Appointed Chairman of the Board of this publicly listed energy producer effective October 1, 2018. Also, Chair the Audit and Compensation Committees and member of the Nominating Committee. PEDEVCO (PED) is engaged in the acquisition and development of strategic, high growth energy projects, including shale oil and gas assets, in the US. The Company's principal assets are its D-J Basin asset in Colorado and its San Andres play in the Northwest Shelf of the Permian Basin situated in West Texas and eastern New Mexico.

JJS Capital Group's focus is on distressed situations, principally backed by real estate. Projects include a 182-acre land development in Asheville, NC and a 3-acre land development in Greenville, SC. A strategic partnership in Jersey City has invested in a myriad of projects including the construction and sale of a 12-unit condo, a 47,000 sq. ft commercial building, pending development of an approved 50-unit residential project, and on the Board of a growing pre-school business. In addition, passive investments are made in numerous private equity deals.

Was member of 9 person Executive Committee reporting to the Chairman and CEO of this Fortune 100 Energy Corporation. Was in charge of Corporate Treasurer's, Corporate Strategy and all Exploration and Producing Commercial activities.

Joined Sirius as Senior VP / CFO; became interim Co-CEO in October 2001; EVP / CFO in 2002. Instrumental in driving the business plan for this entertainment / technology company, which commenced service in February 2002. Raised $158 million in equity offering in January 2002 and re-negotiated Term Loan covenants to avoid going concern opinion from outside auditors in March 2002. Led a successful $1.2 billion re-capitalization of company and raised $200 million of new capital, closing Sirius’ funding gap from $600 million to less than $100 million. Managed the launch process, including establishment of customer care centers, chip-set development, receiver manufacturing, marketing programs, public relations and strategic partnerships. Managed over 10 major Wall Street sell-side analysts. Worked daily with Sirius’ major investors including key financial sponsors like The Blackstone Group and W.R. Huff Asset Management.

As a direct report to the President of Asia Pacific who was based in Singapore and to the C.F.O. of Dell Computer who was based in Austin, I was a member of Asia Pacific Leadership Team, which was involved in all key operational and strategic decisions across the region. Had full responsibility for the Controllers, Audit, Treasurer's, Planning, Compliance, Facilities and Tax functions for Dell Computer's Asian operations, with operational focus on the largest (Japan) region. Empowered to drive the Dell model, focusing on Growth, Profitability and Liquidity. This required maintaining a daily focus on inventories, receivables and payables; established leasing solutions throughout the region; and instituted price actions and commission programs to properly balance growth and profitability drives. This fast pace environment included monthly P&L closings, quarterly forecasts with continual updates, and daily scrutiny of sales, margins and product mix.

Supervised 23 professionals accountable for global banking and financial strategies. Identified and implemented tax-structured financing, including cross border leveraged leases. Consulted business units on asset monetization and optimal use of leasing and other securitized structures. Managed tax-exempt debt portfolio, CP and other short-term debt issues, and US $16 billion intercompany loan portfolio. In charge of corporate governance and financial stewardship, including capital structure, worldwide economic outlooks and asset and liability risk integration. Key member of two merger (Exxon-Mobil) transition teams - credit and financial restructuring.

Managed ten professionals responsible for identifying, measuring and managing Mobil’s global exposure to hydrocarbon prices. Revamped Corporation’s Hedge Program by clarifying the desired benchmark and objectives. Maintained state-of-the-art controls based on daily value-at-risk and loss threshold limits. Identified, valued, and monetized embedded options within existing and prospective business deals. Used futures and over-the-counter instruments to develop and manage flexible and competitive pricing programs for Mobil’s marketers

One of five direct reports to the Chairman. Managed a staff of 120 responsible for all the controllers, treasurers, credit, insurance, tax, purchasing, and audit activities of Mobil Oil’s largest 100% owned marketing subsidiary with annual sales of US $7 billion, assets in excess of US $2 billion, an average debt balance of US $500 million, and annual foreign exchange transactions totaling US $1 billion. Directed company-wide re-engineering study of all staff functions. Oversaw IT financial applications and system development. Monitored Mobil’s shareholder interests in two refinery companies -- a 50% owned joint venture and a US $10 billion publicly traded company. Initiated and negotiated a US $500 million stock buyback program for the listed company

Assisted in advising the Government of Indonesia on ways to raise money in the capital markets. Oversaw Mobil Oil's efforts to fund a large Gas Prospect in Indonesia.

One of four direct reports to the Chairman. Managed a staff of 100 responsible for the controller’s, treasurer’s, tax, audit, insurance, purchasing, and information systems functions of Mobil’s 100% owned marketing and refining subsidiary in Singapore (US $1.2 billion annual sales). Also oversaw financial functions of Mobil’s operations in Malaysia and Thailand

In charge of 7 professionals overseeing the IT platform for the Marketing and Refining Division of Mobil Oil.

Managed 30 analysts responsible for cash management / interest rate swap positions, banking relations, foreign exchange trading, insurance, short and long term financial planning, debt transactions, and dividends. Optimized credit terms to minimize credit risks and trade receivable balances. Coordinated with Mobil’s Corporate Tax Department on pertinent tax issues. Implemented Mobil Corporation’s listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.