Matthew Assiff

About Matthew Assiff

With over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, I am the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fairview Energy Capital, an energy capital opportunities fund. Prior to founding Fairview, I was the Executive Vice President, CFO and Investment Committee Member at Sheridan Production Company, a private equity-backed oil and gas company, where I oversaw the financial strategy and operations of the firm. I also have experience as the Senior Vice President and CFO at Quantum Resources Management, LLC, another private equity-backed oil and gas company. I was the CFO of Copano Energy, a publicly traded mid-stream energy company. I have a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School, and I have skills in strategic financial management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, managerial accounting and financial management. My core competencies are identifying, evaluating, and executing profitable investment opportunities, leading and managing accounting and financial teams and functions, and creating value for stakeholders and partners. My mission is to leverage my expertise and network in the energy sector to generate attractive returns and positive impacts for the environment and the society. I value innovation, collaboration, and integrity, and I seek to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Menil Foundation, Inc

   Aug 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main building opened to the public.Today, the museum consists of a group of art buildings and green spaces nestled within a residential neighborhood in central Houston. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.On a lush campus, visitors are invited to explore the Menil’s main museum building, the Menil Drawing Institute, the Cy Twombly Gallery, Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall, and Fresco Building.

Education

• Columbia University

  Bachelor’s Degree

  1985 — 1989

• Harvard Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  1992 — 1994