About Arsenal Holdings

Florida-based investment platform that builds value through strategic acquisitions in energy infrastructure, financial services, & enterprise development.

Strategy + Milestones

01

Energy Infrastructure
Leadership

02

Financial Services
Excellence

2022

Transformation

Corporate transformation & comprehensive rebranding initiative.

2022

Infrastructure

Strategic digital infrastructure partnership development.

2023

Blackrock Midstream

Integration of Blackrock Midstream operations providing established energy infrastructure platform.

2024

Leadership

Strategic leadership appointments positioning for continued growth and enhanced institutional recognition.

08 Feb, 2024

Debt Management Plan

Evaluate existing debts and develop a plan to manage and reduce them.

05 Feb, 2023

Debt Management Plan

Evaluate existing debts and develop a plan to manage and reduce them.

02 Jan, 2022

Debt Management Plan

Evaluate existing debts and develop a plan to manage and reduce them.

12 Jan, 2021

Debt Management Plan

Evaluate existing debts and develop a plan to manage and reduce them.

08 Feb, 2024

Debt Management Plan

Evaluate existing debts and develop a plan to manage and reduce them.

05 Feb, 2023

Debt Management Plan

Evaluate existing debts and develop a plan to manage and reduce them.

02 Jan, 2022

Debt Management Plan

Evaluate existing debts and develop a plan to manage and reduce them.

12 Jan, 2021

Debt Management Plan

Evaluate existing debts and develop a plan to manage and reduce them.

Our Leadership Team

Board of
directors

Ryan Messer

Executive Director

Ryan Messer brings over 20 years of energy sector leadership, having co-founded two successful companies including taking PRYME Energy public on ASX/OTCQX exchanges and drilling 240+ wells across multiple US basins. Since 2016, he has focused on sustainable technology projects and transitional energy initiatives, including datacenter infrastructure, waste-to-fuels conversion, and asset monetization strategies.

Jordan Mandel

Chairman

Mr. Mandel brings extensive leadership experience and strategic oversight from his work with family offices and innovative financial platforms. His appointment underscores the company’s commitment to disciplined governance and forward-looking growth.

Lana Tufo

IR & Marketing Director

A seasoned brand strategist and communications expert with a background spanning television, public relations, and real estate investment. She specializes in crafting compelling narratives and brand positioning that drive investor confidence, market visibility, and business growth across diverse industries and global platforms.

Charles Holloway

Non-Executive Director

Charles Holloway brings extensive energy sector leadership from ExxonMobil, BP Castrol, and Chevron, including managing the historic Exxon-Mobil merger and leading BP's multi-billion dollar US distributor network consolidation across seven acquired brands. Currently CEO of American Premium Petroleum and owner of Holloway Family Homes, he combines his Civil Engineering degrees with proven expertise in M&A integration, network optimization, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Erik Monsen

Non-Executive Director

A Harvard Business School executive program graduate, founded and led the All Group's international financial services expansion across the Cayman Islands and Japan before successfully exiting to Wilhelmsen Maritime Services. He currently operates the Aall family office, managing diversified investments in shipping, private equity, and real estate while serving on multiple boards including ITA Bank and Trust.

Lenny Moskowitz

Non-Executive Director

Lenny Moskowitz brings a unique blend of academic insight and business acumen to the board. He holds a BA from the University of Rhode Island (1973) and an MSW in Human Behavior from Washington University (1975). As President of Avon Electrical Supplies, Lenny led the company through 1998, culminating in its successful sale to WESCO International.

BlackROck Midstream
Officers

Ryan Hubbart

Senior Oil Purchaser

Ryan brings a strong analytical approach to business, using deep insights into numbers to craft strategies that drive growth and success. As a former hockey player and natural team leader, he fosters a workplace culture grounded in purpose, authenticity, and collaboration, believing that freedom and fun are key to unlocking extraordinary results.

Randall Eddington

Managing Partner

A University of Oklahoma Business graduate with a focus in Economics and GIS, and a former University of Tulsa football player, where he was part of a Conference USA and Liberty Bowl championship team. With a background in oil and gas, he has held regional leadership roles, served on industry advisory councils, and spent the past seven years specializing in crude oil purchasing and building long-term producer relationships.

Our Leadership Team

Ryan Messer

COO / Executive Director

Ryan Messer brings over 20 years of energy sector leadership, having co-founded two successful companies including taking PRYME Energy public on ASX/OTCQX exchanges and drilling 240+ wells across multiple US basins. Since 2016, he has focused on sustainable technology projects and transitional energy initiatives, including datacenter infrastructure, waste-to-fuels conversion, and asset monetization strategies.

Lana Tufo

IR & Marketing Director

A seasoned brand strategist and communications expert with a background spanning television, public relations, and real estate investment. She specializes in crafting compelling narratives and brand positioning that drive investor confidence, market visibility, and business growth across diverse industries and global platforms.

Arsenal Capital Partners

Todd Bass

CEO

Mr. Bass brings extensive expertise in legal, financial, and M&A strategy, including advisory roles with family offices, private companies, and institutional investors. His background in succession planning, estate strategy, and complex financial structures positions him to lead Arsenal’s next phase of growth.

Russell Houle

President

A seasoned business strategist with deep experience in operational efficiency, tax strategy, and organizational scaling. His leadership track record spans over two decades, including roles at Best Financial Partners and multiple private ventures.

Ian Lahde

CMO

A financial strategist with a strong background in tax mitigation, estate planning, and legacy structuring for high-net-worth individuals. Mr. Lahde previously served in key engineering and logistics roles at Lockheed Martin and most recently led the advanced markets division at Best Financial Partners.

Board of Directors

Jordan Mandel

Chairman

Mr. Mandel brings extensive leadership experience and strategic oversight from his work with family offices and innovative financial platforms. His appointment underscores the company’s commitment to disciplined governance and forward-looking growth.

Charles Holloway

Non-Executive Director

Charles Holloway brings energy sector leadership from ExxonMobil, BP Castrol, and Chevron, where he managed the Exxon-Mobil merger and led BP’s multi-billion-dollar U.S. distributor network consolidation. Now CEO of American Premium Petroleum and owner of Holloway Family Homes, he blends Civil Engineering expertise with a track record in M&A, network optimization, and entrepreneurship.

Erik Monsen

Non-Executive Director

a Harvard Business School executive program graduate, founded and led the Aall Group's international financial services expansion across the Cayman Islands and Japan before successfully exiting to Wilhelmsen Maritime Services. He currently operates the Aall family office, managing diversified investments in shipping, private equity, and real estate while serving on multiple boards including ITA Bank and Trust.

Lenny Moskowitz

Non-Executive Director

Lenny Moskowitz brings a unique blend of academic insight and business acumen to the board. He holds a BA from the University of Rhode Island (1973) and an MSW in Human Behavior from Washington University (1975). As President of Avon Electrical Supplies, Lenny led the company through 1998, culminating in its successful sale to WESCO International.

Blackrock Midstream Directors

Ryan Hubbart

Senior Oil Purchaser

Ryan brings a strong analytical approach to business, using deep insights into numbers to craft strategies that drive growth and success. As a former hockey player and natural team leader, he fosters a workplace culture grounded in purpose, authenticity, and collaboration, believing that freedom and fun are key to unlocking extraordinary results.

Randall Eddington

Managing Partner

Randall, a University of Oklahoma Business graduate with a focus in Economics and GIS and former University of Tulsa football player, contributed to a Conference USA and Liberty Bowl championship team. He brings oil and gas experience spanning regional leadership roles, industry advisory councils, and the past seven years dedicated to crude oil purchasing and cultivating long-term producer relationships.

Chief Executive Officer

Ryan Messer

Ryan Messer is a highly accomplished Senior Executive with a proven track record of identifying opportunities and steering organizations towards remarkable success. As a strategic problem-solver, Ryan is adept at envisioning solutions and executing them with urgency throughout every facet of an organization. With over two decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, Ryan has consistently guided companies to significant growth, including taking private firms public. He employs the same strategic business tactics that have cemented his longstanding success while leading Arsenal Holdings.

In 1997, Ryan earned his BSBA in Marketing, and Finance. He furthered his education by studying economics, risk management, and cash flow analysis at the Colorado School of Mines in 2011. Ryan began his professional journey in the IT services and consulting sector.

Discovering his passion for the energy industry, Ryan co-founded Sterling Energy in 2002 and served as its president. He and his partners successfully developed numerous high-value niche projects over several years, ultimately divesting assets to a private oil company in 2005.

That same year, Messer co-founded PRYME Energy LTD, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, and Houston, TX. The company was listed on the ASX and the OTCQX in the US. Ryan, along with his management team, devised and executed plans for operational infrastructure, systems, processes, and staff, all in support of high-quality exploration opportunities to boost cash flows, reserves, and production scalability. The company utilized a value-driven model to exploit shallower, well-defined hydrocarbon resources in established oilfields by leveraging advanced completion and stimulation technology.

In 2016, Ryan stepped away from the public company sphere to concentrate on developing sustainable technology projects and partnering on niche projects where his expertise could contribute to and scale the growth plan.

President of Blackrock Midstream

Randall Eddington

Randall is a highly experienced business graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a specialization in Economics and GIS. He is widely recognized for his expertise in the natural gas and liquids infrastructure industry and his exceptional ability to execute strategies that increase efficiencies in supply chain logistics for energy commodities.

Randall and his team have been dedicated to developing niche markets for mid-sized midstream companies, which resulted in Blackrock Midstream achieving nearly nine-digit revenue in just a few short years. As the Founder of Blackrock Midstream, he played a critical role in developing lasting relationships with producers. With over a decade of experience in this space, Randall's outstanding leadership, exceptional industry knowledge, and remarkable ability to drive efficiency in logistics have earned him a stellar reputation in the industry.