G services community space.

Emerging players

• Association of Energy Engineers (AEE): AEE is a professional society for energy engineers, managers, and professionals globally, with certifications, chapters, and an annual conference. Comparable as a certification-and-membership model in the broader energy sector, with potential overlap to O&GA's EiSi rebrand direction.

Regional players

• World Petroleum Council (WPC): WPC is a global oil and gas industry organization hosting the triennial World Petroleum Congress. Comparable as an international industry-membership body with conferences serving oil and gas professionals worldwide—paralleling O&GA's global community and annual conference model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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