Ocean Associates, Incorporated (OAI)

Ocean Associates, Incorporated (OAI) is a private consulting and technical services firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Established in 2003 by Dr. John T. Everett, the company began within the fisheries and oceans communities and has since broadened its scope to include scientific and technical services, administrative support, and information technology. OAI is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and holds CMMI appraisals and ISO certifications, reflecting its commitment to management quality. OAI provides a wide range of services including program and project management, research and field operations, technology and innovation, and policy and regulatory support. Its expertise spans aquaculture, wildlife health and conservation, data management, modeling, engineering, and federal policy and regulatory support. The company employs professionals such as program managers, subject matter experts, environmental policy experts, data management experts, statisticians, field and research scientists, laboratory scientists, boat operators, and deckhands. With employees in over 25 states and contractors in additional states and countries, OAI serves clients worldwide. Its corporate headquarters is in Arlington, VA, and its staff are stationed in locations ranging from Gloucester, Massachusetts, to the Western Pacific Island Territories, and from the Arctic to the Antarctic. The company is structured as a flexible organization with a management team available 24/7/365. OAI's mission is to provide personnel to clients who aid in innovative and effective solutions for positive change. As pioneers in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, and professional support services, OAI partners with clients and staff to create meaningful impact on a global scale. The company is led by CEO Juleen Savarese, with Dr. John T. Everett serving as President and Senior Associate, and Kristin Vehrs as Majority Owner.

Ocean Associates, Incorporated (OAI) was established in 2003 by Dr. John T. Everett. The company began within the fisheries and oceans communities, focusing on ocean and fisheries science. Over time, OAI broadened its scope to include scientific and technical services, administrative support, and information technology services. Dr. Everett currently serves as President and is one of the company's Senior Associates. Kristin Vehrs is the Majority Owner, and Juleen Savarese serves as CEO, overseeing the overall management of the company. OAI is structured as a flexible organization with a management team available 24/7/365, capable of serving customers worldwide. The company has grown to employ staff in over 25 states, along with contractors in additional states and countries. Its corporate headquarters is in Arlington, Virginia. OAI is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and holds both CMMI appraisals and ISO certifications, attesting to its management quality. The company's employees are stationed in locations ranging from Gloucester, Massachusetts, to the Western Pacific Island Territories, and from the Arctic to the Antarctic.

• 2003

  Ocean Associates, Incorporated (OAI) is established by Dr. John T. Everett.

• OAI broadens its scope to include Scientific and Technical, Administrative, and IT Services.

• OAI becomes a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and obtains CMMI appraisals and ISO certifications.

OAI provides the highest level of expertise at the most equitable cost, serving public and private sectors with cutting-edge consulting and technical services.

• Program & Project Management

  Fulfill milestones and mandates by staying on track with projects and goals.

• Research & Field Operations

  Work with the team in the lab and field, whether on land, air or at sea.

• Technology & Innovation

  Maintain high data integrity with knowledgeable experts and cutting-edge technology.

• Policy & Regulatory Support

  Uphold important mandates such as the Endangered Species Act, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and more.

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