Jeff Pounds

About Jeff Pounds

A corporate professional with 20 years of experience spanning corporate strategy, market intelligence, financial reporting and analysis, investor relations and corporate communications. Thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous work environment and quickly learn and apply new skills, evolving from a focus on communications to financial analysis, market intelligence and corporate strategy.

Experience

1. Market Intelligence Consultant

   Williams

   May 2025 — Present · Tulsa, OK, US

   My role is focused on delivering actionable, data-driven intelligence that informs business decisions—from organic growth initiatives to M&A and divestitures, as well as long-term strategic planning. My area of focus is the U.S. Gulf Coast region, supporting executive leadership with the insights needed to navigate one of the most competitive and complex regions in the energy sector.With deep expertise in U.S. natural gas markets, I analyze supply and demand trends, pricing dynamics, infrastructure development, and the competitive landscape. I distill large volumes of data into clear, concise recommendations that help both near-term investments and long-term strategic direction.

Education

• Oklahoma State University

  Bachelor of Science

  1993 — 1997

• Oklahoma State University

  Masters of Business Administration

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Press Releases
• Strategic Communications
• Data Visualization
• Finance
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Newsletters
• Nonprofits
• Operational Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Crisis Communications
• Publicity
• Project Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Essbase
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Leadership