Josh K.
About Josh K.
Josh K. is the Chief Financial Officer at Milestone Carbon and Milestone Environmental Services, with extensive experience in finance and business development in the Houston, Texas area.
Current Position as CFO at Milestone Carbon and Milestone Environmental Services
Josh K. currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Milestone Carbon and Milestone Environmental Services, both based in Houston, Texas, United States. Since 2024, Josh has been managing the financial strategies and operations of these organizations. His role involves overseeing financial planning, risk management, and internal controls to ensure the financial health and compliance of these companies.
Previous Role at Layne Water Midstream as CFO
From 2019 to 2024, Josh K. held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Layne Water Midstream in Houston, Texas. In this capacity, he was responsible for the company's financial management, including financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning. During his tenure, Josh played a critical role in driving the company's financial performance and operational efficiency.
Professional Experience in Investment Banking
Josh K. has extensive experience in investment banking within the Oil & Gas sector. He served as an Investment Banking Associate at Evercore from 2016 to 2017 and at Credit Suisse from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as an Investment Banking Summer Associate at Credit Suisse in 2014. His responsibilities in these roles included advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising initiatives, and strategic financial transactions.
Academic Background
Josh K. has a strong academic background, having studied at prestigious institutions. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, specializing in Accounting, Finance, and Managerial & Organizational Behavior. He also participated in an MBA Exchange Program at London Business School. Additionally, Josh holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Spanish and Political Science from Pepperdine University.
Early Career and Managerial Roles
Before entering the financial services industry, Josh K. worked at Stampede Investments, a Wexford Capital Portfolio Company, from 2009 to 2013. Serving as Manager/VP - Operations & Financial Analysis in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area, he was involved in operational management and financial analysis. His early experience in this role laid a foundation for his subsequent career in finance and business development.