Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> April 24, 2014

Interview with the CFO: Hi-Crush Partners LP (HCLP)

Fulton, Laura
Laura Fulton has served as Chief Financial Officer of Hi-Crush Proppants LLC, the sponsor of Hi-Crush Partners LP (HCLP), since April 2012. In May 2012, Ms. Fulton was appointed to Chief Financial Officer of Hi-Crush’s general partner, Hi-Crush GP LLC. On February 26, 2013, Ms. Fulton was elected Director of Targa Resources Corp. From March 2008 to October 2011, Ms. Fulton served as the Executive Vice President, Accounting, and then Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of AEI Services LLC — AEI — an owner and operator of essential energy infrastructure assets in emerging markets. Prior to AEI, Ms. Fulton spent 12 years with Lyondell Chemical Company in various capacities, including as general auditor — responsible for internal audit and the Sarbanes-Oxley certification process — and as the assistant controller. Previously, Ms. Fulton worked for Deloitte & Touche in its audit and assurance practice for 11 years. Ms. Fulton is a CPA and graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University with a B.B.A. in accounting. Ms. Fulton is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and serves on the Accounting Department Advisory Board at Texas A&M University. Profile
 TWST: Let’s start with an introduction to Hi-Crush, some company history, and an overview of your business, operations and assets today.

Ms. Fulton: Hi-Crush Partners is a