Ally Energy
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy, Workforce development, Social networking |
| Founded | January 1, 2014 in Houston, Texas, United States |
| Founder | Katie Mehnert |
| Headquarters | Houston , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Katie Mehnert (Founder) |
| Products | Career advancement services, job postings, industry events, networking platform |
| Website | allyenergy |
Ally Energy operates as a worldwide digital platform dedicated to workforce development, catering specifically to professionals within the energy sector. Established in 2014 in Houston, Texas under the original name Pink Petro, the company provides career advancement and networking services through job postings, industry events, and resources aimed at enhancing skills and promoting diversity.
History
The organization was founded by energy industry leader Katie Mehnert, who also contributed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equity and Energy initiative. The idea for the company was conceived by Mehnert in 2013. With support from Cindy Patman of Halliburton and Royal Dutch Shell, Pink Petro launched an online community platform utilizing Jive Software’s cloud-based enterprise social technology. Early endorsements came from Jive CEO Elisa Steele and Houston Mayor Annise Parker, who proclaimed May 2, 2015, as Pink Petro Day, commemorated with the participation of over 300 energy sector executives and professionals.
In March 2016, Pink Petro organized the HERWorld Energy Forum, focusing on innovation in energy and workforce development strategies. By 2017, it introduced Experience Energy, a pioneering career portal dedicated to women in the energy field, hosting approximately 500 job opportunities. The year 2020 saw the integration of Pink Petro and Experience Energy under the new brand name Ally Energy.
In 2021, Ally Energy broadened its scope by acquiring Clean Energy Social, which strengthened its diversity, equity, and inclusion offerings with advanced analytics capabilities for recruitment leaders. As of 2022, Ally Energy manages three distinct councils: ALLY, which serves executive CHROs concentrating on workforce planning; ERG, which supports employee resource groups and organizational culture; and ESG, which addresses climate change and sustainability regulatory concerns.