Thomas E. Stewart
Executive Vice President, Ohio Oil & Gas Association
Phone: (740) 587-0444
Fax: (740) 587-0446
Tom Stewart serves as the Executive Vice President of the Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA), having been elected to that position in September, 1991. At OOGA, Stewart is director of staff, implements the Association's functions, is editor of the Association's publications, serves as an industry spokesman to media outlets and other forums, and is an industry advocate as a registered legislative agent. On his members' behalf, Stewart lobbies in both Columbus and Washington, D.C.
Stewart serves as the Ohio associate representative on the Interstate Oil and Natural Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC), having been appointed to that position by Governor George Voinovich in 1997. At IOGCC, Stewart has served as chair of the Public Outreach Committee, one of the eight standing committees of the Compact.
Stewart is an active participant with the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and serves on the IPAA Environment and Safety Committee, the Communications Steering Committee and the Gas Pipeline Safety Subcommittee.
In December, 2001, Stewart was elected to the Board of Trustees for the State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations, Inc. (STRONGER) as one of three representatives for the U.S. oil and natural gas exploration and production industry. During 2003, Stewart served as chairman of the STRONGER Board. STRONGER is a non-profit organization created to administer and advance the state review process of the states' oil and gas exploration and production waste management regulatory programs. STRONGER is a stakeholder-driven process with equal representation from government, industry, and the environmental community.
From August, 2002 to November, 2005, Stewart served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Liason Committee of Cooperating Oil and Gas Associations. This Committee is a network of state and regional trade associations that represent the independent oil and gas exploration and production industry in the United States. Stewart was responsible for coordinating the organization's efforts.
Prior to joining OOGA, Stewart has 15 years experience in the oil and natural gas industry as an oil and gas producer and provider of contract drilling services. He is the third generation of his family to engage in exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas.
OOGA is a statewide trade association with over 1,400 members who are actively involved in the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas within the State of Ohio. the Association's mission is to protect, promote, foster and advance the common interests of those engaged in all aspects of the Ohio crude oil and natural gas producing industry.