David E. Holt – Managing Partner

A partner in HBW Resources, Mr. Holt previously served as president of Holt & Associates, a law firm specializing in legal, governmental affairs and public policy representation for the energy industry. As part of its practice, Holt & Associates provides counsel and guidance regarding governmental and industry energy initiatives, including issues related to energy security, exploration & production, advanced technologies, air quality and automotive fuels and refining. Previously, David served as Vice President of Government Affairs for Hart Energy Services; Senior Legal Counsel to Chairman James E. Nugent of the Texas Railroad Commission; Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee; and in public affairs to the U.S. Department of State.

In early 2006, David Holt became Executive Director of the non-partisan organization, Consumer Energy Alliance. The Consumer Energy Alliance was formed to help support the thoughtful utilization of all domestic energy resources to improve domestic energy security and reduce consumer prices. The mission of the Consumer Energy Alliance is to improve consumer understanding of our nation’s energy security, including the need to reduce reliance on imported oil and natural gas, maintain reasonable energy prices for consumers, and continue efforts to diversify our energy resources.

David is an Adjunct Professor with the Bodø Graduate School of Business’s Master of Science in Energy Management Program, in cooperation with the International Institute of Energy Policy & Diplomacy at the MGIMO University in Moscow, Russia.