The International Association of Who’s Who Named Alicia G. Heiskeil as Professional of the Year

The Woodlands, TX, February 14, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Recognized as an expert in the field of oil and gas industry, Alicia G. Heiskeil offers valuable insight in her role as the President of GATE Premier Solutions (GPS). Established in 2002, GPS serves as a specialized, independent contingent workforce, project solutions and vendor management company catering to the oil and gas industry. GPS expanded services to include Integrated Production Operations (IPO) and Maintenance Services. Keeping with their history of bringing innovation to the industry, GPS and the GATE family of companies, expertise in Engineering, Commissioning, Operations and Marine Services enables IPO to provide oil and gas services to their clients that ensures the interfaces between various disciplines are adequately recognized and addressed. This results in smoother operations and increased whole-life asset value. GPS currently has offices in Texas, London, Mozambique and even Louisiana. The company prides itself in providing the necessary staff, placement contractors and personnel support to meet the needs of their clients through a timely and cost-effective approach.

As the President of GATE Premier Solutions (GPS), Alicia’s responsibilities include business development, creating strategic alliances, contract negotiations, executing short and long term strategies inclusive of creating shareholder value. She is involved in training and practicing servant leadership. She utilizes her years of experience in the field of oil and gas industry to establish and maintain clientele worldwide.

Prior to the completion of the Harvard Business School Executive Education program in Negotiation and Leadership, Alicia studied at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and Benedictine University. As of late, Alicia has been accepted into the Yale Global Executive Leadership Program for 2016-2017. Due to business and family obligations, attending the program had to be delayed. “Yale’s program is forward leaning and exciting for global executives,” Heiskell noted and hopes to attend in the future. Closer to home, Alicia is attending Rice University and the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business Executive Education program for Accelerated Development and Rice University Glasscock School of Continuing Studies for Effective Public Speaking.

Alicia maintains affiliations with the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW). She has served as a Board Member of the Junior League of Lafayette, President of Hearts of Hope and various other boards. She is currently a member of The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce.

Due to her unwavering dedication and commitment in the field of Energy, Alicia is recognized as a Pinnacle Professional by Continental Who’s Who. Alicia attributes her success to support from her husband, Wesley Heiskell, and her family.

In her free time, she enjoys gardening, painting, golfing and volunteering with the Special Olympics, Sky High for St. Jude’s and other community organizations.