Doug Prechter has over 10 years of corporate finance and operations experience in the energy sector, including RNG, oilfield services, and investment banking. Prior to joining Vision RNG, Doug was the Vice President of Finance & Strategy for Monarch Bioenergy, an ag-based RNG producer, and previously was a member of Evercore’s energy investment banking team where he executed over $9.0 billion in M&A, private capital, and restructuring transactions. Before Evercore, he served in various operations management roles with SLB. Doug graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and received his M.B.A. from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas. READ MORE

Ella Benson brings over a decade of experience in financial services and is a Director at Oasis Management Co., Ltd. (“Oasis”). She has substantial experience working with public companies undergoing strategic transitions. Prior to joining Oasis in 2013, Benson was an analyst at GAM, an independent asset management firm, from 2009 to 2013. Benson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. READ MORE

UTSA encourages students of all levels to pursue transformative learning experiences outside of the classroom with opportunities such as research, volunteering and mentorship, and study away programs. UTSA Top Scholar Cory Nguyen ’18 took advantage of all three. He conducted vaccine research as a freshman, traveled to South Korea as a senior and was both a mentor and mentee in between.

After completing his bachelor’s degree at UTSA, Nguyen attended the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin and earned a master’s degree in business analytics. From there, he landed a job at Chevron as a data scientist in Houston, where he has worked since 2019. READ MORE

Consilio, the global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, today announced the appointment of John Hale as Chief Marketing Officer. In this newly created role, John will spearhead Consilio’s corporate marketing strategy, plans, and initiatives across all jurisdictions globally. READ MORE

Robert Thaxton

Robert Thaxton’s career with U.S. Energy began in 2014 as a member of the firm’s engineering department. In 2020, Robert was promoted to senior strategist, where he facilitated the company’s strategic positioning, evaluation of new business strategies, and the development of risk management initiatives designed to protect the organization’s core interests.

Thaxton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Marietta College and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. He also holds a certificate in conflict resolution from Cornell University. READ MORE

Kion Group AG / Oliver Lang

Before joining KION, Rob Smith was President & CEO of the publicly listed Finnish group Konecranes, a leading international manufacturer of industrial cranes and container port automation. From 2013 to 2019, he was Senior Vice President & General Manager Europe, Africa and Middle East of the global agricultural machinery company AGCO Corporation. Prior to that, he held management positions in automotive supply and capital goods companies in the U.S., France and Germany. Smith holds a BSE in Systems Engineering from Princeton University, an MBA in International Operations & Finance from the University of Texas at Austin – Red McCombs School of Business. He earned his Diplom-Kaufmann and Dr. rer. pol. degrees from the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Koblenz, Germany and wrote his dissertation on Global Supply Chain Performance and Risk Optimisation. READ MORE

Trey Willerson has joined Texas Regional Bank (TRB) as Chief Investment Officer, tasked with leading the investment functions of the Trust and Wealth Management division. With over twenty-five years of experience managing portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and family offices, Willerson brings expertise in fundamental research analysis within multiple sectors. He holds degrees from Southern Methodist University and The University of Texas McCombs School of Business and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. READ MORE

Brendon Fischer has been appointed as the interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Sow Good Inc., effective April 2, 2024, following the resignation of the former CFO, Keith Terreri. Fischer brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience, including roles at Fischer Capital Management and Rocky Mountain Advisors. He holds an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin and is a CFA charter holder. Sow Good’s Executive Chairman, Ira Goldfarb, expressed confidence in Fischer’s abilities to support the company’s strategic growth initiatives in the freeze-dried candy space. READ MORE

Sarah Mallett, former SEC Assistant Director, has joined Kirkland & Ellis as a partner in the Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations Practice Group. Recognized for her leadership and expertise in regulatory matters, Mallett brings experience representing various entities and individuals in investigations and enforcement proceedings. She was awarded the SEC’s Ellen B. Ross Award in 2022 for her exemplary performance. Mallett is a graduate of The University of Texas McCombs School of Business and Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. READ MORE

ORNL Federal Credit Union has named Jennifer Lopez Kouchis as its Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, a newly established position. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, including leadership roles at VyStar Credit Union and BBVA Compass, Kouchis will oversee growth initiatives such as lending, marketing, and data analytics. She holds a degree from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. READ MORE