Meet Your CPower Virginia Team
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The CPower Team
Kam Tower
Business Development Representative
Kam is first and foremost a forward thinker, something that fits nicely with the forward-thinking nature of his role with CPower. “This dynamic industry is ever changing. Some of the projects we work on will be prominent energy solutions in the future,” he says. He appreciates CPower’s particular niche within the energy industry, which he considers completely unique from a business perspective. Asked to summarize what makes CPower great, he doesn’t hesitate. “We are the energy managers and consultants who add value to those thousands of customers who do not have an energy management team.” And speaking of teams, LSU alum Kam loves everything related to LSU football (Geaux Tigers!). Kam also loves to cook, and he attributes everything he has learned to his mother and her New Orleans style in the kitchen. When he is not working, Kam enjoys playing sports and spending time with family & friends.
Kam Tower
Account Executive | Virginia
Erica Knapek
Account Manager | PJM
What drives Erica? “I care passionately about doing work that helps others,” she says. “I love that CPower is environmentally friendly and helps customers save on energy costs.” Erica developed her passion for helping customers during her time spent “at one company, in one industry,” where she had worked since graduating from Penn State. Much as she loved her customers, she knew it was time for a change. Fortunately, her friend, former co-worker, and CPower analyst Stephanie Tray knew just the change to make—join the team at CPower. “I value teamwork. I’m willing to pitch in and stay late to help a team member meet an important deadline. I believe these values lead to a culture of trust, friendliness, and mutual respect within the team.” Outside of the office, Erica spends her time on the go with her 11-year-old son Jake, getting him to and from activities and social events. She also enjoys hiking, music, football, and hanging out with her girlfriends.
Erica Knapek
Account Manager | PJM
Joanna Iacovelli
Account Manager | Energy Efficiency
For over a decade, Joanna has served as a relationship manager in the non-profit, higher education and private sectors. She brings a successful track record of cultivating and maintaining new and existing relationships with corporate, foundation and university partners around achieving scalable sustainability and clean energy goals. Before joining CPower, she worked as the Customer Engagement Manager at Advanced Energy Economy (AEE). In that role, she served as the primary contact for over 100 corporate members, all committed to expanding market opportunities for clean energy technologies. Prior to AEE, she supported the Academic team at National Instruments (NI) where she focused on building and maintaining relationships with global sustainability partners. She also previously served as a Program Manager for the Office of the President at Arizona State University (ASU) where she supported the expansion of the university’s portfolio of global projects and partnerships for the Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS).
Joanna holds masters degrees in both Public Policy and Public Administration. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, she served as a Fulbright Scholar and volunteer in Indonesia for two years.
Joanna Iacovelli
Account Manager | Energy Efficiency
Glenn Bogarde
Senior Vice President, Sales
Since he was promoted to CPower’s Senior Vice President of Sales in February 2016, Glenn has lead the company’s sales team on a nationwide mission to help customers get the most from their demand response participation. Glenn brings to CPower more than 20 years of sales experience in the enterprise software and energy industries. Prior to joining CPower’s team, Glenn served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing at P2 Energy Solutions, Incorporated. He has also broadened his experience at SAP America, where he served as the National Vice President of the Energy & Utility consulting practice responsible for managing the strongest growth business in the North America Field Services. Prior to his tenure with SAP, Glenn held sales and consulting management positions with Oracle, Ventyx and i2 Technologies. Glenn joined CPower in August 2015 as the Vice President and General Manager of Sales in the PJM market. Since then he’s come to love the challenges working at CPower presents, as well as the opportunities he has to collaborate with great people doing meaningful work that truly makes a difference. Glenn earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Glenn Bogarde
Senior Vice President | Sales
Ed Drew
Vice President & General Manager | PJM Region
Ed’s bio coming soon.
Ed Drew
Vice President & General Manager | PJM Region
Virginia Energy Leadership Team
Nam Nguyen
State Energy Manager
Nam Nguyen
State Energy Manager
Walid M. Daniel, PE, CEM
Utilities and Performance Manager
Walid manages Virginia Energy’s demand response program, including energy efficiency, and helps state facilities find ways to save energy, earn revenue, and achieve their sustainability objectives. Prior to joining Virginia Energy, he managed design and construction projects for the Virginia Dept. of Corrections. Walid holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Master’s of Science in Engineering from Old Dominion University.
Walid M. Daniel, PE, CEM
Utilities and Performance Manager
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