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Trey Brasseaux Promoted to Vice President

HOUSTON, Texas. – April 30, 2025 – Cetane Associates is pleased to announce the promotion of Trey Brasseaux to Vice President. Trey joined the firm in 2023 and quickly became a valued member of the team, known not only for his extensive financial expertise, but also for his positive attitude. In his new role, Trey will lead Cetane’s financial team, bringing his strong analytical skills and thoughtful leadership to every engagement.

Trey has more than eight years of client advisory experience in financial roles with professional services firms. Prior to joining Cetane, he served as an Associate at J Wolf and Company, an investment bank focused on raising capital for acquisitions in the lower middle market. He also spent five years at Opportune LLP, providing finance and accounting advisory services to private and public energy clients across multiple sectors.

Trey holds Bachelors’ degrees in Business Honors and Finance and a Master of Financial Management from Texas A&M University. He also holds FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses.

Barrett Conway, Managing Director and Principal of Cetane, commented, “Trey has already made a meaningful impact with both colleagues and clients. His expertise, attention to detail, and client-focused approach have been instrumental in supporting our continued growth. He is an outstanding asset to our expanding team.”

Tamera Kovacs, Director of Cetane, remarked, “We are thrilled to see Trey step into this new leadership role at Cetane. Since joining our team, he has brought a high level of professionalism and skill. Trey’s strong financial background, excellent communication skills, and collaborative nature make him an ideal leader for our financial team.”

About Cetane Associates

Cetane is a leading provider of financial advisory services to business owners in the propane, heating oil, pest control, lawn care, landscaping, and HVAC & plumbing industries. Clients engage Cetane to advise on sales, spin-offs, and acquisitions, as well as to perform valuation and ad hoc corporate finance assignments. For more information, please visit www.cetane.com.


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We were very pleased to have such a knowledgeable and experienced company in our corner with the team at Cetane. It was obvious that they knew the best process and how to get the ball over the goal line. Their advice throughout the process was greatly appreciated and we thoroughly enjoyed working with them.

— Steve Lombardi, Brodeur’s Oil, Moosup, CT