Richard C. Kreul... 12120 Stateline Road, Suite 281 * Leawood, KS 66209 * 913-544-2594 * rk11432c4@w estpost.

net An Accomplished Energy Industry Executive who offers broad strengths in strategi c planning, P&L management, new business development, operations reengineering, and commercial relations. The proven ability to analyze products, services, mar kets, and growth opportunities, then introduce strategic and tactical solutions that dramatically improve competitive performance. Recognized as a skilled team builder, problem solver, negotiator, and risk manager. M.S., Mechanical Engineer ing. Expanding the Bottom Line through Organic Growth, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Cost Reduction RK RESOURCES, LLC., Kansas City, MO. 2010 - present PRINCIPAL Provide business and technical consulting services to broad range of clients, ra nging from private equity investors to Fortune 500 corporations, with focus on e nergy and utility industries. Expertise includes business evaluation, M&A, stra tegy development/implementation, business development, and operational improveme nt. INERGY, LP., Kansas City, MO. 2003 - 2010 VICE PRESIDENT - INERGY SERVICES P&L responsibility for company's west coast natural gas and natural gas liquids businesses, with activities including customer relations, strategy development/i mplementation, regulatory compliance, business development, and operations. Over saw 150 employees through 7 direct reports. * Negotiated and closed $15M acquisition of natural gas gathering/processing and NGL fractionation, storage, transportation, and marketing businesses from Enron 's MLP EOTT. * Drove EBITDA from $1.5M to $12M during first five years through improving oper ational efficiency, expanding customer base, and implementing new organic growth initiatives through expanding operations, reducing cost of sales, and decreasin g operating expenses. * Managed construction and project development of $200M butane isomerization fac ility, including its commercial development, permitting, engineering, constructi on, and commissioning. Directed Inergy's US NGL/LP transportation business consisting of 225 truck/trai lers and 250 employees. Grew EBITDA 30% to $8M level. Expanded West Coast operat ions from 2 states to 6, increased revenue per unit hauled 23%, and improved ope rational efficiencies through reducing cost of sales and operating expenses. AQUILA, INC., Kansas City, MO. 1994 - 2003 VICE PRESIDENT - ENERGY DELIVERY P&L responsibility for Aquila's regulated gas and electric utilities "wires and pipes" operations in seven states, with 2,000 employees, $136M annual operating expense, $139M annual capital expenditures, and $138M EBIT. Oversaw operations through eight direct reports (Vice Presidents, Managers and Directors). * Streamlined domestic field organization, consolidated 2 organizations into sin gle entity, reduced costs 15%, enhanced customer service, and increased producti vity, all while maintaining and enhancing quality of service. * Explored, developed, and executed several initiatives involving growth, acquis itions, and divestures. * Led integration of newly acquired 2.3M customer/3,600-employee international e lectric utility. * Solicited, negotiated, and closed sale of Aquila's $25M intrastate natural gas pipeline. * Grew UtiliCorp Pipeline's annual throughput 20%, asset base 10%, revenues 35%, and EBIT 45% while reducing operating costs, negotiating lower-cost service con tracts, and implementing higher fees to customers via PUC rate increases. * Negotiated multi-year, multi-million dollar transportation and service contrac

ts with large utilities, commercial entities and the federal government. * Lead team in the development and implementation of regulatory strategy for "un bundling" Aquila's electric transmission system from its vertically integrated e lectric utility divisions, ultimately merging Aquila's transmission assets/opera tions with regional independent operators. * Testified on numerous occasions before regulatory commissions and legislative committees. VESTA NATURAL GAS, INC., Tulsa, OK. 1991 - 1994 PRESIDENT - OMEGA PIPELINE COMPANY (wholly owned subsidiary of Vesta) P&L responsibility for strategy, operations, and good standing of this business consisting of intra-state natural gas pipeline, natural gas gathering operation, and non-regulated natural gas distribution facility on an US Army post, Fort Le onard Wood, MO. * Restructured organization and rationalized staff 40%. * Led pipeline operations into new markets. * Expanded operations at Fort Leonard Wood from initial $4M investment to a $13M , fulfilling 95% of post's heating energy needs and growing annual revenue 45% a nd EBITDA 30%. * Commissioned by Board of Directors to divest the businesses, and successfully negotiated and closed sale to Aquila. SUN PIPELINE COMPANY, Tulsa, OK. 1988 - 1991 SENIOR ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE Provided technical support for all regional engineering and operational personne l. Represented company on numerous industry standards committees dealing with me asurement, construction and operations. MOBIL PIPELINE COMPANY, Dallas/Corpus Christi, TX. 1981 - 1988 PROJECT ENGINEER Responsible for technical support for construction and operational personnel, wi th activities including project engineering/management, D.O.T., Coast Guard and OSHA regulation compliance, pipeline easement acquisition, and field operation s upervision for Mobil's south Texas region. Professional Memberships Board of Directors, Midwest Energy Association Board of Directors, Western Propane Gas Association Gas Processors Association Education M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas Recipient of Outstanding Engineering Graduate Award Previously, Registered Professional Engineer in five states