Seasoned team with over 100 years of collective experience
Board of Directors
Azad Cola
Founder & Director
Industry Expertise: + 16 Years
Key Facts:
Managing Director of Cola Group, a diversified family office with over US $2 billion of assets under management
Interests in hospitality, real estate, natural resources and technology in Europe and Africa
Established an investment company that is developing Petronia City, a 2,000-acre development project in Ghana
Graduated in London with a degree in Economics
Jay Park
Executive Director
Industry Expertise: + 40 Years
Key Facts:
International energy lawyer and King’s Counsel
Managing Partner of Petroleum Regimes Advisory and Park Energy Law
Advised oil and gas producers, marketers, pipeline companies, governments, banks and multilateral agencies
Graduate of York University in Energy, Environment and Natural Resource Law
Jonathan Novitsky
Chief Executive Officer
Industry Expertise: + 30 Years
Key Facts:
Previously Vice President for Buckeye Partners LP Global Marine Terminals Group, where he was responsible for strategic marketing and customer development.
Prior, Mr. Novitsky was Vice President for PetroChina International (America) Inc.
Has traded for a variety of companies both domestically and internationally.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Brandon Lantrip
Chief Financial Officer
Industry Expertise: + 15 Years
Key Facts:
Previously held financial management roles with OakTree Capital, Nabors Industries, and PB&H.
Provides financial leadership and oversight across capital structure, liquidity, and risk management to protect investors and drive long-term value creation.
MBA and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance.
David Huffman
Executive Vice President of Operations
Industry Expertise: + 40 Years
Key Facts:
Previously, held the position of Vice President of Processing and General Manager for Buckeye Partners LP.
Has operated and managed some of the largest and most complex refineries, including Phillips 66, PBF Energy and more.
Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering.
William Burge
Executive vice President of Strategy
Industry Expertise: + 20 Years
Key Facts:
Previously worked at Wood Mackenzie, Santos and BHP in consulting, commercial, and finance roles.
Experience in asset strategy, long-term planning, financial operations, transformation and performance improvement.
Master’s degree in Applied Finance, Graduate degree in Accounting, and Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
commercial team
Savanna Speciale
Senior Vice President of Marketing
Industry Expertise: + 15 Years
Key Facts:
Focus on crude oil, marine logistics and terminal agreements with roles at Motiva, BP, and ConocoPhillips.
Experience across in deal structuring and commercial strategy across multiple products from crude to low-carbon solutions.
Master’s degree in Energy Trading and Finance from Tulane University.
why we do it
Max’s Core Values
Customer-Centered | Safety | Integrity | Community
