Doug has over twenty five years experience working in the energy and technology industries. He began his career as a Chemical Engineer with Exxon. In 2006, Doug was named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year, Energy Technology, Houston and Gulf Coast Area. He was honored as a 2009 Clemson Alumni Entrepreneur at Clemson University. He was named to the CIO 100 in 2010 and 2011. In 2022 Doug was named Retail Executive of the Year by Convenience Store News. Doug graduated Magna Cum Laude from Clemson University in Chemical Engineering and holds an MBA in Technology Management.