LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. — October 3, 2024 — Entara, a leading company in the refinery asset management sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rodney Smith as its new chief financial officer. Entara is dedicated to evaluating and enhancing refinery assets with strong fundamentals by implementing strategic improvements in gross refinery margin capture, operational performance, energy intensity, operational availability, non-energy cash operating cost and health safety performance. The company’s mission is to drive best-in-class operational performance, ensuring competitiveness within the industry.

“Rodney Smith is an exceptional leader with a proven track record in the energy sector,” said Nicholas Myerson, CEO at Entara. “His extensive experience in finance and strategic planning will be invaluable to Entara as we continue to grow and innovate. Rodney’s expertise in mergers and acquisitions, risk management and digital transformation will help us achieve our mission of driving best-in-class operational performance and environmental stewardship.”

Smith’s appointment as CFO is set to enhance Entara’s financial strategy and operational efficiency significantly. With his background in finance and accounting, Smith is well equipped to drive strategic financial decisions that will foster sustainable growth for Entara. His experience with M&A, commodities trading and risk management will be instrumental in navigating the complex financial landscape of the energy industry.

Smith brings over 30 years of experience in energy and finance to Entara. He is cofounder and a partner at Pyxis Advisory Group, where he serves a global client base with M&A, finance and accounting restructuring, commodities trading, risk management, technology startup and digital transformation advice. Additionally, Smith is a partner at Stancil & Co., specializing in the energy industry and supporting everything from M&A and project management to tax appraisals and regulatory issues in petroleum, biofuels, petrochemicals and more.

Most recently, Smith served as the CFO of Island Energy Services, an integrated logistics provider that safely and reliably sources from local and global suppliers to meet the daily energy needs of the state of Hawaii. Prior to that, he was the CFO/controller of Monroe Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines Inc.

Smith’s leadership will also support Entara’s commitment to environmental stewardship. By leveraging his knowledge and experience, Entara aims to achieve its goal of best-in-class operational performance while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

Entara is confident that Smith’s appointment as CFO will drive the company toward new heights of success, ensuring competitiveness within the industry and fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability.

About Entara

Entara LLC is an energy infrastructure company that optimizes and reduces the carbon intensity of refinery assets with long-term strategic potential. Its mission is to be a significant supplier of critical energy infrastructure and sustainable energy products and to provide energy security to the regions in which it operates. Its team is composed of best-in-class energy, operations and commercial experts who leverage their deep experience to enhance refinery performance while ensuring outstanding health, safety and environmental standards in the refineries they operate.

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