The Future of Electric Infrastructure: Leading Through Industry Transformation

America’s electrical grid faces unprecedented demands driven by artificial intelligence, data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy integration. Karl Studer leads operations at the intersection of these transformative forces, overseeing electrical infrastructure projects that will power the next generation of technology and energy systems. The scale of transformation underway rivals […]

Reclaiming Weekend Hours Lost to Manual Sprinkler Management

Reclaiming Weekend Hours Lost to Manual Sprinkler Management Traditional lawn watering consumes surprising amounts of homeowner time through constant adjustment cycles. Moving portable sprinklers, repositioning hoses, calculating watering durations, and monitoring coverage requires active management that interrupts weekends and evenings throughout growing seasons. Even automated traditional systems demand ongoing attention. […]

Innovation, Finance, and Stakeholder Engagement Fuel Gulf Coast Western’s Success

Gulf Coast Western has evolved into a prominent leader in the oil and gas sector through a combination of strategic acquisitions, operational diversification, and investments in technology and safety. Founded with a regional focus, Gulf Coast Western expanded its footprint by integrating upstream exploration and production with midstream and services […]

Operational Excellence and Strategic Vision Define Gulf Coast Western’s Rise in Oil & Gas

Gulf Coast Western has established itself as a leading operator in the oil and gas sector through a sustained combination of strategic asset management, technical innovation and disciplined capital allocation. From its regional focus on the Gulf Coast to expanding portfolios across onshore and near-of-shore plays, the company’s rise reflects […]

The Private Equity Manager Who Built a Platform Around Operational Expertise

The Private Equity Manager Who Built a Platform Around Operational Expertise Private equity returns historically came from financial engineering. Buy companies using leverage, hold for a few years, sell at higher multiples. Sami Mnaymneh built HIG Capital on a different premise: operational improvements drive sustainable value creation in middle-market companies. […]

Expanding Horizons James Rondeau and the Art Institute’s Contemporary Vision

The Art Institute of Chicago’s contemporary collection has grown significantly in recent years under the stewardship of James Rondeau, marking a strategic shift toward greater inclusivity, commissioning and public engagement.   Under Rondeau’s leadership, the museum has pursued an accelerated acquisition strategy that emphasizes living artists, diverse voices and works […]