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Rob Smith

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Sr. Director of Southeast Origination at Guzman Energy
📍 Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Rob Smith is the Sr. Director of Southeast Origination at Guzman Energy, with extensive experience in energy markets, business development, and term trading from his time at Southern Power. He holds an Energy Risk Professional (ERP®) certification and earned his BS from The University of Alabama.

Colleagues describe him as having a great understanding of energy markets and a wealth of industry knowledge. A recommendation highlights his broad and holistic understanding of data science, noting his ability to provide valuable insights on leveraging it to improve business processes.

Unique fact: Rob has specialized expertise in multiple major US power markets, including the Southeast, ERCOT, and MISO.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director of Southeast Origination
Job Level
Senior
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Southeast Power Origination
His current role as Sr. Director at Guzman Energy and previous role at Southern Power are both focused on origination in the Southeast market.
Energy Market Dynamics
He has a strong background as a Senior Term Trader for multiple power and natural gas markets, including ERCOT and MISO.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
Sr. Director of Southeast Origination
Guzman Energy
3-2025 - 4-2026
Business Development Manager
Southern Power
6-2023 - 3-2025
Senior Term Trader
Southern Power
4-2020 - 6-2023
Senior Term Trader
Southern Power
5-2016 - 8-2016
Executive Vice President - Strategic Sourcing and Risk Management
Compass Natural Gas
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Education
1997 - 2002
BS
The University of Alabama
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