Banyan Commodity Group Launches Brokerage Firm

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. - March 15, 2016 - PRLog -- Four industry leaders announced the formation of Banyan Commodity Group, LLC ("Banyan"), a commodity brokerage firm based in Bonita Springs, Florida specializing in the energy and renewable fuel markets. The team is comprised of Andy Emerson, Barry Lamb, Jason Sawicki and Michael Speichert.

Jason Sawicki of Banyan said: "This team of seasoned veterans will provide its clients with our most comprehensive services to date. We're thrilled to build on the experience, proven track record and client base of each member. They all have served key brokerage roles in this market. Their in-depth knowledge of not only the physical markets but the underlying derivatives and logistical challenges will be invaluable to clients managing their risk in this challenging global environment.  The group will provide trade execution and strategies to the wide variety of clientele involved within these markets."

Andy Emerson has 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and brokerage services. He has most recently provided brokerage services in the renewable fuel and energy credit markets for numerous companies large and small. His expertise and integrity in many different areas including the Renewable Identification Number (RINs) market has helped him build strong relationships with key market participants. Prior experiences include business management, mortgage financing, retail banking, consulting and real estate sales. Mr. Emerson is looking forward to growing Banyan's business with a seasoned group of brokers that have a successful track record in working with each other.

Mr. Lamb has a broad level of experience in sales and brokering having started in the interest rate derivatives market in the late 80s and 90s. He also worked for Chase Manhattan Bank in portfolio management and the American Stock Exchange as a floor reporter and options analyst. In addition, he has over 20 years of equity trading experience. Over the past seven years, he worked as a renewable fuels broker focusing on the ethanol, biodiesel, RINs, LCFS and railcar markets.

Mr. Sawicki brings more than 15 years of combined experience in the renewable energy markets and financial services. Most recently he served as a Vice President of a renewable brokerage company specializing in over-the-counter derivatives and being instrumental in the liquidity and transparency of multiple markets.

Mr. Speichert has more than 20 years of experience being both a broker and a trader in a variety of markets. He began his career at the CBOT in the ten-year note pit as a clerk, eventually obtaining his seat on the exchange. He helped build one of the leading brokerage groups in the ten year notes before leaving to become a local in the pits. Now with Banyan, Mr. Speichert is looking to implement the knowledge he has gained over the years to put Banyan's clients in the best position possible on every trade.

About Banyan Commodity Group, LLC

Banyan Commodity Group specializes in brokerage services within the growing energy and renewable fuel markets. We provide market coverage to oil refiners, energy companies, ethanol, biodiesel and advanced fuel producers, marketing companies, jobbers, agricultural companies, investment banks, hedge funds, municipalities, and alike trading companies. With over 25 years combined experience, you can be confident that the information received from BCG is well researched and delivered with confidence. In addition, we work to make this information is available to as many people as possible (not just the top 5%).

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