Chris Stratton

Mr. Stratton’s finance and risk management expertise includes 18 years of energy and commodity experience. This experience includes industry and consulting experience with global financial institutions, investment banks, utilities, producers, and end users. Mr. Stratton was instrumental in designing and implementing key financial, regulatory, and risk management systems and processes for Citi’s initial foray into energy trading. While in consulting, Mr. Stratton served as project leader on multiple engagements that focused on the assessment and design of risk management frameworks for large- and mid-market energy companies. Assessments focused on market, credit, and operational risks embedded within natural and traded positions, including asset management, fuels procurement, wholesale trading and marketing, and risk management. Mr. Stratton’s experience focused on evaluating key elements of the risk management structure, including identification and prioritization of risk components, risk measurement and valuation, limit structures, organizational design and reporting, and risk management policies and procedures. A recognized expert in developing energy-related middle- and back-office risk processes, including risk management and derivative accounting systems, Mr. Stratton combines unique training and experience to offer creative solutions to clients. Possessing deep technical knowledge of finance, derivative accounting, valuation, and risk management processes often allows Mr. Stratton to create and implement novel solutions to complex financial issues. Mr. Stratton received his BBA from Baylor University in 1991 and his MBA degree from Rice University in 1998. Mr. Stratton serves on the Rice University Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management Partner’s Executive Board and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Texas.