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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

Provide strategic counsel and develop related materials for publicly-traded and private companies on investor relations, ESG, financial planning & analysis, forecasting & budgeting, peer analysis, media relation, crisis communications and other activities.

Houston, Texas Area

Led team evaluating business development opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions analysis, valuation, deal execution and integration planning. • Provided recommendations to executive management concerning the financial returns and possible risks of various investment opportunities. • Leading role in the valuation, due diligence and execution of the company’s ~$1B acquisition of Rentech Nitrogen Partners LP (transaction closed in April 2016). Led investor relations… Show more Led team evaluating business development opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions analysis, valuation, deal execution and integration planning. • Provided recommendations to executive management concerning the financial returns and possible risks of various investment opportunities. • Leading role in the valuation, due diligence and execution of the company’s ~$1B acquisition of Rentech Nitrogen Partners LP (transaction closed in April 2016). Led investor relations function for CVR Partners LP (controlled subsidiary of CVR Energy, Inc.). Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Served as primary contact for publicly traded Master Limited Partnership (MLP) with the investment community, providing an accurate portrayal of the organization’s performance and prospects. • Maximized the company’s market valuation through the development and execution of the company’s comprehensive investor relations program. • Advised executive management and the company’s Board of Directors on market behavior toward the organization, its peers and the industry, as well as major… Show more Served as primary contact for publicly traded Master Limited Partnership (MLP) with the investment community, providing an accurate portrayal of the organization’s performance and prospects. • Maximized the company’s market valuation through the development and execution of the company’s comprehensive investor relations program. • Advised executive management and the company’s Board of Directors on market behavior toward the organization, its peers and the industry, as well as major issues impacting valuation. • Successfully targeted institutional and retail investors to transition from IPO (April, 2011) to longer-term with investor base focused on company-specific goals and strategies. • Fostered positive relationships with sell-side analysts covering the company to improve the quality of research reports, as well as support the brokerage firms’ institutional client base by participating in brokerage firm-sponsored conferences and one-on-one meetings. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Established the company’s internal investor relations function and advised executive management and the company’s Board of Directors on market behavior and issues impacting valuation. • Secured additional sell-side analyst coverage (grew coverage from four analysts to seven in first nine months) for the organization and improved the insight of analyst reports. • Designed, implemented and executed the company’s share repurchase program.• Key member of the company’s growth… Show more • Established the company’s internal investor relations function and advised executive management and the company’s Board of Directors on market behavior and issues impacting valuation. • Secured additional sell-side analyst coverage (grew coverage from four analysts to seven in first nine months) for the organization and improved the insight of analyst reports. • Designed, implemented and executed the company’s share repurchase program.• Key member of the company’s growth and development team, including deal valuation and execution analysis. • Leading role in the sale of the company to General Dynamics through the execution of an effective due diligence process. Show less

Led team of professionals in the planning, direction and implementation of all corporate level business communication functions in order to positively position the organization and enhance shareholder value. Served as primary spokesperson with the company’s external constituents, including investors, employees, media and other key parties. • Significantly increased organizational efficiency through the origination and implementation of the company’s strategic plan encompassing employee… Show more Led team of professionals in the planning, direction and implementation of all corporate level business communication functions in order to positively position the organization and enhance shareholder value. Served as primary spokesperson with the company’s external constituents, including investors, employees, media and other key parties. • Significantly increased organizational efficiency through the origination and implementation of the company’s strategic plan encompassing employee, investor, media, marketing, corporate development and crisis communications.• Designed and administered the company’s program to repurchase $210M in company stock on the open market during a 20-month period.• Led a company-wide effort to reduce spending by more than 5% as an integral member of a three-person committee directing the efforts of more than a 50-person team. • Oversaw the development and implementation of a corporate public relations program designed to influence the behavior of consumers and corporate partners across multiple communication channels. • Served as primary contact with the company’s credit rating agencies. Show less

Served as primary contact for the company, providing existing and potential investors, financial media and others with an accurate portrayal of the organization’s performance and prospects. • Facilitated and secured optimal pricing and terms for the sale of more than $220M in company stock and $300M in senior debt public offerings.• Reduced net costs by more than 10% by transitioning all external investor relations services in-house. • Determined and executed the optimal… Show more Served as primary contact for the company, providing existing and potential investors, financial media and others with an accurate portrayal of the organization’s performance and prospects. • Facilitated and secured optimal pricing and terms for the sale of more than $220M in company stock and $300M in senior debt public offerings.• Reduced net costs by more than 10% by transitioning all external investor relations services in-house. • Determined and executed the optimal financial and communications strategy surrounding settlement of a wide-ranging industry antitrust litigation, including the simultaneous sale and purchase of assets collectively totaling approximately $300M. Show less

Provided recommendations to executive management concerning the financial returns and possible risks of various investment opportunities. Directed the company’s overall investor relations efforts, including management of multiple external service providers. • Analyzed and determined optimal financial and communications strategies surrounding the acquisition, development and integration of more than $1.3B in motorsports facilities and related companies.• Facilitated and secured… Show more Provided recommendations to executive management concerning the financial returns and possible risks of various investment opportunities. Directed the company’s overall investor relations efforts, including management of multiple external service providers. • Analyzed and determined optimal financial and communications strategies surrounding the acquisition, development and integration of more than $1.3B in motorsports facilities and related companies.• Facilitated and secured premium pricing and terms for the sale of more than $120M in company stock and $225M in senior debt public offerings. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Progressive responsibilities in the planning and management of the financial and accounting environments, including strategic planning, financial reporting, budgeting, asset/inventory management, financial planning and competitor/peer analysis.- Director of Planning (1996-1997)- Joint Interest / Property Manager (1993-1996)- Management / Budget Accountant (1989-1993)

Bba, Accounting

Mba, Finance-Focus