Mike joined the CPower team in 2018 as SVP of Financing and Operational Analytics, where he is focused on optimizing the Company’s capital structure and driving operational excellence through cross-functional collaboration. Prior to joining CPower, Mike was a Senior Vice President in Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Markets Group, where he closed numerous financings for private equity-owned and entrepreneur-owned companies across multiple industries. Mike received an MBA in Finance from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and a B.B.A. in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan Business School. Mike loves the entrepreneurial spirit and strong focus on teamwork that his colleagues at CPower exhibit, all of which create a fun and inclusive culture that helps us better serve each other and our customers. In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with his daughter, playing softball, and hiking, with his personal highlight being completing the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim hike in a single day in 2016.

Jack is living proof of his belief that “it’s the small things that will make you successful.” After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in Spring 2019 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering, he started small with an internship at CPower’s Pittsburgh office. Within months he received his EIT — and an offer to join CPower as an FTE (full-time engineer). “I like that the energy industry is always evolving,” he says. There’s always something to learn, and CPower gives me the resources and collective brainpower to earn it all,” And chief among those resources are the CPower engineering team. “My co-workers continually set an example of what it takes to be a successful engineer,” Jack says, “and this allows me to better myself every day.” Outside the office, Jack is a runner (despite the many hills of Pittsburgh) and plays guitar and piano to relax.

For Peter, no two days at CPower are ever the same. The only thing he loves more than the pace and intensity of the CPower office is the team he experiences it with. “CPower is a dynamic company with a staff dedicated to ensuring our customers’ success. This dedication results in a workplace that embraces change while encouraging creative thinking and innovative problem solving” Though he’s too humble to admit it, Peter is among the most feared cornhole players at CPower. When he’s not working, Peter enjoys spending time with his family.

As the Dispatch team member responsible for logger validation, Steve has a central role in the demand response process. Steve monitors and validates a steady flow of customer data in real time so that when an event is called, he can verify that the customer’s systems are in compliance. (That, in turn, ensures accurate payments to the customer.) Customers interested into gaining insight into their power usage can see Steve’s real-time data stream in CPower’s app. He loves that DR and energy management are, from his front-row seat, dynamic and fast moving. For Steven, “everything is done to improve the customer experience. Period.” When not tracking data, he’s learning VBA to help automate and improve

CPower’s internal reporting processes. Steven is an active supporter of craft beer, going to new breweries and trying a new beer at every opportunity.

Dan embraces change, which is a good trait to have in an industry that is plagued by ever-changing rules and requirements. Dan and his roles have constantly evolved in his 8+ years in the business, and in his current position as Application Developer he shows no sign of becoming stagnant. His motto is, “Never settle for just ‘good enough.’ There’s always ways to improve and never stop reaching for better.” So look for Dan to continue to evolve how he helps CPower’s customers succeed. When he’s not developing, he loves to snowboard, skateboard and go hiking. At home he’s an artist as well, specializing in oil pastels, colored pencils or regular graphite pencils.

As the head of Sales for both National Accounts and the New England Region, Joe understands the importance of having the right people on the team. “The energy business is fast paced, challenging, and frequently changing. We work in a relatively small segment of that large business arena, but the kinds of things we do and the knowledge we bring are central to our customer’s developing a robust and sustainable energy strategy.” Joe learned early in his career the value of populating a company with team members who have an owner’s mentality. He believes the team at CPower is exactly that, which is why CPower has proven to be so proficient at seeing the world through the customer’s eyes.

Beatrice started out in energy management before the ink was dry on her college degree. “I worked in PJM right after college for eight years in multiple markets, gaining experience and knowledge of the PJM wholesale market” she says. “I then used those skills in private organizations, starting in 2010 at EnergyConnect, then iDR and now CPower.” Her approach to work is to, “Do your best every day, even if nobody notices, and be creative in solving problems.” She finds CPower to be a diverse company in many ways, standing strong under changes of the Demand Response World. Beatrice graduated Cum Laude from Temple University in Electrical Engineering with a Computer option. She is also fluent in Russian and Ukrainian. She lives with her husband and two bright, energetic children, and they keep very busy with their extra-curricular activities and socializing with family and friends. They are currently in negotiations about getting a dog, but have to take into consideration the vacations they take visiting her parents overseas and her in-laws in Maine. Someday she hopes to take up golf.

John Horton has been President and CEO of CPower since its formation in 2014. John has over twenty years of C-level management experience and has created meaningful value for companies in diverse industries. He is an experienced executive, with extensive experience in driving organic growth, leading mergers and acquisitions, and formulating strategy. John has managed both large public corporations and private mid-market companies. Throughout his career he has focused on building a strong company culture based on creating an outstanding customer experience. Prior to the formation of CPower, John served as Executive Vice President and CFO for Comverge, the leading demand response provider to electric utilities. Prior to Comverge, John was President and Chief Executive Officer of Lazydays, one of the country’s largest recreational vehicle retailers with annual revenues of more than $500 million. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of IPM Service Corporation, an automotive aftermarket manufacturer. John holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Texas

Shanelle has developed both professionally and personally since joining CPower as an Accounts Payable Specialist. She’s tackled the energy management learning curve with enthusiasm, and she applies the same energy to her personal pursuits, which have included completing her bachelor’s degree. She loves the team atmosphere and appreciates the support of her teammates, and looks forward to many great years with CPower. When she’s not keeping track of accounts payable, Shanelle enjoys spending time with her daughters, one of whom spends her weekends at college prep classes at Johns Hopkins University. Shanelle is just a little proud of them both.

In the 20-plus years that John has written for business, he has maintained one focus: Find the story and tell the story, with clarity and heart. “At the center of every good story is a relationship,” John says. “For CPower, it’s the relationship between us and our customers, how we work with them to create success. And just looking at the breadth and diversity of our customer base and our programs, I’ll never run out of great stories to tell.” John is no stranger to energy, having served as the Marketing Communications Writer for Constellation Energy, one of CPower’s corporate ancestors. John continues his storytelling outside of the office, producing audiobooks and podcasts in his home studio. His family and a menagerie that includes dogs, cats, and a parrot who flew in the window one day keep him constantly on the move. Ask him about Assateague Island.

Laura brings a wealth of direct customer sales and business development experience in the California building automation and mechanical contractor industry, including account management and team leader roles with Trane and Climatec. Her “lunch and learn” sessions helped solidify her industry expertise, relationships, and contacts. Since many of Laura’s customers already participated in California demand response programs, her transition to CPower allowed her to share valuable customer insight into how CPower can help improve the customer experience in DR. And the customer experience is at the heart of Laura’s focus. “I chose CPower based on CPower’s focus on taking care of the customer first,” she says. “CPower’s mission statement really resonates with my own professional goals.” Her philosophy is to provide substantial market growth based on relationships, she says. “Only by building strong external and internal customer relationships are we able to develop and deliver solutions.” Given that she’s certified LEED AP BD&C and LEED AP O&M, she’s perfectly positioned to deliver. Laura is the proud parent of a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. She’s a long-time volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, where she resides and is an active volunteer in her church’s food pantry. Outside of providing solutions to customers and volunteering in the community, you’ll find Laura working on her golf game, enjoying her new e-bike, kayaking, and taking advantage of all the other outdoor activities living near the ocean affords.  

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Being part of the solution is a big part of what drew Christine to CPower. “I was really intrigued by the industry when I did my initial research,” she says. “I really like the environmental aspect of what we do.

Companies can participate and contribute to green initiatives in the different states and markets—reducing greenhouse gas emissions and their carbon footprint.” Christine also found herself drawn to the CPower culture. “I like joining a small, nimble team with a lot of opportunities to make great things happen,” she says. “I see the people here really putting their best foot forward every day, really hard-working people,” she says. Christine is excited about applying the extensive insights she’s gathered through working with agencies in-house for CPower and its customers. Christine enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping and going to the beach. But there’s a nomadic side to Christine as well. “If money were no object, I would love to travel extensively, work odd jobs and move from town to town.” For now, though, she’s happy to stay put and help our customers do some good in the world.

Brian was looking to join a young, developing company that would give him plenty of opportunities to learn and grow his skill set. He found it in CPower. Brian knows that CPower’s success derives from our ability to move at the industry’s rapid pace, changing and adapting quickly to serve the customer. Brian says, “I believe that every organizational group at CPower has a customer focus that is the best in the industry and thrives to fulfill customer needs every day.” We couldn’t agree more. Brian enjoys sports—skiing, football, softball, basketball—and looks forward to fulfilling his goal of skiing at least one mountain on every continent.

Since beginning his career in the energy industry more than five years ago, Eric has been a disciplined student of demand side management and demand response. When he’s not picking the brains of his fellow team members, he can be found studying the latest trends of the country’s open energy markets. Eric isn’t all business and no play, however. He also enjoys cooking and following stock and real estate markets. (Ok, so he’s mostly business.) Eric holds a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business, where he double majored in finance and economics with a specialization in energy.

Becky plays an integral role in providing a great experience for CPower customers, though she does it from well behind the scenes. She’s CPower’s resident expert on the company’s CRM and ensures customer data—the life blood for a customer focused company—is handled with the care it deserves. A mother of three, Becky is never one to shy from adversity. She’s always among the first to work each day and believes, “Bravery will help you move forward and make you stronger as a person, a co-worker and a contributor to the success of CPower.”

“I have always been focused on who my work benefits, both directly and indirectly,” Matt says. “I find satisfaction that my work is driving toward a goal of providing resources to assure a reliable grid while reducing our customers’ carbon footprints.” The opportunity to work for a fast-growing company with sustainability in mind was a key factor in Matt’s joining CPower. A Maryland CPA with an Accounting degree from Towson University, Matt enjoys the research aspect of the accounting process. “That includes solving problems that do not always have a clear solution,” he adds. In the office, Matt believes that “open, clear communication channels are best for productivity and goal attainment.” Outside the office, he likes to travel, hike the great outdoors, play bass and guitar, and get out on the ice with his hockey stick in hand.

Jim believes that CPower is a team of professionals dedicated to getting the job done while exceeding customer expectations, and that the team’s willingness to listen to the customer and act swiftly is a major benefit of being with CPower. He believes customers appreciate the level of focus dedicated to making them successful, which is why he’s energized to be a member of the team. His philosophy is “Do it the right way, the first time. No shortcuts,” so we’re equally happy to have him on our team. Jim holds a degree in Business Administration/Management from Western Illinois University, and enjoys early morning runs and spending time with family and friends when he’s not helping customers.

For Courtney, the key to CPower’s success lies in the diversity of its team members. “Our company is made up of many different cultures and people from many different countries,” Courtney says. “That diversity brings new ideas and ways of thinking. Everyone works very well together and there is great communication across the various teams, helping to accentuate and enhance the customer’s experience.” Courtney has more than 11 years of experience in the energy industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland and an MBA with a concentration in finance from the University of Baltimore. She is the mother of an active young daughter whose athletic weekends are filled with gymnastics, swimming, and soccer.

A Magna Cum Laude grad (with a BA specialized in Information Technology and Business Management), Katie dove into demand response fresh out of college and has never looked back. She started with Constellation on their Application Development Team, then moved quickly to Constellation’s DR Meter Operations. Katie finds CPower’s Customer Communications Management the perfect fit for her skills and experience, and she also brings to it the right customer focus: “I believe we are here because of our customers, and we need to work hard to make their experience a great one.” Off hours, Katie spends time with her family, two-year-old son, and six-year-old furbaby.