Founder and Managing Director of Branta II and The Aberdeen Organization where he is responsible for group operations, investments, and strategy. Branta II and affiliates are engaged in oil and gas exploration and development. The Aberdeen Organization is a private wealth management company. Prior to 1997, Fred was a partner at Price Waterhouse where he was a founding partner of their practice in Central Asia and Kazakhstan. Age 63. Married to Debbie for over 40 years with two sons and a granddaughter. Lives in The Woodlands, Texas. Florida State University graduate. Inducted into the FSU Business School Hall of Fame and on their Business School Board of Governors. Member Bravo! Vail Board of Directors, Vail Valley Foundation Board of Directors, Amegy Bank Advisory Council, Montgomery County Youth Services Board of Directors, The Woodlands Methodist Church, and various social clubs.