CFOLeslie Hess
Leslie Hess is the Chief Financial Officer for Encina Development Group. Ms. Hess brings 30 years of global experience in strategy development, execution, and financial leadership in complex domestic and international transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. Her broad industry experience includes energy and renewables, infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial, chemical, environmental services, engineering and construction, and distribution.
Prior to joining Encina, Ms. Hess served as Chief Financial Officer of a specialized civil construction company focused on water infrastructure. Prior to this role, she was a partner at Ernst & Young LLP in the company’s Strategy and Transactions practice.
Ms. Hess received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Washington & Lee University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas.