Woodward, Oklahoma
About the chapter
API Woodward Chapter is a nonprofit of industry professionals serving Northwest Oklahoma.
Our mission
What we stand for
At Woodward API, we are dedicated to fostering the future of the oil and gas industry by empowering aspiring young minds through educational opportunities. As a non-profit organization comprised of industry professionals, we passionately raise funds to provide scholarships for high school graduates, enabling them to pursue higher education and excel in their chosen field. Our mission extends beyond financial support; we actively advocate for the US oil and gas sector, highlighting its pivotal role in providing affordable energy and supplying the feedstock to numerous goods that enhance our quality of life. Through our efforts, we strive to cultivate a workforce that is skilled, diverse, and poised to meet the evolving demands of the industry, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come.
Who we are
We are the Woodward Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute — also known as the API Woodward Chapter or Woodward A.P.I. Chapter — based in Woodward, Oklahoma. The chapter’s golf tournament marked its 58th year in 2026. The chapter’s founding year is [TBD — confirm with committee].
Our work is focused on scholarships for students and on advocacy for the U.S. oil and gas industry. We raise funds primarily through a sporting clay shoot and a golf tournament.
Scholarship awards are connected with a related 501(c)(3) organization, Woodward Api Scholarship Fund Inc. (EIN 73-1372857).
Mailing address
P.O. Box 902
Woodward, OK 73802
API.WOODWARD@gmail.com
Leadership
These board and committee members have been named publicly. Titles other than the scholarship chair are still to be confirmed.
Nick Hillman
Chair, Scholarship Committee
Victor Ochoa
Board or committee member. [TBD — confirm role]
Jonathan Case
Board or committee member. [TBD — confirm role]
Steve Lichtenwalter
Board or committee member. [TBD — confirm role]
[TBD — confirm with committee] Additional officers, a president or chair, and formal titles will be added when the committee provides them.