Our Team
150+ years of combined experience in petroleum operations
Principals & Senior Advisors
James H. Baccus
Founder & Managing Partner
Over 50 years of experience across upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations. Mr. Baccus has drilled over 100 wells, constructed midstream gathering systems, and served as owner, operator, and constructor of multiple refinery assets. He built and operated a 50,000 BPD refinery and has traded up to 500,000 barrels per month in petroleum products.
Mark Junkans
International Infrastructure & Project Finance
Specializing in international project development and infrastructure finance, Mr. Junkans has structured and negotiated over $2 billion in financing across Africa, South America, and Asia. His expertise spans sovereign engagement, development finance institutions, and complex cross-border transactions.
James Seefried
Strategic Infrastructure & Project Management
Over 25 years of experience in complex program management and infrastructure development. Mr. Seefried has directed programs exceeding $400 million, including large-scale industrial construction, government contracts, and multi-stakeholder coordination across energy and defense sectors.
Thomas Balke / Basic Equipment
EPC Partnership — Engineering, Procurement & Construction
Basic Equipment serves as Flagship's strategic EPC partner, providing engineering, procurement, and construction capabilities for refinery and industrial projects. With deep experience in modular refinery design and construction, Basic Equipment enables Flagship to deliver turnkey downstream assets.