Charles R. “Bob” Brettell is the Founder and Principal of Energy Asset Solutions, LLC (EAS). In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of EAS' business activities. Additionally, Mr. Brettell has Client responsibilities that include scoping, planning, resourcing & executing all engagements and managing the optimization of Client’s commercial, operational & general administrative policies, practices & procedures.

A 10-year veteran of the energy industry, Mr. Brettell’s experience includes the management of due diligence, financial close, transition and merger integration activities for 7 major acquisitions valued at almost $3 billion and involving over 250 people. In addition to having provided principal consulting services to several private equity companies and hedge funds, Mr. Brettell has also served in interim executive management roles, including daily oversight of the asset management, legal, human resources and finance & accounting functions for several independent power producers.

Prior to joining EAS, Mr. Brettell held various executive posts within Tyr Energy, LLC and Aquila, Inc., a Fortune 50 energy company. As Senior Director with Tyr, Mr. Brettell was responsible for asset acquisition and merger integration services, as well as the provision of third-party crisis management services to Tyr's client base.  During his tenure at Aquila, Mr. Brettell’s leadership spanned strategy, competitive intelligence, business & product development, legal, regulatory and human resources for multiple wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Mr. Brettell has also worked as an attorney in private practice handling business and litigation matters for a variety of clients across diverse industries. In addition to his energy experiences, Mr. Brettell has served several non-energy related companies in senior leadership positions, including stints as Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President of Operations and General Counsel. In these roles he led and managed functions including business strategy & planning, client service, legal, human resources, finance & accounting, sales & marketing and information technology.

Mr. Brettell holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Maryland, a joint Juris Doctor & Master of Business Administration (Finance) degree from the University of Kansas, and a Master of Laws (Taxation) degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.