Leadership

The people behind the work

Our principals bring experience from project finance, energy trading, shipping, law and international business development.

Patrick Castagna, President & CEO

Patrick Castagna

President & CEO

Leads Oklahoma Ventures. His career spans oil, finance, shipping, logistics, banking and development.

Brandon M. Smith, Vice President

Brandon M. Smith

Vice President

Supports commodity activity across energy and metals, including commercial execution, transaction workflow and logistics coordination.

Daniel Greenberg, Senior Director of Global Business Development

Daniel Greenberg

Senior Director of Global Business Development

Leads the firm’s work to open new markets and partnerships. Background in commercial lending, real estate and finance.

John Cuneo, Senior Director of Finance

John Cuneo

Senior Director of Finance

Former Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorgan Chase, where he closed more than $3 billion in credit facilities. Earlier roles at Barclays and Salomon Brothers.

Dr. Hayder Ali, Senior Director of Middle East Business Development

Dr. Hayder Ali

Senior Director of Middle East Business Development

Leads business development in the Middle East. A technology executive and academic who supports initiatives for economic growth and international collaboration in Iraq.

Rahul Mishra, Senior Director of Shipping and Logistics

Rahul Mishra

Senior Director of Shipping and Logistics

Director of Navigare Global Ship Management, based in Mumbai and Dubai, which manages more than 17 vessels. Experience across oil and gas, shipping and government projects.

Gary J. Matta, Corporate Counsel

Gary J. Matta

Corporate Counsel

Equity Partner at Dodaro, Dalfonso, Matta & Cambest, P.C. Spent thirteen years in public-sector finance and audit before practicing law.