Team
A Culture of Continuous Improvement and Mutual Respect
Above all else, we think that smart investors are good collaborators. Responsible, thoughtful, driven people who’ve not only proven themselves capable of delivering decades of positive returns, but who also know how to empower portfolio companies with a balance of guidance and autonomy. It’s why we’re honest, humble and here to share our perspectives and have the candid conversations.
Get to know us—the people behind the portfolio.
30+
Investment Professionals
>400
Years of Collective Industry Experience
Investment Professionals
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Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
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Partner, Investor Relations
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Partner, General Counsel
General Counsel - Energy Transition
Assistant General Counsel - NGP
Principal
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Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Vice President
Vice President
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Senior Associate
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Chris Carter
Managing Partner
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As Managing Partner, Chris oversees NGP’s efforts in sourcing, structuring, executing and monitoring investments. He chairs the Investment, Investment Process and Monitoring Committees and is a member of NGP’s Executive Committee. Chris joined NGP in 2004.
Previously, Chris was a summer Associate at McKinsey & Company and an Analyst with Deutsche Bank’s Energy Investment Banking Group, where he focused on financing and merger and acquisition transactions.
Chris received a B.B.A. and an M.P.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin in 2002, where he was a member of the Canfield Business Honors Program. He also received an M.B.A from Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2008, graduating as an Arjay Miller Scholar.
“Throughout my career with NGP and in partnership with our portfolio companies, I have always enjoyed being a part of high-performing teams. We can accomplish much more together than any of us can individually.”
Of Note:
I grew up in Northern California as the youngest of nine kids in a step-family. Our Suburban’s license plate was 9ZENUF.On His Mind:
“When I joined NGP as an Associate in 2004, I quickly learned that I was a part of a special firm. It is an honor to carry forward the legacy of our founders as a leader of NGP.”
David Colt
Partner
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David serves as a Partner, where he concentrates on NGP’s energy transition sourcing and execution, as well as assisting active portfolio companies. He joined NGP in 2021.
Prior to NGP, David was a Principal with CPP Investments, where he was responsible for developing and executing a late-stage venture and growth equity investment strategy in energy transition. Prior to joining CPP Investments, David was the Vice President of Corporate Development and Finance for ChargePoint, a global leader in electric vehicle charging.
Before his tenure at ChargePoint, David established Efficient Resource Management, a Bay Area boutique advisory firm serving leading energy investors, developers and technology companies. David began his career as an energy analyst at the Carbon War Room and the Prometheus Institute for Sustainable Development, where he covered renewables, mobility and efficiency markets. He is an active mentor to energy entrepreneurs and is involved in community organizations, serving as a board member of Economists for Peace and Security (EPS), a UN-registered NGO.
David is a graduate of Reed College with a degree in Economics, where he was a Ducey Fellow.
Of Note:
I love being out in nature, spending free time with family hiking, sailing and skiing.On His Mind:
The quality and quantity of great management teams in energy transition keeps me excited to start each day.
Philip Deutch
Partner
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Phil is Co-Head, Energy Transition and Partner of NGP and Chief Executive Officer of NGP ETP III. He founded NGP Energy Technology Partners (ETP) in 2005, managed NGP ETP I and NGP ETP II and has been investing in the energy technology sector since 1997. Phil is a member of NGP’s Executive Committee.
From 2015 to 2018, Phil was Partner, COO and President of Social Capital, a $1.8 billion Silicon Valley-based investment firm, where he helped launch SC Public Equity Partners and Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. From 1997 to 2004, he was Managing Director at Perseus, where he led or co-led the firm’s energy investing activities and was a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. From 1986 to 1988, he was a financial analyst in the Mergers & Acquisition Department of Morgan Stanley & Company.
Phil is a board member of Anew, Form Energy, Voltus, Community Energy and TPI Composites. He is also a former board member of American Wind Capital, Beacon Power, Evergreen Solar, Renewable Energy Group and SatCon Technologies. Additionally, Phil is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Menlo School. He previously served on the MIT Future of Solar and Future of Storage Studies and on the boards of the Folger Shakespeare Library, the International Center for Women, the Washington Performing Arts Society and Capital for Children.
Phil received a J.D. with distinction from Stanford Law School in 1991 and a B.A. in Economics from Amherst College in 1986, where he was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honor society.
“Finding a person with passion, discipline, talent, empathy and ambition is rare; when you do, work with them for as long as you can.”
Of Note:
I was a paperboy for six years in my hometown outside of Boston, and no matter how bad the snow or rain got (and it got bad), I never got a ride. There’s no better way to learn resilience, customer service, reliability and whether you’re a morning person.On His Mind:
It is a real privilege to have the opportunity to invest in, and work with, people who want to have an outsized impact on the world around them. Partnering with such innovative management teams is what drives me as an investor.
Craig Glick
Partner
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Craig joined NGP in 2006 and serves as Partner of the NGP funds. He brings over 37 years of legal and financial experience to the firm’s structuring and execution activities. Craig plays an active role in the full range of NGP’s investment process and sits on the firm’s Executive Committee.
Previously, Craig served as Managing Director and General Counsel for NGP Midstream & Resources from 2006 to 2008. He was a founding partner of Kosmos Energy Holdings and served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary from 2003 to 2006. His previous tenures also include Hunt Resources and Hunt Oil Company (1999 to 2003), Gulf Canada Resources, Limited (1994 to 1999) and Torch Energy Advisors (1994). Craig was a Partner in the law firm of Vinson & Elkins from 1985 to 1994 and has been a director of six publicly-traded companies: HighPoint Resources, Vantage Energy, Northern Blizzard Resources, Inc., Parallel Energy Trust, Westside Energy, Inc. and Gulf Indonesia Resources.
Craig received a B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, from Tulane University in 1982 and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1985, where he was a member of the Texas Law Review.
“Investing in people is more interesting and far more profitable than in investing in assets.”
On His Mind:
I am so excited to be a part of a team that is leading the way in energy innovation and transition while, at the same time, being part of the process to ensure that the United States remains energy secure until the transition is complete.
David Hayes
Partner
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David serves as a Partner of the NGP funds and concentrates on transaction sourcing and execution, along with monitoring active portfolio companies. He also specializes in transaction support for NGP portfolio companies, assisting them in accessing capital markets when external financing is required. David joined the firm in 1998.
He started his career as an analyst with Merrill Lynch’s Energy Investment Banking group in Houston, focusing on merger and acquisition transactions in the exploration and production and pipeline industries.
During business school, David was an Associate with Charlesbank Capital Partners, where he focused on evaluating private equity investment opportunities in all industries, as well as analyzing trends in the leveraged buyout sector.
David received a B.A. in Economics, magna cum laude, from Rice University in 1996, where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honor society, and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 2002.
“Energy is fundamental to modern life. Providing reliable energy is virtuous.”
Of Note:
Battling cancer for several years has further prioritized my time. Family, investing and baseball are my passions in life.On His Mind:
Industry-wide capital discipline provides a more stable, less competitive investment environment for our funds.
Jill Lampert
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
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Jill serves as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of NGP and oversees the firm’s financial reporting, tax, accounting and other administrative functions such as technology, marketing, human resources and support operations. She joined NGP in 2007.
Since taking her current position, NGP has significantly grown its capital commitments. To support this growth, Jill has built out the infrastructure to sustain the increased number of investors and entities, as well as the associated complexities and demands for enhanced reporting from both investors and regulators.
Jill is a current member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Investment Committee. After beginning at Arthur Andersen, she has served in other financial, accounting and operational roles throughout her career, including serving as Controller of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation from 2002 to 2006.
Jill is a Certified Public Accountant, and she earned her B.B.A. in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin in 1988.
“With teamwork and some effort, there isn’t anything we can’t accomplish.”
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My happy place is running my Ford New Holland tractor or my Bad Boy zero‐turn mower out in the wide-open spaces of our Texas ranch.On Her Mind:
With the goal of being best in class, our top priority is meeting our investor needs. We are always looking toward the future to be certain we can address the ever-changing landscape driven by regulators, constituents, and trends in the industry.
Maritza Liaw
Partner
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Maritza serves as Partner for NGP, where she leads growth equity investments in the firm’s portfolio companies. Maritza has held leadership positions in both operating and investing companies—all pursuing environmental sustainability.
As an operator, she developed utility-scale wind energy projects and merchant transmissions in Montana and Alberta, Canada. She also served as CFO on an eco-friendly home construction company utilizing sustainably sourced materials and energy-efficiency technologies.
Maritza started her career with the Boston Consulting Group, and prior to joining NGP in 2021, she was a Partner with the Kleiner Perkins’ Green Growth Fund.
Maritza earned dual B.A. and B.S. degrees from Stanford University and earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School as a Baker Scholar.
“I have a deep appreciation for the heart and soul that founding teams bring to their young companies. The excitement of an uncharted road, the exhaustion of thinking about your company’s current challenges and future opportunities at all hours of the day. These teams don’t need mindless cheerleading or hand-wringing naysayers, so I aim to be a thoughtful partner as they make big decisions about the future course of their companies.”
Of Note:
I had no idea what to do with my classical violin training after college—until I wandered into a bluegrass music camp in Knoxville, TN. I am now obsessed with bluegrass and the music of Scotland, Ireland and Cape Bretton. I love the groove.On Her Mind:
What are the products and services that can make current energy technologies easier to design, install, adapt and thrive? With increasingly efficient solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, heat pumps, sensors and computational optimization, how do innovative companies help deploy these technologies more quickly and effectively into the world?
Greg Lyons
Partner
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Greg serves as Partner at NGP and concentrates on making growth equity investments in energy transition businesses. He focuses his efforts on sourcing, investment analysis and transaction execution, and he serves as a board member or board observer for a number of NGP’s energy transition portfolio companies.
Before joining NGP in 2014, Greg was an Investment Banking Analyst with Citi’s Global Energy Group in Houston, where he focused on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the energy industry.
Greg received a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University in 2012.
“It’s hard to overstate the quality of the entrepreneurs who are now focused on decarbonizing the global economy. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to support and learn from our teams.”
Patrick McWilliams
Partner
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Patrick serves as Partner of the NGP funds and concentrates on NGP’s transaction sourcing and execution, as well as the monitoring of active portfolio companies. He is a member of the NGP Investment committee, and he joined NGP in 2015.
Patrick has an extensive background in the energy sector, having spent 22 years primarily focused on energy financing alternatives for the upstream and midstream industries.
Prior to NGP, Patrick was a Managing Director with JPMorgan Securities, which he joined in 2012 to launch and build the Middle Market Oil and Gas Finance platform. In addition to directly covering oil and gas companies, Patrick and his team led the coverage of energy-focused private equity sponsors.
Patrick received a B.S. in Finance from Louisiana State University in 2000.
“The most valuable asset that we invest in is relationships. Nothing compares to partnering with great people.”
Of Note:
I spend most of my time outside of NGP with my wife of 22 years and our four daughters.On His Mind:
The intersection of prolonged underinvestment in energy supplies, sustained global demand and top‐tier NGP portfolio company execution.
Brian Patterson
Partner, Investor Relations
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Brian serves as Partner of the NGP funds and oversees our Investor Relations activities while focusing on the firm’s capital raising activities. He brings nearly 20 years of financial and legal experience to the firm’s investment pursuits and sits on the firm’s Investment Committee, Monitoring Committee and Investment Process Committee. He joined NGP in 2016.
Prior to joining NGP, Brian was an Investment Manager with the University of Notre Dame Investment Office, where he oversaw Notre Dame’s global energy efforts, including sourcing, underwriting and investing in the upstream, services, midstream and power sectors. In 2014, Brian was recognized by Oil and Gas Investor Magazine as one of the Top 20 Under 40 in Energy Finance.
Before his work with University of Notre Dame, Brian was an Attorney with Goodwin Procter LLP and Verrill Dana LLP, where he specialized in private equity, complex merger and acquisition transactions and joint-venture transactions.
Brian graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in May 1999. He received a J.D. from Boston College Law School in 2003 and is a CFA Charterholder.
“The first rule of investing is, ‘Don’t lose money.’ The second rule of investing is, ‘Don’t forget the first rule.’”
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Brian played professional tennis after graduating from Notre Dame, where he was captain of the men’s tennis team.On His Mind:
I’m very proud to work for a firm that develops natural resources and invests in the energy transition while, at the same time, caring deeply for the environment.
Peter Ray
Partner
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Peter serves as Partner for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing natural resources and royalty investments, as well as the monitoring of active portfolio companies. He joined NGP in 2014.
Prior to NGP, Peter was an Investment Banking Analyst with Deutsche Bank’s Natural Resources Group in Houston, where he focused on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the oil and gas industry.
Peter received a B.B.A. in Finance from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin in 2011.
Brian Seline
Partner
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Brian serves as Partner for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing new investments, acquisition evaluation and serving on the boards of current investments. He joined NGP in 2013.
Brian has over a decade of experience in the energy industry, and In his time with NGP, he has worked directly with over 20 upstream and midstream companies across the investment lifecycle—from first idea to ultimate exit.
Prior to NGP, Brian was an Investment Banking Analyst with Barclays Capital’s Natural Resources Group in Houston, where he focused on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the oil and gas industry.
Brian received a B.B.A. in Finance and a B.A. in Economics in 2011 from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honor society.
“I’ve been fortunate to have a front row seat to watch companies built from the ground up grow into highly successful businesses and exits. I hope to share that experience to help entrepreneurs make the best decisions they can to maximize the value of their businesses.”
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I have three children, and when I’m not attending soccer games or birthday parties you can find me on a run or trying to catch a show at the Granada Theater.On His Mind:
I’m excited by the engineers and operators of U.S. natural resources companies for two reasons. First, there is an enormous role that experienced U.S. companies can play in delivering abundant and low-cost domestic energy, produced with the highest standards of ethical and environmental stewardship. Second, I believe the deep technical skillsets of the natural resources industry can help decarbonize the energy system, leveraging their decades of experience that will be relevant skills in the energy system of the future.
Sam Stoutner
Partner
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Sam is Co-Head, Energy Transition and Partner of NGP and concentrates on NGP’s investment activity within the energy transition. He focuses his efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as the monitoring of active portfolios. Sam is also a member of the NGP Investment Committee and the former Chair of the NGP RI Committee. He joined NGP in 2011.
Sam has over a decade of experience sourcing, executing and monitoring investments in the energy sector and has helped to lead investments in numerous current and former NGP portfolio companies.
Prior to joining NGP, Sam was an Investment Banking Analyst with Madison Williams and Company’s Energy Investment Banking Group in Houston, where he focused on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the oil and gas industry.
Sam received a B.B.A. and M.P.A. in Accounting, summa cum laude, from The University of Texas at Austin in 2010. He received an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2016.
“If there’s one thing I always look for in an investment, it is the extent to which the CEO is concerned—even obsessed—with the details of their business.”
On His Mind:
As the best and brightest across tech, finance and industry search for the next bull market, I expect to see a flood of new talent into the energy transition sector. This gives me great hope for the next generation of energy ventures.
James Wallis
Partner
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James joined NGP in 2017 and serves as Partner of the NGP funds and member of the NGP Investment Committee. He has invested extensively throughout the energy value chain and concentrates primarily on sourcing, executing and monitoring NGP’s energy transition related investment opportunities.
Previously, James was a Managing Director with Lime Rock Partners, which he joined in 2007. Prior to Lime Rock, he worked in the energy investing banking groups of Merrill Lynch and Petrie Parkman & Co.
James received a B.B.A. in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of the Business Honors Program.
"I am passionate about my family, friends and building great businesses with incredibly talented entrepreneurs that solve hard problems."
On His Mind:
Improving the human condition and not settling for global energy supply that is only two of: secure, affordable and sustainable.
Jeff Zlotky
Partner, General Counsel
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Jeff serves as Partner and General Counsel of the NGP funds, where he applies his broad experience in the energy and private equity industries to the structuring and execution of transactions on behalf of both NGP and its portfolio companies. He joined NGP in 2015.
Prior to joining NGP, Jeff spent his entire professional career with the global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP, where he was a partner in their Corporate and Securities practice group, with an emphasis on energy finance and private equity. During his tenure, he served in a variety of management positions, including as the firm’s global Managing Partner from 2009 to 2012 and as a member of the board of directors of the Thompson & Knight Foundation.
Jeff has extensive experience in the structuring and organization of private equity funds on behalf of sponsors and investors, the investment activities of private equity funds and mergers and acquisitions. In his tenure with Thompson & Knight, he was an advisor to NGP and worked on a variety of significant matters, including the formation of several NGP investment funds, significant investment transactions and other key transactions involving NGP portfolio companies.
Jeff attended Princeton University, where he graduated magna cum laude, and The University of Texas School of Law, where he graduated with honors and served as an Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review.
“It’s enormously gratifying to work with colleagues, investors and management teams to solve our legal issues in a collaborative manner. We strive to reach win-win outcomes with our counterparties. When we can solve problems while maintaining our sense of humor, that’s always a plus.”
On His Mind:
A person with a crystal ball usually eats crushed glass. So while I may try to predict the future, I’m always focused on what happens when my prediction does not come to fruition.
Christina Sanders
General Counsel - Energy Transition
Assistant General Counsel - NGP
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Christina serves as General Counsel of NGP’s energy transition investment strategy and as Assistant General Counsel of the firm. She joined NGP in 2018 and is focused on NGP’s fund formations and the structuring and execution of transactions on behalf of NGP and its portfolio companies. She is also a member of the NGP RI Committee.
Prior to NGP, Christina was an Associate with the law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP for over five years. As a member of the firm’s Corporate and Securities practice group, she focused her practice on energy private equity work, including investments in portfolio companies, energy transactional work and private equity fund formations.
Christina received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Southern California in 2008 and a J.D., summa cum laude, from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2012.
“I enjoy working alongside our management teams—from the formation of a portfolio company through its exit—and being a resource for them through all the challenges and celebrations in between.”
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It’s gratifying to use my legal skills to assist non-profit organizations in my community, in particular those focused on rescue animals and therapeutic horseback riding.On Her Mind:
There is a wide variety of businesses involved in the energy transition, but I am particularly interested in technologies that can optimize the energy we already use.
Tanner Leland
Principal
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Tanner serves as Principal for the firm and primarily concentrates on NGP’s investment activity within the energy transition. He focuses his efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as the monitoring of active portfolios. He joined NGP in 2016.
Prior to NGP, Tanner was an Investment Banking Analyst with Barclays Capital’s Energy Group in Houston, where he focused on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the energy industry.
Tanner received a B.A. in Mathematical Economic Analysis with a minor in Business from Rice University in 2013.
On His Mind:
I find dissecting the drivers and motivations behind successful organizations, teams and investments to be incredibly fascinating. Applying these learnings to NGP and its portfolio companies is not only a job, but also a hobby.
Matthew Tramonte
Principal
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Matthew serves as Principal for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as monitoring active portfolios. He joined NGP in 2017.
Prior to NGP, Matthew was a Management Consultant with Bain & Company, focusing on strategy development and performance improvement in the oil and gas industry.
Matthew received a B.B.A., summa cum laude, in Finance as a member of the Business Honors Program from Texas A&M University in 2013.
Kevin Sirchia
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
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Kevin serves as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations for the firm, focusing on NGP’s capital raising and investor relations activities and is a member of the firm’s co-investment team. Prior to joining the investor relations team, he assisted in the preparation and analysis of NGP’s valuation deliverables and financial reporting. He joined NGP in 2014.
Prior to NGP, Kevin was a Senior Associate in the Energy & Mining Valuation Advisory practice of Duff & Phelps, a diversified financial advisory firm. While at Duff & Phelps, he assisted Fortune 500, private equity and government clients with the preparation of energy-related company and asset valuations for financial and tax reporting, portfolio valuation, transaction opinions and dispute resolution.
Kevin received a B.B.A. in Finance, magna cum laude, from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in 2012.
Wil Fischer
Vice President
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Wil serves as a Vice President for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as the monitoring of active portfolios in energy transition. He joined NGP in 2017.
Prior to NGP, Wil was an Investment Banking Analyst with Scotiabank’s Global Energy Group, focusing on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the energy industry.
Wil received a B.B.A. in Finance with High Honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014.
“There’s never been a more exciting time to be investing in the future of the energy industry.”
On His Mind:
How do we reduce carbon emissions across the globe over the coming decades while providing energy security and resiliency at a low cost?
Pierce Durham
Vice President
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Pierce serves as a Vice President for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as monitoring active portfolios. He joined NGP in 2020.
Prior to NGP, Pierce was an Investment Banking Analyst, Natural Resources with Barclays Investment Bank in Houston, focusing on financing and mergers and acquisitions in the oil and gas industry.
Pierce received a B.B.A. in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin in 2018.
Chester Wang
Vice President
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Chester serves as a Vice President for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as monitoring active portfolios. He joined NGP in 2020.
Prior to NGP, Chester was an Investment Banking Analyst with Evercore Partners in Houston, focusing on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the oil and gas industry.
Chester received a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa in 2018.
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I grew up playing competitive golf, and though I don’t play as often as I used to, I still have a passion for being outdoors and spending a weekend on the golf course.On His Mind:
How will traditional and renewable energy companies respond to growing and changing energy demands across the globe?
Dwight Clark
Senior Associate
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Dwight serves as a Senior Associate for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as monitoring active portfolios. He joined NGP in 2023.
Before joining NGP, Dwight was an Associate at Fidelis New Energy in Houston, where he focused on financing large-scale decarbonization and low-carbon fuels infrastructure projects. Dwight also gained experience in transaction analysis and portfolio monitoring as an Associate at Mountain Capital in Houston. He started his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Petrie Partners in Denver, where he was involved in capital markets and merger and acquisition transactions within the energy industry.
Dwight received a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Emory University in 2018.
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Growing up in Denver, I fell in love with winter sports, especially skiing and ice hockey. Moving to Texas has made me appreciate skiing more than ever and I try to schedule a ski trip with friends and family every year.On His Mind:
The challenge of meeting global energy demand while preserving the environment and reducing emissions is complex, and I am excited to be working with people who are dedicated to finding responsible and innovative solutions.
Zach Kelly
Senior Associate
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Zach serves as a Senior Associate for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as monitoring active portfolios. He joined NGP in 2022.
Prior to NGP, Zach was an Investment Banking Analyst with Citi’s Global Energy Group in Houston, focusing on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the energy industry. He is from a small town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, and he has a passion for all things outdoors.
Zach received a B.S.E. in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University in 2020.
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I really enjoy training dogs, specifically to become waterfowl retrievers.
Evan Smith
Associate
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Evan serves as an Associate for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as monitoring active portfolios. He joined NGP in 2023.
Prior to NGP, Evan was an Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs’ Global Natural Resources Group in Houston, focusing on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the energy industry.
Evan received a B.B.A. in Finance with a minor in Latin from Southern Methodist University in 2021
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Having grown up in Memphis, TN, cooking slow-smoked ribs and barbecue with family and friends is one of my favorite ways to spend a weekend.On His Mind:
How will the underinvestment in traditional oil and gas assets affect energy security as the industry remains focused on transitioning to more sustainable alternatives?
Matthew A. Hosman
Associate
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Colin serves as an Associate for the firm.
Prior to NGP, Matthew was an Investment Banking Analyst at TPH&Co. in Houston, focusing on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the energy industry.
Matthew received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Business from Louisiana State University in 2022
Of Note:
Moving around a lot when I was younger, I got the chance to play for baseball teams in 3 different countries. Now, I love trying to catch a game in any city I visit.On His Mind:
As energy demands increase in growing regions around the world, how will these areas consider sustainability efforts while ensuring overall energy needs are met?
Colin Kanatzar
Associate
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Colin serves as an Associate for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as monitoring active portfolios. He joined NGP in 2024.
Prior to NGP, Colin was an Investment Banking Analyst with Guggenheim Securities in Houston, focusing on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the oil and gas industry.
Colin received a B.B.A. in Accounting in 2021 and a M.S. in Finance in 2022 from Texas A&M University
Carli Siller
Associate
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Carli serves as an Associate for the firm, concentrating on NGP’s efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis and execution, as well as monitoring active portfolios. She joined NGP in 2024.
Prior to NGP, Carli was an Investment Banking Analyst at Barclays’ Global Natural Resources Group in Houston, focusing on financing and merger and acquisition transactions in the energy industry.
Carli received a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering and a M.S. in Finance from Texas A&M University in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
Of Note:
I love spending time outdoors hiking and taking long walks with friends and family. In 2022 I completed the Camino de Santiago Francés. It took me 33 days to walk ~500 miles. I look forward to going back one day and attempting a different route!On Her Mind:
What impact will the recent wave of upstream consolidation have on the next generation of oil and gas entrepreneurs?Venture Partner
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Matt Gallagher
Venture Partner
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Matt is a Venture Partner of the NGP funds, serving in a consulting role to NGP and its portfolio companies. He brings 15 years of leadership, operations, and engineering experience and a passion for performance and improvement to the firm. He joined NGP in 2021.
Matt serves as the President and CEO of Greenlake Energy Ventures and is on the board of Expand Energy (formerly Chesapeake Energy Corporation).
Prior to NGP, he worked at Parsley Energy for over a decade, joining in 2010 to build the Engineering Department. He was later promoted to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2014, promoted again to President and COO in 2017, and finally promoted to President and CEO in 2019.
Matt earned a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in 2005.
Ward Polzin
Venture Partner
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Ward is Venture Partner of the NGP funds and brings a wealth of over 35 years of leadership, engineering, commercial and investing experience in the energy industry. He joined NGP in 2022.
Ward is Executive Chairman of Camino Natural Resources, LLC, an NGP portfolio oil and gas company started in 2017. Previously, he served as CEO of Centennial Resource Development, LLC, an NGP portfolio company focused on the Permian basin of West Texas, from 2013 to 2016.
Prior to forming Camino and Centennial, he served as a Managing Director and a founding partner in Investment Banking at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., where he spearheaded the firm’s E&P asset acquisition and divestiture practice.
Ward earned a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in 1984 and an M.B.A. from Rice University in 1986. He is also a CFA charterholder.
Charlie Shufeldt
Venture Partner
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Charlie Shufeldt is the President of Elk Range Royalties. Charlie and Clint formed the company in early 2020 to fill a need they saw in the market for producing minerals and royalties. Prior to forming Elk Range, Charlie was a co-founder and Managing Director of IOG Capital, LP and President of IOG Resources, LLC. During his time with IOG, the company was a pioneer in structuring DrillCo transactions, deploying over $800mm in capital across more than 500 wells since 2015.
Charlie began his career with Bank of America in California before moving to Texas with HBK Capital Management. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University where he studied Economics and Computer Science. Charlie has remained involved with his alma mater and currently serves as Chairman of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability’s Petroleum Investments Committee (PIC).
Charlie lives in Dallas with his wife and three daughters. When he’s not busy working on oil and gas deals, he enjoys spending time in the mountains with his family.
Brandon Hurlbut
Operating Partner
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Brandon is an Operating Partner of the NGP energy transition funds, and he brings over two decades of experience working in the policy, finance, technology, advocacy, law, politics and media areas of climate change. He joined the firm in 2020.
Brandon previously served in the Obama Administration as U.S. Department of Energy Chief of Staff and in the White House as the President’s liaison to the energy and environment cabinet agencies. At the DOE, Brandon oversaw day-to-day operations of a federal agency with a $29 billion budget and a 115,000 person workforce. He served on the investment committee for its $38 billion clean energy fund.
After public service, he co-founded Boundary Stone Partners, a climate government affairs firm, and Overture, a climate seed fund.
Brandon currently serves on the board of directors to the following organizations: Sparkfund, an energy infrastructure finance platform; Swell Energy, a residential battery storage developer; Orka, a solar finance company; the Sunrise Movement, a youth climate advocacy organization; Clean Energy for America, an organization supporting candidates who champion climate change; and Solutions Project, an environmental justice organization.
Brandon earned a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2004 and a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997.
“I learned while working in the federal government that it can serve as an incredible resource, but ultimately, building transformative companies will bring the energy transition we need.”
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Brandon is a co-host of “Political Climate,” a podcast about climate policy and politics sponsored by Canary Media and the Schwarzenegger USC Global Policy Institute. He’s also a serious boxer who trains with professionals.On His Mind:
I am most excited about historic interest in the energy transition. The top technical, business and policy talent is moving into this market.Operations Professionals
Staff Accountant
Manager of Investor & Financial Reporting
Fund Controller
Director of Marketing & Special Events
Director of Finance & Valuations
Chief Compliance Officer
Paralegal
Accounting Manager
Accounting Director
Executive Assistant
Investor Relations Coordinator
Facilities Support
Front Office Coordinator
Accounting Director
Senior Tax Director
Executive Assistant
Corporate Controller
Senior Accounting Director
Executive Assistant
Staff Accountant
Facilities Coordinator
Executive Assistant
Accounting Manager
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Anna Cody
Staff Accountant
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Anna joined NGP in March of 2019, as a Staff Accountant within the Corporate Accounting department. While maintaining multiple duties within management company accounting, Anna focuses on utilizing and maintaining the outsourced human resources information system, onboarding and offboarding employees, and other related tasks.
Anna earned her B.S. in Technical Management from DeVry University. Her background includes 10 years of oil & gas and 14 years of real estate accounting and operations.
Of Note:
I was born on Friday 13th. Most people believe that the number 13 is unlucky, not to mention Friday 13th, but I think it’s a lucky number and day.
Brittany Irvin
Manager of Investor & Financial Reporting
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Brittany joined NGP in 2016 and serves as Manager of Investor & Financial Reporting. She concentrates on NGP’s efforts in serving Limited Partners, financial reporting and forecasting and supports the firm’s Valuation and RI committees.
Prior to joining NGP, Brittany was a Senior Analyst with Goldman Sachs, focused on reporting for the firm’s private equity funds. She began her career as an Auditor with Ernst & Young’s Financial Services Office, where her audit work focused on private equity fund, hedge funds and mutual funds.
Brittany earned a B.S. in Accounting and M.S. in Finance in 2012 from Texas A&M University and is a CPA in Texas.
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My favorite things to do involve running: running after my kids, running python code and running to the finish line.
Carey Peters
Fund Controller
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As Fund Controller of NGP, Carey manages the fund accounting operations and related controls. She oversees the preparation of the fund’s financial statements and other investor reports, including capital call notices, distribution notices and partner capital statements. She joined NGP in 2007. Prior to NGP, Carey worked at Chevron and Burlington Resources in internal audit and various accounting groups.
Carey is a Certified Public Accountant and received her B.S. in Accounting and M.S. in Management Information Systems in 2000 from Texas A&M University.
Carolyn Flinchum
Director of Marketing & Special Events
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Carolyn joined NGP in 2009 and serves as Director of Marketing and Special Events for NGP. She oversees the marketing operations of the firm and provides strategic leadership and support for all signature events. Carolyn is a member of the firm’s Operations Committee.
Prior to joining NGP, Carolyn was President of CFEvents, Inc. from 2004-2009, where she provided marketing and event consulting services to Fortune 500 companies. Carolyn began her career with Bank of America where she held leadership positions in marketing and event management.
Carolyn received her B.S. in Public Administration from Harding University.
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Moving overseas as a young teenager gave me an appreciation and understanding of how we are all truly connected globally. It brought into bright focus that we are most successful working together to solve challenges and are better for it when we do.
Chase Paxton
Director of Finance & Valuations
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Chase serves as the Director of Finance & Valuations and is involved in several areas of the firm’s operations including investor and financial reporting, investment valuation and analysis, and technology implementations. He joined NGP in 2013.
Prior to NGP, Chase was a Director at Duff & Phelps (nka Kroll), where he prepared valuations for financial and tax reporting, portfolio valuation, transaction opinions, and dispute resolution.
Chase is a CFA Charterholder and received his B.B.A. through the Honor’s Program in Management in 2003 from Texas Tech University and an M.B.A in Finance from Mays Business School in 2005 from Texas A&M.
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I'm an Eagle Scout and have enjoyed passing down an appreciation of the outdoors through frequent family trips to State & National Parks.
David Tubb
Chief Compliance Officer
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David joined NGP in 2023. He is responsible for administering NGP’s compliance program, ensuring that NGP complies with regulatory agencies and that the behavior in the organization meets the NGP standards of conduct. Prior to NGP, David worked at ORIX Corporation USA for three years as Counsel, Compliance where he administered the compliance program across the group’s registered investment advisers and other affiliates.
David received a B.B.A. in Marketing & Management from the University of Georgia in 2012 and a J.D., cum laude, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2016.
Debbie McBride
Paralegal
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With more than three decades of corporate and transactional paralegal experience, Debbie McBride has been with NGP since 2008.
Debbie is Past President of the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division and was honored with the prestigious Paralegal Division Award of Excellence in 2009. She is also Past President of the Dallas Area Paralegal Association where she was selected as Paralegal of the Year and Volunteer of the Year in 2005 and received the President’s Award in 2007.
Debbie lives in the Dallas area. She is a proud member of the American Football Coaches Wives Association and Texas High School Coaches Wives Association.
Of Note:
My husband and three of our grown sons are Texas high school football coaches. I challenge you to find a more competitive football family!
Elizabeth Davis
Accounting Manager
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Elizabeth joined NGP in 2015 and serves as an Accounting Manager. She is responsible for reporting preparation and day-to-day fund accounting operations with a focus on NGP funds and firm treasury. Prior to joining NGP, she was a Tax Senior at Deloitte.
Elizabeth is a Certified Public Accounting and earned her B.B.A. and M.P.A. in Accounting in 2012 from The University of Texas at Austin.
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I grew up on a working ranch and exhibited livestock with a focus on Hereford heifers.
Elizabeth Hiltbrunner
Accounting Director
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Elizabeth serves as an Accounting Director focusing on fund accounting and financial reporting for several of the NGP Funds. She serves on the Valuation Team and assists in the review of the quarterly valuations. Elizabeth also serves as the auditor liaison for NGP and their two external auditors. She joined in 2014.
Prior to NGP, Elizabeth was an Audit Manager with KPMG, LLP where she provided audit services to clients in various industries including private equity and energy companies.
Elizabeth is a Certified Public Accountant and received her B.B.A and M.S. in Accounting from Texas Tech University.
Of Note:
I was born on Friday the 13th and named after my great-grandmother who shared my birthday and would have been 100 years old. So, to me, Friday the 13th is a very lucky day!
Gayle Pugh
Executive Assistant
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Gayle joined NGP in 2016 and serves as Executive Assistant supporting several members of NGP’s Deal Team and various operational functions. She is excited to be part of such a professional and high-performing team and particularly appreciates the partnership she has with the other members of the Administration Team.
Gayle received a BA in Psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas. Although she has spent a portion of her adult life in Chicago, Texas is where her heart and home are.
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Outside of NGP, I love spending time with my family and proving to them, occasionally, that cooking is not for everyone.
Heide Mpofu
Investor Relations Coordinator
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Heide serves as the Investor Relations Coordinator, concentrating on NGP’s capital raising and investor relations activities. Prior to joining the investor relations team, she served in other operational roles as a Staff Accountant and Executive Assistant. She joined NGP in 2012.
Prior to NGP, Heide was a Recruiting Coordinator with Academic Partnerships.
Heide received an A.S. in Sciences from North Lake College in 2006.
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Heide is happiest when she is surrounded by her family, cooking and eating good food. She connects with the world through all genres of music and feels peace and joy when playing the piano.
Irma Guzman
Facilities Support
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Irma began working with NGP in 2017 and officially joined in 2019. Her focus is to ensure the Dallas office is a comfortable and hospitable place for employees and guests alike.
Irma’s attitude and work ethic is an integral part of NGP’s culture. She’s been known to send sweet “good morning” text messages to other team members and is a true joy to have on the team.
Of Note:
I enjoy my job very much, and I’m so happy to be here every day.
Jean Lucy
Front Office Coordinator
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Jean serves as Front Office Coordinator and takes great pride as the first point of contact for NGP. She joined NGP in 2007. As a member of the Operations Team, Jean’s primary function is to provide support for the entire office. Jean attended The University of Texas at Austin with a concentration in Textiles.
Of Note:
My first car was a 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle which I used to push a school bus up a hill during an ice storm.
Jessica Findley
Accounting Director
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Jessica joined NGP in 2015 and serves as Accounting Director. Jessica manages the fund accounting and financial reporting for several of the NGP funds and Energy Transition.
Prior to NGP, Jessica was an Audit Manager at KPMG, LLP, where she primarily focused on audits of private equity funds.
Jessica received her B.B.A. in Accounting and B.A. in Economics, summa cum laude, in 2007 and her M.S. in Accounting in 2008 from Southern Methodist University, where she was a member of the Business Honors and University Honors Programs. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
Of Note:
I knew I wanted to be an accountant from the age of four. Ledger paper was my coloring pad.
John Perry
Senior Tax Director
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John joined NGP in 2007. Responsibilities include the oversight of tax planning and preparation of tax information for NGP and affiliates. He is involved in tax planning and structuring for acquisitions, dispositions and reorganizations of NGP portfolio companies.
Of Note:
When starting college I took a test to help determine my major, the result was either an undertaker or park ranger. Somehow I became a tax accountant...
Kathryn Ernst
Executive Assistant
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Kathryn joined NGP as an Executive Assistant in August 2022. Prior to NGP, Kathryn worked at Fortress Investment Group and Jefferies in New York City. Kathryn received her BBS in Advertising/Marketing Communications from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.
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I am a native New Yorker, turned Dallasite. I have two sons, and if there is any free time, I love antiquing, interior design, travel and dining out.
Laura Beagle
Corporate Controller
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Laura serves as Corporate Controller focusing on NGP’s management company accounting, human resources, and office operations. During her tenure at NGP, which spans more than 25 years, Laura has served in numerous roles developing practical solutions to address Firm needs in multiple operational areas.
Laura is a Certified Public Accountant, and she earned her B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1993. Prior to joining NGP, she was a Senior Auditor for Arthur Andersen LLP, where her audit work focused mostly on private foundations, other non-profit organizations, and private equity.
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I spent many years being a working “soccer mom,” but the unusual part was, I was the one playing soccer. My kids did not play!
Lauren Davila
Senior Accounting Director
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Lauren serves as the Senior Accounting Director for NGP. She joined the firm in 1999, has held many roles and is currently focused on financial reporting, accounting and treasury management.
Prior to NGP, Lauren worked at Arthur Andersen in the audit and advisory services practice.
Lauren is a Certified Public Accountant. She earned her B.B.A. in Accounting, summa cum laude, from Texas Christian University in 1996.
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I enjoy visiting new places while glamping in our Airstream trailer.
Macy Lauher
Executive Assistant
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Macy serves NGP as Executive Assistant to the Houston office. Supporting Partners, Vice Presidents and Associates, she brings a decade of related experience in private equity stewardship.
Prior to NGP, she worked at AEC Partners, formerly Avista Capital Partners.
Macy graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Science.
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During college I danced with the Kilgore Rangerettes, where team performances included halftime shows at the Cotton Bowl and Dallas Cowboys Games.Although you won't see the NGP team high-kicking at football games anytime soon, I assure you that our group is equally as committed to service, hard work and excellence.
Patty Davis
Staff Accountant
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Patty serves as a Staff Accountant for NGP. She assists with reporting preparation and day-to-day fund accounting operations for several of the NGP funds.
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My husband and I have a 42' fifth wheel and love to get out as much as we can with our family & friends.
Rudy Rosales
Facilities Coordinator
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Rudy began working with NGP in 2013 and officially joined in 2019. He serves as Facilities Coordinator, focusing on building and office operations with an emphasis on printing and binding needs, maintaining a well-stocked office, interacting with building management, and assisting with technology. Prior to joining NGP, Rudy worked for Canon Solutions America, Inc. as an on-site reprographics technician.
Rudy is the person you want on your team when it is time to “buckle down” and work together.
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I like to race remote control cars, especially the “big boy toys” because they run up to 65mph.
Shannon Sodaro
Executive Assistant
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Shannon currently serves as an Executive Assistant at NGP and joined the firm in 2017. She holds over two decades of experience working with c-suite executives in a key support role.
Shannon previously worked at the marketing and advertising firm, KBS (Forsman Bodenfors) in New York City. Prior to KBS, Shannon spent time at TaylorMade Adidas Golf, and Major League Soccer.
Shannon attributes her success as an Executive Assistant to the mentorship she received early in her career working for MLS Commissioner, Don Garber.
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I moved to NYC when I was 19 to pursue a career in singing & acting. Occasionally, NGP will tap into that part of my world and hand me the mic at an event. They soon regret it when I don’t give it back.
Tiffanie Lee
Accounting Manager
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Tiffanie Lee joined NGP in 2014 and serves as an Accounting Manager. She is responsible for reporting preparation and day-to-day fund accounting operations. Prior to joining NGP, she was a Tax Senior at Deloitte. Tiffanie is a Certified Public Accountant and received a B.B.A. and M.P.A. in Accounting in 2011 from The University of Texas at Austin.
Wendy Steen
Staff Accountant
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Wendy joined NGP in 2006 and serves as a Staff Accountant within the Corporate Accounting department. She focuses on accounts payable and office operations, with a heavy emphasis on executing controls and maintaining effective practices.
Wendy has earned her A.A.S. in Accounting from Dallas College. Prior to joining NGP, Wendy was in property management for several years, where she worked at the regional office and then transitioned to on-site management of properties including 500+ units.