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Engagement: Assist Grey Rock Investment Partners to mentor and grow its financial talent at the portfolio company level of its funds, including supporting special projects, as needed, on developing execution strategies associated with corporate finance, capital formation, allocation, and monetization. At present Grey Rock Investment Partners has three separate business verticals: Natural Resources (a portion of which includes majority ownership of publicly traded Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. [NYSE: GRNT]), Net Zero Opportunities, and Asset Management.

Allen, Tx, Us

Continue the existing focus on CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects, and develop a new business model to capture, transport, and sequester CO2 from anthropogenic sources. Support strategic growth and capital raising initiatives, while managing Finance, Accounting, Marketing, HR, and IT functions. Coordinate with senior management and board on all risk management activities.

- Consult on financing solutions to facilitate development drilling, acquisition funding, re-capitalization, and re-organization- Solutions for Risk mitigation and Capital allocationRecent Event: Consulted for a private E&P in South Texas to secure drilling capital for 12 Upper and Lower Eagleford wells in Webb County, Texas. Assisted in developing a structure that retained working interest and high returns for the client while deploying risk capital from an experienced industry operator. Approximate capital commitment of $85MM.

State College, Pa, Us

• Directed the finance team on various initiatives to structure and raise capital from public equity, private equity, institutional debt, convertible debt, commercial banks, non-traditional distressed investment funds, off-balance sheet financing, and joint venture partnerships.• Presented and lead discussions with the Board of Directors on strategic initiatives to restructure the balance sheet, address financial metrics, company forecast models, asset sales, business combinations, and proposed dividends on preferred stock.• Negotiated business terms alongside legal teams on various financing transactions to increase liquidity.• Worked with public accounting firms, as needed on financial reporting, tax, and compliance matters.• Interfaced with NASDAQ representatives on compliance matters.• Supported development of risk mitigation strategies for commodity prices, and interest rates.• Supported all Investor Relations activities on marketing and information disclosures. Including press releases, public filings, one-on-one presentations, presentations and panel discussions for industry forums.

New partnership formed in Fort Worth, Texas to focus on the production of hydrocarbons in the domestic United States, primarily in the Mid-Continent and Permian Basin regions. The company's strategy is to acquire and exploit a mix of developed and undeveloped reserves from conventional reservoirs. The core competencies of the management team will facilitate increased production and reserves through a deliberate balance of relative risk and return.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Originated new business for the Oil & Gas business line at KeyBanc Capital Markets with private, small-cap and mid-cap US exploration and production companies. Provided corporate finance solutions to oil & gas companies. Advised private and public companies on buy-side and sell-side M&A. Raised capital for development and acquisitions from bank markets, high yield and equity markets.• Demonstrated leadership in building-out the practice to include 10 professionals in the Dallas office, including senior bankers, junior staff, and a reservoir engineer.• Focused on strategic direction for the Oil & Gas Group by defining target markets, and collaborating with internal and external resources to deliver solutions.• Interfaced with top executives in the Exploration and Production subspace to generate revenue from capital markets (Equity, Convertible Preferred, and High Yield), corporate finance (Revolvers, Term Loans, and Bridge Loans), and advisory (buy-side/sell-side M&A). • Advised company management and/or the board on various scenarios and potential market reaction to acquisitions, asset sales, and capital raising decisions.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Commercial Banking - E&P and Midstream companies• Charged to build a Comerica energy presence in the Denver market.• Built and maintained relationships with clients, counter parts in other banks, and syndication groups.• Presented the transactions to credit groups and executive management teams for approval.

Midland, Texas, Us

• Worked with the CFO and Treasurer on next steps for capital raise: equity, high yield, or bank debt.• Negotiated deal structure, pricing, and covenants with twenty-five banks.• Managed the selection process for a new treasury system via a competitive bid process that integrated three different systems into one.

• Supported banking teams in advising oil & gas clients on capital re-structures, credit management, and M&A.• Coordinated with the reservoir engineer and junior staff to compile pitch books for presentations.• Built various cash flow and valuation models to facilitate capital raise in the equity, high yield, private placement, and senior debt markets

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Interfaced with NASA, company senior management, software, and hardware groups for Project Planning of Human Life Science Shuttle Mission experiments• Worked with US and European space agency on the Neurolab Mission launched in 1998.• Supported scientists on project development by setting system performance specifications.

Reston, Virginia, Us

• Evaluated design proposals and system specification for Electronic Warfare and Radar Warning Receiver systems.• Managed a number of sub-contractors on hardware design and integration.• Performed system design, integration tests, anechoic chamber threat simulations, and flight line installations for the F-16 and F-111 aircraft.• Conducted independent research and development studies to better understand the susceptibility of aircraft antenna systems to pulsed power.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance And International Business

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical And Electronics Engineering