Samson Investment Company is a privately held, independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Founded in 1971, it employs more than 1,000 people. The company invests in new drilling and oil and gas property acquisitions. It employs geologists, geophysicists, pumpers, compressor technicians, foremen, superintendents, field operation and technical support executives, and petroleum and drilling engineers. The company also conducts various community outreach activities that include fundraising events for various organizations, including the American Red Cross. It conducts drilling operations in North America and Australia, as well as maintains over 3,500 wells. In addition, the company offers 3-D seismic drilling, technology, training and development programs. Samson Investment Company offers risk and field management services.