Ernie has over 25 years of experience in the commodity-driven energy sector. Ernie previously served as Chief Financial Officer for Rodeo Resources Incorporated, a company that invested in operated and non-operated E&P midstream and mineral interests from North America, South America and West Africa. Prior to joining Rodeo Resources, Ernie served as an Asset Manager and Director of Finance at Calpine Corporation, where he developed and financed over 4,500 MW of industrial cogeneration facilities at six locations representing more than $4.0 billion in capital investment.