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Stefanie Gillett, Public Relations Manager for SHP, speaking to LBUSD students at the LBPD Youth Academy
SHP’s Public Relations Manager, Stefanie Gillett, was invited to join a great group of local leaders, representing many different industries, to speak to a group of high school students to help develop skills and expose them to new opportunities. This special event was organized and hosted by the Long Beach Police Foundation for their Youth Leadership Academy.
Stefanie was asked to explain a little about the oil industry, Signal Hill Petroleum as a company, her role and responsibilities, and most importantly, how she got to where she is today. After giving a quick presentation everyone broke off into small groups to allow the students a more one-on-one interaction and the opportunity to ask questions.
SHP believes strongly in educating and empowering our youth. Thank you to everyone who participated, especially the Long Beach Police Foundation. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this amazing program.
This “career day” for the Long Beach Unified School District students is part of a three week program that is funded and organized by the Long Beach Police Foundation. “The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is funded by grants and donations through the Long Beach Police Foundation. The goal of the Long Beach Police Department YLA is to promote positive leadership skills that youths can use in their daily lives.” To learn more about the Long Beach Police Foundation and the Youth Leadership Academy visit the website, www.lbpolicefoundation.org
Stefanie Gillett, Communication Specialist for Signal Hill Petroleum, and newly elected Vice President of the Signal Hill Community Foundation Board.
Signal Hill Petroleum is proud to announce that our very own Communications Specialist, Stefanie Gillett, has been elected Vice President to the Signal Hill Community Foundation Board.
The Signal Hill Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the community of Signal Hill by organizing funding for beneficial community projects and events like community yard sales, concerts in the park, and the Unity Monument in honor of September 11th at Discovery Well Park. Signal Hill Petroleum, as an active and founding member of the foundation, hopes to further the foundation’s goal of community unity and prosperity with the election of Gillett.
Gillett expressed that it is a privilege to be involved with an organization that can make a difference for the community. Her ambition is to see the foundation expand and provide further funding for engaging and enjoyable activities that will continue to benefit the community. Gillett, as part of SHP’s Community Relations Team, has been very involved with projects in the community and hopes to continue to see the City of Signal Hill prosper. With Gillett’s vision and enthusiasm and the support of Signal Hill Petroleum, we look forward to the exciting and constructive work of the foundation and the continued leadership and philanthropic roles of SHP members in the community.
Principal of Nelson Academy, Sparkle Peterson and “Principal for a Day”, Stefanie Gillett, Communication Specialist for Signal Hill Petroleum.
November 13, 2014 marked the Long Beach Unified School District’s 13th Annual Principal For A Day Program, an event that invites business and community leaders to participate in a day of insight and education on the progress of our local schools. The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) educates more that 86,000 students in 91 public schools and is the thirst largest school district in California. Every school in the district is assigned a Principal For A Day, who is given the opportunity to interact with students and teachers through classroom visits, meetings, testing and supervision periods.
This year, Signal Hill Petroleum’s Communication Specialist, Stefanie Gillett, was given the honor to serve as Principal For A Day at Jessie Elwin Nelson Academy here in Signal Hill. Stefanie shadowed the middle school’s Principal, Mrs. Denise “Sparkle” Peterson, whose passion and commitment to her staff and students was profoundly inspiring.
“It was truly a privilege to be involved in the program and get a behind-the-scenes look at all the progress and potential in motion at Nelson Academy. Mrs. Sparkle gave me a tour of the school, allowed me to help “supervise” and discussed the school’s many programs and events, as well as challenges and potential solutions. Mrs. Sparkle has a very high standard for her students, staff and herself. Her motto is “Raising the Bar” and we discussed the importance of achieving excellence and facing challenges for student, educator and business leader.”
“I am a living testimony to the hard work hard and dedication the Long Beach Unified School District puts into their students’ success, having started kindergarten in the LBUSD to graduating from California State University, Long Beach. The City’s educational programs have had a direct effect on my personal growth, along with my decision to continue in a career dedicated to my local community and future generations. It was incredibly inspiring to see the programs that shaped me continue to thrive and unveil new opportunities that unite Signal Hill Petroleum and local schools.”
-Stefanie Gillett, SHP Communication Specialist
Signal Hill Petroleum would like to thank the LBUSD and its dedicated educators for their commitment to shaping the minds of future generations. It’s an honor to participate in programs within our city and see our employees share SHP’s commitment to our local community. We look forward to continuing to support the future growth and development of our local students.
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On Sunday, October 12th, several Signal Hill Petroleum employees joined an estimated 26,000 racers in participation of the 30th annual Long Beach Marathon. Many of our employees and executives came out on race day to support their coworkers and community. Three SHP employees ran the half marathon and four participated in the 5K. Stefanie Gillett, Signal Hill Petroleum’s Communications Specialist, was on hand to cheer on her fellow workers and also snapped photos of our team along with the first place Women’s Marathon finisher Risper Kimaiyo.
Signal Hill Petroleum’s roots run deep in the community and we’re always excited to support a great cause that allows our employees to get involved. In addition to covering participating employee’s marathon entry fees, SHP made a donation of $1000 to Back On My Feet, an organization that uses running to help the homeless through promoting self-sufficiency.
LONG BEACH, CA – Wednesday, October 29, 2014 – Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. (SHP), a leading producer of sustainable oil and gas based in Signal Hill, CA, announced that it has won the TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year Award at the 2014 West Coast Oil and Gas Awards, held in Bakersfield, CA on Tuesday, October 21. SHP won the award for demonstrating impressive operational performance, commercial success, shown efforts to minimize any environmental impact and outstanding CSR initiatives.
“It’s an incredible honor to accept the TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year Award on behalf of Signal Hill Petroleum,” said SHP President and CEO Craig Barto. “I’d like to thank the dedicated employees of Signal Hill Petroleum for their commitment to sustainability, community, and technology-driven innovation that have brought us to where we are today.”
Signal Hill Petroleum scored the most points in the category with such comments from the judging panel as:
“Very impressive internal and external programs – community involvement and development and graduate education support for professionals. Made great strides in operating in an urban environment.”
“Signal Hill’s commitment to the communities in which the company operates is what sets it apart. Through use of sustainability programs, innovative exploration and extraction techniques, environmental/emission controls and community enhancement programs, the company appears to be able to work very successfully in an urban environment where other companies may struggle.”
An innovator in the area of urban oil operations, Signal Hill Petroleum owns and operates approximately 95% of the wells in the Long Beach/Signal Hill Oilfield. During its three decades of operation, Signal Hill Petroleum has developed a unique expertise not only in urban oil and gas production operations, but also in urban drilling and seismic exploration.
About Signal Hill Petroleum
Signal Hill Petroleum is a privately owned California-based energy company that specializes in the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas in urban areas. With a set of core values rooted in a transparent business philosophy, honest approach, and concern for the environment, the company strives to be an excellent neighbor and community partner.
About The Oil And Gas Awards
The Oil and Gas Awards recognize and reward advancements made by the oil and gas industry in the areas of environmental stewardship, efficiency, innovation, corporate social responsibility and health and safety. Winners were announced at the inaugural 2014 West Coast Oil and Gas Gala Event at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center. A panel of 110 industry executives judged the West Coast Oil & Gas Awards with over 120 companies participating across multiple categories.
Pictured From Left: SHP Land Manager Sarah Bobbe, SHP Community Relations Specialist Stefanie Gillett, SHP Director of Community Relations and Business Development Debra Montalvo Russell and SHP President and CEO Craig Barto accept the TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year Award at the 2014 Oil & Gas Awards