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James H. Rooney is President of Avenir Corporation, a value oriented investment management firm located in Washington, DC that manages over $1 billon in separate accounts for individuals, families and institutions, including limited partnerships, foundations, pensions and endowments. Prior to joining Avenir in 1998, he worked in the energy business for Columbia Energy Group and Sonat, Inc., and held positions at Deloitte & Touche, LLP and J. & W. Seligman & Co., Inc.