Fowler Energy Company: Our People

We are very proud of our experienced energy staff, which takes pride in assisting our clients to reduce their energy costs.
Donald W. Fowler, President
	BSME, 1966, Texas A&M University; MSME, 1968 University of Texas. From 1975-1985 pioneered compressed natural gas technology for use in taking wellhead natural gas directly to pipelines or end users. Registered professional engineer in Texas #32832 and a Fellow of ASME. Founded Fowler Energy in 1985 and has since been very active in all areas of energy procurement and the development of energy alternatives in Texas and many other states.
P. D. Leonard, Senior Vice President
	BSME, 1964, North Carolina State University; MAS, 1986, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. As a former Air Force base commander, he managed and procured natural gas, liquid fuels and electrical power. He is in charge of Fowler Energy’s natural gas related services including competitive energy procurement, balancing and nomination and alternate fuel studies for industrial and utility customers.
Robert Pohl, Vice President, Electrical Engineering
	BSEE, 1970, Texas A&M University. Over 25 years experience in electrical engineering at both the distribution and transmission levels for a major investor owned utility with additional years of experience as an electric utility director for a large municipally owned utility in Texas. Registered professional engineer in Texas #44317. He has a thorough understanding of transmission issues, as well as power and ancillary services pricing, which helps us better evaluate supply alternatives for our clients.
Bill Thompson, Vice President, Marketing
	BBA, Finance, 1991, St. Edward’s University. Worked for a major regional natural gas utility from 1982 until 1996. Bill is the primary contact for producer services, but also handles a variety of end user cost reduction projects involving both natural gas and electricity. Experienced in nomination, balancing, supply acquisition and contracts involving natural gas, electricity, water and wastewater.
Gary Siemer, Consultant
	BBA & MBA, 1970 & 1975, Ft. Hays Kansas State University. Positions of increasing commercial responsibility with Tenneco at various U.S. locations. From 1988 to 1993 he was responsible for supply, storage, transportation and marketing functions of Tenneco’s non-regulated interstate natural gas company, Tenngasco Corporation, with revenues in excess of $650 million annually. Development of energy alternatives for commercial, industrial and municipal customers since 1993. Represents Fowler Energy in the Southeast U.S. and Southeast Texas. Gary is based in our Houston area office.
Nancy Johnson, Accounting Manager
	BBA, University of Texas, 1977; CPA. With experience in all phases of accounting since 1984, she is responsible for the utility accounting for natural gas, electricity, water and wastewater projects.
Jennifer Klanika, Project Analyst
	BS, Psychology, 1999, Texas A&M University. Jennifer assists with bidding for clients and functions as the Project Administrator for REAT. She also assists with client usage data collection necessary for electric aggregation projects, as well as obtaining and analyzing pricing for the deregulated market.
Krista Ingram, Office Coordinator
	Krista is responsible for primary office functions, including coordinating the annual Texas Industrial Energy Conference. She also assists in natural gas accounting and serves as Mr. Fowler’s secretary. Normally, it’s Krista’s friendly voice that greets you when you call our office.
Ericka Phillips, Accounts Manager
	BBA, Business Administration, 1994, Texas A&M University. Ericka mainly procures natural gas for our TXU clients and handles any balancing and nomination issues. She also reviews natural gas and transportation invoices. Previously, she has worked in the areas of contract administration and operations for a major gas supplier in Dallas.
Lori Kussad, Account Analyst
	Lori acquires and maintains the usage information for our electric clients. She is also responsible for reviewing clients’ electric bills for correctness and preparing our invoices for electric services.
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