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Todd Lechtenberger

Partner · LinkedIn

Todd Lechtenberger is a builder of businesses and a leader who thrives at the intersection of vision and execution. His career spans Energy, Financial Services, and Health Care, where he has repeatedly turned bold ideas into measurable impact. Most recently, as founder and leader of Caracara Services LLC, Todd guided his team through the negotiation, financing, construction, and operation of a $50MM, 30MMcf/day natural gas treating facility — Brazos Amine Treater LLC — powering growth in the Delaware Basin of West Texas.

Before Caracara, Todd served as CEO and co-owner of First Med Urgent Care, scaling a dynamic health care company dedicated to accessible, quality care. With more than three decades of experience in capital markets, Todd has also held leadership roles at Bear Stearns, Wexford Capital, Harvey Family Office, and the Amalfi Fund LP, where he sharpened his ability to align financial strategy with long-term growth.

A graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in accounting, Todd has also pursued executive education at Columbia Business School.

Doug Sterk

Partner · LinkedIn

Doug Sterk is an experienced financial executive with more than 25 years in public accounting, private equity, and corporate finance across the energy, technology, and manufacturing industries. He focuses on building financial strategies, supporting growth, and managing transactions that strengthen long-term performance.

Doug started his career at Arthur Andersen in Oklahoma City and later joined PwC in Dallas, where he worked on buy- and sell-side due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. He then moved into leadership roles, including CFO/Controller of a material handling company, where he helped turn the business from break-even to profitable.

He went on to serve as VP of Finance for a private equity-backed company in the diesel and lubricants sector, leading 15 acquisitions and their integrations. Doug has also held senior finance roles at American Energy Partners, Paycom, and APMEX, where he supported growth, new product launches, and a successful company sale and integration.

David S. Brown

Partner & CEO · LinkedIn

David S. Brown is a global energy leader whose career spans more than 40 years of shaping strategy, driving innovation, and delivering operational excellence across the industry's most complex arenas, from offshore deepwater to onshore unconventional and midstream operations.

As founder of OPEX Integrated Management, LLC, David has built a reputation for pairing technical expertise with strategic vision, guiding companies toward stronger performance and long-term growth. Previously, as Vice President at TETRA Technologies, he directed multiple business units generating more than $200 million in annual revenue and managed a wide range of service operations with precision and impact.

Earlier in his career, David held global leadership roles with FMC Technologies and its affiliates, where he led international teams and advanced capabilities in some of the industry's most challenging environments. Beyond his executive leadership, he has played a key role in advancing the field itself, serving 16 years on the Deepwater Intervention Forum board and contributing to the SPE Subsea Well Intervention Symposium Program.

He is also a Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the American Association of Drilling Engineers, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing the industry and supporting professional excellence.

Matthew McClintock

Analyst · LinkedIn

Matthew McClintock is an emerging leader in the energy industry with a strong background in finance, operations, and policy. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Oklahoma with dual degrees in Finance and Energy Management.

Matthew has gained broad experience across the energy value chain through roles at Kaiser-Francis Oil Company, the U.S. House of Representatives, and Echo Investment Capital. His work has spanned upstream operations, federal energy policy, oil and gas accounting, and valuation. These experiences have equipped him with a well-rounded understanding of the commercial and regulatory dynamics shaping the sector.

With his mix of technical and strategic experience, Matthew brings a forward-looking perspective to the energy sector and its ongoing evolution.