Our Team
Our Team
Decades of combined expertise across energy, finance, and digital infrastructure - guiding IPD with proven execution, strategic foresight, and industry-first innovation.
John Chambers
Chairman / CEO
Mr. Chambers is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in the finance and energy industries. He identifies and capitalizes on lucrative opportunities that drive growth and innovation. Throughout his career, he has built a diverse network of influential contacts in capital markets, the energy sector, legal communities, and government agencies. This vast network allows him to navigate complex regulatory environments and effectively harness emerging trends, positioning him as a leader in both fields.
John Chambers
Chairman / CEO
Mr. Chambers is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in the finance and energy industries. He identifies and capitalizes on lucrative opportunities that drive growth and innovation. Throughout his career, he has built a diverse network of influential contacts in capital markets, the energy sector, legal communities, and government agencies. This vast network allows him to navigate complex regulatory environments and effectively harness emerging trends, positioning him as a leader in both fields.
John Chambers
Chairman / CEO
Mr. Chambers is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in the finance and energy industries. He identifies and capitalizes on lucrative opportunities that drive growth and innovation. Throughout his career, he has built a diverse network of influential contacts in capital markets, the energy sector, legal communities, and government agencies. This vast network allows him to navigate complex regulatory environments and effectively harness emerging trends, positioning him as a leader in both fields.
John Chambers
Chairman / CEO
Mr. Chambers is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in the finance and energy industries. He identifies and capitalizes on lucrative opportunities that drive growth and innovation. Throughout his career, he has built a diverse network of influential contacts in capital markets, the energy sector, legal communities, and government agencies. This vast network allows him to navigate complex regulatory environments and effectively harness emerging trends, positioning him as a leader in both fields.
Victor Figueroa
President - COO
Victor, originally from Venezuela, holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA. He began his career in 1997 at Baker Hughes, where he worked in the Latin American group until 2005, during which time he established strong relationships across several countries. Later, he transferred to Dallas and played a key role in the shale revolution. At Baker Hughes, Victor managed a $1 billion P&L business in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville Shales. After 21 years, he became COO at Point Energy Partners, where he boosted production from about 250 BOE/D to over 35,000 BOE/D. His expertise allowed him to implement best practices and optimize operations. Under his leadership, the company's valuation increased from $80 million in 2018 to $1.1 billion by the time of its acquisition in 2024. Victor aims to continue to support energy initiatives.
Victor Figueroa
President - COO
Victor, originally from Venezuela, holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA. He began his career in 1997 at Baker Hughes, where he worked in the Latin American group until 2005, during which time he established strong relationships across several countries. Later, he transferred to Dallas and played a key role in the shale revolution. At Baker Hughes, Victor managed a $1 billion P&L business in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville Shales. After 21 years, he became COO at Point Energy Partners, where he boosted production from about 250 BOE/D to over 35,000 BOE/D. His expertise allowed him to implement best practices and optimize operations. Under his leadership, the company's valuation increased from $80 million in 2018 to $1.1 billion by the time of its acquisition in 2024. Victor aims to continue to support energy initiatives.
Victor Figueroa
President - COO
Victor, originally from Venezuela, holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA. He began his career in 1997 at Baker Hughes, where he worked in the Latin American group until 2005, during which time he established strong relationships across several countries. Later, he transferred to Dallas and played a key role in the shale revolution. At Baker Hughes, Victor managed a $1 billion P&L business in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville Shales. After 21 years, he became COO at Point Energy Partners, where he boosted production from about 250 BOE/D to over 35,000 BOE/D. His expertise allowed him to implement best practices and optimize operations. Under his leadership, the company's valuation increased from $80 million in 2018 to $1.1 billion by the time of its acquisition in 2024. Victor aims to continue to support energy initiatives.
Victor Figueroa
President - COO
Victor, originally from Venezuela, holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA. He began his career in 1997 at Baker Hughes, where he worked in the Latin American group until 2005, during which time he established strong relationships across several countries. Later, he transferred to Dallas and played a key role in the shale revolution. At Baker Hughes, Victor managed a $1 billion P&L business in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville Shales. After 21 years, he became COO at Point Energy Partners, where he boosted production from about 250 BOE/D to over 35,000 BOE/D. His expertise allowed him to implement best practices and optimize operations. Under his leadership, the company's valuation increased from $80 million in 2018 to $1.1 billion by the time of its acquisition in 2024. Victor aims to continue to support energy initiatives.
Dr. John N. O’Brien
Advisor
Dr. O’Brien is the former Commissioner of Energy for the State of Florida. He has forty-five years of experience in energy regulation and is a registered Full Scientist with the U.S. Department of Energy. His expertise includes strategies for mitigating and abating climate change, social justice issues, and ethics. He has taught courses on intergenerational ethics, international economics, government program evaluation, and business and government practices. He specializes in regulating electric and natural gas markets, utility infrastructure investment, renewable energy economics, energy production and storage, and financial analysis within the energy sector. His background encompasses securities, investment banking, project finance, litigation support procedures, commercial energy contracts, and applications of small modular nuclear reactors.
Dr. John N. O’Brien
Advisor
Dr. O’Brien is the former Commissioner of Energy for the State of Florida. He has forty-five years of experience in energy regulation and is a registered Full Scientist with the U.S. Department of Energy. His expertise includes strategies for mitigating and abating climate change, social justice issues, and ethics. He has taught courses on intergenerational ethics, international economics, government program evaluation, and business and government practices. He specializes in regulating electric and natural gas markets, utility infrastructure investment, renewable energy economics, energy production and storage, and financial analysis within the energy sector. His background encompasses securities, investment banking, project finance, litigation support procedures, commercial energy contracts, and applications of small modular nuclear reactors.
Dr. John N. O’Brien
Advisor
Dr. O’Brien is the former Commissioner of Energy for the State of Florida. He has forty-five years of experience in energy regulation and is a registered Full Scientist with the U.S. Department of Energy. His expertise includes strategies for mitigating and abating climate change, social justice issues, and ethics. He has taught courses on intergenerational ethics, international economics, government program evaluation, and business and government practices. He specializes in regulating electric and natural gas markets, utility infrastructure investment, renewable energy economics, energy production and storage, and financial analysis within the energy sector. His background encompasses securities, investment banking, project finance, litigation support procedures, commercial energy contracts, and applications of small modular nuclear reactors.
Dr. John N. O’Brien
Advisor
Dr. O’Brien is the former Commissioner of Energy for the State of Florida. He has forty-five years of experience in energy regulation and is a registered Full Scientist with the U.S. Department of Energy. His expertise includes strategies for mitigating and abating climate change, social justice issues, and ethics. He has taught courses on intergenerational ethics, international economics, government program evaluation, and business and government practices. He specializes in regulating electric and natural gas markets, utility infrastructure investment, renewable energy economics, energy production and storage, and financial analysis within the energy sector. His background encompasses securities, investment banking, project finance, litigation support procedures, commercial energy contracts, and applications of small modular nuclear reactors.
Philip Moore, P.E.
Advisor
A proven professional with extensive experience in the power and infrastructure industry for Fortune 500 companies. He has excelled in various roles, including engineering, project management, and new project development. His leadership skills are evident in his successful management of the completion of projects in a diverse array of infrastructure technologies worth over $20 billion.
Philip Moore, P.E.
Advisor
A proven professional with extensive experience in the power and infrastructure industry for Fortune 500 companies. He has excelled in various roles, including engineering, project management, and new project development. His leadership skills are evident in his successful management of the completion of projects in a diverse array of infrastructure technologies worth over $20 billion.
Philip Moore, P.E.
Advisor
A proven professional with extensive experience in the power and infrastructure industry for Fortune 500 companies. He has excelled in various roles, including engineering, project management, and new project development. His leadership skills are evident in his successful management of the completion of projects in a diverse array of infrastructure technologies worth over $20 billion.
Philip Moore, P.E.
Advisor
A proven professional with extensive experience in the power and infrastructure industry for Fortune 500 companies. He has excelled in various roles, including engineering, project management, and new project development. His leadership skills are evident in his successful management of the completion of projects in a diverse array of infrastructure technologies worth over $20 billion.
Dan Barnosky
Advisor
Mr. Barnosky has over 25 years of experience in global energy, power, and decarbonization markets as a private equity investor, public & private company board member, and investment banker. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Quintessa Consultancy, an investment and advisory platform focused on energy service and software companies. Previously, he was a Partner at Magnesium Capital, a European energy-focused private equity firm. Before that, he was managing director at major investment banks, including Bank of America and Credit Suisse, where he advised on over $100 billion in energy M&A and financings. Mr. Barnosky graduated from Colgate University and is currently based in London.
Dan Barnosky
Advisor
Mr. Barnosky has over 25 years of experience in global energy, power, and decarbonization markets as a private equity investor, public & private company board member, and investment banker. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Quintessa Consultancy, an investment and advisory platform focused on energy service and software companies. Previously, he was a Partner at Magnesium Capital, a European energy-focused private equity firm. Before that, he was managing director at major investment banks, including Bank of America and Credit Suisse, where he advised on over $100 billion in energy M&A and financings. Mr. Barnosky graduated from Colgate University and is currently based in London.
Dan Barnosky
Advisor
Mr. Barnosky has over 25 years of experience in global energy, power, and decarbonization markets as a private equity investor, public & private company board member, and investment banker. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Quintessa Consultancy, an investment and advisory platform focused on energy service and software companies. Previously, he was a Partner at Magnesium Capital, a European energy-focused private equity firm. Before that, he was managing director at major investment banks, including Bank of America and Credit Suisse, where he advised on over $100 billion in energy M&A and financings. Mr. Barnosky graduated from Colgate University and is currently based in London.
Dan Barnosky
Advisor
Mr. Barnosky has over 25 years of experience in global energy, power, and decarbonization markets as a private equity investor, public & private company board member, and investment banker. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Quintessa Consultancy, an investment and advisory platform focused on energy service and software companies. Previously, he was a Partner at Magnesium Capital, a European energy-focused private equity firm. Before that, he was managing director at major investment banks, including Bank of America and Credit Suisse, where he advised on over $100 billion in energy M&A and financings. Mr. Barnosky graduated from Colgate University and is currently based in London.
Dennis Konopatzke
Advisor
Dennis Konopatzke is an attorney and businessman based in Dallas, Texas, and Bigfork, Montana. He is known for his expertise in international trade, business law, and real estate. Since 1990, he has owned the Foreign Trade Zone Operating Company, which supports U.S. importers and exporters with customs brokerage and Foreign Trade Zone operations. Previously, Konopatzke was an executive at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), where he managed business and real estate development, including the reorganization of the DFW Foreign Trade Zone's industrial park. He also played a key role in redeveloping Amon Carter Airport in Fort Worth into a leading industrial office park. He developed the first automated inventory and supply chain management software for Foreign Trade Zones and has worked extensively with maquiladoras in Mexico and Free Zones globally. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1980 and in Montana since 1996, Konopatzke is further recognized as an outdoor enthusiast who actively supports Montana’s natural resources. He currently serves as Treasurer of Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation, focusing on conservation and access to outdoor recreation.
Dennis Konopatzke
Advisor
Dennis Konopatzke is an attorney and businessman based in Dallas, Texas, and Bigfork, Montana. He is known for his expertise in international trade, business law, and real estate. Since 1990, he has owned the Foreign Trade Zone Operating Company, which supports U.S. importers and exporters with customs brokerage and Foreign Trade Zone operations. Previously, Konopatzke was an executive at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), where he managed business and real estate development, including the reorganization of the DFW Foreign Trade Zone's industrial park. He also played a key role in redeveloping Amon Carter Airport in Fort Worth into a leading industrial office park. He developed the first automated inventory and supply chain management software for Foreign Trade Zones and has worked extensively with maquiladoras in Mexico and Free Zones globally. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1980 and in Montana since 1996, Konopatzke is further recognized as an outdoor enthusiast who actively supports Montana’s natural resources. He currently serves as Treasurer of Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation, focusing on conservation and access to outdoor recreation.
Dennis Konopatzke
Advisor
Dennis Konopatzke is an attorney and businessman based in Dallas, Texas, and Bigfork, Montana. He is known for his expertise in international trade, business law, and real estate. Since 1990, he has owned the Foreign Trade Zone Operating Company, which supports U.S. importers and exporters with customs brokerage and Foreign Trade Zone operations. Previously, Konopatzke was an executive at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), where he managed business and real estate development, including the reorganization of the DFW Foreign Trade Zone's industrial park. He also played a key role in redeveloping Amon Carter Airport in Fort Worth into a leading industrial office park. He developed the first automated inventory and supply chain management software for Foreign Trade Zones and has worked extensively with maquiladoras in Mexico and Free Zones globally. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1980 and in Montana since 1996, Konopatzke is further recognized as an outdoor enthusiast who actively supports Montana’s natural resources. He currently serves as Treasurer of Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation, focusing on conservation and access to outdoor recreation.
Dennis Konopatzke
Advisor
Dennis Konopatzke is an attorney and businessman based in Dallas, Texas, and Bigfork, Montana. He is known for his expertise in international trade, business law, and real estate. Since 1990, he has owned the Foreign Trade Zone Operating Company, which supports U.S. importers and exporters with customs brokerage and Foreign Trade Zone operations. Previously, Konopatzke was an executive at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), where he managed business and real estate development, including the reorganization of the DFW Foreign Trade Zone's industrial park. He also played a key role in redeveloping Amon Carter Airport in Fort Worth into a leading industrial office park. He developed the first automated inventory and supply chain management software for Foreign Trade Zones and has worked extensively with maquiladoras in Mexico and Free Zones globally. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1980 and in Montana since 1996, Konopatzke is further recognized as an outdoor enthusiast who actively supports Montana’s natural resources. He currently serves as Treasurer of Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation, focusing on conservation and access to outdoor recreation.
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info@intlpd.com
Main: (888) 842-3232
5956 Sherry Lane, 20th Floor, Dallas, TX 75225 USA
500 4th Avenue S.W., Suite 2500, Calgary, AB T2P 2V6 Canada
info@intlpd.com
Main: (888) 842-3232
5956 Sherry Lane, 20th Floor, Dallas, TX 75225 USA
500 4th Avenue S.W., Suite 2500, Calgary, AB T2P 2V6 Canada