
The Structure Group: Managing Global Commodity Risk and Transforming Distribution Operations We begi


Headquartered in Houston, TX, Structure provides deep energy and utility domain expertise delivered using proven consulting methods across a full range of disciplines—from business advisory to systems implementation services. The company works with hundreds of organizations at all stages of the energy value chain to achieve superior performance in areas that are of critical importance to their businesses. This includes Commodity Trading and Risk Management, Distribution Transformation, Energy Management and Control, Renewables Integration, as well as Regional Wholesale and Retail Competitive Market Development and Participation.“We have deep expertise in implementing, configuring and integrating the leading vendor products in the utilities domains. In addition, we have positioned ourselves strategically as an independent advisory firm ‘free from any vendor allegiances’ in order to provide our clients with an independent, unbiased view,” reveals Lelon Winstead, Managing Partner, Structure.
The company takes a holistic approach to cater to the unique needs of the “We begin with the end in mind and know that processes design is more than documentation,” notes Winstead.clients.
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We begin with the end in mind and know that processes design is more than documentation
Structure has a unique competitive advantage based on their exclusive energy- industry focus. Leveraging this focus, the company has captured and integrated lessons learned from engagements across the industry for over a decade. Structure’s clients include both North American and international utilities and energy companies across the entire energy value chain—generation and energy production, transmission and commodity logistics, market and system operations, distribution, and retail supply. Over the last 16 years, Structure has played a leading role in the design, launch and evolution of every North American ISO/ RTO organization and has assisted over 150 market participants with readiness and capability delivery programs to participate in these dynamic and complex new markets.
“While our energy consulting firm has achieved great success, we wouldn’t like to lose sight of our humble beginnings,” asserts Winstead. Hence moving forward, the company aims to nurture their small company feel, where they can celebrate successes together, even as Structure quickly grows to meet energy and utility industry demand and capatalize on new opportunities.
Company
The Structure Group
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Management
Lelon Winstead, Managing Partner
Description
A leading provider of business advisory and consulting services helping to address the most transformational projects in the energy and utilities industry.