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Chris Ottinger
Vice President and Investment Analyst at Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
About
Chris Ottinger is Vice President and Investment Analyst at Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C., based in Chicago, IL. In this role, he leads analysis and investment decisions, with a particular focus on the energy value chain—including industrials, utilities, and power infrastructure sectors. He is especially involved in strategies associated with the water sector, having closely followed and managed related investments since joining Tortoise in 2016.
Ottinger joined Tortoise Capital as a Junior Analyst in 2016, progressing through roles as Research Analyst and then Vice President and Investment Analyst by 2021. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed to investment research, portfolio strategy, and daily management of sector-specific mandates, notably supporting both listed and specialty strategies across energy and infrastructure asset classes.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with an information systems concentration, from the University of Kansas. His expertise centers on listed equities within energy, utilities, water infrastructure, and industrials, where he has become a key contributor to Tortoise's investment process and research, shaping the firm’s sector exposures and thematic portfolios.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortoise Capital | Vice President and Investment Analyst | Jul 2021 to Present | — |
| Tortoise Capital | Research Analyst | Jan 2019 to Jun 2021 | — |
| Tortoise Capital | Junior Analyst | Jun 2016 to Dec 2018 | — |
| Tortoise Capital Advisors | Junior Analyst | May 2016 to Nov 2018 | — |
| Dentek Dental Laboratory | Tooth Scanning and CAD Design Technician | Jul 2012 to May 2016 | — |
| Tortoise Capital | Business Development Intern | May 2015 to Aug 2015 | — |
| Tortoise Capital Advisors | Business Development Intern | Apr 2015 to Jul 2015 | — |
Education
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Finance
2012 — 2016
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Bill Adams | Director and investment analyst | St. Louis, MO , United States |
 | Managing Director | Leawood, KS , United States |
 | Senior Managing Director | Stilwell, KS , United States |
 | Vice President | Kansas City, MO , United States |
 | Managing Director - Head of Sustainability and Responsible Investing | Overland Park, KS , United States |
J James Mick | Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager | Leawood, KS , United States |
 | Managing Director - Family Offices | Wheaton, IL , United States |
J Julie Pace | Vice President - Accounting Manager | Overland Park, KS , United States |
 | Managing Director, Head of Strategic Relationships | New York, NY , United States |
L Lisa Rebel | Vice President, Office Manager | Leawood, KS , United States |
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