Amanda Finn is first female chairman of Ohio Oil and Gas Association

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COLUMBUS — Amanda Finn, director of external affairs at Ascent Resources in Cambridge, was elected the 38th chairman of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. She is the youngest individual to serve in this role, as well as the first female and first shale operator.

Amanda Finn, who currently works at Ascent Resources in Cambridge, has been elected chairman of Ohio Oil & Gas Association.
Amanda Finn, who currently works at Ascent Resources in Cambridge, has been elected chairman of Ohio Oil & Gas Association.

“OOGA’s greatest strength by far is its longstanding reputation of being the go-to authority on oil and gas issues in Ohio. My goals as chairman will be to continue this legacy at the state level with agencies, the legislature, and my colleagues, as well as push the industry forward while respecting the past,” said Finn.

“This is credited to the great leaders we have had in the president’s position but also in the chairman’s position. I can only be grateful to be part of such a historic group. I will continue to protect, promote and advance the entirety of the oil and gas industry,” she added.

Finn previously served as vice chairman and treasurer of OOGA and chaired of the association’s government affairs committee. In 2019, she earned OOGA’s Oilfield Patriot Award, which recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to protect, promote and advance the common interests of Ohio’s crude oil and natural gas industry.

“Ascent Resources is proud to support Amanda in her chairman role at OOGA, where critical work is being done to progress increasingly important energy policy at both the state and national levels,” said Jeffrey A. Fisher, CEO of Ascent Resources. “With her background in landowner and community relations, operations, regulation and policy, Amanda has developed a unique skill set that will guide OOGA and the state in important decisions that can bring a positive impact to the citizens of Ohio. We fully support Amanda and know she will make a positive impact for the Ohio Oil & Gas Association.”

The Board of Trustees also elected Chris Kimble, an engineer at Red Hill Development, as vice chairman and Christopher Halvorson, CEO of Pin Oak Energy Partners, as treasurer.

Submitted by the Ohio Oil and Gas Association

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