Steve is Managing Director – Oilfield Service of Quintana, where he is responsible for the evaluation and operational aspects of oilfield service investments. He is also head of the Fund’s Oilfield Services Sector. Steve has over 29 years of U.S. and international oil and gas industry experience. Steve served as Quintana Minerals Corporation’s General Manager of Santa Cruz I UTE in Argentina. Steve is a Registered Professional Engineer and a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Steve attended Texas Tech University, where he earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering.
John W. Wessels
John is Managing Director – Engineering of Quintana, where his responsibilities include reservoir engineering and economic evaluations and oversight of the general reservoir management of oil and gas investments. John has 33 years of diversified engineering experience, including 25 years with Quintana where he has held numerous technical and managerial positions including Reservoir Engineering Manager of the Louisiana Division and Operations Manager of the Rocky Mountain Division of Quintana Minerals Corporation. John also served five years as Vice President of KUKUI, Inc., an independent exploration and production company that specialized in the production of coal-bed methane. John is a Registered Professional Engineer and a member of the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. John attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a B.S and an M.S. in Petroleum Engineering.
W. Ralph Rice
Ralph is Managing Director – Geology and Geophysics of Quintana, where he is responsible for the geological and geophysical review and evaluation of oil and gas acquisitions and investments. Ralph has over 30 years of U.S. and international geoscience experience. He also oversees Quintana’s prospect generation, geologic oversight and seismic processing and interpretation. Ralph is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Ralph attended the University of Arkansas, where he earned an M.S. in Geology.
Charles H. “Chuck” Kerr
Chuck is Managing Director – Gasification of Quintana, where he is responsible for the Robertson family’s efforts to develop two coal-fired mine-mouth gasification projects in the Western United States. Chuck has over 28 years of experience in corporate structuring and contract management. Chuck is a Certified Professional Landman. Chuck attended Montana State University, where he earned a B.S. in Business Finance.
Benjamin C. Danielson
Vice President – Investments and Chief Investment Officer – China, where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing investments, as well as managing and monitoring the activities of Quintana’s portfolio companies. Previously, he was a Vice President with GE Energy Financial Services, where he managed upstream oil and gas investments for GE Capital, and an associate with the GE Capital Structured Finance Group in its global energy division. Prior to GE, Ben worked as a consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers. Ben also served as a Field Artillery Officer in the United States Army. Ben attended the United States Military Academy, where he earned a B.S. in Mathematical Economics, and The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned an M.B.A.
David Rohanna
David is Managing Director-Asia, Mining and Natural
Resources. He is an experienced executive/senior manager with a broad and
extensive background of 35 years in management, operations, engineering, and
project management, in the mining, coal preparation, and bulk material handling
industries. Prior executive management positions include President and C.O.O. of
the ROAG Group, President and C.E.O. of Phoenix Mining Corporation, Managing
Director and Group Executive Director, ELECTRA Group, Managing Director and
Group Executive Director, Hillmar Industries, Managing Director-EurAsia, John T.
Boyd Company.
George G. Dethlefsen
George is Vice President – Investments of Quintana, where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing investments, as well as managing and monitoring the activities of Quintana’s portfolio companies. Previously, he was an Associate with the general partner of Natural Resource Partners, conducting corporate finance and valuation activities. Prior to joining Natural Resource Partners, George was with Goldman, Sachs & Co.’s investment banking division, where he worked with energy, power and consumer products companies. George attended Rice University, where he earned a B.A. in Economics and Managerial Studies, and The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned an M.B.A.
Stephen H. Dexter
Stephen is Vice President – Investments of Quintana, where he is
responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing investments, as well
as managing and monitoring the activities of Quintana’s portfolio
companies. Prior to joining Quintana, Stephen worked in the business
development group of Hunt Oil Company where he evaluated oil and gas
acquisition and divestiture opportunities, participated in the
development of both the Peru LNG and Yemen LNG projects, and sourced
energy-oriented private equity investments on behalf of the Hunt
family. Stephen began his career in the energy investment banking
division of CIBC World Markets where he was involved in numerous equity
and debt underwritings as well as merger and acquisition advisory
assignments. Stephen attended The University of Texas at Austin, where
he earned a B.B.A. in Finance.
Christopher J. Baker
Chris is Vice President – Investments of Quintana, where he is
responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing investments, as well
as managing and monitoring the activities of Quintana’s portfolio
companies. Prior to joining Quintana, served as an Associate with
Citi’s Corporate and Investment Bank where he conducted corporate
finance and valuation activities focused on structuring non-investment
grade debt transactions in the energy sector. Prior to Citi, Chris was
Vice President of Operations for Theta II Enterprises, Inc. where he
focused on project management of various complex inland marine and
subsea pipeline construction projects. Chris attended Louisiana State
University, where he earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and Rice
University, where he earned an M.B.A.
Shan J. Moon
Shan is Vice President and Portfolio Manager of The Don Evans Group, Ltd. He is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, executing and monitoring investments for Quintana. Previously, he was a Planning Analyst with Pure Resources, a U.S. exploration and production company owned by Unocal Corporation. Prior to Pure, Shan served as President of Neodyme Technologies, a $100 million private healthcare maintenance management company. Shan attended Texas A&M University, where he earned a B.B.A. in Finance and an M.B.A.
Dwayne R. Morley
Dwayne is an Associate with Quintana, where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing investments, as well as managing and monitoring the activities of Quintana’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining Quintana in 2007, Dwayne was an Analyst at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in their E&P Capital Group with he focused on executing and monitoring private debt and equity investments in the upstream and midstream sectors. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Dwayne was an Investment Banking Analyst at Banc of America Securities in the Natural Resources Group. While at Banc of America, Dwayne focused on the upstream, midstream & coal sectors - evaluating and executing public and private M&A, and debt and equity capital markets transactions. Dwayne received his B.B.A. in finance from Texas A&M University where he also participated on the NCAA Division I golf team. He is currently working towards his MBA at the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University.
Matthew Niemczak
Matthew is an Associate of Quintana, where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing investments, as well as managing and monitoring the activities of Quintana’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining Quintana, Matthew worked at UBS Investment Bank in its Global Energy Group, where he focused on executing debt and equity capital markets work, mergers and acquisitions and leveraged buyout engagements for public and private energy clients. Matthew attended Harvard University, where he earned a B.A. in Economics.
Alexander Chmelev
Alex is an Associate of Quintana, where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing investments, as well as managing and monitoring the activities of Quintana’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining Quintana, Alex was an Analyst in the Investment Banking Division of Simmons & Company International, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions within the oil and gas, midstream and oilfield services sectors. Alex attended Texas A&M University, where he earned a B.S. in Computer Engineering.
Paul J. Cornell
Paul is a Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Quintana.
Prior to joining Quintana, Paul served as Chief Financial Officer of
Quintana Maritime Limited from January 2005 until its sale in April
2008. Prior to joining Quintana Maritime, Paul served as Vice President
of Finance for Quintana Minerals Corporation since 1993 and has been
employed with Quintana Minerals Corporation since 1988. Paul attended
Niagara University, where he earned a B.B.A. in Accounting.
Steve Putman
Steve is a Managing Director and General Counsel, of Quintana. Prior to joining Quintana, Steve served as Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Quintana Maritime Limited from August 2005 until its sale in April 2008. Prior to joining Quintana Maritime, Steve was an associate in the Corporate Finance and Securities section of Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P., Houston, Texas, and in the Tax Controversy section of Mayer Brown LLP, Chicago, Illinois. Steve attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a B.A. in Plan II, and the University of Chicago, where he earned a J.D.
Loren J. Soetenga
Loren is a Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Quintana.
Prior to joining Quintana, Loren was Director of Ranger Capital Group
and Ranger Capital Markets, a $600 million investment manager of hedge
funds and traditional investment products. Prior to Ranger, Loren was a
Partner of John McStay Investment Counsel, a $6.5 billion investment
firm. Before joining John McStay Investment Counsel, Loren was an
equity analyst for Chronos Management. Loren attended Texas Christian
University, where he earned a B.S. in Economics.
Jimmy A. McDonald
Jimmy is the Executive Vice President – Finance and Accounting of
Quintana, where he is responsible for the accounting and financial
oversight of Quintana and its portfolio companies. Jimmy is a Certified
Public Accountant with approximately 20 years of diverse experience in
finance, accounting and management in the power industry and other
energy sectors. Prior to joining Quintana, Jimmy held various
management positions with the McNair Group, El Paso Merchant Energy,
and Ferrell North America. Jimmy attended Texas A&M University,
where he earned a B.B.A. in Accounting.
Robert C. “Bo” Sturdivant
Bo is Vice President - Finance of Quintana. He is responsible for
Quintana’s risk management. Bo has been with Quintana since 1974 and is
a Certified Public Accountant with over 34 years of diverse experience
in finance, accounting and management in oil and natural gas, real
estate, minerals and other industries. Bo is a Licensed Securities
Representative and holds an Insurance License. Bo attended The
University of Texas at Austin, where he received a B.A. in History and
an M.B.A. in Finance and Accounting.
Shelley Manley
Shelley is Controller of Quintana. Her responsibilities include
accounting for all of Quintana’s investments, working with management
and outside audit and tax professionals. Shelley has over 20 years of
diverse experience in accounting, onshore Texas and Louisiana, offshore
Gulf of Mexico, international experience in Alberta, Canada and other
energy sectors. Prior to joining Quintana she held positions of
Financial Analyst and Manager of Accounting at Stone & Webster Oil
Company. Shelley also served as Secretary for two of its subsidiaries
Spruce Hills Production Company and San Salvador Development Company.
Shelley is a member of the Petroleum Accountant Society of Houston.
Shelley attended University of Houston, where she received a B.S.
Eva Clark
Eva is a Senior Paralegal of Quintana. Prior to joining Quintana, Eva
was a part of the legal team of Halliburton’s KBR division and played
an integral role in KBR’s separation from Halliburton. Prior to KBR,
Eva was with Pioneer Companies, Inc., a chemical manufacturer with
eight plants in the U.S. and Canada. At Pioneer, Eva was involved in
M&A and transaction structuring involving large domestic and
foreign acquisitions, asset sales, and contract negotiations, as well
as related acquisition financings and capital-raising transactions and
restructurings. Eva is a member of the Paralegal Division of the State
Bar of Texas. Eva is currently attending Texas A&M University.
Larry J. Townsend
Larry serves as Director of Insurance for Quintana, Natural Resource
Partners, L.P. and Quintana Minerals Corporation. He works closely with
management, legal and insurance brokers to provide a quality risk
management program. His responsibilities include the identification and
measurement of risks of loss arising from Quintana’s operations and
overseeing the management and placement of its insurance program. Larry
has 30 years of experience in risk management and insurance, 25 years
of which were with Mitchell Energy & Development Corp., an
independent oil and gas company, where he served as Director of Risk
and Insurance. He most recently served as Risk Manager for the Port of
Houston Authority. Larry attended Sam Houston State University where he
received a B.B.A. degree in Management.
Debbie S. Leiss
Debbie serves as Insurance Manager of Quintana, Natural Resource
Partners L.P., Quintana Minerals Corporation and Quintana Maritime
Limited. Debbie's responsibilities include overseeing the due
diligence, placement, maintenance and management of property and
casualty insurance. She works closely with management, legal, insurance
brokers and consultants to provide a quality risk management program.
Prior to joining Quintana Minerals Corporation in 1990, Debbie served
as Lease and Division Order Analyst for Kilroy Company of Texas, Inc.
She is a member of the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Debbie
attended Louisiana Tech University, where she received a B.A.
Nancy H. Smith
Nancy is the Vice President - Finance of Quintana, where she is
responsible for the accounting and financial oversight of Quintana’s
portfolio companies. Nancy is a Certified Public Accountant with over
10 years of diverse experience in accounting and finance in the energy
sector. Prior to joining Quintana, Nancy held various accounting
management and consulting roles in the energy sector including Calpine
and Dresser-Rand. Nancy attended the University of Texas at San
Antonio, where she earned a B.B.A. in Accounting and the University of
Houston where she earned an Executive MBA.
Alex Szozda
Alex is the Manager of Finance and Accounting of Quintana, where he is responsible for various treasury, financial reporting, and financial due diligence functions. Prior to joining Quintana, Alex worked at Ernst Young in its Transaction Advisory Services group, where he conducted financial due diligence on several financial and strategic deals, mostly within the energy sector. Alex attended Cornell University, where he earned a B.A. in Economics and the University of Virginia, where he earned an M.S. in Accounting. Alex is a Certified Public Accountant.
