GIOA
Guardian independent operator association
By operators for operators
Why GIOA?
Our Mission
To glorify God by protecting, promoting and preserving the role of the operator in all 50 states for the next 50 years.
MEmber BEnefits
You’re known for your world class customer service and satisfaction. At GIOA, we’re committed to that same value! And, we have the proven results to show it. Check out our Happiness Score. The Happiness Score is our cumulative customer satisfaction score rating displaying the level of service the Concierge Service Center of GIOA provides every Operator and their administrative team.
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780 Buford Hwy, Bldg A, Suite 101
Suwanee, GA 30024
$250 ANNUAL FEE
$100 initiation for new members
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Membership Perks
GIOA is more than just your benefits provider. Over the course of the next few months we are rolling out an even more comprehensive Operator Managed suite of offerings designed especially for Operators and Team Members.Â
HR support
Mineral went live in the Fall of 2022 as a ZERO COST Operator Member Benefit. This service will provide you with the latest in HR & Compliance news along with a host of training resources and access real-time experts!Â
Phone Service
GIOA has partnered with CipeTech to provide the latest in cutting-edge VoIP Technology. These systems are custom designed and built for Operators helping to optimize, automate, and scale your business.
Educational
GIOA members will have access to educational programs, professional development opportunities, information exchanges, and research endeavors to meet the continuing needs of GIOA’s members.
Employee Discounts
Real Perks with Real Employee Impact! GIOA has teamed with PerkSpot to rollout an amazing zero cost benefit. Your Team Members will have access to thousands of national, regional, & local discounts via the dedicated GIOA online shopping mall. Why pay full retail ever again?

Need More Info?
For more information about our Membership Perks & how to directly contact our Preferred Partners simply login to your GIOA Dashboard & look for the Membership Perks tab or, contact our team at operatorbenefits@gioa.info for an introduction!
Scheduling
ShiftAgent our Preferred Partner, has worked in partnership with Operators across the country since 2014 and now integrates with Vendor Bridge. For an instant demo of their services log-in to your GIOA dashboard for more information & directions. Team scheduling made easy at a discounted member price!
401K & FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Looking for assistance managing your team’s 401k or maybe looking to start one? Reach out to our Operator Support Team for a referral to speak with our strategic partner.
HR support
Mineral went live in the Fall of 2022 as a ZERO COST Operator Member Benefit. This service will provide you with the latest in HR & Compliance news along with a host of training resources and access real-time experts!
Employee Discounts
Real Perks with Real Employee Impact! GIOA has teamed with PerkSpot to rollout an amazing zero cost benefit. Your Team Members will have access to thousands of national, regional, & local discounts via the dedicated GIOA online shopping mall. Why pay full retail ever again?
Scheduling
ShiftAgent our Preferred Partner, has worked in partnership with Operators across the country since 2014 and now integrates with Vendor Bridge. For an instant demo of their services log-in to your GIOA dashboard for more information & directions. Team scheduling made easy at a discounted member price!
Phone Service
GIOA has partnered with <strong>CipeTech</strong> to provide the latest in cutting-edge VoIP Technology. These systems are custom designed and built for Operators helping to optimize, automate, and scale your business.
401K & FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Looking for assistance managing your team’s 401k or maybe looking to start one? Reach out to our Operator Support Team for a referral to speak with our strategic partner.
Educational
GIOA members will have access to educational programs, professional development opportunities, information exchanges, and research endeavors to meet the continuing needs of GIOA’s members.
Need more information?Â
For more information about our Membership Perks & how to directly contact our Preferred Partners simply login to your GIOA Dashboard & look for the Membership Perks tab or, contact our team at operatorbenefits@gioa.info for an introduction!