Meet the Team

JONATHAN COOK - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SHAUN DAVISON - CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

SHAUN DAVISON - CHIEF DEVELOPMENT 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 w

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 DAVISON - CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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 Lav

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.

JESSE REIJSKENS - VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECTS

JAMES SPENCER - VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS

JAMES SPENCER - VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS

Jesse started his career in 1994 as deck officer on gas tankers.
Chief Officer commissioning world’s second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) “Excellence” at Gulf Gateway Deepwater Port in 2005.
In command of a midsize LPG carrier and soon after transitioned to a shoreside position in 2007.
Manager LNG Operations supporting

Jesse started his career in 1994 as deck officer on gas tankers.
Chief Officer commissioning world’s second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) “Excellence” at Gulf Gateway Deepwater Port in 2005.
In command of a midsize LPG carrier and soon after transitioned to a shoreside position in 2007.
Manager LNG Operations supporting the development of early FSRU terminals in UK, Argentina, Boston and Kuwait.
FLNG Project Director for Exmar’s Floating Liquefaction project, currently named “Tango FLNG”.
Sr. Director Operations at Excelerate Energy supporting the development of floating LNG projects, including the successful implementation of FSRU terminals in UAE and Bangladesh.

JAMES SPENCER - VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS

JAMES SPENCER - VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS

JAMES SPENCER - VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS

James brings over 13 years of broad experience representing domestic and international energy companies in LNG project development, oil & gas ventures, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
Advised multiple LNG development projects on LNG sale and purchase agreements, EPC and FEED contracts, commerc

James brings over 13 years of broad experience representing domestic and international energy companies in LNG project development, oil & gas ventures, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
Advised multiple LNG development projects on LNG sale and purchase agreements, EPC and FEED contracts, commercial and vender agreements, land and easement acquisitions, regulatory permitting, marketing, environmental mitigation, liability analysis and prevention, and corporate governance.
Previously in private practice at two large international law firms: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Also so served as General Counsel to CityLynx, Inc., a transportation and engineering services company and as Associate General Counsel to NextDecade Corporation.
James holds a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University and received his law degree with honors from The University of Texas School of Law.

CHEYNE HERMES - DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

CHEYNE HERMES - DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

CHEYNE HERMES - DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

Cheyne joined Pilot in 2020 as Director – Finance & Accounting and has over 10 years of experience in the energy industry. He is responsible for Pilot’s corporate finance and accounting functions. Cheyne also supports the financing of Pilot’s portfolio of projects, including Galveston LNG Bunker Port.
Cheyne has direct experience across

Cheyne joined Pilot in 2020 as Director – Finance & Accounting and has over 10 years of experience in the energy industry. He is responsible for Pilot’s corporate finance and accounting functions. Cheyne also supports the financing of Pilot’s portfolio of projects, including Galveston LNG Bunker Port.
Cheyne has direct experience across multiple sectors of the energy value chain.
He is an experienced financial professional with a strong background in corporate finance, specifically capital markets, M&A, FP&A, treasury, risk management and accounting.
Prior to joining Pilot, Cheyne served in various financial management positions with BP, NextDecade and Sanchez Energy. He has also worked in investment banking / special situation roles for Houlihan Lokey and M-III Partners. Cheyne completed a BS in Economics from Texas A&M University.

CRISSY RICHARDSON - DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION

CHEYNE HERMES - DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

CHEYNE HERMES - DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

Crissy Richardson has delivered strategic administrative solutions for over 28 years, with a focus on energy project development support since 2009.
Provide a bedrock of support to projects in the Wind, LNG, and Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia sectors. Support includes land acquisition, commercial, legal, regulatory, finance, HR, IT, marketin

Crissy Richardson has delivered strategic administrative solutions for over 28 years, with a focus on energy project development support since 2009.
Provide a bedrock of support to projects in the Wind, LNG, and Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia sectors. Support includes land acquisition, commercial, legal, regulatory, finance, HR, IT, marketing, and development.
Instrumental in transitioning two private companies to public, including a large consulting services firm and a Liquified Natural Gas development company.
Opened and managed five headquarter and satellite offices, including build-out, layout, electrical planning, construction management, HSSE, IT/Communications, etc.
Led organization’s key industry outreach and communications team at international events and global conferences, covering North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.