Benjamin Schlesinger and Associates, Inc. [Resume

SCOT B. GALLAHER

SUMMARY

Mr. Gallaher recently completed graduate study at Harvard University’s Kennedy School with a focus on international economics, trade and finance. His past experience includes investment analysis in the European energy sector, venture capital, strategy and market analysis in the electronics industry, capital project management and engineering.

EDUCATION

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, MPA in International Development (2001)

	Second Year Thesis*: Private Equity Investment in the EU Accession Accelerated Privatizing Electricity Market: The Case of Poland; Sponsor: Emerging Markets Partnership, London
	* Paper won the Savitz Prize at Harvard for Best Paper in Environmental, Energy or Natural Resource Policy

University of Texas, Austin, TX, MS in Science & Technology Commercialization (1996)

University of Texas, Austin, TX, BS in Mechanical Engineering (1992)

EXPERIENCE

2001-Current PROJECT MANAGER, Benjamin Schlesinger and Associates, Inc. (BSA), Bethesda, Maryland.

	Mr. Gallaher is currently responsible for providing management consulting and energy transactional research to BSA's commercial clients.
	Major assignments include directing the development and update of BSA's directory of energy trading and marketing firms.

Summer 2001 ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS GROUP, San Francisco, CA

	Engagement Manager, Operations Director
	Responsible for directing regional consulting engagements to facilitate economic competitivess including directing project managers, leading regional domestic and international engagements, and business development.
	Results include implementation of new engagement management system, completing an engagement with ECG in Nicaragua to evaluate the Nicaraguan National Competitiveness Program, training the Jordan National Competitiveness Team on cluster development initiatives in the United States and Mexico. Led Business Horizon Scan program in Overland Park Kansas interviewing CEO’s about community vision. Facilitated business leader working groups for the Florida Chamber’s Cornerstone 2001.

Summer 2000 BALTICS SMALL EQUITY FUND, Tallinn, Estonia, Riga, Latvia, Summer Investment Associate

	Mr. Gallaher was responsible for preparing investment memorandum and advising portfolio company management.
	Duties included developing management strategies for Asper Biotech, preparing investment memorandum for board approval for a Baltic B2B Export Exchange, a wireless local loop company, and a wireless GSM locating company.
	Results included implementation of a new program management system and negotiation of intellectual property counsel at Asper Biotech leading to a second funding round, funding of wireless local loop leading to high IRR trade sale of GSM locating company, and initiation of deal flow discussions with GE Capital on potential deals in the Baltic States.

1997-1999 3M CORPORATION, Austin, TX, Senior Market Analyst/Advanced Market Analyst

	Mr. Gallaher was responsible for strategy, acquisition, and global business development consulting to executive and division initiatives in 3M Strategic Industry Center.
	Delivered a cross-divisional global 3M Electronics Strategic Plan to 3M Executive Committee in June 1998 and April 1999 as part of the electronics global strategy team—Contributed to corporate wide restructuring in Aug 1999.
	Led competitive analysis team investigating AlliedSignal, Amp, & Johnson Matthey— Resulted in product portfolio targets and acquisition discussions with Johnson Matthey.
	Structured analysis of market potential for 3M’s involvement with client Intel’s consortia for developing a next generation IC photolithography—Resulted in 3M initiating advanced photoresist development program and significant enhancement of the 3M-Intel relationship.
	Developed business model on Rodel/3M alliance team—Achieved 80% segment access.

1995-1997 APPLIED MATERIALS, Austin, TX, Program Manager/Project Manager

	Mr. Gallaher managed product development programs for the leading semiconductor equipment supplier.
	Directed internal clients in New Product Integration of advanced Ultima Wafer Process Chambers—Named "Product of the Year" by Semiconductor International.
	Managed Pacing Plus Program—Increased Robotic Mainframe throughput 2 times.
	Awarded Corporate Design Innovation Contest Finalist—Presented concept to President.
	Presented for Automation Technology Division to executive clients in Santa Clara—Resulted in increased visibility and credibility of division programs.

1992-1995 CHEVRON, Orange, TX. Special Projects Manager

	Mr. Gallaher managed funding, contracting, design & implementation of capital projects to $2.7 million in scope carrying a total project load of $10 million and managing project staff of up to 30.
	Managed major projects including, new plant process water supply($2.7M); reactor filters ($800K); Plant freon conversion ($1.2M)—met budget/time targets, no lost time injuries.
	Appointed Facility Lead Advisor-Deming Quality Teams; Certified Lead ISO9000 Auditor.

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Harvard Graduate Council Vice-President, Harvard Kennedy School Newspaper Presidential Campaign Reporter, Co-Founder of Harvard Development Venture Capital Interest Council, Theta Tau (Professional Engineering) Treasurer, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity.