Cetane Associates Hires New Executive Assistant

HOUSTON, Texas (Feb. 18, 2026) — Cetane Associates (Cetane) has announced that Kelsey Balque has joined the firm as executive assistant, effective Jan. 20, 2026. Balque brings more than a decade of experience supporting leadership teams and provides administrative and organizational support that helps drive efficiency across the firm. 

Prior to joining Cetane, Balque worked at a non-profit organization where she played a key role in building internal processes, strengthening cross-department communication and supporting executives during periods of rapid growth and change. She is passionate about creating clarity, reducing operational friction and enabling leaders to focus on high-impact, strategic work. 

Balque holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston, as well as an Associate of Science in Business Administration and Management from San Jacinto College. 

Barrett Conway, managing director and principal of Cetane, commented, “Kelsey’s experience, professionalism and operational mindset make her a terrific addition to Cetane. We’re excited to welcome her to the firm and look forward to the impact she’ll have across our team.” 

About Cetane Associates 

Cetane is a provider of financial advisory services to business owners in the propane, heating oil, pest control, lawn care, landscaping and HVAC & plumbing industries. Clients engage Cetane to advise on sales, spin-offs, and acquisitions, as well as to perform valuation and ad hoc corporate finance assignments.