USA Compression announces appointment of new chief financial officer
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2015-- USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) (the “Partnership”) today announced that Matthew C. Liuzzi has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer. Matt has served as SVP – Strategic Development since joining the Partnership in April 2013. Since that time, he has been responsible for key aspects of the Partnership’s efforts in identifying, evaluating and consummating strategic acquisition opportunities, including the S&R Compression acquisition and integration in 2013. Matt’s role in the management of the Partnership has focused on a full range of financial activities and the development of the Partnership’s investor relationships over the past two years.
“We are very pleased that Matt has assumed the Chief Financial Officer position. Matt’s substantial experience in the energy finance and capital markets sector makes him a natural fit for his new role,” said Eric D. Long, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership.
Prior to joining the Partnership, he was a Director in the Global Natural Resources Group at Barclays and prior to that at Lehman Brothers. During his time as an investment banker, Mr. Liuzzi worked primarily with midstream clients on a variety of assignments, including initial public offerings, public and private debt and equity offerings as well as strategic advisory assignments. Matt holds a B.A. and an M.B.A., both from the University of Virginia.
The Partnership accepted the resignation of former Chief Financial Officer Joseph “Jody” Tusa, Jr., for personal reasons. Mr. Long added, “I want to thank Jody for his contributions over the past seven years. He was a key contributor to the growth of the organization and our transition to a public company. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”