Selected as CEO of the Year in 2011 by Investor Relations Magazine for all public mid cap companies in the US (based on surveys and interviews with over 800 institutional investors and buy/sell side analysts)
Served as Chairman, CEO of PDC Energy through dramatic business transformation increasing shareholder values from $9 to $49 share price over the March 2009-11 time period
“Led cross-functional teams of professionals in completing over three billion dollars of structured financial transactions in the energy markets.” -Business Week profile
Overview
Enterprise leader and financial expert with far-reaching experience in the energy industry including start-ups and business turnarounds.
Dynamic leader and expert strategist who visualizes emerging trends, develops strategies to create value for shareholders, and leads high-level teams in successful operations.
Extensive varied experience as an advisor, energy buyer, banker, and owner/developer in major, complex segments of the oil and gas industry.
Personally led the creation of almost $1 billion of value to date.
Value to the Organization
Known as a leader who develops innovative strategic solutions implementing financial structuring of complex energy transactions.
Successful company promoter who is able to communicate complex issues across a variety of audiences, creating confidence and support in both the professional and investment communities.
Leadership style
Outstanding communicator, effective motivator and skilled negotiator. Able to keep his teams focused, driven, and highly engaged, even under the most stressful of conditions.
Solid partner for developing a culture, not just a product. Generous mentor who develops staff and builds strong teams through a culture of integrity, passion, and pride.
Leadership expertise:
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Complex and innovative energy transaction structuring |
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Strategic business planning and developing business support structure |
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Enterprise leadership experience |
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Builds and sustains a culture of excellence |
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Guides organizations in adapting to industry change and challenge |
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Communicates new and complex ideas across a wide range of stakeholders |
Opportunities of specific interest:
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Board of Directors – non-executive role |
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Private or public energy company advisor |
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Senior executive role |
Board Qualifications
Mr. McCullough has served on both public and private non-profit boards. Because of his prior experience as a practicing CPA in a Big Four Accounting firm, his more than 12 years of CFO experience in both private and public companies, and his previous public Board experience, qualifies as a “financial expert” under Section 301 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Section 10A(m)(3) of the Exchange Act. |
