Profile
Mr. Mike R.
Kutsch is Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Pummerin Investments LLC.
He co-founded Pummerin in 2010.
He has over 30 years entrepreneurial experience identifying successful business ideas and creating the infrastructure and processes to execute against them.
His broad background includes founding, building, and acquiring various business interests and generating substantial value through effectively managing the operational and financial aspects of dynamic businesses.
Most recently, Mr. Kutsch co-founded and served as COO and CFO of Saracen Energy Advisors in Houston where he was responsible for creating and managing all operational and financial aspects of an energy commodity hedge fund.
Prior to Saracen, he spent the majority of his career in Boston as President, CEO, and founder of Vitol Gas & Electric.
Following Vitol Gas & Electric, Mr. Kutsch created and managed a $25 million investment fund focused on funding and mentoring early state technology companies with innovative technologies requiring commercial assistance.
Before Vitol Gas & Electric, he served as EVP and CFO of Yankee Companies, Inc.,
Mr. Kutsch holds a B.S.
degree in economics from Mount St. Mary’s College and an M.B.A in finance from George Mason University.
Former positions of Mike R. Kutsch
Companies | Position | End |
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Pummerin Investments LLC
Pummerin Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pummerin Investments LLC (Pummerin Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Michael Kutsch and Jason Ludeke. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Founder | 2016-12-31 |
Saracen Energy Advisors LP
Saracen Energy Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Saracen Energy Advisors LP (Saracen) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded by Neil Kelly in 2004. Saracen manages investment portfolios principally focused on trading in electric power. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2009-12-29 |
Vitol Gas & Electric LLC
Vitol Gas & Electric LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Vitol Gas & Electric LLC provides oil and natural gas marketing services. It is a leader in coal tolling arena in support of its electricity trading activities and is an innovator in emerging coal spot market. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Avista Energy, Inc.
Avista Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Avista Energy, Inc. provides electricity, natural gas and hydroelectric portfolio optimization and management services. It also provides risk management services. The company markets and trades wholesale electricity and natural gas in western portions of the U.S. and Canada. Avista Energy is headquartered in Spokane, WA. | President | - |
Warren Equities, Inc.
Warren Equities, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Warren Equities, Inc. owns and operates gasoline and convenience stores. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Training of Mike R. Kutsch
George Mason University | Masters Business Admin |
Mount St. Mary College (NY) | Undergraduate Degree |
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Private companies | 6 |
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Warren Equities, Inc.
Warren Equities, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Warren Equities, Inc. owns and operates gasoline and convenience stores. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Retail Trade |
Pricewaterhouse LLP | Commercial Services |
Vitol Gas & Electric LLC
Vitol Gas & Electric LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Vitol Gas & Electric LLC provides oil and natural gas marketing services. It is a leader in coal tolling arena in support of its electricity trading activities and is an innovator in emerging coal spot market. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Utilities |
Avista Energy, Inc.
Avista Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Avista Energy, Inc. provides electricity, natural gas and hydroelectric portfolio optimization and management services. It also provides risk management services. The company markets and trades wholesale electricity and natural gas in western portions of the U.S. and Canada. Avista Energy is headquartered in Spokane, WA. | Utilities |
Saracen Energy Advisors LP
Saracen Energy Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Saracen Energy Advisors LP (Saracen) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded by Neil Kelly in 2004. Saracen manages investment portfolios principally focused on trading in electric power. | Finance |
Pummerin Investments LLC
Pummerin Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pummerin Investments LLC (Pummerin Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Michael Kutsch and Jason Ludeke. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Finance |
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