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M.R. "Bricks" Corbin -- Chairman
Mr. Corbin was a Principal and Board Member of Rowels Winston Company - New York Stock Exchange.  Additionally, he served as Executive Vice President and Regional Manager of Dempsey-Tegeler & Co. Member of NYSE and other principal Exchanges.  Over the years, he has held NASD securities Series 7,6,22,63 and Allied Member licenses. He has over 40 years of executive level experience in multiple business development endeavors.  An Oil and Gas investor, he assisted in the development and distribution of some of the first successful Oil and Gas investment programs.  Mr. Corbin has an Engineering Degree from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and served as a Naval Aviator.

Keith Phipps - President
Mr. Phipps has almost 30 years of experience in sales and marketing Business Development in the petroleum industry. Mr. Phipps most recently served as Executive VP Business Development Royalty Exploration as a partner. He was responsible for the development of all oil and gas projects, negotiating agreements, land acquisition, marketing prospects, as well as managing the Royalty sales force. Mr. Phipps past experience included The Western Company of North America, Nalco Chemical and Baker Hughes of which provided him with oil and gas operational experience in drilling, completions, workovers, seismic acquisition, geology and production. Mr. Phipps holds a B.S. in Chemistry/Biology from Texas Wesleyan University. 

Stephen J. Bowen – Executive VP  and Director
Mr. Bowen’s role at Berkshire Moody is in marketing and business development with partners and with potential investors. He is involved in structuring and marketing Regulation D private placement offerings. Previous to Berkshire Moody, Mr. Bowen spent 16 years in software product development and marketing at such companies as Oracle and Novell as well as with venture capital funded startup companies. He has experience in software product engineering, business development, and product marketing both domestically and internationally. He has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah and an M.S. degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford University.

Chris D. Nelson, MAcc, CPA -- Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Nelson has over 18 years experience in finance, accounting and taxation.  His work history includes KPMG Peat Marwick, where he specialized in financial institutions, and a management position with a division of Baker Hughes, Inc.  Mr. Nelson has worked for the past several years with a premier sports management firm, where he served as an advisor to professional athletes.  He received a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, and a masters Degree in Taxation from Brigham Young University.

Darin H. Mangum, Esq. -- General Counsel and Director
Mr. Mangum is a securities attorney in private practice. He worked for several oil and gas companies and he served as Director of the Rocky Mountain Energy Exchange for five years. He interned at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in both Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. His practice includes syndication, partnership law, mergers, acquisitions, and securities law compliance.

David Hergenroder, Ph.D. - Senior Geologist
Mr. Hergenroder has over 32 years experience in oil and gas exploration, including over 28 years with Amoco Production Company and subsidiaries. He held various supervisory positions including resident manager of Amoco Sharjah Oil Company (United Arab Emirates) from 1979 to 1981, and was V.P. Exploration of Amoco's Europe, Latin America, and Far East region. Mr. Hergenroder’s experience has included evaluating exploration projects, development projects, and producing properties. He obtained a B.S. degree in geology from Kent State university in 1956, and received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Chad Waddell - VP. Institutional Marketing
Mr. Waddell has a variety of business and marketing experience. He has been a principal and owner of several businesses. He also has over eight years of experience in the insurance industry dealing in risk management. Prior to joining Berkshire Moody, Mr. Waddell was focused on website development, marketing and consulting for several companies. He now utilizes his experience to market and cultivate relationships in the individual retail and institutional investment arenas. He has an in depth knowledge regarding the Oil / Gas , Re-sale Life Insurance and Life Settlement industries.

Larry J. Harn, CPA, CLU. CSA, ChFC - Re-sale Life Insurance Specialist
Mr. Harn  began practicing as a financial professional in the Houston area after graduating from Baylor University in 1970.  He brings to his clients added value due to his extensive financial background that began in public accounting with Arthur Andersen & Company.  During Larry’s career he has been honored with numerous awards for work with his clients.  In 1972, he earned the professional designation of Certified Public Accountant.  Mr. Harn received his Certified Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant professional designations from the American College in 1989.  He is general securities licensed by the National Association of Securities Dealers.  In 2001, Mr. Harn earned the professional designation of Certified Senior Advisor from the Society of Certified Senior Advisors.


 

 

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