Glenn Hilman

Glenn Hilman is a Lecturer in the Accounting and International Business department at the University of Houston-Downtown. A former energy executive, he brings extensive industry experience having held profit and loss responsibility for major divisions, executed over $1.0 billion in M&A transactions, and managed $4.0 billion in refinancings. He teaches courses in managerial accounting, corporate taxation, and financial strategy.

Education:

• Executive Management Program in Risk Management, Harvard University
• Executive Management Program in International Business, Thunderbird University
• Executive Management Program in General Management, Columbia University
• MBA in Business Administration, University of Houston
• BS in Accounting, University of Arizona

Research Focus: His work bridges academic theory with practical applications in the energy sector and banking sector, emphasizing corporate governance, ethical decision-making, and financial strategy execution.

Professional Experience:

• CEO & Founder, Talon Energy Group (2019-2024)
• Vice President, Shared Services, CITGO Petroleum (2017-2019)
• Leadership roles in tax, procurement, and pipeline operations at CITGO (2003-2017)

Service & Certifications:

• Chair, Accounting Department Advisory Council
• Faculty Advisor, Becker CPA Exam Preparation Program
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas State Board (1982-2024)
• ACUE Certified in Effective Teaching (2023-present)