On today’s episode of the podcast, Eric Werdin, SherWare’s sales director, discusses the oil and gas industry in Kentucky with two leaders from the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association (KOGA), Ryan Watts, Executive Director, and Mark Hughes, President. They chat about the history of KOGA, the founding members of the organization and what KOGA does for the community in Kentucky. They also discuss the current state of oil and gas in Kentucky and their predictions on the future of the industry.   Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode:   What Ryan and Mark do in their roles at KOGA How KOGA initially got started What KOGA does for the community and economy What will happen with the future of oil and gas in Kentucky   Highlights: 2:20 What Ryan and Mark do at KOGA 3:46 The history of oil and gas in Kentucky 6:09 The first well that was drilled in Kentucky 7:42 Who contributed to starting KOGA 9:15 The services that KOGA provides to the community 10:51 The current state and the future of oil and gas in Kentucky  13:07 The operators’ current concerns 17:15 The perception of oil and gas   Connect with KOGA: Kentucky Oil & Gas Association | LinkedIn | Facebook   The Kentucky Oil & Gas Association was formed in 1931 to represent the interests of Kentucky’s crude oil and natural gas industry, and more particularly, the independent crude oil and natural gas operators. Our goals include promoting, protecting and advancing the interests of the oil and gas industry; opposing any unfair and unjust legislation which may adversely affect the oil and gas industry; and, disseminating reliable publicity to further and protect the oil and gas industry. The Kentucky Oil & Gas Association is dedicated to the responsible production and conservation of Kentucky’s natural resources, while ensuring that its members are provided fair regulations, are educated on oil and gas issues, while protecting individual property rights, health, safety, and the environment. Link to Websites: Head over to our website to set up a free account with SherWare software. Please make sure to subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts.