John Sommers

John Sommers

Partner, Investments atVeritenHouston, TX

John Sommers is a Partner at Veriten, previously managing investments at Cockrell Investments and working in energy-focused roles. He began his career in investment banking and holds a finance degree from Baylor University.

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Career

  1. Quantum Energy Partners
  2. Sentinel Peak Resources
  3. Cockrell Investments · Principal
  4. Veriten · Partner, Investments
    Now
  5. RBC Capital Markets
  6. Nomura Securities
  7. Quantum Energy Partners
  8. Sentinel Peak Resources

Focus

private equityventure capitaloil & gasnatural resourcesenergy

Education

Baylor University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Economics, and Business Fellows

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Who is John Sommers?

John Sommers is a Partner at Veriten, previously managing investments at Cockrell Investments and working in energy-focused roles. He began his career in investment banking and holds a finance degree from Baylor University.

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What did John Sommers do before Veriten?

Quantum Energy Partners; Sentinel Peak Resources; Principal at Cockrell Investments; RBC Capital Markets; Nomura Securities; Quantum Energy Partners; Sentinel Peak Resources.

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