Board & Governance Experience
2015 – Present
Board Director | Chair, ESG & Nominating and Governance Committees, Audit Committee Member
ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION
- Provides governance and strategic oversight for a publicly traded midstream energy infrastructure company
- Chairs key committees responsible for governance, ESG, and board composition, and serves on the Audit Committee
- Played a central role in a complex multi-entity restructuring, simplifying corporate structure and improving shareholder alignment
- Advises management on long-term strategy, capital discipline, and risk oversight in a dynamic regulatory environment
2022 – 2025
Chair, Audit & Risk Committee
THIRD COAST SUPER HOLDINGS, LLC
- Provided oversight of audit, financial reporting, and enterprise risk management for a large-scale energy infrastructure platform
- Supported strategic decision-making across a diversified portfolio of pipeline, processing, and offshore assets
- Advised on operational and financial risks across complex logistics and infrastructure systems
2022 – 2025
Member, Board of Governance
JAGUAR EXPLORACION Y PRODUCCION
- Provided governance and strategic oversight for a Mexico-based exploration and production company
- Supported leadership during a period of significant growth and development across multiple onshore assets
- Contributed to positioning the company for scale within a competitive and evolving market
Advisory & Professional Experience
2008 – 2013 | 2019 – Present
President
BROOKS KLIMLEY & ASSOCIATES
- Leads an advisory firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and financial restructuring
- Advises energy, power, and infrastructure companies on strategic positioning and complex financial transactions
- Supports clients navigating the economic and regulatory challenges of the global energy transition
- Works closely with senior executives and investors to unlock value and manage risk
2013 – 2019
Managing Director & Head of Energy and Natural Resources
THE SILVERFERN GROUP
- Led energy and infrastructure investment strategy for a global private investment firm
- Deployed capital across a diverse portfolio including power generation, renewable energy, and upstream oil and gas assets
- Directed investment sourcing, due diligence, structuring, and portfolio management
- Partnered with institutional investors and family offices on complex global investments
2005 – 2007
President, CIT Energy
CIT GROUP INC.
- Transformed a legacy lending unit into a diversified energy merchant banking platform
- Built and led an integrated team spanning origination, risk, and capital markets
- Expanded platform capabilities across oil and gas, power, mining, and alternative energy sectors
- Positioned the business for long-term growth through strategic and operational realignment
Investment Banking Leadership
2001 – 2004
Managing Director & Co-Head, Global Diversified Industrials Group
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
- Led global coverage of major industrial clients, overseeing advisory and capital markets activities
- Managed senior client relationships and execution of complex transactions across multinational organizations
- Directed teams delivering integrated financing and strategic advisory solutions
1998 – 2001
Senior Managing Director & Co-Head, Energy and Natural Resources Group
bear stearns & Co inc.
- Oversaw energy investment banking teams across New York and Dallas
- Led strategic advisory and financing mandates across the natural resources sector
- Managed relationships with large-cap clients and high-growth companies
1995 – 1998
Managing Director & Global Head, Energy and Natural Resources Group
UBS SECURITIES, LLC
- Built and led a global energy investment banking platform across the Americas, Europe, and Asia
- Directed international transaction execution and client coverage strategy
- Integrated regional teams into a coordinated global business
1984 – 1994
Managing Director & Co-Head, Natural Resources Group
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO, INC.
- Helped build one of the firm’s most successful investment banking franchises
- Led client development, transaction execution, and team growth across energy and mining sectors
- Played a key role in shaping the firm’s natural resources strategy during a period of industry evolution
Academic & Thought Leadership
2010 – Present
Adjunct Professor, Business School & School of International and Public Affairs
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
- Teaches graduate-level courses on energy finance and investment structures
- Developed interdisciplinary curriculum integrating finance, policy, and market dynamics
- Focuses on real-world applications of capital markets solutions across energy and infrastructure
Education
1981
MA, Jurisprudence
OXFORD UNIVERSITY, CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE – Oxford, England
1979