Mr. James Brooks is an experienced Energy Industry Professional dedicated to helping his clients and industry colleagues develop their own energy industry analytics capabilities to improve their core business and increase market share.Mr. Brooks works with his clients to develop their in-house analytics capabilities by identifying the tools they will need to add the most value to their company by revealing the risks and opportunities in the industry. Mr. Brooks stated, “In such a dynamic market, one has to be able to look at many different scenarios for every project, giving them as much insight as possible for good decision making.” After receiving his degree in International Studies with a focus of Economics and Political Science from the University of California at Irvine in 2003, Mr. Brooks went to work for RBAC as the Database & Support Manager of the GPCM® Market Simulator for North American Gas and LNG™. During this time, he designed a system for collecting and qualifying all data being used in the development of RBAC’s database models. In 2008 Mr. Brooks became RBAC’s Director of Business Development. During his tenure, he has developed precise programs that have directly contributed to his success in helping his clients develop their analytics capabilities and improve their own company’s market shares. Mr. Brooks believes that one is only as valuable as he can help others and uses that philosophy when working with his clients and colleagues.Through his industry experience and his consistent contact with other energy industry professional, Mr. Brooks has contributed to the development and marketing of new product lines that has contributed to the growth of those products and expansion of RBAC. In 2023, Mr. Brooks was named Chief Operating Officer of RBAC and will continue to work on the expansion of RBAC through product innovation that meets the needs of current and future clients in this evolving energy market.Mr. Brooks is very active in both local and national community affairs and frequently volunteers at community events and helps natural disaster response groups. His volunteer efforts help individuals and families who have been struck by disasters to handle their immediate situation and get back on their feet.