Houston, Texas, May 7, 2025 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Gulf South Award. Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most groundbreaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making a profound impact on communities. The program honors visionary entrepreneurs whose innovations shape the future and pave the way for a thriving economy and a hopeful tomorrow. 

The Gulf South program celebrates entrepreneurs from Central and South Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. 

An independent panel of judges selected Jasen Gast for his entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and lasting impact in building long-term value. 

“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award. This acknowledgment reflects the relentless dedication of the entire Oilfield Service Professionals team and the innovative spirit that drives us forward every day. I’m proud to represent our industry and grateful for the opportunity to stand among such outstanding entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of business,” said Jasen Gast, President and CEO of OSP. 

About Oilfield Service Professionals 

Oilfield Service Professionals (OSP) is a top-tier technology provider of oilfield products and services for the upstream oil and gas industry. With operational facilities in Broussard, Louisiana; Midland, Texas; Three Rivers, Texas; and numerous partner locations worldwide, OSP was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. 

OSP specializes in well construction, well completions, downhole intervention systems, and plug & abandonment (P&A) technology for both onshore and offshore operations. The company offers a full suite of high-performance tools including retrievable service packers, drillable cast-iron and composite intervention systems, wellbore cleanup tools, cement heads and plug launchers, oilfield tubing, retrievable bridge plugs, frac plugs, flowback equipment, and more. 

Visit us at go-osp.com. 

Entrepreneur Of The Year honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their businesses from inception or raised outside capital to grow their companies; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into existing organizations; and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined legacy models for the future. 

Regional award winners will be announced on June 12 during a special celebration in Houston. Winners will become lifetime members of the esteemed Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni community. They will also be considered by national judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. 

Sponsors 

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh McLennan Agency, and SAP. In the Gulf South, additional sponsors include Platinum sponsors ADP, DFIN, DLA Piper, and vcfo, and Silver sponsors Big Picture and Pierpont Communications. 

About Entrepreneur Of The Year 

Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries leading successful, dynamic businesses in the U.S., and has since expanded to nearly 60 countries worldwide. 

The U.S. program includes 17 regional competitions judged by independent panels each June. Regional winners advance to the national level, with national award recipients honored in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®. The overall national winner then represents the U.S. at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition. Visit ey.com/us/eoy. 

About EY 

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet while building trust in capital markets. 

Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers to today’s and tomorrow’s most pressing issues. 

EY professionals work across assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. Powered by sector insights, a globally connected, multidisciplinary network, and diverse ecosystem partners, EY operates in more than 150 countries and territories. 

All in to shape the future with confidence. 

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For company inquiries, please contact: 
Thomas Dunavant 
832.831.4115 
thomas.dunavant@go-osp.com 

OSP and Alpha Announce Strategic Technology Alliance

Houston, Texas – September 23, 2024 - Oilfield Service Professionals LLC (“OSP”), a leading provider of oilfield technology and service solutions related to Well Construction, Downhole Interventions, and Decommissioning, today announced a strategic global technology alliance with Alpha Oil Tools (“ALPHA”). 

This strategic alliance provides global access to proven downhole drillable technology that facilitates greater operational efficiency and improved reliability. Specific technologies include the proprietary Hydra-Set™ Hydro-Mechanical Bridge Plug and Cement Retainer, a valued and critical technology in every oil and gas geomarket.

“This exclusive, strategic alliance with Alpha is very exciting for OSP. The Hydra-Set™ Hydro-Mechanical Bridge Plug technology continues to expand our operational capacity in every Land, Offshore and Deepwater market around the world. By merging OSP’s extensive engineering and downhole service expertise with Alpha’s cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, we are confident that this alliance will set new industry standards and provide unparalleled value-add to the client,” said Jasen Gast, President and CEO of OSP.

Harvey Sharp, Chairman of Alpha Oil Tools, added, “This alliance with OSP represents a significant step forward in our mission to continue the legacy and passion for manufacturing the highest-performing, longest-lasting, and most reliable products in the industry. Together, we will push the boundaries of what’s possible downhole and create innovative solutions that will benefit our customers and the industry as a whole.”

Both companies are committed to maintaining a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the alliance.

For more information , please visit go-osp.com/ALPHA.

About Oilfield Service Professionals:

Oilfield Service Professionals (“OSP”), is a top-tier technology provider of oilfield products and services for the upstream oil and gas industry with operational facilities in Broussard - Louisiana, Midland - Texas, Three Rivers - Texas and numerous partner facilities around the world, OSP was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas

OSP specializes in well construction, well completions, downhole intervention systems, and plug & abandonment (P&A) technology for both onshore and offshore operations. They are a leader in the industry, offering high-quality retrievable service packers, drillable cast-iron & composite intervention systems, wellbore cleanup tools, cement heads & plug launchers, oilfield tubing, retrievable bridge plugs, frac plugs, flow-back equipment, and much more.

Visit us at go-osp.com.

About Alpha Oil Tools:

Alpha Oil Tools designs and manufactures bridge plugs, cement retainers, packers, and accessories for the domestic US and international markets specializing in remedial well service, decommissioning of wells, and plug and abandonment. Alpha Oil Tools is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Alpha Oil Tools has been a mainstay in the downhole tools and accessories sector since its founding in 1981, becoming a part of Weatherford International in 2005, returning to private ownership in December 2018 as the cornerstone of Sharp Energy Group.

Sharp Energy Group was founded by CEO Harvey Sharp III in 2018. The mission of Sharp Energy Group is to acquire, improve, and develop companies across the energy sector. Sharp’s passion is to enable his companies to improve the industry through innovation, develop and train their employees, and better serve their customers.

Company inquires, please contact:

Thomas Dunavant

832.831.4115

thomas.dunavant@go-osp.com

Product and sales inquires to:

sales@go-osp.com