USOG’s management team has extensive experience accelerating business growth in a variety of industries. The company also leverages the deep operational expertise of its subsidiaries. When USOG makes an acquisition it keeps the company’s proven management team under contract for a minimum of two years, capitalizing on its oil and gas experience, local knowledge of competitors and operating climate, and loyal customer relationships.
Alex Tawse, CEO/CFO
Prior to taking the reins of USOG in 2008, Alex Tawse spent 10 years as CFO and Vice President of Operations for the Kaizen Institute, an international consulting company whose mission is to lead the implementation of lean strategy and continuous improvement culture. Clients included Nike, Dannon, Kraft, BioMerieux, JB Poindexter, Hella Lighting and Bacardi. While VP of Operations, Tawse doubled customer sales and drastically improved cash flow by reducing cash to cash cycle time by 270%. He has saved customers millions of dollars and increased their competitive advantage through improved system performance and reliability, greater process flexibility, and increased production capacity without investment in new equipment.
Tawse is a kaizen expert and has trained others in lean tools and principles such as Total Productive Maintenance, Just In Time Systems, 5S, Lean Accounting, and Total Quality Systems. He has served both manufacturing and service companies with a focus on delivering goods and services that delight customers, not just satisfy their needs. Tawse has serviced high profile global customers in the U.S., China, Russia, Italy, and the U.K. that operate in a variety of industries including specialized oil drilling equipment, consumer goods, automotive, and pharmaceutical.
Tawse studied at Oxford University, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and International Relations from Stanford University, earned an MBA degree from the University of Texas, and is a Certified Public Accountant.