J. Paul Oxer

Current

• Managing Director at McDaniell, Hunter & Prince, Inc.

Past

• Senior Project Director at PBS&J
• Independent Contractor / International Project Developer at CPS, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)
• General Manager, National Accounts at Enron Energy Services

• Vice President, International Development at Azurix Corp. (Enron's water company)
• Project Director at Enron Engineering & Construction Co.
• Exec. Asst. to the President (and other prior positions) at Ecology & Environment, Inc.

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Education

• University of Texas / Arlington
• Georgia Institute of Technology

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J. Paul Oxer’s Summary

I'm an innovator, instigator, initiator and integrator -- an independent thinker and a team player. If you want things left as they are, call someone else.

Here are some details:
• Versatile, multi-lingual senior exec with broad experience in international business, transaction management, project development and finance
• Strength and experience in operations, corporate management, critical problem solving, value creation, and cross-functional integrative networking
• International expertise in potable water and wastewater treatment infrastructure project development and systems management
• US experience in wind power project development
• Demonstrated ability to build and organize high-performance teams integrating input from widely disparate sources, and to lead aggressive change to optimize performance and efficiency
• International work experience in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, England, France, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Mexico, Thailand, and Venezuela
• Professional Engineer (US), current license in 45 states
• Extensive experience in public speaking, writing and editing

J. Paul Oxer’s Specialties:

• Transaction management and project development for investment in infrastructure (acquisitions, post acquisition integration, divestitures)
• Project investment support, evaluation, diligence
• Distressed project recovery and stabilization
• Regional / corporate management
• Energy efficiency, water and wastewater treatment, water resources management, utility operations, wind power development
• Government liaison (state, federal, international)
• Working with a compass and no map

J. Paul Oxer’s Experience

• Managing Director

  McDaniell, Hunter & Prince, Inc.

  (Executive Office industry)

  January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)

  * Transaction management and project development for investment in infrastructure: water / wastewater utilities, renewable energy (wind, geothermal, solar), energy efficiency, DSM:
  - Managed acquisition of BLM permits (ROW Grants) for 300 MW wind project w/88-mile TL in southern Utah.
  - Managed $27.5 M acquisition of utility system in Birmingham, AL.
  * Systems integration; third-party assessments.
  * Critical evaluation of new technologies and diligence on companies seeking development capital; on behalf of capital investors.
  * Assistance to corporate senior managers to solve problems they don't have time to address.

• Senior Project Director

  PBS&J

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Civil Engineering industry)

  January 2005 — January 2007 (2 years 1 month)

  Managed M&A and post-acquisition integration; identified and evaluated acquisition targets; developed large multi-disciplinary projects requiring integration of expertise from multiple regions; implemented mentor-protege agreements; managed customer relations.

• Independent Contractor / International Project Developer

  CPS, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Utilities industry)

  January 2002 — December 2004 (3 years)

  Provided senior management expertise to customers in industry, engineering and government on operations and systems performance, diligence evaluation, post-acquisition integration, and efficient deployment of intellectual and financial capital.
  • Investigated opportunity, prepared regional strategic business investment plan and draft documentation to raise $250M (debt/equity) for US-based operating company to build or acquire additional water infrastructure assets in China. Included syndicated letter of credit financing.

• General Manager, National Accounts

  Enron Energy Services

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; ENE; Utilities industry)

  January 2001 — December 2001 (1 year)

  Directed overall implementation, managed customer satisfaction, and recovered deal profitability on Enron’s largest retail contract – 10 years, $1.6 billion -- to outsource energy management for portfolio of 260 shopping malls in 36 states for Simon Property Group.

• Vice President, International Development

  Azurix Corp. (Enron's water company)

  (Utilities industry)

  September 1998 — December 2000 (2 years 4 months)

  Lead project developer for projects in potable water supply, wastewater collection / treatment, and natural resource development. Managed subcontractors, negotiated with investment banks. Interacted with political decision makers and executive corporate management.
  • Led deal evaluation teams of as many as 50 staff from four countries, for acquisition of private companies and preparation of bids for state-owned operating companies being privatized through international auctions in Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Major evaluations included:
  • CEDAE ($4.5 Bn), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • ESVAL ($350 M), Valparaiso, Chile
  • EMOS ($2.0 Bn), Santiago, Chile

• Project Director

  Enron Engineering & Construction Co.

  (Public Company; ENE; Oil & Energy industry)

  November 1997 — August 1998 (10 months)

  Evaluation and completion of potable water supply and wastewater treatment projects worldwide.
  • Completed technical and financial due diligence evaluations for acquisitions, and for management of engineering design for water and wastewater projects. Specific projects and evaluations included:
  • Obras Sanitarias de Mendoza ($150 million), Mendoza, Argentina
  • Chengdu Water Plant #6 ($140 million), Sichuan, China
  • Mahasawat Water Plant Expansion ($140 million), Bangkok, Thailand
  • Map Ta Phut Industrial Park Filtration / Demineralization Supply ($50 million), Bangkok, Thailand
  • Pedevesa Upgrader Complex Water Supply / Wastewater Treatment ($50 million), Jose, Venezuela

• Exec. Asst. to the President (and other prior positions)

  Ecology & Environment, Inc.

  (Environmental Services industry)

  January 1981 — October 1997 (16 years 10 months)

  Managed work programs and customer relations with major industries. Oversaw contracts with industries and governments (local, state, federal, international). Carried out special projects and diplomatic assignments on behalf of company president. Resolved regional and corporate management issues. Opened regional office in Florida. Developed staff expertise and contract backlog. Engineer in Responsible Charge for practice in Texas, Oklahoma and Florida.

J. Paul Oxer’s Education

• University of Texas / Arlington

  (Graduate studies) , Civil Engineering , January 1982 — December 1983

  Worked full-time while in graduate school.

  Activities and Societies:

  Texas Society of Professional Engineers, National Society of Profesional Engineers (Chairman, Public Relations and E-Week National Committees)

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Bachelor , Civil Engineering , September 1968 — March 1973

  Current member of External Advisory Board for School of Civil / Environmental Engineering, 2000- .

  Activities and Societies:

  GT Sports Car Club, GT Marching Band, Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity,

Additional Information

J. Paul Oxer’s Interests:

Cycling, whitewater rafting, piano, astronomy, outdoor photography, Masonry, Masonic history, Old Testament history.

J. Paul Oxer’s Groups:

American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE; Diplomate), ASCE, ASABE; AF&AM (Master)

•    Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members)
•    Executive Suite
•    LinketInterims
•    Georgia Tech Alumni Association
•    Renewable Energy Business Network
•    For Knowledge Persons
•    Global group
•    Carbon Exchange
•    The Former Enron Employee Networking Group
•    Energy & Utilities Network
•    Wind Energy Professionals
•    U.S. National Science Foundation
•    Virginia Clean Energy Business Incubator
•    Renewables Job Market
•    Energy M&A
•    Amerix Consulting

J. Paul Oxer’s Honors:

National MS Society - Georgia Chapter Top 100 Club: 2007 (Top 10), 2008, 2009 (Top 10); and "Mission Possible" Award: 2006, 2008.

Academy of Distinguished Engineering Graduates, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2001

Who's Who in Finance/Industry, 1996 et. seq.
Who's Who in Science/Engineering, 1994 et seq.

Young Engineer of the Year, Georgia Society of Professional Engineers, 1980.

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