• 24 Greenway Plaza Houston, TX 77046 Suite 1800
  • +1 713 893 9614
A Fresh Start to a Stalled Implementation

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  • 24 Greenway Plaza Houston, TX 77046 Suite 1800
  • Tel: 713 893 9614

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About Vessel Group

The Vessel Group was founded in 2013 by Dennis Hatchett, who continues to serve as CEO and owner of the firm. We provide advisory, delivery, support, and recruiting services focused on commodity trading and commercial technology, helping clients strengthen both their systems and the teams that run them.

Our core services include CTRM and ETRM advisory, system selection, delivery and project oversight, platform optimization, AI enablement, and specialized recruiting. We work across leading trading, risk, ERP, and analytics platforms, supporting clients from early strategy through execution and ongoing operations.

Our team blends seasoned industry practitioners with experienced consultants. Many have held leadership roles inside trading, risk, IT, and operations organizations, while others bring deep consulting and delivery backgrounds. This mix allows us to be structured, efficient, and practical in how we engage, while still understanding how decisions play out in day to day operations.

The firm continues to be led and owned by its founder, with a strong emphasis on culture, client trust, and long-term relationships. The Vessel Group is built around doing the right thing for clients, consultants, and partners, prioritizing integrity, accountability, and thoughtful decision making over short-term outcomes. That approach shapes how we work, who we work with, and why many of our client relationships span multiple years and engagements.

Meet the team

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Dennis Hatchett
Chief Executive Officer

Over 20 years experience in Energy Trading Industry. Deep understanding of CTRM movement. Proficient in more than 10 industry-specific trading systems.

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Stephen Hoyer
Chief Strategy and Financial Officer

Stephen Hoyer is a seasoned financial executive and licensed CPA with over two decades of experience spanning energy trading, finance, and corporate strategy. 

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Mara Jorgensen
Managing Director, AI & Data

Mara leads AI product strategy and digital transformation across commodities, AgTech, logistics, and B2B SaaS. She blends deep product, engineering, ERP, TMS, and CTRM experience with practical AI enablement, helping executives identify high-value use cases and turn complex ideas into scalable solutions.

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Jessica Jonah
Global Director, Strategic Partnerships

Jessica supports VG’s global growth across EMEA and APAC, building strategic relationships with clients, partners, technology providers, and industry organizations. Based in London, she brings strong experience in commodities and energy markets, international business development, stakeholder engagement, and global industry partnerships.

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Mike Strickland
Executive Vice President, Commercial Development

Mike drives growth across new and existing accounts, blending deep commodities know-how with pragmatic,energy, relationship-led business development. He shapes value-focused proposals, aligns delivery with client goals, and helps sponsors de-risk complex initiatives from first conversation through successful rollout.

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Davon D. E. Hatchett
General In-House Counsel

Senior attorney and consultant advising executives on contracts, risk, IP, and strategy across energy, technology, and creative industries, with deep experience in trademarks, branding, fundraising, and relationship driven leadership.

Advisory Board

The Vessel Group’s advisory board is comprised of accomplished and respected leaders across energy, consulting, technology, and global business. The board provides strategic perspective and guidance as the firm continues to evolve its advisory offerings, expand AI and cybersecurity capabilities, and support clients across complex technology, risk, and transformation initiatives.

Board members work closely with The Vessel Group’s leadership team, offering insight that strengthens decision-making, reinforces governance, and ensures the firm’s growth remains aligned with client needs and long-term value creation.

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Ron Smith

Vice President of Joint Venture Development for Pure Cycle Technologies. An experienced executive with over 32 years in the refining industry.

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Paula McCann Harris

An energy executive with over 30 years of experience in oil and gas and transition-to-renewable programming.  Paula has worked in Engineering, Training and Development and in the development of global Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) solutions. 

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Ambassador Juan B. Sosa

The White House’s Ambassador of Panama from 1987-1989. President of the U.S.-Panama Business Council. Consul General of Panama in Houston from 2014-2019, with extensive prior service in the private sector.

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Larry C Payne

President and CEO. LESA & Associates, LLC, a private energy consulting company. Formerly retired from the energy industry after over 40 years in the industry.

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Brad Chambers

The office managing shareholder of Baker Donelson's Houston office and a member of the Baker Donelson's Board of Directors. Mr. Chambers represents clients in high stakes litigation and trials throughout Texas, across the United States, as well as internationally.