Ryan Zorn (Principal) founded Bijou Insights to pursuing consulting and advisory engagements in the energy sector related to corporate finance, capital formation, product introduction, financial & regulatory risk management, market & project analysis, and industry education. He has 25 years of finance and investment experience throughout the energy sector.
Ryan’s corporate background includes President & CFO of Clear Creek Resources Partners (January 2017 to March 2021, Bonanza Creek Energy (Senior Vice President of Finance from October 2012 to April 2016), Bijou Capital Management (Founder and Portfolio Manager from December 2010 to June 2012), Saracen Energy Advisors (Director and Portfolio Manager from December 2005 to May 2010), Simmons & Company International (Vice President of E&P Equity Research from February 2003 to November 2005), Goldman Sachs & Company (Equity Research Associate from January 2002 to February 2003), Simmons & Company International (Equity Research Associate from October 1999 to February 2003), Nesbitt Burns Securities (Investment Banking Analyst from July 1998 to October 1999), and John S. Herold (M&A Analyst from January 1997 to July 1998).
Ryan was born and raised in Fort Morgan, Colorado and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Colorado School of Mines. He is a member of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association’s Advisory Board of Directors and was the recipient of COGA’s Energy Advocate of the Year Award in 2019. He is a regular guest speaker in K-12 schools through the programs offered by EnergyStrong, Junior Achievement, and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Ryan has served on multiple community non-profit boards and coaches youth basketball and football.
Ryan’s corporate background includes President & CFO of Clear Creek Resources Partners (January 2017 to March 2021, Bonanza Creek Energy (Senior Vice President of Finance from October 2012 to April 2016), Bijou Capital Management (Founder and Portfolio Manager from December 2010 to June 2012), Saracen Energy Advisors (Director and Portfolio Manager from December 2005 to May 2010), Simmons & Company International (Vice President of E&P Equity Research from February 2003 to November 2005), Goldman Sachs & Company (Equity Research Associate from January 2002 to February 2003), Simmons & Company International (Equity Research Associate from October 1999 to February 2003), Nesbitt Burns Securities (Investment Banking Analyst from July 1998 to October 1999), and John S. Herold (M&A Analyst from January 1997 to July 1998).
Ryan was born and raised in Fort Morgan, Colorado and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Colorado School of Mines. He is a member of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association’s Advisory Board of Directors and was the recipient of COGA’s Energy Advocate of the Year Award in 2019. He is a regular guest speaker in K-12 schools through the programs offered by EnergyStrong, Junior Achievement, and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Ryan has served on multiple community non-profit boards and coaches youth basketball and football.
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