Mike is Chairman of TM&C and experienced in petroleum downstream economics, strategic planning studies, crude oil/marketing studies, joint venture analyses, supply/demand projections, refining center studies and business plan development. For over 18 years Mike served as President and CEO of the firm and was elected Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2025. He has over 40 years' experience in the petroleum industry, including careers with Texaco and CITGO, and many years as an international consultant with TM&C.  He was President/CEO of a small U.S. refining company, holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer (Texas).

As President, Sam oversees the day-to-day activities of the firm, leads the strategic initiatives and business development efforts, and drives future growth opportunities for Turner Mason. Since joining the firm in 2018, Sam has played a pivotal role in enhancing the firm's positioning as a trusted advisor in the energy space among the firm's legacy and new clients domestically and internationally. He has 25 years’ experience across oil markets, refining and petrochemicals with a diverse background of technical, operating and commercial responsibilities at Sunoco. Sam also previously worked at Wood Mackenzie where he helped setup the downstream practice in the Americas and then went on to lead the practice as Head of Americas Refining & Oil Markets. Sam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Houston.

Cinda leads TM&C’s Fuels Regulatory Practice with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry with Flint Hills Resources.  She has specialized experience in the areas of state and federal fuel compliance, laboratory quality assurance, and refining fuel certification.  Cinda brings comprehensive knowledge of the transportation fuel regulations throughout North America.  She is experienced with the Federal EPA Motor Fuel and Vehicle Regulations (including the Renewable Fuel Standard), and the low carbon fuel programs in California, Oregon, and Canada to her clients. Cinda has experience leading EPA compliance audits, assessing fuel manufacturing compliance programs, assisting with litigation evaluations, and providing regulatory strategic guidance.  Cinda leverages her diverse operational experience with her complimentary regulatory knowledge to present clients with economical solutions while operating within the compliance requirements. As an active member of ASTM International and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, she remains on the forefront of regulatory and industry issues. Cinda is accredited as a Lead Verifier for California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standards as well as California’s  Mandatory Green House Gas Regulations for Oil and Gas.  She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer (Minnesota).

Sandeep was previously Vice President of S&P Global where he was responsible for research and consulting related to crude oil markets, refining and commodity insights. Prior to that, Sandeep had combined research and consulting experience with predecessor entities Purvin & Gertz and IHS Market as VP Downstream Crude Oil Markets and Refining.  Earlier in his career, Sandeep held positions with Chevron in Supply Chain Optimization, UOP Honeywell as Program Manager Supply Chain Consulting, Arthur D. Little Charles River Consulting as a Management Consultant and with Koch Industries and Pennzoil as a Process and Planning Engineer. Sandeep holds an MBA from Cornell University, an MS in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University and a B.S. in Chemical engineering from Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai, India.

Skip is a highly accomplished global energy professional and brings a wealth of experience and strategic thought leadership to the firm from previous positions with Exxon in Corporate/International Planning, Reliant Energy as Director Fuel Markets Analysis and most recently as Head of Commodity Strategy in Portfolio Strategy & Development with BHP. Skip’s consulting background includes senior positions with McKinsey & Company, Charles River Associates and Wood Mackenzie where he built trusted relationships with client senior leadership on international, multi-industry engagements involving M&A transactions, commercialization endeavors and other strategy initiatives and validations. He has made numerous media appearances including Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, and Fox Business.

Tom, is a highly respected and influential figure in the petroleum industry with nearly 50 years of experience in oil markets. He serves as Chief Market Analyst, providing ongoing commentary on market developments, contributing to our Outlook Teams on market drivers as they impact crude and products, engaging with clients and the industry, and speaking at conferences. He is known for his sharp insights into pricing and supply, particularly in refined products and natural gas liquids, and is a frequent media expert on downstream oil, having notably predicted the 2014 crude oil price crash. A sought-after speaker, he simplifies complex energy markets for diverse audiences, having delivered over 175 presentations and lectured at numerous colleges and universities. Tom graduated Summa Cum Laude from Saint Francis University.

Eamon offers a broad range of expertise across various engagements at Turner, Mason & Company that focus on strategy, analysis, optimization, and energy investments.   He advises clients in the transportation fuel sector, which include producers, traders, private equity firms, industry trade associations, and government agencies. These projects vary from ethanol, renewable diesel, biodiesel, co-processors, renewable natural gas (RNG), waste-to-energy, and refineries.   Eamon’s consulting experience ranges from supply/demand market analysis, fair market value assessments, due diligence, audits, fuels compliance management, regulatory support and project scale-up. As an accredited Lead Verifier for California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Eamon has proficiency with GREET Modeling, Life Cycle Analysis, Fuel Pathway Validation/Verification and Quarterly Fuel transaction reports. Additionally, Eamon has experience with the Federal EPA Motor Fuel and Vehicle Regulations (including the Renewable Fuel Standard). RFS engagements have consisted of fuels compliance, attestations, RIN due diligence, and 3^rd party engineering reviews.   Formerly with ExxonMobil, he was a part of the optimization team as an Economist running LP economic models to highlight constraints and marginal unit incentives for the planning and technical operation teams while also evaluating the economics of potential site projects for investment consideration.   Eamon holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Michigan Ross School of Business.  

Sanjay joins us from ExxonMobil Research and Engineering where he spent 20 years in various capacities in Fairfax, VA, Baton Rouge, LA and Houston, TX. He was most recently Lead in XOM’s Planning and Optimization Evergreen Modeling Program. Prior to that assignment, Sanjay was primary model validation tool support for XOM refineries worldwide, model owner for the Baton Rouge Refinery, Gulf Coast Circuit Model Owner for Refinery & Supply and Senior Economic Optimization Engineer and Discipline Principal. In his new capacity with TM&C, Sanjay will be advising clients on modeling, market study assignments, industry analyses and engagements involving “new energy” technologies. Sanjay holds a M.S in Chemical Engineering from Caltech and a B.S. in Chemical engineering from Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Brian comes to Turner, Mason & Company (TM&C) with a varied background, strong in project management, scheduling, and execution; market research and analysis; crude oil and feedstock valuation; LP Modeling, refinery planning, and budgeting. He earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Rice University in Houston, TX. Brian was employed by Wood Group Mustang (formerly Mustang Engineering) in Houston, TX, where he served as Project Manager / Project Engineer. He led a team of 40 plus engineers, designers, and support staff on key strategic international projects. Brian engineered offshore platforms, CO₂ injection facilities, pipelines, shale oil gathering systems and refineries. At Marathon Petroleum Corporation/Tesoro Corporation/Tesoro Logistics in Salt Lake City, UT, he worked as the Refinery Feedstock Acquisition Coordinator / Sr. Planning Engineer where he identified $22MM in crude oil supply improvement projects and led a due diligence trip managing integration for Tesoro’s $2.5B acquisition of QEPFS. At Sinclair Oil Corporation in Salt Lake City, UT, he served as an Economics and Planning Engineer performing weekly and monthly performance reports. He ran LP Model to provide economic basis for projects and for short- and long-term planning decisions, including $3MM in projects to increase refinery production through hydrotreating and bypass blending. Brian brings to TM&C a wide variety of expertise in many areas of the oil and gas industry.

Ben supports the growth of our regulatory practice by providing ongoing advisory services to clients in the motor fuels sector. With solid experience in fuel regulatory affairs and a strong understanding of the industry, Ben is instrumental in helping our clients navigate challenges and emerging opportunities in the energy sector. His prior role as engineer in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality focused on fuel regulations. In addition to his recent role as Acting Branch Supervisor of the Climate Economics and Modeling Branch, his responsibilities included leading teams in implementing Part 1090 regulations, managing in-line blending waivers, and supporting emergency fuel waivers during supply disruptions. He also oversaw programs under Part 80, including the small refinery exemption program. Ben holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Toledo and is a licensed professional engineer in Ohio. He currently resides in Northern Virginia with his family.

With a career spanning six years at RPS Group, she has amassed extensive experience in transactional due diligence, advisory services, and consulting. Initially contributing to the environmental due diligence division at RPS, Bailey transitioned to become an integral member of the ESG strategy and due diligence team in the last two years. As a member of our team, Bailey has honed her specialized expertise within the regulatory frameworks delineated in the EPA’s 40 CFR Part 80, concentrating on the requisite standards for petroleum and renewable fuel producers. Beyond her adeptness in federal programs, she possesses an in-depth comprehension of California's LCFS and Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Programs. In her role as an accredited Lead Verifier for California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Bailey has exhibited proficiency in various areas, including GREET Modeling, Life Cycle Analysis, Fuel Pathway Validation/Verification, and Quarterly Fuel Transaction Reports.  Bailey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Chemistry from Texas Woman's University.

Shanda is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a BA (2005) and Texas State University with a MA (2007). She came to TM&C in 2007. Shanda is experienced in EPA Moderated Transaction System (EMTS) to provide RIN management services, technical assistance for attestation services and fuels regulations reporting. Shanda also provides IT support, data management, infrastructure management, web development and communications, accounts receivable and payable.  She is also responsible for company financial accounting, billings, and benefits.

With more than 15 years of experience in public and private sector accounting, Amanda is knowledgeable in a wide variety of financial areas. Her vast background includes expertise in tax, audit and financial services after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, with a minor in Internal Audit from Louisiana State University (2008). Amanda is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Texas. Her attention to detail and organizational expertise serves her well in sample selection analysis and data, and in reviewing EPA procedures in support of the firm's role as industry specialist for annual client gasoline attestations.  She also contributes to the firm’s various tax accounting and financial reporting functions.

Cindy has been with TM&C in various roles for 23 years. She continues to serve a vital role in reporting, gasoline quality auditing, the technical expertise in attestations and expertise in all the mysteries of the electronic age. For those that have never dealt with the complexities of the CDX and EMTS system, you cannot imagine the difficulty of even simple activities like registration. Cindy handles all of those things and so much more with a matter of fact, can do attitude.

Mary Jo is a member of TM&C’s Fuels Regulatory Practice with more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry with Flint Hills Resources.  With specialized experience in preparing fuels compliance reports for petroleum and renewable fuel producers required under the EPA Federal program (40CFR 79 and 80), Mary Jo brings a level of depth to our clients' reporting and auditing.  Her expertise extends beyond the Federal programs into various states, including the Texas Low Emission Diesel, the California Alternative Diesel Fuels program, and the California and Oregon Low Carbon Fuels programs.  In addition, Mary Jo has knowledge of finished fuel additives including additive registrations for fuel manufacturers and the ongoing volumetric additive reconciliations.  Mary Jo graduated from Bethany College with a Business Administration degree in 1988.

Shelia is a member of TM&C’s Fuels Regulatory Practice with more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry with Flint Hills Resources.  Shelia started her career in Internal Audit performing attestation engagements for Flint Hills. She moved to Compliance where she gained specialized experience preparing fuels compliance reports for petroleum and renewable fuel producers, handling sulfur/benzene ABT credit trading and compliance, and third-party engineering reviews.  Shelia has additional experience beyond the Federal programs, including the Texas Low Emission Diesel, the California Alternative Diesel Fuels program, and the California Low Carbon Fuels programs.  In addition, Shelia has knowledge of finished fuel additives including additive registrations for fuel manufacturers and volumetric additive reconciliations.  Shelia obtained her BA in Accounting from Wichita State University.

Rita has worked for more than 40 years in the petroleum refining and renewables industry with specialization in Fuel Quality, Fuel Compliance and Laboratory Operations.  For the last 16 years, Rita held the role of Vice President, Quality and Compliance at Koch Industries/Flint Hills Resources.  In this position, she led a team of approximately 40 professionals tasked with developing and maintaining systems for federal and state compliance for all fuels (both petroleum and renewables) and measurement, implementing systems to provide the product quality for fuels and chemicals required by customers and government agencies, and providing corporate level technical support and lab excellence guidance for FHR manufacturing facilities. She has extensive knowledge of EPA Fuels Regulations and most recently served as chair of AFPM’s Fuel Committee (2019-2021).  She has been involved with ASTM for over 25 years, participating in both laboratory method developing committees and fuel product committees.  Rita holds a MS degree in Chemistry from the University of Kentucky and a BS Degree in Chemistry from Marshall University.

Philip has over 40 years’ experience in the petroleum refining industry with Mobil Oil and Koch Industries/Flint Hills Resources, including 13 years of biofuels operations.  During the last 11 years, Philip led the FHR Fuels Compliance Team with overall responsibility for meeting USEPA fuels and California Low Carbon Fuels Standard requirements.  His expertise and experience include all aspects of the USEPA Renewable Fuels Standard, CARB LCFS Tier 1 pathway applications and associated CA-GREET Model and CARB Cap & Trade Program.  Additionally, Philip has familiarity with the new USEPA Part 1090 fuels regulations and worked in environmental management roles at three U.S. refineries and at the corporate-level.  Philip holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA from Lewis University Romeoville, IL.

Kari has 15 years of energy industry experience at Flint Hill Resources.  After beginning her career at Flint Hills Resources in accounting, Kari spent the last seven years as a member of the Regulatory Fuels Compliance Team.  As part of this team, she developed specialized knowledge of EPA’s 40 CFR Part 80 and 1090 requirements for petroleum and renewable fuel producers.  Beyond federal programs, she also has in-depth knowledge of California’s LCFS and Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Programs.  Kari managed the internal annual EPA attestation and California verification programs.  Kari also maintained the internal Fuels Compliance Training Program and collaborated with business teams to maintain current compliance systems or develop new compliance systems as needed for regulation or business changes. Kari holds a BBA in Accounting from Wichita State University.

John is a major contributor to TM&C’s ongoing Outlook publications and spends much of his time contributing to our ongoing analyses of the worldwide refining industry.  His contributions also include the areas of refining economics and planning, downstream asset valuation, crude oil valuation and capital investment and strategic planning.   A graduate of Texas A&M University (1976) with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, John spent 25 years with major international oil corporations in refining, trading, marketing, economic analysis and strategic planning.  Previous positions included: General Manager Business Development - Fina/Alon; General Manager of Crude Oil Supply/GM Wholesale Marketing - Ultramar; Manager of Economics and Planning – Ultramar; Economics Analyst - British Petroleum and Operations Specialist - Gulf Oil.

Keith has over 40 years of industry experience. He spent 25 years with various companies within Koch Industries where his responsibilities included leading the fuels quality and compliance practice; provided technical support for state and federal lobbying efforts; led merger, acquisition, divestiture, corporate development, and innovation efforts; managed various trading businesses; and built analytic capability across multiple commodities. During these years, he gained expertise in understanding key industry drivers, price-setting mechanisms, due diligence, financial modeling, and the impact of legislative and regulatory rules on participants' profitability. Prior to Koch, Keith started his career at Sohio/BP in engineering, analysis, crude oil trading, and strategy. Keith holds an MBA in Finance and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and a BS in Chemistry from Allegheny College

Kelly has over 25 years energy industry experience with a focus on motor fuels compliance and customs/international trade compliance. Upon joining Koch Industries, she was part of an industry team that worked with the EPA to develop the motor fuels attestation procedures and served on the committee that amended the Institute of Internal Auditors professional standards for attestations. She led the Koch Internal Audit attestation team and later transitioned to manage the Motor Fuels reporting team in Flint Hills Resources (predecessor Koch Petroleum Group). Customs/International Trade were added to her compliance reporting responsibilities where she and her team developed and managed processes for import/export compliance and a duty drawback program. The last 20 years of her career have been spent in the trading business with Koch Supply & Trading, focusing on motor fuels, import/export compliance, and business expansion regulatory compliance both domestically and internationally. Kelly was also Commercial Compliance Director with Koch Supply & Trading where she managed commercial compliance programs and compliance risk assessments. She holds an MBA and BBA in Accounting from Wichita State University.  

Bob has over 40 years of experience in petroleum refining, petrochemicals, and renewable fuels including 20 years with Koch Industries and 13 years with CITGO Petroleum in a variety of leadership positions. Bob has spent the past 9 years working as an independent consultant strengthening the implementation of improvements in the areas of personnel safety, process safety, operations reliability, and gross margin improvement for a large number of operating companies throughout the world. Bob also works with a number of operating companies and investors helping them to evaluate investments in new and existing technologies and assets as well as divestitures of existing assets. Bob has a BS ChE from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA-Finance from the University of Minnesota and is on the board of directors of three operating companies.

Before joining TM&C, Rick was Sr. Manager at TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA where he directed strategy and business development initiatives for the company’s U.S. refining and petrochemical assets, encompassing a 270 kbd refinery and a diverse portfolio of joint venture chemical units. Rick also spearheaded efforts in alternative crude oil processing, olefins capacity expansion, renewable fuels development, plastics recycling, and CO2 emissions reduction. He also gained chemicals experience at LyondellBasell having held senior roles in strategic planning, operations planning and performance analysis. Rick began his career at BP/ARCO as a process engineer, where he also held roles in economics and planning, business development and product management. His consulting experience with Baker O’Brien included providing consulting support in the areas of competitor analysis, market analysis, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, strategy, and dispute resolution. Rick has a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Finance from Drexel University.