Mango will advise clients who seek to defend, grow, and improve the quality of earnings through investment, operating, and financing actions. This may include developing and implementing strategy that supports organic and acquisitive growth and restructuring opportunities, evaluating and improving key commercial processes, and reviewing best-fit financing alternatives.

"Bob brings to ScottMadden a wealth of insight and experience as an energy industry thought leader and implementation practitioner. We look forward to having him assist our energy clients as part of the ScottMadden team," said Brad Kitchens, president and CEO of ScottMadden.

Prior to joining ScottMadden, Mango was employed as Director, M&A at Duke Energy. Prior to that, he held a number of other leadership positions with Duke Energy and Niagara Mohawk. Mango earned a BBA in Finance from St. Bonaventure University, graduating with top honors.

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