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Robert has been actively involved in the energy industry in a variety of roles since 1995.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Huron, Robert was a Senior Manager in the Energy Financial Advisory Group of Navigant Consulting, Inc., where he provided financial advisory, accounting and valuation services to a number of energy and utility clients.
Previously, Robert worked in a variety of tax, accounting and deal structuring roles at Enron Corporation. As Commercial Manager at Enron South America, Robert provided valuation and structuring support for international power and pipeline development projects. Additionally, while at Enron Corporation, Robert provided tax advice and compliance to a variety of regulated pipeline, clean fuels and international subsidiaries.
Representative examples of Robert's engagement experience include:
Provided valuation modeling and analytical support for a sealed bids for equity in a nuclear power plant auctions.
Valued geothermal assets and provided scenario analysis around various alternatives to improve power output for a geothermal limited partnership considering bankruptcy.
Provided valuation and accounting expertise as part of providing a fairness opinion on a public energy company's FAS 144 impairment analysis for certain QF assets.
Provided valuation modeling and analytical support for both a negotiated acquisition of a nuclear power asset and a private auction for a different nuclear asset. Negotiation and auction bids ended with no asset purchase.
Provided valuation Modeling and analytical support for Constellation Energy Group's successful bid to acquire the Ginna Nuclear station in NY State.
Helped to develop a portfolio screening tool for an investor owned utility and used in the development of a Least Cost Plan (LCP) required by a state public utility commission.
Helped to develop a portfolio screening tool for an investor owned utility and used in the development of a Least Cost Plan (LCP) required by a state public utility commission.
Provided assistance on multiple collateral review engagements.
Provided accounting expertise, cash management services and lease negotiation services as part of the ATA bankruptcy.
Provided cash management services (interim management) to a small health care provider. Services included negotiation of vendor payables to help the company avoid full restructuring.
Provided tax compliance services to a large integrated energy company's clean fuels facilities (Methanol and MTBE).
Worked on multiple asset acquisition and development projects involving large power asset purchases and new asset development for power and pipelines. Provided accounting, tax, due diligence and financial analysis for multiple projects.
Education & Certifications
Master of Taxation, Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business
Certified Public Accountant, Texas
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