I have more than 35 years experience in the mid and downstream energy business working for major oil companies. I started my career in refinery process engineering and progressed to financial analysis and strategic planning for the downstream businesses. I led commercial trading and distribution operations, directing regional crude oil supply and distribution for a 150 million barrel per year network in the distribution of gasoline, jet, and diesel fuels. As President and CEO for small petrochemical business, I led the construction start-up and operation of a $215 Million plant in the United States with an International Joint Venture partner. As President of a large fuel retail business, I had responsibility for domestic franchise and company gas station and C-Store operations as well as an International C-Store Franchise consisting of 700 franchisees, 3000 convenience stores, and $3 billion in annual revenue. Currently, through my company, I provide consulting services in the Petroleum Refining and Marketing business. I have been called upon as a consultant and expert witness for franchise business disputes, gas Station-C Store Facilities’ Standard of Care, Insurance fraud, wrongful terminations, fuel pricing, business valuation, and franchising. My work as an energy industry expert witness for over 5 years includes providing consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.