Will Hales is a seasoned professional in the Energy, Commercial, and Industrial sectors with notable expertise in Corporate Development, Finance, and Investor Relations. He is the Principal of a Single Family Office/Holding Company based in South Louisiana, comprising operating companies under his purview. He is tasked with facilitating the growth of talented management teams and companies in his portfolio. Will has an impressive educational background, including a Master of Business Administration from Tulane University, a degree in History, Government, and International Relations from Bowdoin College, and studied further at the University of St Andrews.

Will has a rich history of community leadership and service, having served as a board member to multiple organizations such as the Coalition for Coastal Resilience and Economy, Southeast Super Region Committee, Greater New Orleans, Inc., and more. His expertise includes commercial banking, alumni board membership, fundraising leadership, preservation, and historical societies, among others.