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Cutty is certainly a "silver Tongued Devil"!
---------------------- Forwarded by Michael Burke/Houston/Eott on 01/12/2000 03:23 PM --------------------------- "Robin Cunningham" <robinc@argohouston.com< on 01/12/2000 10:32:21 AM To: Michael Burke/Houston/Eott@Eott cc: Subject: Re: CUTTY CUNNINGHAM Mike, This is obviously a key question for both of us. Many years ago, I was working in a staff job with a lot of routine and very little excitement or pizzazz. You offered me a position doing something I understood very well. At the time, Pilko and Assoc. had completed an environmental assessment and produced an "Oh My God" report which you shared with me. Taking on the challenge of that job, and doing well, meant changing the entire culture of the organization. I felt that you were sincere in your desire to do the right things, no matter what, and I was excited about my ability to contribute to the revamping of the entire company. You were true to your vision and you never, ever let me down. I've learned a lot since then about leadership and effecting change. I led the Operations group into five successive record years for TEPPCO with no major acquisitions and only incremental expansion on the existing pipelines. We were doing Great Things and we all loved it. TEPPCO added the Crude Oil Group in November, 1998. I was very involved in the Due Diligence and in negotiation of all the deal documents. I am familiar with the independent mindset of the crude oil folks and their resistance to change. I can see many opportunities for improvement, but I am unable to effect needed changes. I am working harder than ever, with less job satisfaction than in prior times. I appreciate your candor regarding the challenges at EOTT. As before, you have allowed me to peek inside and see just what lies ahead. I will admit that I am envious of the opportunity that you guys have before you. The intensity that you, David, Dana and Mary Ellen bring to the discussions of the work being done is truly refreshing and exciting. I like the openness of the group and the shared commitment that I feel you all have. Everybody at EOTT has made it clear that joining your team would not be easy. However, I've also heard that they are so excited about the work that they can't wait to get to work in the morning. I always felt that your visionary leadership combined with my bridge building/implementing skill and leadership produced great results. I believe that my demonstrated determination, self-confidence and perseverance are what lead you to talk to me in the first place. The only thing open to question is my desire and energy to take on a tough assignment. Thanks in advance for not questioning my sanity for thinking about leaving a good job at TEPPCO to join a group of wild rebels in the midst of a revolution. The fact is, I love a big challenge. Always have. You have presented me with the most exciting opportunity to come my way in years. I think I am uniquely qualified to take on this challenge and help drive the company to new levels of performance and profitability. I am very excited about talking in more detail about the position, the responsibilities and how you envision me fitting into the team. I will call you today to see when we can get together. Cutty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Burke" <Michael_Burke@EOTT.COM< To: <robinc@argohouston.com< Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 2:50 PM Subject: Re: CUTTY CUNNINGHAM < < ---------------------- Forwarded by Michael Burke/Houston/Eott on 01/11/2000 < 02:55 PM --------------------------- < < < Michael Burke < 01/11/2000 02:30 PM < < To: Stanley Horton/Corp/Enron@ENRON < cc: Dana Gibbs/Houston/Eott@Eott, David Hultsman/Houston/Eott@Eott < < Subject: Re: CUTTY CUNNINGHAM (Document link not converted) < < Stan: You are right one target with your question: Does he have the desire, < energy, determination, self-confidence and perserverance to drive through the < many, many changes that are necessary? As David and Dana can tell you, these < EOTT characters can really wear you down. < I assure that I will not attempt to bring Cttty into the organization until we < are absolutely convinced that the answer to your question and my question is a < resounding "YES"!. < < < < Stanley Horton@ENRON < 01/11/2000 01:43 PM < < Sent by: Cindy Stark@ENRON < < < To: Michael Burke/Houston/Eott@Eott < cc: < < Subject: CUTTY CUNNINGHAM < < Mike: < < Cutty seems like he would be a good addition to EOTT. He certainly has a < diverse background. The key question being..."Is he a 'change agent' that can < lead an organization the size of EOTT"? < < Stan < < < < < < <
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