Our Team

The people behind our vision, bringing ideas to life with clarity and purpose.A team driven by passion, precision, and the pursuit of meaningful impact. 

  • OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

The Minds Behind the Mission

Don Buchanan

Vice President, Contracts

A strategic and results-driven executive, Don leads the company’s global contracting function…

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Alan W. Mobley

Vice President of Business Development & Sales

Alan W. Mobley is the Vice President of Business Development & Sales at Apollo Oil & Gas…

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Spencer Biah

Chief Operating Officer

Spencer Biah brings over four decades of leadership experience spanning military service, cybersecurity, intelligence, and enterprise risk management…

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McDonald A. Dougbe

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

McDonald A. Dougbe brings over 25 years of experience in the global energy sector, specializing in refined petroleum products…

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  • OUR CORE TEAM

People Who Make It Happen

Lisa Clifford

Operations Manager

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Meghan Copenhaver

Business Research Analyst

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Sarthak Dutta

Business Development Analyst

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Don Buchanan

Vice President, Contracts

A strategic and results-driven executive, Don leads the company’s global contracting function, overseeing the full lifecycle of commercial agreements across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing contract strategies that align with corporate objectives, mitigate risk, and maximize value across complex, high-stakes energy projects.

With deep expertise in oil and gas contracting, Don directs negotiation, drafting, and administration of a wide range of agreements, including EPC contracts, joint venture agreements, service contracts, supply agreements, and long-term offtake arrangements. Don closely with legal, procurement, finance, and operations teams to ensure contractual compliance, optimize commercial outcomes, and support project delivery.

Don also drives continuous improvement in contract governance, implementing best practices, digital tools, and standardized processes to enhance efficiency and transparency. A key advisor to executive leadership, he provides insight on contractual risk exposure, regulatory considerations, and market trends impacting commercial strategy.

Alan S. Mobley

Vice President of Business Development & Sales

Alan S. Mobley is the Vice President of Business Development & Sales at Apollo Oil & Gas, where he leads the company’s commercial strategy across global energy trading markets. Focused on driving growth through strategic deal-making, Alan is responsible for expanding Apollo’s trading portfolio, strengthening counterparty relationships, and unlocking new market opportunities.

With over 15 years of experience in oil and gas trading, He brings deep expertise in crude, refined products, and commodities markets. Alan has a strong track record of structuring and executing high-value transactions, navigating market volatility, and building durable trading partnerships across international markets.

At Apollo, He is at the forefront of scaling the company’s trading operations – leveraging market intelligence, data-driven insights, and a sharp commercial instinct to capture value in dynamic conditions. He plays a key role in optimizing trading strategies, managing risk exposure, and driving consistent revenue growth.

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Spencer Biah

Chief Operating Officer

Spencer Biah is the Chief Operating Officer at Apollo Oil and Gas, where he is redefining how energy operations are built, scaled, and optimized for the future. With over multiple years of experience across oil and gas, Spencer brings a relentless focus on execution, innovation, and operational excellence in an industry undergoing rapid transformation.

At the core of Spencer’s leadership is a simple belief: efficient operations are the foundation of sustainable growth. From field production to distribution, he drives the systems, processes, and teams that power the company’s performance, turning complexity into clarity and strategy into results.

Before joining Apollo Oil and Gas, Spencer led high-impact initiatives across the energy sector, delivering measurable gains in output, cost efficiency, and operational resilience. he has consistently challenged traditional approaches, implementing smarter, faster, and more adaptive ways to operate in dynamic environments.

At Apollo Oil and Gas, Spencer is building the operational engine for what’s next—leveraging technology, data, and disciplined execution to scale responsibly and compete globally. A hands-on leader with a forward-looking mindset, Spencer is passionate about shaping the future of energy – where performance, sustainability, and innovation move together.

McDonald A. Dougbe

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

McDonald A. Dougbe brings over 25 years of experience in the global energy sector, specializing in refined petroleum products, international market access, and cross-border energy transactions.

Throughout his career, he has worked alongside refineries, licensed traders, national distributors, and industrial off-takers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia. His expertise includes the commercial facilitation of Diesel (AGO), Gasoline (PMS), Jet A-1, and Fuel Oil exports, with a strong focus on disciplined buyer origination, structured negotiations, and agency-led transaction models.

He is known for championing transparency-driven brokerage frameworks rather than principal trading, ensuring compliance, clarity of roles, and long-term trust between counterparties.

Under his leadership, Apollo Oil & Gas has been built as a compliance-first, Texas-registered international brokerage, grounded in sanctions awareness, anti-bribery standards, and rigorous due diligence aligned with global regulatory frameworks

Lisa Clifford

Operations Manager

Lisa Clifford oversees day-to-day operational execution, ensuring efficiency, coordination, and process alignment across the organization. She is responsible for maintaining workflow integrity, supporting transaction processes, and enabling seamless communication between internal and external stakeholders.

Meghan Copenhaver

Business Research Analyst

Meghan Copenhaver supports Apollo’s strategic initiatives through in-depth market research, data analysis, and intelligence gathering. She plays a key role in evaluating market opportunities, analyzing industry trends, and strengthening decision-making with actionable insights.

Sarthak Dutta

Business Development Analyst

Sarthak Dutta brings over a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and strategic growth. He has collaborated with leading brands and high-profile individuals, helping businesses scale through innovative positioning and execution.

At Apollo Oil & Gas, he focuses on expanding market reach, strengthening partnerships, and driving business growth through structured development strategies. His expertise lies in combining creative thinking with data-driven execution to build strong brand presence and unlock new opportunities.