Leadership Team
William Tropp, CEO & President
Mr. Tropp serves as Tiger Petro President, and has over thirty years of experience in global finance, project development and engineering.
Prior to founding Tiger Petro, Mr.Tropp was president and Managing Director of Tiger Financial, Inc. With offices in the United States and London. Tiger Financial, Inc., built and financed power plants and refineries in South and Central America, Hotels and Gaming Casinos for International Corporations and the Mojave Indian Tribe. From 2001 through 2007 syndicated financing for over 5 billion dollars internationally for energy and related commercial projects. Tiger Petro has brokered and traded fuel for over 10 years. Colonel USAF, Retired. Combat pilot Viet Nam 1967-1970. Military Assets Coordinator, Air Force Command: Responsible for the acquisition and budgeting aircraft material requirement and support personnel for combat readiness and operations, worldwide.
BS Mechanical Engineering.. McGill University, Montreal, Canada
MS Engineering Management.. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Pat Lemaire, Chief Business Development Officer
As the Founder and CEO of GForceEnergy, Pat Lemaire brings over three decades of invaluable experience in international trade to the forefront. With a robust background in navigating the complexities of global commerce, Pat has cultivated enduring relationships with key stakeholders and influencers across the globe. His profound understanding of international markets and regulations positions GForce Energy as a leader in this dynamic arena.
Pat’s visionary leadership has propelled GForce Energy towards innovative strategies and inclusive practices, setting a new standard in the realm of international trade. Under his guidance, GForce Energy as assembled a formidable team of experts dedicated to driving business growth and delivering unparalleled service to clients and partners alike. With a hands-on, personalized approach, Pat ensures that every aspect of the trading process is meticulously managed, from inception to completion.
Furthermore, Pat serves as a vital asset to the Tiger Petro team, collaborating directly with President William Tropp. Leveraging his extensive international trade experience, Pat enhances Tiger Petro’s global presence and strategic initiatives. His seasoned expertise adds depth to Tiger Petro’s leadership, fostering innovative approaches in the dynamic energy sector and contributing to the company’s continued success on the international stage.
Pedro CoBos – UAE Based Director
Pedro Cobos is the UAE based director of Tiger Petro Ltd LLC with more than 15 years trading fuel and working for number of reputable companies inside the petroleum sector. Pedro manages a group of 30 traders under his orders who he guides and leads daily to reach their team goals.
He’s especially well connected with several governments and high level officials in the world making our company safer the area of due diligence. As an ambitious business man, he always chases perfection in negotiations with new companies. He he is also a perfect team player and always happy to assist Tiger Petro with new suppliers.
Arshad Khan – EVP – Chief Financial / Global Strategy Officer
Arshad is a highly accomplished C’ Level Executive with a remarkable career spanning over twenty-nine years in the corporate world. He is a visionary leader with a diverse background in executive management, information technology enterprise management, cross-functional leadership, business strategy, private equity, investment management, international trade, commercial real estate development and business operations.
Throughout his career, Arshad has held esteemed executive positions and has made significant contributions to the companies he has worked with. He is currently the Founder and Chairman of Annuit Coeptis Investments LLC. and CAAC Ventures, where he provides strategic guidance and drives the overall growth and success of both organizations.
Arshad’s extensive experience in complex business management and his ability to develop and implement innovative strategies have been instrumental in driving corporate growth and enhancing revenue stream models. He has a proven track record of successfully leading and managing large teams and has a strong understanding of market dynamics and industry trends.
His impressive career includes executive positions such as Chairman and CEO of Annuit Coeptis Investments LLC., CEO of Annuit Coeptis Investments Private Wealth LLC., President and Chief Strategy Officer of CAAC Ventures, Global Chief Technology Officer of CA Ventures LLC., National Vice President of CBRE, COO of ME Development LLC., COO and EVP of ZIFDAS Metals & Energy Corporation, and Regional IT Director of Jones Lang LaSalle.
Arshad’s leadership style is characterized by his ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where employees are motivated to perform at their best. He is known for his strategic thinking, strong business acumen, and his ability to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Arshad is also actively involved in various philanthropic initiatives and is passionate about giving back to the community. He is a respected mentor and a sought-after speaker, sharing his expertise and insights on various business topics.
James Hunter Johnson, Director of International Oilfield Fuel Supply / Refinery Management
Hunter is a business development executive specializing in realizing strategic vision through execution in the energy and natural resources industries.
Hunter has a diverse background, which includes over 20 years working in consulting, start-ups and energy service companies. As the Principal of JHJ Resources, Hunter has led a consulting group in providing expertise in developing projects for the oil and gas industries. Hunter brings the unique combination of industry specific business acumen and local expertise to strategically achieve commercial success. Hunter also has a strong passion for providing clean, affordable, and sustainable water on a regional scale and has led efforts to achieve this result in Texas.
As an entrepreneur, Hunter has devoted his career to providing solutions for clients through business development and execution. Hunter created 28 Fuels, a fuel distribution company, to meet the highly specialized need of providing fuel on a consistent basis to remote windfarms and expanded that distribution into West Texas through The 28 Group. Hunter developed and executed a plan for Out West Energy Services to provide comprehensive land and construction services to the oil and gas and windfarm industries with services ranging from the provision of strategic infrastructure and drilling oversight to the planning and creation of housing for 100+ workers in remote locations.
In his early career, Hunter worked with lobbyists in the Texas legislature, started an executive car service in Phoenix, Arizona, created a real estate investment company and played professional golf on tours in the U.S. and South America.
Dr. Richmond Annan, Global Executive Director
Dr. Richmond Annan is a prominent business philanthropist and leading expert in Business Architecture. As an international broker in the oil and gas industry, he specializes in promoting peace, development, and strength in countries seeking growth. Dr. Annan is also a United States Federal Contractor, founder of multiple business enterprises, and a global consultant with a strong strategic business mindset. He excels in financial, business strategic growth, investment, transaction advisory, and project development on an international scale.
With a client-centric approach, Dr. Annan has successfully orchestrated numerous investments worldwide and engaged in significant transactions with multibillion-dollar corporations. As the Global Advisor, World Civility Ambassador, and UN Peace Ambassador, he has traveled extensively, collaborating with presidents, vice presidents, diplomats, government officials, and business tycoons to foster peace and development.
Dr. Annan operates at the intersection of US-Africa economic policy, trade, and business development. With offices in Texas and Accra, Ghana, as well as strategic partners across Europe, the US, and Africa, he plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and collaboration. Additionally, as the Global Executive Director, Dr. Annan leads humanitarian efforts to combat malaria through the application of nanotechnology products, contributing to the eradication of poverty.
Diane Glass, Executive Vice President
Diane Glass, Managing Partner, Lighthouse Management LLC, Managing Partner, York Management LLC, Executive Vice President, Phantom Globlal Industries., Legal Mandate, Inventure Holdings, Power of Attorney for the US Government for OutPost Housing for the lands under her domain; a company person, Diane has been involved in the many types of international general trading and projects and transactions in the global market. She has been in fuel sales for twenty-seven years involved in closing multiple transactions.
As Senior Vice President, Mrs. Glass works in developing companies and leading them through the strategic planning and execution and works proceeding into credit lines and trade opportunities, not only a closed fuel transaction. She has been involved in startup companies and involved in the structure, financing, and securing major contracts. Mrs. Glass previously was Managing Partner of a particular management company holding large numbers of international contacts, which she wrote, executed and completed in the middle east under foreign laws.
Marvin Epstein, Global Business Development
Marvin is a serial entrepreneur. A co-founder of Karma International- an exclusive private membership organization dedicated to connecting exceptional & inspirational global entrepreneurs both socially & professionally. Having over 20 years experience he previously he started I.A.T Capital, a business that allowed him to collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs in the areas of finance, commodities, media, hospitality, health & wellness as well as a film production company, Pure Media Studio.
His clients and relationships included Coca-Cola, MTV, World Cup Soccer, Olympics, and AVP. As an executive with XL Video, one of the world’s largest daylight video screen companies he incorporated their video screens and production, partnering with NASCAR, and Speedway Motorsports Inc. where he is known for creating the first closed circuit outdoor television network on their racetracks.
A Ted Talk speaker, author, and philanthropist believes in the power of “who you are not what you do” is what makes a difference in the world. His book, Humility Branding published by Beverly Hills Publishing (full-service publishing, marketing, and media company) a firm he is now a managing partner explains why humility is the key characteristic to inspiring great leadership and experiencing happiness. Recognized worldwide as, The Branding Thought Leader™ he shares his branding success and explains why being a brand is the most rewarding of all business styles.
Mr. Epstein is recognized by his contemporaries as a “hands on” strategist and leader. In addition to the business community, he utilizes these talents in the non-profit world as a board member of several non-profit organizations. His mother was his true role model and stressed the importance of giving back. It became his passion to improve the lives of children in a variety of areas and lay the groundwork for them to have a better overall environment. His passion is to work with fellow entrepreneurs and unconditionally inspire greatness through the power of humility and integrity to make this world a better place.
A graduate with a degree in business administration from Long Beach State University, he continues to impact the lives of college students as well as corporate executives.
As Director of Global Business Development, Mr. Epstein works directly with the President of Tiger Petro along with the global executives to leverage his relationships to expand the client base and elevated their brand throughout all global markets.
Vinayak Seshadri, Sr Director / Chief Principal Head of Global Marketing (All Asia, GCC and MENA)
Vinayak Seshadri has been a Sr. Management Executive since 1995 – till date. He has worked with some of the top companies such as America Online (USA), Netscape (Bangalore), Wipro (India), Dell (USA), Automotive World (UK), CTW-Holdings Inc. (USA), Midola Business Solutions (USA), Svan Ship Management (Rotterdam / India), Gadiel ltd. (UK), NECL (USA), GREA (USA), YES! GmbH etc. Vinayak is a Post Graduate in Master’s in Business Administration (Marketing) from a premier institute in India (IBAM) associated to San Jose University (CA – USA), His basic Graduation is in Bachelor of Commerce.
He is also certified in FICA, Diploma in Main Frame (ES-9000), Super Minis (AS-400), Networking and Security, Multi Media, Hardware Solutions, Software Development and Design, Software Exports, BPOs, Leading and coaching the AOL way, World Leaders Certification, Black belt Six Sigma Solutions, Pragrati, Dell Leaders Insight Certification and Pilot’s license – just to name a few. He holds key position from Sr. VP, Chief Advisor, Sr. Consultant to Director level for various MNCs to the board for top companies. His specialization comes in International Businesses Development in the areas of Data mining, Aviation (Sale of Commercial Aircrafts), Fuels (Jetone, D2), Buyer and Seller markets of JP54, D2,6, Mazut (IFO), Crude, Procurement of Financial Instruments (SBLC, BG. LC) and Wealth Management Programs and International Consulting. He possesses a total of 28 years of International experience in various domains.
Robert Tabshouri, Director of Operations / Russia, China, MENA
Mr. Tabshouri has a long experience in business development and commodity trading. Almost two decades in commodity trading in MENA, Russia, post Soviet Republics and China has given him a unique position with the biggest suppliers and
operators in the region.
Robert has his hands deep in oil, gas and petroleum business. He has a relationship with the biggest refineries and suppliers in Russia and post Soviet Republics. As a serial entrepreneur and visionary Robert has been involved in many international and national success stories in commercial and non-profit level.
Mr. Tabshouri is in charge of relationships with suppliers in his region and he is part of the business development team in MENA region. As Director of Operations, Robert works with the President of Tiger Petro,, with Global and Logistic Directors, and of course with suppliers and governments in order to secure a stable high quality supply chain.
Robert is an engineer and an economist, graduated in the Russian University of People’s Friendship. He was born in Lebanon and has lived in Russia since 1995.
Angel Cantú-Villarreal, Director of Global Operations
Angel Cantú-Villarreal has been working in the Petroleum Industry in the USA and Mexico for more than 40 years. After finishing College of engineering (CSUF) 1980, he started activities with family owned company since late 1981 with the Mexican government owned Petroleos Mexicanos “PEMEX” in various projects which include a long term Procurement Director position for CIGSA Construcción S.A. de CV, part of a Consortium of companies in Madero Tam. Mexico, projects include, Pemex owned gas and oil tankers fleet maintenance at company’s shipyard, offshore production rigs maintenance and construction in the division PEMEX Exploration and production, and other turnkey projects for Process plants for the refining division completed HDD MTBE and SRU plants on Salamanca, Madero and Tula Refineries including integration to the distributed control systems. After leaving position in 1998, Mr. Villarreal participated in various EPC projects with PEMEX exploration related to offshore pipeline inspection maintenance and reconditioning projects under contract with COMMISA/Brown and Root Energy Services Ltd (UK) in CD del Carmen Campeche Pemex Marine Division. After serving in Pemex oil industry turnkey projects, in 2006 Mr. Villarreal acted as oil and gas consultant professional, with various midstream involved companies in Mexico’s Pemex Northern region gas production basin “Burgos” on multiservice contract services. Mainly on logistics for all demobilization and mobilization of closed loop system drilling rigs. Tiger Petro Ltd., is proud to have Mr. Villarreal joined our mission as our chain of distribution International Operations Director appointee for Majors and Sub-majors global logistics projects, and foreign affairs acting with legal power as Mandate for North America, European and Caribbean Markets.
James Muir Ferguson (Jim), Vice President, Operations
Jim Ferguson, born in Scotland, spent almost 35 years as West Coast Bank Manager for 3 Western Banks.
Became the youngest Bank Branch Manager in British Columbia at age 21. Became a specialist at opening brand new Branch Offices, including architectural work, office layouts and hiring & training of all staf (Average 30-32 staff). Was Transferred 15 times in 30 years opening New Offices. Experienced and Dynamic Management Professional with more than 43 years of Senior Management experience within International and Governmental organizations. Demonstrated expertise in the Areas of Corporate Re-Structuring, Equity Financing , Bridge and Project Financing with extensive Business Networks in the Oil & Gas Industry, Capital Markets, Private Equity, Venture Capital and Investment Banking.
Almost 25 years in Oil & Gas, Jim has a global network of Fuel contacts, specializing in Jet A1, D6, EN590, ULSD, Crude Oil such as WTI and other Commodities including Gold Bullion. The majority of Fuel Contracts have been in Rotterdam & Houston Ports, but also include CIF Delivery.
Jim has been a Senior Executive or Director in Companies he has chosen to belong to since age 21.Jim has a large Corporate Network of contacts in Oil & Gas, as well as the Financial community.
Shaun D. Roos, IT Manager
Shaun Roos is from Salt Lake City, Utah and has been a professional web developer for the past 24 years. He has been a web development director over a team of designers and the main IT Director for a few companies including: Pro Line Range Hoods (prolinerangehoods.com), Sport Energy (sportenergy.com), Epromo Solutions (epromo.com) and Echo Park Paper (echoparkpaper.com). Shaun has been the IT Manager for Tiger Petro since 2008. He developed this web site and assists the team with fuel transaction legal documents, web site hosting and updates and email support.