Robert Hess Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

As Director of Investor Relations, I implemented an in-depth and comprehensive investor relations program supporting corporate goals and objectives for this leading Pacific Northwest natural gas and water utility. This included collaborating with existing investors while searching out new institutional partners, doubling the company's market cap in two years. I was personally involved in all internal and external scripting of all communication vehicles, from media releases to web updates, and from policy positions to SEC filings. Some highlights of the value I brought to NW Natural:- Successfully doubled the company's market cap in the initial two-years of program development.- Managed over 100 corporate roadshow meetings annually over a decade.- Updated and implemented user-friendly investor web pages for all audiences.- Provided employee channels for receiving investor information in a timely fashion.- One of four corporate spokespersons, and led all investor communications internally and externally.- Responsible for all internal and external investor communications, presentations and special events. - Directed issues management process, including M&A reviews and peer analytics, in support of C-Suite and the Board. - Recognized as a top industry leader by the American Gas Association as the Chair of the AGA's Investor Relations Subcommittee. See less

Responsible for North American investor relations program for one of the world's largest utilities, since acquired by Iberdrola (E-ber-drola) of Spain. Worked in NA as well as in Europe. Managed both investor relations and shareholder services functions for ScottishPower, but worked out of the PacifiCorp offices in Portland. On management staff of ScottishPower, PacifiCorp and PPM Energy.

Portland, Oregon Area

Directed all aspects of investor communications and strategy for timber MLP.

Portland, Oregon Area

Responsible for coordinating all marketing communications, corporate communications and eventually investor relations.Communications leader for IPO of company that grew from $50 million of annual revenues to $5 billion in 10 years. Managed and developed initial integrated and strategic communications plan.

Bs, Journalism, Economics

B.S. In Journalism, with minors in economics and political science

Post-Graduate, Investor Relations

Activities and Societies: National Investor Relations Institute, American Gas Association, Edison Electric Institute, Public Relations.