Business Development – Executed strategies employing term and spot agreements to process/fractionate/purchase/sell natural gas, crude oil, NGLs and refined fuels originating at well heads, refineries, plants and fractionators, then utilized a network of pipelines, storage, ships, railcars and transport trucks to optimize distribution assets to maximize returns.Trading & Risk Management – Managed commodity price and volume risk by employing a comprehensive approach under which all risks are assessed and balanced, while maintaining exposure to favorable market movements. Utilized financial instruments, including futures, options, and forwards traded on exchanges, OTC or embedded in physical agreements. Implemented hedge accounting practices to reduce P & L volatility and comply with FASB requirements.Origination – Structure long-term agreements with third party producers and mid-streams to provide enduring value to all participants. Communicated with intra-company functions to ensure that the arrangement fit the requirements of the organization and avoids undue risk. Information Systems – Implemented sub-ledger software to provide marketing, accounting, invoicing, trading, shipping, inventory, and asset management support. Streamlined processes throughout the organizations, while providing a much higher level of auditability, compliance and data transparency.Planning and Budgeting – Developed budgets and forecasts, employing both historical and zero based models, providing real time forecasting, predicated on evolving strategies and emerging opportunities.Business Development & Integration – Evaluated business acquisition opportunities for fit and profitability. Devised and successfully executed plans to integrate organizations, driving synergies and leveraging opportunities.Manage Human Capital – Responsible for the management and development of individuals charged with trading, procurement, transportation, risk management, compliance and accounting.