James Bishop

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James Bishop is a recognized expert and executive with deep knowledge of the renewable energy, cleantech and environmental finance markets. A skillful communicator and results-oriented leader with an extensive business network and experience across the United States and Europe. Throughout his career he has demonstrated that he is highly efficient at building a business, driving results, and making the business effective. James enjoys working both alone and in a team environment where ideas and information sharing are paramount to success. He is reliable, assertive, dependable, proactive, diligent, passionate, trustworthy, enthusiastic, strong work ethic, a great leader and a great follower??. James continues to be energetic, motivated, and resourceful in his quest to be an expert on renewable energy, clean technology, and energy efficiency industries. Specialties: Analytical, Business Development, Business Relationship, Clean Energy, Commodities, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Driving Results, Economics, Efficient, Energy Expertise, Energy Markets, Green Energy, Leader, Multi Tasking, Natural Gas, Negotiation, Oral & Written Communication, Organization, Origination, Process Improvement, Process Management, Power Purchase Agreements, Prospecting, Renewable Energy & Resources, Renewable Portfolio Standard, Sales, renewable energy, cleantech, environmental markets, new business development, origination, investment management, private equity, financial structuring, biomass, biogas, geothermal, energy efficiency.

New York Based Partner at OxonCapital,LLC

May 2013 - Present | New York

OxonCapital is a seed- and startup-stage venture capital firm dedicated to making equity investments in disruptive technologies. OxonCapital partners with high-energy entrepreneurs to bring to market compelling businesses and help them succeed. We frequently invest in ventures prior to their formal corporate formation, and often team with entrepreneurs to help complete and development the management team; identifying and placing functional executives with deep sector experience in our investment companies to ensure quick progress toward objectives and long-term investor success. Our firm has particular interest in startups associated with social/mobile media; energy, alternative energies & technologies; and defense & national security technologies. We do so by teaming with both a national and global network of incubators, accelerators, universities and local ecosystem partners to identify unique technology startups with high-growth potential. Our partners have broad sector experience - from technology, media, and energy, to legal, financial and professional services - as well as deep global resources.

CEO at Preonbioelectric

June 2010 - August 2011

Preon Bioelectric worked steadily to be first to market with astounding technology capable of wringing electricity from marginal methane sources the industry has long considered unworkable. It was exciting professionally to be on this team and gratifying personally to help lay what will be a cornerstone of the green energy economy worldwide. Detailed list of accomplishments.... -Preonbioelectric was announced as a 2011 Katerva Award nominee -Raised significant project funding from private backers -Assisted development teams with regards to designing and developing products that can achieve the lowest regulatory hurdle while providing the best possible results for our clients. -Provided alternate design options or solutions to meet regulatory hurdles and user needs. -Worked with a large group of stakeholders to coordinate unique aspects of programs within particular regions to be in-line and supplemental to statewide utility efforts. -Interfaced with local government staff within participating cities to coordinate activities and efforts for additional stakeholders such as local business, contractors, and industry associations to work with the local utilities to meet local goals and policy objectives. -Developed a curriculum for our sales force to sell our services as well as our products. -Created a compliance packet for my partners, our sales force and engineers to use when dealing with potential clients. -Analyzed financial data to determine the viability of projects. -Dealt with utility providers in an effort to negotiate prices for energy purchased per PPA agreements. -Drafted PPA agreements both here in the States as well as internationally.

US Director of Business Development and Compliance at Energy21, CIC

December 2005 - May 2010

Renewable Energy Portfolio Manager for US Markets Purchased renewable energy and carbon contracts to meet clients' energy obligations. Set up energy contracts under legislative and voluntary schemes. Negotiated a range of renewable energy power purchase agreements and over the counter contracts. Screened all opportunities and provided investment recommendations for carbon credit transactions and carbon offset project development ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. Marketed and located of unique products in the renewables market. Generated marketing ideas and business strategies for broad spectrum of businesses. Researched customer's questions concerning environmental and legal issues. ??

Global Private Client Legal Processing, Trust Department at Merrill Lynch

July 2005 - December 2005

Legal Advisory, Global Private Client at Merrill Lynch

January 2005 - September 2005

POA FA at Merrill Lynch

March 2004 - December 2004

Part of and accepted into a highly competitive program for financial advisors at Merrill Lynch.

Law Clerk at Skolnick and Associates

March 2003 - August 2003

Answered discovery request and drafted various legal correspondence. Preformed legal research and wrote summeries for partners.

Student at William Mitchell College of Law

2000 - 2003

Litigation focused course work with an emphasis on United States Constitutional issues and First Amendment Rights

Student at The Lewis School

1994 - 1996

Solebury Township Advisory Council, Environmental at Solebury Township

March 2013

James has been appointed by the Solebury Board of Supervisors to sit on Solebury's Environmental Advisory Board for a three year appointment.

William Mitchell College of Law

1999 – 2002

JD

William Mitchell College of Law

1999 – 2002

JD

University of Oxford

1996 – 1999

PPE

Concentration: Political Philosophy and Economics

University of Oxford

1996 – 1999

PPE

Concentration: Political Philosophy and Economics

The Lewis School of Princeton

1988 – 1995

High School Diploma

Concentration: Everything

The Lewis School of Princeton

1988 – 1995

High School Diploma

Concentration: Everything

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