For Immediate Release: Monday, April 14, 2025
NOIA Contact: jwilliams@nullnoia.org
Coby Sammis Joins NOIA as Vice President of Government Affairs
Washington, D.C. – The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) is pleased to announce that Coby Sammis is taking over as our new Vice President of Government Affairs. NOIA President Erik Milito said:
"We are thrilled to welcome Coby Sammis to the NOIA team. Coby brings extensive experience from his tenure with Congressman Clay Higgins, where he expertly shaped legislative strategies and forged coalitions on a host of issues critical to the offshore energy sector. A Louisiana native, Coby possesses a deep understanding of the Gulf Coast’s unique history and its vital connection to offshore energy, environmental stewardship, and national security.
"As we tackle a dynamic 2025 landscape—encompassing oil and gas, wind, carbon sequestration, ocean minerals, and more—Coby will be invaluable. I, together with the entire NOIA team, look forward to working with him to advance America’s offshore energy future and champion smart policy solutions."
About Coby Sammis
Coby Sammis joins the National Ocean Industries Association as the Vice President of Government Affairs, bringing extensive experience in policy advising and coalition building. Previously, Coby served as a Senior Policy Advisor to Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03) and had been with the office since 2018. In this role, he provided strategic counsel on a diverse portfolio of issues critical to the offshore energy sector, including appropriations, coastal infrastructure, conservation, energy, environmental policy, finance, foreign affairs, natural resources, sportsmen’s issues, and infrastructure.
Coby played a pivotal role in shaping legislative priorities, developing strategies, and fostering coalitions to advance key initiatives. Coby's perspective will help NOIA advocate for the Gulf of America and the larger U.S. offshore energy sector and how they intertwine with environmental stewardship, economic prosperity, and national security.
Coby is an alumnus of McNeese State University.
About NOIA
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment.
