Meet the Team

JONATHAN COOK

Chief Executive Officer

• Co-founder of Excelerate Energy in 2003 and served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.  Jon managed the development of Excelerate Energy’s portfolio of successful floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) projects, expanding the company’s fleet to nine (9) FSRUs and growing EBITDA to roughly $300 million. 
• CEO of FLEX LNG Ltd where he brought the company into operation with six LNG carriers and was responsible for raising over $500 million in capital for the acquisition of four newbuild LNG carriers. 
• Chief Marketing Officer of TMS Cardiff Gas where he was responsible for the marketing of five LNG carriers.

SHAUN DAVISON

Chief Development Officer

• Shaun has a proven track record originating successful LNG projects across the value chain including several FSRU projects while at Excelerate Energy and NextDecade. 
• FSRU projects include Israel, Pakistan, Ireland, UK, Bangladesh & Australia.
• LNG terminal/project development includes Cove Point, MD, Brownville, TX, Texas City, TX, Port Lavaca, TX.
• Shaun has 25 years’ experience in the energy industry, with expertise in the natural gas value chain: pipelines, underground storage, US and global markets, LNG terminals and LNG shipping.
• Proven abilities in strategic planning, project management and business development.

CHEYNE HERMES

Vice President of Finance

• As Pilot's senior finance professional, Cheyne is responsible for all of Pilot’s corporate finance, accounting, treasury, and M&A functions. He also leads the project financing of Pilot’s portfolio of projects.
• Cheyne has over 10 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure industry and brings a unique perspective through his experience across many subsectors of the energy value chain.   
• Prior to joining Pilot, Cheyne served in various financial management positions with BP, NextDecade Corp, Sanchez Energy, and Mesquite Energy. 
• He has also held energy investment banking and special situation roles with Houlihan Lokey and M-III Partners. 
• Cheyne completed a BS in Economics from Texas A&M University.

CRISSY RICHARDSON

Director of Administration

• Crissy has delivered strategic administrative solutions for over 28 years, with a focus on energy project development support since 2009. 
• She has provided a bedrock of marketing and administrative support in the Wind, LNG, and Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia sectors 
• Crissy was instrumental in transitioning two private companies to public, including a large consulting services firm and a Liquified Natural Gas development company. 
• She has opened and managed five headquarters and satellite offices, including build-out, layout, electrical planning, construction management, HSSE, IT/Communications, etc.  
• Crissy has led key industry outreach, communications, and international event participation across the globe, including North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.