Expertise:
Mrs. Orwig's expertise is in the oversight of business operations.
Major Product/SVS:
Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling Internationally, Attending Live Theater Productions, Dancing, Playing Bridge, Reading, Playing the Organ
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Art Degree, Los Angeles City College
Affiliations Awards:
The Sarasota Opera Guild; Ringling Museum of Art; Ringling College Library Association; Sarasota Republican Party; Former Member, Ohio Oil and Gas Association
Industry:
Oil & Natural Gas Extraction
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Mrs. Orwig feels that her ability to survive in an industry heavily controlled by outside factors and fluctuating barrel prices are what separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Mrs. Orwig's greatest achievement is having raised two sons whom she loves dearly and has enjoyed yearly travels with them to far off places.
Expanded Biography:
Mrs. Orwig's husband, Chuck Orwig, became interested in the oil industry in 1957. At that time, they were newlyweds and decided to relocate from California to Midland, Texas. Mr. Orig started flying low aerial oil surveys, using instruments to determine desirable locations for drilling. The surveys were popular and they met a lot of people in Midland who were also in the oil industry. During that time, they also discovered that Ohio was just beginning a boom of drilling for oil. As a result, they moved to Ohio, formed their current company and started leasing, drilling and producing oil, which was the beginning of Orwig Oil Co. 44 years ago.
At the peak of their production, they had 63 operating wells and was both a busy and exciting time for both of them. Her husband loved people and the work that he was doing. He was very respected for his honesty by the oil men who knew him and by the officers in the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. Mr. Orwig also donated his time and expertise to start a school in Athens, Ohio, to train young meant to be 'pumpers' for all the new oil rigs going up in several counties all around their company. He also went to Washington, D.C. for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association to try and improve some issues in the state that were important at the time.
For her part, Mrs. Orwig has been involved with the business from the beginning, through great years and lean years. For the past 11 years, she has had full responsibility for all decisions within the company. She views her career as a fun exciting ride that she still enjoys to this day.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was in 2008, when oil and gas reached an all time high after 44 years.
Charity:
Patron, Sarasota Opera; Sarasota Ballet; Asolo Repertory Theater; Florida Studio Theater; Town Hall Series, Ringling College Library Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
44
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being able to do a large amount of drilling when prices were at peak level from 1966 to 1981.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Orwig received a Hall of Fame award in October of 2002 for her late husband, Charles Orwig, who had been a member of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association for 30 years. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame posthumously.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Business Operations, Consulting