Thomas E. Schmidt

The private company is based in Baton Rouge, LA. The Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI) is a statewide, multi-industry business organization representing over 2,000 employers and 324,000 employees. LABI serves as the official state partner to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, advocating for free enterprise principles to foster economic growth and improve the business climate. Its core focus areas include legislative advocacy on civil justice reform, workforce development, taxation, education, healthcare, energy, and labor policies, with attention to supporting small businesses, promoting tax fairness, reducing regulatory burdens, and enhancing workforce readiness through education and training initiatives. LABI engages in shaping public policy by supporting business-friendly reforms such as tort and workers’ compensation reform, judicial modernization, occupational licensing reform, and maintaining right-to-work status. The organization operates regional political action committees, publishes legislative scorecards and policy analyses, hosts events, and supports emerging business leaders through dedicated councils. LABI’s website is designed with accessibility features to accommodate users with disabilities. Will Green has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Provides petroleum engineering services

Manufactures oil and natural gas

Wholesale crude petroleum and petroleum products from bulk liquid storage facilities

Operates as a oil and gas trade association

Houston Producers Forum is a professional organization focused on the oil and gas industry, bringing together executives, finance professionals, and other energy sector leaders. The private company is based in Houston, TX. It provides a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and industry engagement through monthly luncheons at the Petroleum Club, featuring speakers such as CEOs, industry analysts, and financial experts. The luncheons address current challenges, strategic insights, and innovations in the energy sector, including topics like AI and technology advancements. The organization also hosts special events such as golf tournaments, fall socials, poker tournaments, and crawfish boils to foster professional and social connections among members. Membership benefits include discounted admission to luncheons and events, access to speaker presentations and a membership directory, and priority registration.

Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) is a non-profit advocacy organization representing nearly 3,000 independent oil and natural gas producers, royalty owners, and related service companies. The private company is based in Austin, TX. TIPRO’s mission centers on preserving and promoting the interests of independents in exploration and production through legislative advocacy, regulatory monitoring, and public education. The association offers member benefits such as networking opportunities, educational programs, industry intelligence, and regular communications including newsletters and magazines. TIPRO hosts industry events like conventions, conferences, and luncheons, and collaborates with other organizations to educate the public and officials on oil and natural gas operations. The TIPRO Young Leaders in Energy Student Program supports students pursuing energy-related disciplines with membership, event access, career resources, and legislative insights. TIPRO produces reports analyzing policy, economic trends, workforce development, and technological innovations affecting the oil and gas sector, and advocates for science-based energy policies addressing issues such as hydraulic fracturing regulation, water infrastructure, orphan wells, and severance tax reinvestment. The company's website provides live commodity prices and links to regulatory and environmental agencies.

Engages in exploration, production and oilfield services

Engages in drilling oil and gas wells