Leadership

Joe Lucot is Chief Executive Officer of Guttman Holdings, Inc. and brings more than 35 years of executive leadership and management experience that includes global business operations. Joe’s expertise is extensive and includes strategic planning, operations, logistics, risk management, finance, accounting, and human resources.

Prior to joining Guttman Energy in 2018, Joe served as the Chief Administration Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Giant Eagle, Inc., where he worked closely with several members of Guttman Energy and Source One Transportation.

Joe’s professional experience also includes roles as President & Chief Operating Officer for West Point Products, LLC, and more than 11 years at Alcoa, Inc., where he served as Chief Financial Officer for its European Group, Chief Financial Officer for its Global Rolled Products group, and Corporate Controller and Chief Information Officer. Joe began his career in public accounting and spent 11 years with Coopers & Lybrand.

Joe recently served as the Board Chair of the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania and has served on boards of other non-profit organizations.

Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Duquesne University, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

Mark Harper is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Guttman Holdings, Inc. He joined the Company in 2013. His key areas of responsibility include the Company’s sales, supply & trading, transportation, oil & gas field services, and fleet card businesses.

Mark has 35 years of experience in the energy business, serving in a variety of strategic sales and marketing roles. Prior to joining Guttman Energy, Mark was President of U.S. Marketing at ConocoPhillips. Mark’s previous roles in the industry also include Vice President of Branded Wholesale Marketing at Phillips, several executive positions at Tosco Corporation, and numerous roles at BP America.

In addition, Mark was the CEO and owner of a large petroleum distribution company in the southeast United States and spent time with BJ’s Wholesale Club as Vice President, Petroleum, Propane, and Tire Bays.

Mark received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Toledo.

Angela Siecinski is Chief Financial Officer of Guttman Holdings, Inc. Angela has 20 years of experience in the energy industry. Her key areas of responsibility include the management of Guttman’s Finance and Accounting functions, along with Risk Management reporting, IT and Human Resources.

Angela started her career in Finance and Accounting within organizations such as United Parcel Service, Heinz, and Del Monte. Prior to joining Guttman Energy in 2013, she spent more than 10 years in the retail electricity industry with Strategic Energy and Direct Energy, which has positioned her well to play an integral part in the growth of Guttman’s Natural Gas and Power division.

Angela has managed numerous initiatives since joining the Company, including the project management of Guttman’s ERP system implementation.

Angela received her undergraduate business degree from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at Pitt.

Art Benson is a Senior Vice President with Guttman Energy. He heads the East Coast operation in Bel Air, Maryland, where he and his team joined Guttman in 2006. His leadership has provided rapid expansion of Guttman’s business while at the same time protecting and growing margins for his customers. Art has more than 40 years of experience in the energy business and has held senior marketing and executive positions in a number of oil companies, including President of MG Refining & Marketing and Executive VP of Louis Dreyfus Energy Corp. He is a pioneer of using the commodity market to manage price risk for refined products and has developed many innovative marketing programs for wholesalers and end-users over his career.

Art is also active in the community, serving on the boards for a local church and school. He is a graduate of Baltimore College of Commerce.

Bill Benson is Vice President of Supply and Program Sales for Guttman Energy. Bill heads the Supply team in Bel Air, Maryland, and is the trader for all the products sourced by Guttman Energy’s East Coast branch. Bill started in the industry in 1989 with Louis Dreyfus Energy Corp., establishing their products trading desk and later becoming the head gasoline trader with supply responsibility for the physical marketing business. For more than 30 years, Bill has used his experience to be an effective liaison between supply and marketing.

Bill is an active leader in community athletics, having served on the board of Bel Air Recreation, as well as the Chair of their youth baseball program for 10 years. He headed up the Booster Club at Patterson Mill High School for many years and now serves as an assistant coach on their varsity baseball team. He also is the pitching coach for the Putty Hill summer team in the Maryland Collegiate Baseball League.

Bill is a graduate of Western Maryland College with a degree in Business Administration and Economics.

Brandon Roberts is the Vice President of Fleet Card Services for Guttman Holdings, Inc. Brandon’s expertise includes sales, operations, logistics, and business development.

Brandon joined Guttman Energy in 2016 as a Bulk Fuels Sales Representative and has held roles of increasing responsibility ever since, including Business Development Manager- Bulk Fuels, and Director of Transportation Operations.

Brandon was promoted to his current role — Vice President, Fleet Card Services in July of 2023.

Prior to Guttman Energy, Brandon worked in logistics and sales at PLS Logistics Services.

Brandon earned his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from California University of Pennsylvania.

Justin Jeffers is the Vice President of Transportation Operations for Source One Transportation.

Justin joined Guttman Holdings, Inc. in July of 2023, and brings more than 20 years of experience and expertise in transportation, logistics, supply, acquisitions, and business development.

Prior to joining Guttman Holdings and Source One Transportation, Justin was the Vice President of Fuel Supply & Transportation for Beck Suppliers in Freemont, Ohio. Before that, Justin served as Vice President, Logistics & Transportation for Mansfield Oil in Gainesville, Georgia. Justin also held various roles for Kenan Advantage Group, most recently, as their Vice President of Private Fleet Conversions.

Justin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Malone University, and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in marketing from the University of Akron.

Louis Quarto has worked for Guttman Energy for the past 35 years. In March of 2021, he became the Vice President of Supply Operations. Prior to that, he served as the Vice President of Business Development. Louis’ previous roles also include: Vice President of Supply, Vice President of Wholesale Sales and Supply, General Manager of Supply and Bulk Terminal Storage, General Manager of Fuels, and General Manager of Wholesale Fuels, Inside Sales & Customer Service.

Louis’ community involvement includes Treasurer and Secretary of the Mon Valley Progress Council Executive Committee.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Slippery Rock University.