Anna Swaim Communications

10/02/2026

The American Oil and Gas Reporter is the publication of record for AIPRO and many other state trade groups around the country. The September issue includes a preview of the annual meeting and recent AIPRO activities. See the article here: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aogr/202609/index.php #/p/42

08/15/2026

Celebrating 10 years of Anna Swaim Communications! Grateful for the opportunity to work with and for some amazing people in the nonprofit trade association world.

06/24/2026

A great time connecting with industry professionals and other association directors!

AIPRO was proud to join industry leaders from across the country at the 97th Annual Meeting of the Independent Petroleum Association of America in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The conference brought together independent oil and natural gas producers, service companies, and association leaders to discuss the future of American energy, workforce development, global energy markets, innovation and public policy.

Arkansas was well represented by (left to right): Jeff Kirtland of Flywheel Energy (AIPRO board member); Anna Swaim (AIPRO executive director), Catherine Nobles of MacFarlane Company-USA, LLC (AIPRO president), and Howard Vernon of Hanna Oil & Gas (AIPRO board member).

These conversations are important because the challenges and opportunities facing our industry are increasingly global in scope. By participating in meetings like this, Arkansas producers help ensure that our state’s perspective is part of the discussion as industry leaders work together to provide the reliable, affordable energy that powers American homes, businesses, and manufacturing.

Thank you to IPAA for hosting another outstanding event and for continuing to be a strong voice for independent producers across the country.

06/08/2026

Another great educator workshop in the books! Arkansas’s energy community ROCKS!

Wrapped up the last day of the workshop with an operations tour at Flywheel Energy in Damascus. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a great event for 29 Arkansas educators!

04/25/2026

Based on participant feedback, the AIPRO South Arkansas Fish Fry was a resounding success! The Murphy Arts District Music Hall was a fabulous venue. From an event planner’s perspective, I was blown away by the staff and facility. They made it easy and helped AIPRO look great! Finally, thank you to AIPRO’s leadership and event sponsor Concord Energy for going above and beyond.