Experience

Texas A&M Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  The Texas A&M Foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists for the benefit of Texas A&M University. As the primary academic fundraising institution for Texas A&M, we inspire philanthropy to support this unique American institution and share in its promising future. Foundation staff members solicit and manage investments in academics and leadership programs essential to the university’s pursuit to be among the best universities. The Foundation works with former students, corporations and other A&M supporters to match their charitable interests with the university’s priorities. These gifts create scholarships, advance faculty endeavors, enhance student programs and fund new buildings. Show less



Noble Energy

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Director Business Finance

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2018

  Sr. Director of Business Finance supporting Noble's Onshore and Offshore Businesses along with Corporate FP&A and Global Operations (Drilling, Major Projects and Supply Chain). Business Finance at Noble carries out:- Finance support to all the businesses- Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis- Accounting in the foreign countries- Finance support to Global Operations

• Director - International Operations Finance

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2013

  Finance Director for the International division of Noble Energy. Team of ~90 focused on Finance support to the International business. Team is comprised of staff in Houston, Israel, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon China, and Cyprus. Activities include:- Direct finance support to the business units- Financial Planning and Analysis- Accounting in the foreign countries- Direct involvement on new country entrance and deals



Shell

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• North American Trading Finance Manager - Crude & Products

  • Jan 2007 - Sep 2010

  Finance Manager for the Crude and Products Trading business in North America and the Caribbean. Primary focus is on front office finance support to the growing business shepherding new deals and projects through the organization. The role also serves as the overall Finance lead for Crude and Products activity in North America. The role has staff in Houston, Calgary and Barbados. Current activities and topics of oversight include: • Onboarding new/complex deals and products working closely with commercial trading staff • Structured Finance • Trade Finance, Letters of Credit and other Treasury aspects • Cash margining • Close interaction with Tax, Legal, HSE, Contracting and Shipping • Corporate authorities as Director of Company • SOX signoff and control framework • Quarterly townhall presentations to all staff Show less



Shell Chemicals Europe BV

• Chemicals Europe & Africa Controller

  • Jun 2003 - Dec 2006

  The Controller’s organization within Chemicals was broken into three main regions. I was the Europe/Africa Controller. The role had 13 direct reports with an entire span of control of approximately 105 staff. Staff were located in Rotterdam-the Netherlands, Chester-UK, London-UK, Eschborn-Germany, Berre-France, Durban-South Africa, Warsaw-Poland. Primary activities of the team dealt with financial accounting and transactions into GSAP, Business Warehouse, Chemist and FIRST Group Reporting and statutory and tax reporting for numerous legal entities. The role provided the challenges of a virtual team spread over many countries and nationalities. The role oversaw the new pan-EU arrangement and governance of Shell Chemicals Europe BV which functioned as the main marketing/business arm of Shell Chemicals in Europe. The role also served with a double-hat to act as the global focal point for the Controller’s team as well as participated on the Global Chemicals Finance Leadership Team. Accomplishments • Helped to stabilize many post-GSAP implementation issues. • Implemented IAS (International Accounting Standards). • Finalized a two year SOX implementation program. • Coordinated an offshoring move of roles to Poland Show less



Shell Chemical Company

• Global Staff Development Manager

  • Jul 2001 - Jun 2003

  The Chemical Finance Leadership Team consisted of Shell Chemical’s CFO, Controller, Treasurer, and various managers directing the lines of business. The Leadership Team oversaw all of the finance activities for the global business. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Staff Development Manager’s scope of responsibilities encompassed talent development for approximately 500 employees worldwide, “change management” initiatives, and policy design for rankings and promotions. Accomplishments: • Implemented a talent pipeline and people management process within an open resourcing environment • Established database and on-line ability to obtain vital staff information for leadership • Facilitator and coordinator of all Finance Leadership Team meetings (global multimedia) • Extensive international travel and public speaking engagements (Powerpoint expert) • Coordinated finance recruiting and mature talent retention and development • Finance Lead on “Caluna” project resulting in centralization of roles in Europe and remote location of roles to Calgary in the Americas. Show less



Shell

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Treasury Project Manager and Director, Tax Exempt Financing

  • Aug 1998 - Jun 2001

  Shell Oil’s Corporate Treasury group was the focal point for a multi-billion dollar corporate debt program. It also advises and executes many of the subsidiary debt programs. This position worked closely with and reported directly to the Treasurer. Responsibilities included coordinating debt and dividend policy for Shell Oil Company, issuing Shell’s entire tax-exempt bond financing, and providing financing strategy advice to the business segments. Accomplishments: • Industry leader in tax exempt bond financing • Assistant Treasurer on several corporate subsidiaries • Coordinated all of Shell’s bank syndications for backup lines on commercial paper programs and lead for several corporate transactions • Coordinator for Shell Petroleum Inc., holding company of Shell Oil Company • Completed multi billion debt facility with Royal Dutch/Shell Treasury organization in London • Provided backup for the Commercial Paper Desk for multi billion dollar program • Streamlined short term cash investments • Responsible for several structured lease agreements • Provided financial consulting on joint venture finance committees • Participated on conference planning team for global finance leader conference Show less



Shell Pipe Line Corporation

• Offshore Business Development Manager

  • Apr 1997 - Aug 1998

  • Developed strategy for the Gulf of Mexico on new CAPEX budget of $300 million• Economic modeling for new projects and pipeline tariff calculations• Extensive interface with industry customers, legal, trading organizations and field operations

• Revenue and Stock Accounting Manager

  • Jul 1995 - Mar 1997

  • Managed the volumetric accounting staff for all of Shell’s common carrier pipelines in the US including crude, chemical, gas, products and CO2 lines.• Extensive use of Access and Excel software as well as mainframe accounting systems.