Jeff C. Rhoades
About Jeff C. Rhoades
Jeff C. Rhoades serves as the Senior Vice President of Natural Resources at CAC Specialty, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at McGriff, Seibels & Williams and Beecher Carlson. He specializes in risk transfer solutions for clients in the energy sector, leveraging his legal background to address complex legal and tax matters.
Work at CAC Specialty
Jeff C. Rhoades serves as Senior Vice President in the Natural Resources division at CAC Specialty. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he works with a variety of clients in the energy sector, providing tailored risk management solutions. His expertise in the natural resources field allows him to effectively address the unique challenges faced by clients in this industry.
Previous Experience at McGriff, Seibels & Williams
Prior to his current role, Rhoades worked at McGriff, Seibels & Williams for seven years, from 2011 to 2018, in Portland, Oregon. He held the position of Client Executive, where he managed client relationships and developed risk management strategies. Earlier in his career, he also served as a Law Clerk in the Financial Services Division at the same firm for 11 months in 2007 in Atlanta, GA.
Experience at Beecher Carlson
Rhoades worked at Beecher Carlson from 2018 to 2021 as Vice President of the Global Energy Practice. In this role, he focused on providing risk management solutions to clients in the energy sector. His experience at Beecher Carlson contributed to his understanding of the complexities involved in energy-related risk management.
Education and Expertise
Jeff C. Rhoades holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, magna cum laude, from Willamette University College of Law, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He also earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with honors in Business Administration (Finance) and Economics from the University of Oregon from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in legal, risk, and tax matters.
Client Engagement and Risk Solutions
Rhoades has built a strong reputation for designing and implementing innovative risk transfer solutions tailored to the energy sector. He works with a diverse client base that includes regulated utilities, independent power producers, energy contractors, renewable energy developers, biofuel producers, and private equity firms. His legal background enhances his ability to address complex issues related to risk, contracts, and claims.