Robert C. Kelly Expertise: Economics, Investing, General Business Title: Managing Director Education: US Military Academy (West Point), Harvard University Location: Houston, Texas Highlights Member of The Balance's Financial Review BoardMore than three decades of experience as a corporate executiveRaised more than $4.5 billion in capital from investors and commercial banksHas a doctorate in economics from Harvard UniversityExecutive Professor at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University Experience Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS Energy LLC, has been an energy industry executive for over 30 years and a leader in the development of wind and solar energy technologies as well as the lead developer on numerous natural gas projects—most recently serving as chair of Mexico Pacific Limited, LLC a large scale LNG on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.He was a founding member of DKRW Energy LLC where he co-led the development of over 900 megawatts of wind energy and, while a senior executive at a major energy company in the late 1990s, founded the wind company that became GE Wind Energy. In a joint venture with Amoco, he formed a solar company that became an integral part of BP Solar.Robert's investment experience includes being the commercial lead or co-lead on raising more than $4.5 billion in capital from private equity investors, strategic investors, and commercial banks for energy projects he developed or co-developed. The world needs continued innovation in energy technology to meet the challenge of climate change while supporting a growing population---future technologies that enable growth while reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will emerge to meet this challenge. Education Bachelor's in nuclear engineering from the U.S. Military Academy West PointMPA from the Harvard Kennedy SchoolPh.D. in economics from Harvard University About The Balance The Balance, a Dotdash Meredith brand, makes money easy to understand. We give people tools they need to not only make smart financial decisions but also prepare for the experiences they will have along the way. Our team of expert writers and editors have extensive qualifications in the topics they cover, and many of them have MBAs, PhDs, CFPs, and other advanced degrees and professional certifications. We require our writers to use primary sources in their articles, which are also approved by our Financial Review Board and fact-checked. You can learn more about the standards we follow in producing accurate, unbiased content in our editorial policy.