Zeus Development Corporation Management

Industry leaders and analysts depend on Zeus Development Corporation’s editorial and research staff to provide comprehensive and unbiased reporting of the issues, current market trends and technological innovations impacting today’s global energy markets.

Bob Nimocks, CEO & Publisher, Zeus Development Corporation
Prior to founding Zeus Development Corporation in 1991, Bob was vice president of corporate development for Elders Resources North America, the North American division of an international energy and natural resources company with substantial natural gas production. He earned his MBA from Harvard University, served with Accenture in the Management Consulting Division and obtained his BS and BBA degrees from Mississippi State University.

Patrick LaStrapes, President, Zeus Development Corporation
Patrick LaStrapes is a principal in the firm's global energy practice. He brings 25 years of senior management and energy consulting experience. He has founded international energy businesses and has led the development of world-class energy projects valued in the $billions on four continents. He brings expertise in new-platform advancement, competitive strategy, utility operations, regulatory and governmental affairs, expert testimony, rates, cost of service, economics, industry restructuring, project development and structured finance. A registered engineer, he holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Houston.

Amy Nussmeier, VP Marketing & Sales, Zeus Development Corporation
A member of the company’s senior management team, Amy Nussmeier, in addition to managing the sales and marketing activities of Zeus Development Corporation, performs energy market research and analysis on behalf of Zeus Energy Consulting Group in the areas of supply-chain development and expansion of global markets for natural gas; market integration; commercialization; and marketing strategy. As CNG ocean transport enters the final stretch toward commercialization, she will maintain a key role in that industry practice area as well. Ms. Nussmeier also examines other principal monetization paths, including gas conversion. She holds a BS degree in Management from Miami University, Oxford, OH.

Editorial Staff

Tim Cornitius, Managing Editor, Syngas Refiner
Tim Cornitius, managing editor of Syngas Refiner, is a consultant in the Zeus Energy Consulting Group, bringing more than 20 years of experience in covering such areas as natural gas markets, petrochemicals, lubricants and coal. His experience includes analyzing supply and demand for Exxon Coal USA, compiling data on fuel use and mileage for the U.S. Marine Corps and conducting and maintaining energy statistical surveys and databases for major energy research firms. Cornitius holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Houston.

Jeanne Perdue, Managing Editor, Upstream Technology
Jeanne Perdue is the editor of Upstream CIO Newsletter. Perdue earned her BS degree in Chemistry from the State University of NY at Albany and then went to Texaco research labs, performing core and heavy oil analysis. She later joined Hart Publications as a technical editor for Petroleum Engineer International and Hart's E&P magazines. An active member of SPE, Perdue was the first woman to be appointed Review Chairman for the SPE Peer Review Committee and is a Distinguished Lecturer for 2006. She serves as publicity chair for the Section's Digital Energy Study Group. Perdue was named one of the 50 Key Women in Energy in 2003 and was honored as a 2004 Woman of Excellence by the Federation of Houston Professional Women.

Research & Analysis Staff

Poushali Roy, Database Manager
Poushali Roy is the database manager for Zeus Development Corporation. Responsibilities include creation and design of the firm's energy-business research databases comprising a central clearinghouse of critical information on the financial markets, LNG trade, global gas development and other key segments of the gas value chain, including gas-to-liquids, megamethanol and other conduits for monetizing remote gas deposits. Roy holds an MA degree in English from Calcutta University and has completed coursework in graphics, digital communications and database management.