Joseph Blake Thompson
Pearland
Summary
Dynamic business development leader with extensive experience at Boardwalk Pipelines, driving growth initiatives and securing over $5 billion in customer commitments. Expertise in market analysis and strategic planning, coupled with strong contract negotiation skills, has consistently delivered exceptional results in competitive environments. Proven track record in team leadership and project management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President – Southeast Business Development
Boardwalk Pipelines
02.2025 - Current
- Responsible for growth projects with a focus on SE customers.
Sr. Director Marketing & Business Development – Power & LDC Markets
Boardwalk Pipelines
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Principle marketer for both the SECURE and Kosci Junction expansion projects.
- Secured customer commitments exceeding $3.5 billion.
Director Marketing & Business Development – Power & LDC Markets
Boardwalk Pipelines
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Grew existing markets, created new markets, added a new power plant.
- Contracted revenues with customers in excess of $1 billion.
Manager Marketing & Business Development – Power & LDC Markets
Boardwalk Pipelines
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Grow new and existing Power & LDC customer accounts.
- Successfully connected three new power plants.
Manager – Marketing & Optimization
Boardwalk Pipelines
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsible for commercial marketing of the company’s storage and short-term transportation services.
Lead Market Analyst
Boardwalk Pipelines
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Responsible for the construction and communication of the annual 5-year revenue budget.
- Support various departments including Executive Management, Accounting, Business Development, Commercial Marketing, Legal, Rates, Investor Relations, Operations and External Audit with projects and reporting.
- Aid in development and application of commercial strategy.
Supervisor of Revenue Accounting
Boardwalk Pipelines
12.2010 - 05.2013
- Responsible for hiring, training and management of direct reports.
- Produce monthly commercial packet communicating detailed revenue and volume analysis, as well as operational trends for senior management.
- Responsible for 10Q/10K/FERC revenue reporting.
- Successfully integrate newly acquired companies into Boardwalk revenue close and reporting.
- Implement new procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency of analysis and reporting of the many Boardwalk entities.
Accounting Analyst
Boardwalk Pipelines
12.2006 - 12.2010
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of a new invoicing application for the internally developed GasQuest enterprise software.
- Administer month, quarter and year end close including journal voucher entries to record estimated revenues, actual revenues and gas quantities.
Accountant
NGAS Production Co.
02.2004 - 12.2006
- Process accounts payable, establish and monitor fixed assets.
- Maintain client investment information to ensure proper revenue distribution as well as guarantee drilling programs break escrow in a timely manner.
Primary Accountant
NGAS Production Co.
- Solely responsible for managing bank accounts, accounts payable, payroll expenses, general ledger and ensuring compliance with net cap calculations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting (Major), History (Minor)
University of Kentucky
05.2003
Skills
- Market analysis and business strategy
- Contract negotiation and relationship building
- Strategic planning and project management
- Effective communication skills and team leadership
Certification
Certified Public Accountant, State of Texas License 097601
Timeline
Vice President – Southeast Business Development
Boardwalk Pipelines
02.2025 - Current
Sr. Director Marketing & Business Development – Power & LDC Markets
Boardwalk Pipelines
08.2023 - 02.2025
Director Marketing & Business Development – Power & LDC Markets
Boardwalk Pipelines
02.2019 - 08.2023
Manager Marketing & Business Development – Power & LDC Markets
Boardwalk Pipelines
04.2018 - 02.2019
Manager – Marketing & Optimization
Boardwalk Pipelines
04.2016 - 04.2018
Lead Market Analyst
Boardwalk Pipelines
05.2013 - 04.2016
Supervisor of Revenue Accounting
Boardwalk Pipelines
12.2010 - 05.2013
Accounting Analyst
Boardwalk Pipelines
12.2006 - 12.2010
Accountant
NGAS Production Co.
02.2004 - 12.2006
Primary Accountant
NGAS Production Co.
Bachelor of Science - Accounting (Major), History (Minor)
University of Kentucky
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