I have been in the downstream energy industry - with unparalleled expertise in wholesale and retail fuel markets, for more 39 years. I possess a thorough knowledge of the end to end process and methodologies involved in fuel products transportation, valuation, buying, sales, and supply contract management from the refinery to the gasoline station. My network of contacts is without peer in the industry, and includes key decision makers at integrated refiners, independent fuel distributors, c-store chains, manufacturing, trucking, card transaction processing companies, end users and government agencies. In the last role as VP of Client Relations and Education for Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), the most widely used "benchmark" for U.S. fuel transactions, I transformed the sales group by realigning the sales process, implementing in-house training programs for sales personnel, and working closely with product development to create new products as the rapidly changing fuel market needed them. Customers - Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Pilot Travel Centers, CME Group, and ICE - have attested to my commitment and devotion for building meaningful relationships across their organizations.My expertise:√ U.S. FUEL DISTRIBUTION CHAIN - Detailed methods and processes for the way fuel gets from the refinery to the rack, and ultimately the retail gasoline station. √ FUEL PRICING - Analytical and data-based approach from the "spot" to the wholesale and to the retail levels. √ FUEL CONTRACTS - Detailed review and identification of inconsistencies and errors in price points and compliance. √ CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS – Profitable results in negotiating "seat license" and "enterprise" license data / distribution agreements for energy companies throughout the United States, Europe, APAC, and Mexico. √ FUEL SPECS - Expert-level knowledge of numerous fuel specs through the United States, including non-fossil fuels and "carbon" credit markets. √ "PAPER" TRADING - Functional methodologies and deep relationships with exchanges trading fuel on a futures basis, including CME and ICE.