Manuel Morales Email and Phone Number

Offering representation of compressor packagers, surface production and process equipment manufacturers.

Manages a team of Project Sales and Route Sales personnel to meet or exceed revenue goals. Liaises with product line representative to update changes and learn about new lines. Monitors activity within the market to adjust personnel count and type when required to develop territory. Seeks opportunities to diversify revenue sources.

Communicates with consumers to evaluate, authorize, and/or recommend approval of real estate mortgage loans. Advises borrowers on rates and methods of payments. Networks with Realtors and other groups to seek business development opportunities. Is licensed in the State of Texas with NMLS # 1589489.

Introduced API 618 product line to Upstream & Midstream customers in the U.S. and Mexico. Researched potential opportunities for compressor packages and followed up with sales calls. Developed sales strategies and led team of Application Engineers during and preparation of proposals. Directed responses to follow-up questions and Ts and Cs negotiations.

Initially hired to develop the company’s International business by setting up and supporting a network of agents. Coordinates and directs the resources for the International Department sales team. Assisted and developed business relationships and strategies for International sales. Later given responsibility for U.S. and International sales of all custom engineered rotating equipment designed to customers’ specifications. Had P&L responsibility while managing a team of salesmen. Activities include screening inquiries and negotiating Ts & Cs with customers. Some noteworthy achievements include:• $23M sale of (8) G3616/JGZ6 compressor packages for storage/withdrawal service• $30M sale of Turnkey Gas Compressor Station for Oxy Elk Hills• $18M sale of (8) G3600 compressor packages to PEMEX• Setup partner for rental compression in Mexico • $21M sales in 2012

Initially managed team of Applications Engineers and Construction Manager for compression inquiries in Latin America. Functions included selecting and overseeing Engineering and Construction phases during Turnkey installation of compressors and related Compressor Station Facilities. Provided support to agents and salesmen from business development through start-up. Made Mexico Country Manager and given P&L responsibility for all sales, operations, Engineering, construction, and installation activities for Engineered Products, Contract Compression, and Aftermarket Services. Had total of 100 employees reporting directly and indirectly. Increased revenue and installed horsepower by 40% and setup sales of spare parts. Negotiated contracts with clients, sales representatives, and construction contractors. Acquired thorough understanding of Mexican labor law and processes applicable to procurement and employment.

Initially assigned to consortium of four companies called SIMCO to manage development of five Water Injection Platforms on Lake Maracaibo for Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). Oversaw the Engineering and Construction of the platforms and liaised between the client representative and the consortium. Was subsequently assigned to work and live in Mexico as Manager for Business Development with responsibility for seeking and identifying new business opportunities for Schlumberger’s newly created compression business segment.

Vice President of Operations responsible for successful execution of projects. Was accountable for quality, efficiency, and profitability of projects. Hired and fired all Engineering, Drafting, Procurement, Construction, Scheduling, and Project Management Personnel. Directly involved with setting up and developing sister company in Venezuela called Thronson Internacional de Venezuela, C.A. (TIVENCA). Some Projects with actual hands on involvement included:• Petrozuata – Maracaibo, VenezuelaSeconded as Project Manager to execute contract for the Front End Loading of the VEHOP (Venezuelan Extra Heavy Oil Project) in the offices of TIVENCA. The position involved the responsibility for managing and supervising team of 75 persons assigned to develop a 60,000 BOPD Production and Processing Facility and associated Well Clusters for producing and handling of 8° API crude oil. Directly involved with costing and schedule development in addition to preparing and issuing formal requests for bids for all long lead major equipment. Also participated in Value Improvement Practices Workshop with Conoco, Maraven, and Dupont personnel. • Cooper Rolls, Inc. – Lago I and Lama II Compressor Plants – Venezuela Engineering Manager of a consortium formed between Vepica and Cooper-Rolls to execute EPC contract of two compressor installations for Maraven’s Infragas Project. Both projects included two gas turbines driving centrifugal compressors • Lagoven, S.A. – Jusepin, VenezuelaProject Manager of contract to perform Pre FEED of a “grass roots” Dew Point Control Plant known as ACOGAS in Eastern Venezuela with 250 MMSCFD capacity • Mobil Oil Corp. – Vanderbilt Compressor StationPerformed study to determine the cause of excessive compressor maintenance costs at a compressor plant in Vanderbilt, Texas.

Initially responsible for coordinating and managing projects from bidding phase through start-up. Some specific projects with direct involvement included:• Mobil Oil Exploration and Producing, Inc. – Grand Isle 20-AEngineering and fabrication of Offshore Oil and Gas Production deck and facility capable of handling 4,000 BPD and 10 MMSCFD for Mobil Oil’s Grand Isle 10A Platform. • Shell Offshore, Inc. – South Timbalier 300-BEngineering and packaging of 500-ton offshore compressor module consisting of two 1200-hp, high speed separable compressors. • Cooper Industries – Energy Services GroupEngineering and packaging of 500-ton, 3300-hp slow speed integral compressor module for Shell Offshore, Inc. Was subsequently transferred to sales position of Surface Production Equipment and Compressor Packages in the New Orleans and Lafayette area.