The Team
At CPower, we believe that at the heart of successful energy management lies the trust between an organization and its energy team.
We love being that team.
Mike Abramson
Chief Financial Officer
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.
Mike Abramson
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Alvarado-Rivero
Senior Director | IT
Engaging with new technologies is one of Tony’s favorite pastimes. His willingness to embrace change and share his knowledge with others make Tony one of CPower’s most dependable team members. He played an integral role on the team that developed CPower’s Customer Interface, a complete demand response solution that brings powerful energy management tools to the customer’s desktop or mobile device. Tony often sets the experiential tone for many of CPower’s customers. Whether live or via webinar, his technology demos are known for their clarity and often remembered for their enthusiasm. They’re a microcosm for CPower’s customer experience. Tony’s career in the energy and technology industries has spanned more than 25 years. He holds an electrical & electronic engineering degree from England’s Croydon College.
Tony Alvarado-Rivero
Senior Director | IT
Georgia Avgerinos
Sr. Analyst
Georgia is a team player. Her motto is, “Treat others how you would want to be treated, and always maintain open lines of communication.” She sees CPower as a team running a machine, and believes, “There is no ‘them and us’ when it comes to the internal workings of our company.” So if you are getting or giving push back, expect Georgia to be all over it – finding the cause of the push back, working with the group pushing back and getting the issue resolved as quickly as possible. In her role as a Business Analyst, this makes her a valued team member. In addition to her Bachelor’s Degree, Georgia has an Associates in Graphic Deign, A+ Hardware certification and intends on working on more certifications in the future. All of which is somewhat lost on her two four-legged fur babies, Cotton and Bingo! who are more impressed by her snuggling talents during a Netflix Marathon of Doctor Who. When they allow her to leave the house, she may attend an occasional wine tasting with her girlfriends.
Georgia Avgerinos
Sr. Analyst
Jamie Bachman
Manager | Field Operations
We love Jamie’s positive attitude… quite clearly reflected in her favorite Churchill quote: “I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.”
Jamie has been with CPower since its inception, and we’re certainly glad she’s an integral part of our team! “I love the challenges we try to solve in the fast-paced, dynamic energy industry. The excitement of developing my skills as part of an innovative company with the many smart people at CPower today is very exhilarating,” says Jamie. “And the icing is I get to wear jeans and ride my bike to work.”
Prior to CPower, Jamie honed her project management and analyst skills in energy companies and utilities such as Constellation, Exelon and PPL. In her spare time, Jamie enjoys activities like bicycling and sailing. She also keeps herself busy with DIY projects, carpentry and woodworking plus volunteering with the Special Olympics and other worthy local causes.
Jamie Bachman
Manager | Field Operations
Kyle Barnett
Financial Analyst
Bio coming Soon!
Kyle Barnett
Financial Analyst
Jack Bauman
Energy Engineer I
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.
Jack Bauman
Energy Engineer
Mandy Bellwood
Account Manager | New England
William Bennett III
Vice President of People & Culture
Peter Bergeron
Vice President | Utility
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.
Peter Bergeron
Vice President | Utility
Ray Berkebile
Vice President | Engineering
“I knew I was going to be an engineer since my parents bought me a drafting board and kit equipped with T square, triangles and compasses in the sixth grade.” Ray can now easily lay claim to being the company “veteran”, going back with the organization over 20 years starting with Delmarva Power which became Conectiv Solutions, then Enerwise Global Technologies, then Comverge, and ultimately CPower! And the key to this long successful run? “I think it’s so important to listen twice as much as you speak, as customers will tell you the issues they need help with, but you have to really listen!”A ‘one size’ fits all approach definitely does not work in the energy and demand management market, says Ray. “I love working in the energy field, and CPower affords me the opportunity to work across all vertical markets for the Commercial, Industrial and Institutional segments. This breadth and depth of diversity in our customer base — from the largest industrial plants to commercial office buildings, hospitals, and small box retail stores — helps keep things interesting and affords constant opportunities for learning and growth.” Ray holds a BSME from Widener University and was inducted into Tau Beta Pi in college as a lifelong member (the National Engineering Honor Society where only the top 4% are selected to join). He is an avid reader and family historian, and enjoys taking day trips and traveling with his wife and their two cocker spaniels.
Raymond Berkebile
Vice President | Engineering
Chrissy Bilotta
Analyst II | Engineering
Chrissy has a good deal of experience in energy management, having landed her first job in the field in 2002. She’s held several positions in different departments since then, but has always enjoyed the engineering side of things. When she joined CPower in 2014, that’s where she ended up. She considers the people she works with her “family outside her family,” and says it makes the day go much easier when the people around her genuinely care about each other and help each other succeed. CPower is a great bunch of people, she says, and they share her work philosophy, which is, “If you don’t take the time to do it right the first time, you will never take the time to do it right.” Outside the office, Chrissy spends as much time as possible with four-legged friends. She has a huge place in her heart for animals and would live on a farm filled with them if she could. In the meantime, she spreads that extra love to hockey (Go Flyers!) and football, and runs 5K’s for charity, which fulfill her requirements for being outdoors and traveling.
Christine Bilotta
Analyst II | Engineering
Keith Black
Vice President, Sales | New England
Keith Black’s professional credo is short and to the point: “Listen and learn.” “Whether in business or life, these actions will open your mind to other ideas or possibilities, helping expand your knowledge base,” he says. It’s a philosophy that has served him well over his 30+ years in the energy industry, including serving as VP and GM for Constellation Energy. In fact, that’s one reason he chose CPower. “I appreciate the people and the culture CPower’s built over the last six years,” he says.”Plus, I’m able to work with many peers from my Constellation days as CPower became part of the solutions business.” Keith enjoys being a trusted energy advisor to both prospects and customers, enabling them to manage risk over time, lower costs, and utilize renewable resources when possible. Customer focus, of course, is a big part of that, he says. “Customer focus has challenged me to learn more about how the energy markets work, are influenced by demand, weather, and regulatory policy plus how products & services can interact or impact customers.” Away from the office, Keith enjoys his family, mini goldendoodle Brandy, and the benefits of being an almost empty-nester. “As the children have become more independent my wife and I enjoy traveling a bit more, getting out to hike, finding a spot on the beach to relax, attending balloon festivals, or visiting wineries.”
Keith Black
Vice President & General Manager | New England
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
Kellen Bollettino
Account Executive | PJM
Kellen serves commercial and industrial organizations in PJM’s ever-expanding Midwest market. He is on his second tour of duty with CPower’s PJM sales team; as PJM Sales Executive during CPower’s first year of operation, he helped establish the company’s presence in the Midwest. In the interim, Kellen provided customers with energy management and energy efficiency lighting solutions with Sylvania Lighting Solutions, and Wesco Energy Solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sales Organization from Purdue University.
Kellen is dedicated to uncovering energy savings for customers in varied industries; and utilizing those savings for energy efficiency & infrastructure updates.
When Kellen is not helping customers earn and save, he enjoys being active in his community, and playing golf, soccer, and volleyball with friends and family.
Kellen Bollettino
Account Executive | PJM
Danielle Bond
Supervisor | Engineering
You don’t have to call her Doctor Bond, but Danielle does have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. She also has more than 10 years of engineering experience in the energy industry and a passion for helping organizations achieve sustainability. Part of what makes Danielle such a valuable team member for CPower is her ability to explain complex issues in an easy-to-understand way, a skill she gained as an Educational Studies minor in college and as a college professor prior to joining CPower.Danielle recently joined the CPower team when the company acquired eCap Network, a leading energy efficiency measurement and verification firm in the PJM market. She looks forward to bringing her always-be-learning attitude and her specialized skills to help CPower’s customers maximize the benefits of their energy efficiency and demand-side management projects. Danielle enjoys an active lifestyle that includes hiking and traveling with her husband.
Danielle Bond
Supervisor | Engineering
Mark Boucher
Director | Technical Product Management
Mark came to CPower via the EnergyConnect acquisition, where he held roles of increasing technical responsibility since Mar 2005. He manages a team focused on the design, development and implementation of CPower App, the company’s industry leading software that includes systems integration with electricity markets for scheduling, event signaling and settlements, integration with customer building control systems, etc. Our customers continue leverage his 15+ years of experience in systems development and energy management across a broad range of vertical markets and industries.
Mark Boucher
Director | Technical Product Management
Chris Brien
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer|IT
“I believe in order to create something great, you need to work as a team. Nothing truly revolutionary in the past decade has come from a single individual. To execute a truly great idea you need a team of people working closely together with various skills to bring something great to the world. At CPower I think we have that.” -Chris Chris came to CPower looking for the chance to be a part of a great team working together to do great things. He wanted to be part of a fast-paced team dedicated to creating and utilizing the latest technology to provide industry-leading service to its customers. Looks like he’s found his team.
Chris Brien
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer| IT
Gary Bright
Energy Engineer II
Bio Coming Soon
Gary Bright
Energy Engineer II
Becky Carfagno
Account Manager | PJM
A simple but effective philosophy has guided Becky’s career as an account manager in the energy industry and others: “Do the right thing for the right reason.”
With more than 25 years of experience helping customers, Becky has had a lot of practice honing her skills so they align with her beliefs.
But it’s not all work all the time.
For Becky, the right things also include paddle boarding, watching football on Sundays, and taking adventurous trips to interesting places. The right reason is that life is short and the right people to spend her free time with are her girlfriends, nieces, and her husband.
Becky Carfagno
Account Manager | PJM
Rory Caster
Sr. Director | Customer Fulfillment
As the head of CPower’s Dispatch team, Rory knows a thing or two about making sure the right information travels to the right person in the right amount of time. He believes that now is the right time for CPower to let their story be known through hard work and is excited at the opportunity businesses looking to streamline their energy use and spend have to help balance the grid and offset their energy costs through demand response. Rory has more than 15 years of working experience in the energy industry, a bachelor’s degree in physics, and a banjo he’s been known to strum in the cozy confines of his basement.
Rory Caster
Sr. Director | Customer Fulfillment
Jennifer Chamberlin
Executive Director, Market Development
Jennifer joined CPower through the acquisition of Johnson Controls iDR. “I was welcomed aboard by a team of bright, talented energetic people with an amazing customer focus!” We’re equally happy to have her on the team. Jennifer has spent 15+ years focusing on regulatory and government affairs, including advocating for demand response, behind the meter storage, retail access and competitive energy markets with organizations such as LS Power, Direct Energy, Strategic Energy and Chevron Energy Solutions. About her team at CPower, she says, “I have a fantastic team of ‘can do’ people. Tackling a host of new challenges as the energy and DR markets continue to evolve in California makes it especially rewarding. Helping to ‘make’ a market for DR in CA will shape things for years to come.” Jennifer holds a Political Science and Psychology (minor) degree from UC Davis. At home, she admits that her two Persian cats rule the house, but when she’s not tending to their whims she loves to cook, read, collect wine and DIY projects. She is happiest when she can escape to the water with her husband or friends.
Jennifer Chamberlin
Executive Director | Market Development
Nancy Chafetz
Senior Director |Regulatory and Government Affairs
With more than 17 years of energy industry experience in New England, Nancy knows a thing or two about the market at the end of the US energy pipeline.
While working as the head of New England’s Wholesale Regulatory Policy at Direct Energy and the Director of Market Intelligence at Customized Energy Solutions, Nancy had a front-row seat to New England’s evolving grid, energy market, and the regulations that have guided both for nearly two decades.
Today, she’s happy to work with CPower’s team of “smart, fun, and motivated people looking for the best solutions for our customers, and our planet.”
Nancy holds a BS and MBA degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She was also the former Chair at NEPOOL, an organization of stakeholders in the ISO-New England market.
When she’s not keeping track of the latest FERC Order or deciphering public utility commission dockets, Nancy enjoys gardening as a way to keep her mind off how much she misses her two college-age daughters.
Nancy Chafetz
Senior Director | Regulatory Affairs
Hongtao Chen
Technical Lead | Software
Hongtao Chen joined CPower from Johnson Controls / iDR, where he was also a senior Software Engineer for 5 years. Prior to that he spent another 15 years in the industry between ABB Systems Controls, and Commerce One, Inc., so he comes to us with a lot of experience in the business. He’s excited about the opportunity to grow with a relatively young company like CPower and to apply his experience to help accomplish that growth. When we asked about his personal work philosophy, Hongtao Chen replied, “A bend in the road is not the end of the road… Unless you fail to make a turn.” which we thought about for several minutes and determined to be a very true philosophy with many hidden meanings. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children as well as reading, listening to classical music and playing violin, which probably explains why he is so deeply philosophical.
Hongtao Chen
Technical Lead | Software
David Chernis
Account Executive | New York
For CPower’s upstate New York account executive, customer focus isn’t everything. It’s the only thing. “Being in sales is being in the relationship business,” David says. “It’s 100% of the equation.” For David, coming from the worlds of commercial lighting, IoT controls, and automation, the technological advances in battery storage and distributed generation — and the opportunity to monetize them — make the DR world an exciting place to be. “I love working with my existing customer base in the Hudson Valley region of NY state. This gives me a chance to deliver new services to customers both old and new,” he says. His professional pursuits include happy customers and lifelong learning. Outside of the office, he pursues adventure travel with his wife, biking, XC skiing, and kayak fishing. Oh, and playing music, of course. Before lending his talents to the energy industry, he devoted his energy to his talent for music, first with a B.A. in music and then as lead guitarist for the national touring and recording band The Damnwells. Their loss is our gain. His motto: “Overdeliver for the customer, provide great service.”
David Chernis
Account Executive | New York
Phil Ciulla
Account Executive- New England
Ask Phil what we loves most about working at CPower and you’ll get a simple answer: the people! Customers and team members alike look to Phil as a knowledgable and trusted partner. For Phil, the feeling is definitely mutual. Born and raised in California, Phil now lives in New England where he has tried to adopt a love for the region’s sports teams, but his Laker fandom runs deep.
Philip Ciulla III
Account Executive | New England
Chandra Colaresi
Regulatory Affairs Specialist | Regulatory and Government Affairs
Rusty Coulbourne
Technical Lead | Software
“We’re not just a team. We’re a family.” -Rusty Since the day CPower opened its doors, team members have counted on Rusty for all things related to IT applications. Rusty holds a master’s degree in advanced information technology and has nearly 20 years of experience in the energy and applications industries. Each day he brings wisdom and positivity to CPower’s home office in Baltimore and spreads upbeat energy to both his fellow team members and to CPower’s customers. When he’s not thinking up ways to enhance the technological side of CPower’s customer experience, Rusty is a father to four children. Rusty is perhaps CPower’s best cook, and often lends his culinary skills to friends’ weddings and other festivities.
Rusty Coulbourn
Technical Lead | Software
William E. Cratty
Senior Technical Sales
William is one of CPower’s most experienced and knowledgable team members. Like so many at CPower, he prides himself on being personally involved in his customers’ energy management. Many of CPower’s customers in the New England market consider him one of their most valuable assets. William holds an engineering degree from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Few in this or any industry are as adept at reading aloud the works of Dr. Seuss. William grew up on the same street as one of the most famous singers in American history, but he only tells that story in person.
William Cratty
Senior Technical Sales | New England
Karen Cross
Contract Manager | Legal
Karen has spent nearly a decade in the energy industry looking for patterns in what, at times, seems like chaos. Her ability to help customers understand their energy use and spend make her a natural fit at CPower. When she’s not helping customers get maximized results from their demand response, Karen enjoys yoga and cross country skiing. But not at same time. Then again, if you know Karen you know that anything’s possible
Karen Cross
Contract Manager | Legal
Matthew D’Atri
Business Development Representative
Michael Debelius
Manager | IT
One of Mike’s favorite quotes is from Dr. Randy Pausch: “Be good at something. It makes you valuable. Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome.” Well, we can attest that over the past 15+ years with CPower, Mike has been bringing significant value to our customers. He has over 30 years’ experience in the design, installation, and service of mechanical systems, and energy management systems and SCADA equipment. Many of our most active DR participants nationwide also actively leverage Mike’s expertise in CPower’s real-time metering solutions for their clear advantages, including greater visibility and control overload reductions as well as better overall energy management and sustainability benefits for their facilities. A solid Orioles and Ravens fan, Mike is married with three daughters (including twins in high school and his eldest pursuing a Ph.D. at Indiana University). He loves spending time relaxing with family and friends while enjoying a well-crafted margarita…both on and off trips to Disneyworld (over 25 so far and counting)!
Michael Debelius
Manager | IT
When John isn’t assisting CPower customers, he spends time with his two daughters and his grandchildren that like to run and jump around. He also enjoys watching sports teams grow into success.
John Desper
Account Executive | California
Jim DiSabato
Project Manager | Customer Integration
As CPower’s Project Manager of Metering, Jim currently has responsibilities for overseeing the meter and data acquisition functions for the PJM, California and ERCOT territories. If there were a meter to gauge passion, Jim’s would be perpetually spiked. One of the things he most likes about working at CPower is the freedom he has to make decisions to ensure customers receive the best service and experience CPower has to offer. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jim has a wife, two teenage sons, and a beagle named Cooper.
James DiSabato
Project Manager | Customer Integration
Peter Dotson-Westphalen
Sr. Director | Market Development
Peter Dotson-Westphalen, or PDW, as he’s known, loves working for CPower. He describes it as, “A company made up of seasoned energy professionals within a tight-knit culture working with a common goal of creating the best customer experience possible.” He sees the role of his team as, “striving to create unique energy solutions for customers so they can manage their energy use, reduce their impact and improve their bottom line.” Lofty goals, but PDW is up to the task. In his personal life, Peter enjoys seeing live music, playing bass, and cooking. He also volunteers with Clean Tech Open, an accelerator program that offers business and mentoring resources for clean tech startup companies.
Peter Dotson-Westphalen
Sr. Director | Market Development
David Doxzen
Demand Response Dispatch Operator
Bio Coming soon.
David Doxzen
Demand Response Dispatch Operator
Ed Drew
Vice President & General Manager | PJM Region
Ed’s bio coming soon.
Ed Drew
Vice President & General Manager | PJM Region
David Eastman
Software Developer III
David’s software development career reads like a who’s who of American business and technology, with stops at Nike, Intel, and WebMD. On the energy side, he’s also developed software for the Bonneville Power Administration and Pacific Gas & Electric (the utility, not the ‘60s band). As part of the CPower development team, David gets to help build CPower’s platforms into robust tools for helping customers manage their energy in the dizzyingly evolving energy sector. “CPower is a dynamic company full of interesting technical challenges,” he says, “and a good team of people.” Beyond the code David and his dogs Karma and Quasar, also known as the Squirrel Patrol, participate in a variety of canine sports, including the high-energy sport Flyball. He’s also a skilled photographer, capturing Flyball’s energetic canine participants in exuberant and occasionally gravity-defying poses as they compete.
David Eastman
Software Developer III
Jeremy Ellis
National Account Executive
Jeremy Ellis’ customer centric belief is simple: “Keep customers ahead of the curve and able to stay nimble in an ever changing landscape. Knowledge is key!” Jeremy is a member of our national sales team with over fourteen (14) years of experience in the energy market. What attracted Jeremy to CPower was the collaborative atmosphere and our continued innovation in the market. Prior to joining the energy field, he was a professional sports Broadcaster in Detroit, MI, Flint, MI, and Denver, CO.
Jeremy received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Dubuque. Additionally, he has a Sports Broadcasting Certification from Scripps Howard. In his free time, he plays and coaches hockey and lacrosse, often being on the ice 7 times a week. When not in a rink, Jeremy hopes to be on the golf course. He is also a self-proclaimed connoisseur of fine crafted Bourbons. Jeremy has three (3) children, with his oldest beginning college in 2021. As a family, they love the outdoors and being with their two dogs, West and Ollie.
Jeremy Ellis
National Account Executive
When he isn’t helping customers, Donnie enjoys playing golf and hiking when not collecting bourbon with his brother and dad. He also has been known to dabble with flower beds and has quite the green thumb.
Donald England
Operations Analyst | Enrollments, Settlements, Payments
Yana Fayer
Vice President |Finance
As CPower’s Vice President of Finance, Yana is responsible for all aspects of CPower’s accounting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions. Yana joined CPower shortly after its formation in 2015 when the opportunity to build her own department from scratch came along. She loves that CPower is team-oriented, agile and that no two days are the same. Her business philosophy is one that’s at the core of CPower’s philosophy, too: “I believe ethics come first—you need to establish and keep the customer’s trust, and be proud of the person looking back at you in the mirror.” Prior to CPower, Yana worked as an audit manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds an MBA with a focus in finance. She spends her downtime with her husband, daughter Anna, and Great Dane fur-child Zeus. You can also find Yana hiking the trails around Baltimore, her trusty Nikon at the ready to capture the great outdoors that she loves.
Yana Fayer
Vice President| Finance
James Fleming
Analyst | Business Execution
Bio coming soon!
James Fleming
Analyst | Business Execution
Suzanne Fontaine
Director | Customer Fulfillment
Suzanne’s philosophy fits right in with CPower. A couple of her favorite mottos are, “We can do well by doing good,” and “Work smarter, not harder.” Doing good work—and doing it smartly—forms a solid background for Suzanne’s role as the “Queen Bee” of customer fulfillment. When she’s not in the office, Suzanne is on the road—literally. She’s an experienced marathon runner, and has the ambitious goal of discovering the world by running a marathon in every U.S. state, Canadian province, and every continent. (She notes, though, that Antarctica is “a maybe—it’s a bit far and cold.”) Go Suzanne!
Suzanne Fontaine
Director | Customer Fulfillment
Steven Fulcher
Supervisor | Dispatch
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.
Steven Fulcher
Supervisor | Dispatch
Michael Furlane
Senior Analyst | Customer Fulfillment
Michael joined CPower straight out of his Masters of Management in Energy Program at Tulane University, and knew right away he’d found a fit. “I decided to join CPower because of its tight-knit work environment and the genuine pride and excitement people have in their work,” he says. “I appreciate that the CPower team constantly seeks out new opportunities in the energy industry and encourages rapid growth in its employees.” His life philosophy: “I value loyalty and honesty, and always try to put disputes behind me quickly so I can keep my friends close,” he says. “One of my favorite quotes is from Walt Whitman, who said, ‘Keep your face always toward the sunshine–and shadows will fall behind you.’” Off hours, and weather permitting, Michael enjoys sailing and tries to go out at least once every other week, either in a race or for pleasure. Sail on, sailor.
Michael Furlane
Senior Analyst | Customer Fulfillment
Dan Fusco
Technical Lead | Customer Integrations
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.
Dan Fusco
Technical Lead | Customer Integrations
Joe Gatto
Vice President & General Manager New England and National Accounts
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.
Joe Gatto
Vice President | Strategic Initiatives
Arusyak Ghukasyan
Senior Energy Engineer
Arusyak joined CPower at its very beginning, coming over from Constellation Energy, but is no stranger to the energy field. Over the past 14 years, she has worked at multiple companies and organizations, providing consulting expertise in the energy and environmental fields, with a focus on energy efficiency. Energy engineering is practically in her DNA. She has a BS in Economics and Management of Power Enterprises/Engineering from the State Engineering University of her native Armenia and followed it up with an MS in Sustainable Energy Engineering/Mechanical Engineering from KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm Sweden. “I love working with our great customers, who we have built and continue building great technical relationships with,” Arusyak says. She speaks three languages, including her native Armenian, and love traveling, concerts, opera, good food, and art museums. “It’s important to love what you do,” she says, “and to not stop learning.”
Arusyak Ghukasyan
Senior Energy Engineer
Beatrice Gockley
Senior Program Manager | Utility Products
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.
Beatrice Gockley
Senior Program Manager | Utility Products
Eddie Gomez
Dispatch Operator
Bio Coming Soon!
Eddie Gomez
Dispatch Operator
Edwin Gonzales
Energy Engineer I
“Just keep moving forward” is the professional belief that has led Edwin Gonzalez on a path of success, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Physics from UC Davis, Master’s in Science in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego University, and Engineer-In-Training (EIT) from the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. A member of our Engineering team, Edwin began in the energy industry while working on his master’s thesis at San Diego State. He programmed a thermal energy storage system using partial differential heat transfer equations for a concentrated solar power plant model. After graduation, Edwin joined a seed stage startup with ambitions to develop a PV panel cooling system with thermal energy storage. He joined CPower because “…it presents the opportunity to learn more about the CAISO territory and the other major energy markets across the United States”. He shares that he is also “… excited to learn more about the differences between these territories and learn their particular pain points to devise better solutions”. When Edwin isn’t helping CPower customers, he spends his free time running, lifting, climbing, and seeking adventure in the public lands one road trip at a time.
Edwin Gonzales
Energy Engineer I
Mark Goudreault
Account Executive | Energy Efficiency
Mark’s belief system drives everything he does in his life.
As a strong Christian, he believes in loving everyone. Always.
As the former Vice President of Engineering at an energy consulting firm, he believes in the power and good that comes from building solid relationships with large industrial and commercial customers and monetizing their energy efficiency projects through local utility rebate programs and deregulated energy markets.
As a member of CPower’s growing energy efficiency team, he believes in helping customers optimize their energy use while helping the electric grid and the environment.
Mark holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Colorado State University.
An avid outdoorsman, he believes time spent mountain biking or going on adventures with his wife and daughter is the most sacred gift there is.
Mark Goudreault
Energy Efficiency Account Executive
Sukesh Gangumalla
Developer III | IT Applications
Sukesh’s love of code infuses every aspect of his work on the CPower APP UI codebase. He loves working on Web applications and using the languages C# and JS libraries with .NET MVC. In his six-plus years working in IT, Sukesh has brought his talent with ones and zeros to bear at companies such as Cerner, Cognizant, and Pasco, and the University of Akron, where he earned his MS. He loves the work environment at CPower and the talented professionals who surround him. A sports enthusiast, Sukesh follows cricket, soccer, and the NBA.
Sukesh Gangumalla
Developer III | IT Applications
Darren Hammel
Director | Energy Storage
Darren understands the power that can be generated when small teams think big.
This former Founder and CEO of Princeton Power systems spent a decade and a half working with a tight band of thinkers who put their minds and tirelessly worked toward a strategic purpose of innovating and creating positive change for the environment and society.
He joins the CPower ignited by the company’s passion for modernizing and improving the electric grid while generating value for its customers.
John Board is a member of Andluca Technologies (PV-powered “smart” windows) and the Princeton Public Library Friends. He is also a “Non-Resident Fellow” at Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment and teaches a course called “Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship”
He likes to play tennis and strum his guitar in his free time. But he has three young daughters, so there’s not exactly much extra time to work on his back end or his blues soloing.
Darren Hammell
Director | Energy Storage
Chien-Hsiung Huang
Senior Developer | IT
Chien-Hsiung Huang has more than 25+ years of expertise in delivering successful software development, implementation, and migration projects as well as database administration. Before joining CPower, he worked 20+ years at Intel Corp as well as an Integrated Demand Response senior software engineer responsible for software and database development at Johnson Controls, Inc. Chien enjoys working for CPower because we help our customers save energy and the environment. His motto is “No matter how well your plan is, nothing will happen if not put in action.”
Chien received his Associate’s Degree in from Electronic Engineering Nan-Tai Junior College of Technology, followed his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Oklahoma City University, and finally his Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science. He has a son and two daughters and enjoys swimming and walking with his dog. Chien also likes to work on DIY projects in his spare time.
Chien-Hsiung Huang
Senior Developer | IT
Kyle Harbaugh
Senior VP | IT & Product Management
“We are making a difference in the world, one watt at a time.” – Kyle comes to the office each day knowing that CPower and its customers are doing work that matters “Collectively, demand management companies represent thousands of megawatts of generation that we no longer need to produce from dirty fossil fuel plants,” he says. “I breathe a little easier every day knowing that companies like ours are trying to make a difference for the benefit of the environment.” The only thing that makes Kyle happier than working amongst such talented team members at CPower is knowing that many of his co-workers are also his best friends. Kyle is an AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and an AEE Certified Demand Side Management professional (CDSM). His two kids keep him busier than any IT glitch. When he does manage some free time, Kyle enjoys playing volleyball, skiing, snowboarding, and anything on the water.
Kyle Harbaugh
Senior VP | IT & Product Management
Tyler Herron
Software Developer II
“Great developers never stop learning” is Tyler Herron’s professional philosophy. As one of CPower’s Software Developers, Tyler is an integral part of our customer and team experience. He is an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance and energy management industries. Things Tyler loves about CPower: everyone he works with, the work they do, and sitting next to the snack table.
Tyler graduated from Towson University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. When he is outside the office, he enjoys watching the Orioles rally or the Ravens crush it. Tyler also uses his free time kayaking, tending the garden, hiking, fishing, or endlessly walking the Wolfdog (his husky) around town.
Tyler Herron
Software Developer II
John Horton
CEO
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
John Horton
President & CEO
Mike Hourihan
Director | Market Development
Mike came on board as Operations Analyst and quickly moved up to the critical position of Market Development Manager at CPower. He joined CPower because of the people, and they haven’t disappointed him. He feels that the camaraderie and supportive environment allows people to thrive and grow in their roles, and that transfers to how everyone treats their customers. He is fond of quoting the famous philosopher Vince Lombardi, and one of his favorites is, “The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Work is the key to success, and hard work can help you accomplish anything.” Mike has a B.S. in Finance and Management from Syracuse University and is a proud Buffalo Bills fan, even though Vince Lombardi never had the pleasure of coaching the Bills.
Michael Hourihan
Director | Market Development
Shanelle Hunter
Accounts Payable Specialist
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.
Shanelle Hunter
Accounts Payable Manager | Finance
Joanna Iacovelli
Account Manager | Energy Efficiency
Bio Coming Soon.
Joanna Iacovelli
Account Manager | Energy Efficiency
Robert Johnson
Account Executive | Arizona Public Service
Donna Karas
Director, Account Management |PJM
Keeping a lot of plates spinning is no big deal for Donna. In fact, she finds the challenge exciting. Overseeing hundreds of different sites with different people and different businesses is what she and her team consider all in a day’s work, and she loves the reaction she gets from customers when they make money by helping maintain the grid. Open communication, transparency, and appreciation are the tenets of Donna’s professional philosophy. She appreciates her customer’s business and she’s upfront with them about their ability to be enrolled and work to set goals that are achievable, making them feel successful and eager to participate each year. When she’s not helping customers and protecting the grid, Donna’s greatest passion is cooking and spending time with family and friends. Her slightly less great passions are running trails and practicing meditation and yoga.
Donna Karas
Director, Account Management | PJM
Alison Keefe
Supervisor | Energy Engineer II
Alison has played a number of roles in her 9+ years in the energy industry. Through it all, she’s learned the virtue of persistence, the value of teamwork, and the importance of seeing the world through the customer’s eyes. Alison has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of New Hampshire. She’s an avid snowboarder who loves spending time outdoors with her husband and her son, Connor.
Alison Keefe
Supervisor | Energy Engineer II
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Ryan Keperling
Senior Director | Strategic Market Development
Focusing on the customer is central to Ryan’s approach to product management. “Understanding and empathizing with existing market problems provides the primary guidance in developing a meaningful solution,” he says. “I take the approach that if I’m designing a feature that’s not delivering meaningful improvement for my customers and solving their problems, it’s usually not a feature worth pursuing.” He was drawn to CPower’s culture, size, and entrepreneurial spirit. He’s also excited by the opportunity to deliver next-generation solutions and associated value. In the office, Ryan enjoys team building and collaboration associated with delivering value, particularly on innovative efforts. Out of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters, reading, painting, pairing good food with good friends, DIY home projects, and keeping up with his sports teams.
Ryan Keperling
Senior Director | Strategic Market Development
Megan Kelly
Manager | Customer Systems
Megan’s professional philosophy is simple and to the point: “Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” She believes growth in all facets of our lives requires hard work which can be challenging on our bodies, minds, and/or time, but hitting that goal is worth the discomfort we experience during that time of growth. Megan Kelley is our Manager of Customer Systems, working closely with our teams and customers to ensure our customer experience is seamless and effective. She joins the CPower team after working in various industries such as utilities, FinTech, tokenization and digital security. What she loves most about CPower is our team. She sees that our leaders motivate their teams to find opportunities that cultivate a phenomenal customer experience which ultimately creates a collaborative team culture, constantly evolving to the next level. In her words “It’s super fun, fast-paced, and challenging all at the same time and everyone has a positive attitude!”
When Megan isn’t working to improve the CPower customer experience, she enjoys spending time as a family with her three children. Her family is “outdoorsy”, so they enjoy hiking, bike rides, and being on the lake. Megan also loves to snowboard, play and coach softball, along with traveling to new places.
Megan Kelly
Manager | Customer Systems
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
Millie Knowlton
Director | Strategy and Business Development
When Millie joined CPower, she brought with her a deeply held commitment to, as she says, “leaving the world a better place than we found it, and along the way ensuring integrity and equality remain central to any business solution.” At Tesla, she pursued renewable generation and energy storage projects, focusing on deploying these technologies across the U.S. and Canada. She brings that same desire and expertise in sustainability to CPower, where she develops new distributed energy resources (DER) solutions for CPower customers and partners. “I chose to join the CPower team because of its unparalleled reputation for delivering demand-side management solutions,” Millie says, “and because I support the mission of better managing energy consumption for a healthier and more sustainable electric grid.” This Palmetto State native earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia, and her Master’s in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford in the U.K. “Outside the office” to Millie means just that: She likes to spend her free time in the great outdoors, backpacking, biking, triathlon-ing, working on a local food/agriculture project, and kayaking near her home on D.C.’s Anacostia River.
Millie Knowlton
Director | Strategy and Business Development
John Kraemer
Account Executive | PJM
John hasn’t amassed 20+ years of energy industry experience by forgetting about customers after they sign a contract.
This former Major Account Manager for Pennsylvania’s Duquesne Light Company electric utility has long believed that being honest and transparent in every customer interaction is the recipe for building the kind of relationship that leads to his becoming a trusted energy guide for life.
It’s that passion to guide customers across the bridge to energy’s future that excites John about CPower and joining the PJM team of energy experts.
John holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and is both a registered professional engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and an AEE Certified Energy Manager.
When he’s not helping customers maximize the value of their energy assets, John enjoys taking in Pittsburgh’s local sporting events and live music with his wife and granddaughter.
John Kraemer
Account Executive | PJM
Jennifer Lam
Senior Accounting Manager
While Jennifer is a Certified Public Accountant that brings more than 15 years of experience in accounting to CPower, you won’t find her bragging about accomplishments: “There’s always something to learn; it’s best to remain humble.”
We’ll do it for her. Having enormously diverse experience across private, fund, and public accounting, Jennifer is excited to learn the ins and outs of the energy industry working at CPower. For her, the warmth of her teammates and coworkers is an added bonus.
When she is not crunching numbers, Jennifer is an ardent fan of Argentine Tango or can be found enjoying Classical Music. She also has a young daughter who keeps her and her husband on their toes.
Jennifer Lam
Senior Accounting Manager
Paul Lange
Senior Analyst, Field Operations
“Honesty, integrity, transparency, and hard work are the only basics to success,” Paul says. He builds on these basics every day at CPower, traveling the length and breadth of Texas to ensure our customers succeed. He has been a part of CPower in its various forms since 2008, and except for a brief stint in Virginia, Paul has spent his professional life in the Lone Star State. Paul has a Bachelor’s of Applied Science, with a concentration in applied Corrosion Technology studies, and his roles and titles are practically too many and varied to mention. He’s done just about everything in the energy industry, from national sales to installing gas compression, remote monitors. But one thing has remained constant. Paul is all about the customer. Daily interaction with customers and CPower teams keeps his daily experience new, fresh, challenging, and rewarding. Paul keeps applies these same qualities to his off-work hours. You’ll find him on any given holiday or weekend riding and camping cross-country on an antique motorcycle, occasionally taking his dog for a local sidecar ride. You’ll also find him at hot rod shows, fishing, hiking, and building and flying remote-controlled aircraft (he’s an avid member of his local R/C club). Perhaps this quote describes Paul best: “Passion, curiosity, and the desire to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty separate the top from bottom.”
Paul Lange
Senior Analyst | Field Operations
Joseph Keller
Developer III | IT
Bio Coming Soon
Joseph Keller
Developer III | IT
Davis Lambert
Business Development Associate, Energy Storage
Bio Coming Soon.
Davis Lambert
Business Development Associate | Energy Storage
Edmund Lassiter
Senior Dispatcher | Dispatch Services
Two years ago, Edmund saw in CPower “an awesome opportunity to come in, in its beginning stages, and be a part of something special.” We’re very glad that he did. Edmund brings his valuable expertise from his time with Lockheed Martin, FedEx Office and Verizon to our Dispatch team. Away from the dispatch screens, Edmund is an ordained minister, and spends a great part of his time helping people spiritually and emotionally. A confirmed family man, he’s married with five children ranging in age from 28 to 14. He enjoys action movies and pro and college football, works out with weights, and lives by a simple yet powerful philosophy: “I believe in life, no matter the obstacles, regardless of background, you can bloom where you’re planted, because with God all things are possible” Thanks, Edmund, for choosing to put down roots with us.
Edmund Lassiter
Senior Dispatcher | Dispatch Services
Dave Lavoie
Account Executive|New England
With nearly 40 years of industry experience, Dave is one of CPower’s most knowledgeable team members. His passion for helping businesses improve their energy management and efficiency has led him to CPower, where he’s excited to dig in and help his customers succeed with demand response and demand management. Dave’s wisdom doesn’t end with demand-side energy management. He has three grown children, each of whom has graduated from college. Dave can’t take all the credit for his parental success, however. His wife, Darlene, may have had a thing or two to do with it.
Dave Lavoie
Account Executive | New England
Rebecca Lawrence
Account Manager|New England
Rebecca came to CPower as an industry outsider but quickly grew to love the energy field. “I like how it changes. It keeps you on your toes,” Rebecca says. Rebecca also quickly grew to love CPower, the passion of the people for the company and the work they do, and its culture of putting the customer first. As an Account Manager, Rebecca is fully committed to focusing on her customers and their experiences. Rebecca spends her free time with her husband and daughters, traveling, scuba diving, snowboarding, and crafting.
Rebecca Lawrence
Account Manager | New England
Matt Leckey
Director, Utility Programs | Business Development
Alex Levine
Sr. Analyst | Product Management
Alex comes to CPower with a background in start-ups and solid experience growing and quickly evolving young companies. She’s clearly been putting her Business degree from American University’s Kogod School of Business to good use. For Alex, one of CPower’s most admirable characteristics is its openness and accessibility. “I like that there is an open-door policy within CPower so that everyone is accessible to one another,” she says. “Customers are able to speak directly to knowledgeable employees, without being transferred from department to department before finding the answers they need.” Alex enjoys kickball and softball and going to the park with her dogs. As much as she loves CPower, though, she admits to a different dream job: “Open a zoo and play with baby animals all day.” We’ll be the first in line when it opens.
Alex Levine
Sr. Analyst | Product Management
Elena Lin
Sustainability & ESG Analyst
bio coming soon.
Elena Lin
Sustainability & ESG Analyst
Jessica Lim
Vice President | Marketing
Jessica brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing, customer experience, product management, operations and digital to CPower. Prior, she led teams at Southern California Edison (SCE) in building awareness and access to new solutions to meet the energy goals of a diverse set of customers to balance the grid and improve the environment. This included leading the product management function of the utility’s clean energy portfolio with innovative pilots from Virtual Power Plants, the creation of customer and partner outreach strategies, and driving alignment with regulatory commissions.
Before SCE, Lim established and grew new sales channels for Epson, and launched brands and products at global advertising agencies, such as Ogilvy & Mather. A resident of Sierra Madre, CA, Lim is a Commissioner for the city’s Natural Resources Commission.
Jessica Lim
Vice President | Marketing
Erin Manisero
Project Manager, Business Execution | Customer Fulfillment
“Spend extra time preparing to save even more time later. [And] Also, always, always, always be helpful” That’s Erin Manisero’s professional belief when it comes to her profession and role here at CPower. Erin has more than 7 years of experience as a project manager working in the gas utility and energy management fields. Through her experience, she acknowledges that by understanding each customer’s unique needs and recognizing their individual working style, it has helped her shape the way she approaches each new project. Erin enjoys organizing and simplifying complicated processes and, although she knows it sounds boring to some, it’s satisfying to her to look at a process list and be confident that nothing will be missed or forgotten.
When she’s not working with our CPower customers, Erin spends most of her time chasing around her 3 year-old and 6 month-old daughters. She also recently picked up photography as a hobby and so far has enjoyed learning all about it.
Erin Manisero
Project Manager, Business Execution | Customer Fulfillment
Bio Coming Soon
Austin Lopez
Senior Software Engineer| IT
Chris Lowen
Software Engineer | IT
KC Mares
Director, Industry Strategy | Data Centers
KC has focused on energy efficiency in data centers for 20 years, with leadership over design, building, and operating the lowest cost and most efficient data centers in more than 20 countries. KC has led and developed solutions in data center site selections, development, designs, operations, and energy reductions for many data center owners, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Equinix, NCAR, LBNL, US DoE, Rackspace, Bloomberg, Digital Realty Trust, NTT, DuPont Fabros, TELUS, Exodus, Sun Microsystems and Apple. He has led the design of over $10 billion of data centers, all with industry-leading energy and cost efficiencies. He also recently led new factory engineering and battery cell engineering projects for Tesla.
KC also developed the 2,300 acre Reno Technology Park, now one of the largest data center campuses known, with hundreds of MWs of on-site solar generation.
KC led Yahoo!’s worldwide data center strategy, development, and construction, while it was the largest Internet property, leading the construction of over $1 billion of energy-efficient data centers and data center site selections and procurements around the globe for at the time the largest Internet property.
KC Mares
Director | Industry Strategy, Data Centers
Craig Markham
Sr. Director of Customer Fulfillment
Good camaraderie and chemistry are how Craig measures the effectiveness of his team. In more than 15 years in the business, he’s led and been a member of a lot of teams, but none that put the customer first and foremost like those he interacts with at CPower. In his role directing CPower’s customer fulfillment, Craig and his team have plenty of opportunities to provide our exceptional customer experience. At home, Craig’s daughter and son come first, followed closely by writing music on his piano, which he plays with the same passion he pours into his work at CPower.
Craig Markham
Sr. Director | Customer Fulfillment
Michael Marynowski
Operations Analyst
Bio Coming Soon.
Michael Marynowski
Operations Analyst
Bio Coming Soon
Romy Marques
Senior Scheduling Analyst
Omar Maybin
Dispatch Operator
Bio Coming Soon!
Omar Maybin
Dispatch Operator
Greg Mears
Software Developer II
Greg joined the CPower team as a Software Developer in 2017. Prior to CPower, he was with Social Solutions for 2 years
Greg says, “I love the people I work with, and the evolving industry keeps things interesting as we overcome problems together.”
Greg holds a BS in Simulation and Digital Entertainment from the University of Baltimore, and enjoys gaming, off-roading, reading, and visiting with friends and family.
Greg Mears
Software Developer II
Pat McChesney
Vice President and General Manager, New York
Bio Coming Soon!
Pat McChesney
Vice President and General Manager, New York
Matthew Mccue
Account Executive | New York
Tari Neppl
Director – IT Applications
For Tari, coming to work each day at CPower lets her experience two things she believes should be a part of everyone’s daily work life: challenges and fun. Tari has more than 20 years of IT experience in application delivery, web development, program management and disaster recovery across the consumer electronics, hospitality and retail catalog industries. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMI) and holds a Six Sigma Black Belt, a BA from Gustavus Adolphus College, and a Doctor of Law degree (JD) from the University of Minnesota Law School. A devout theater lover, Tari is CPower’s resident playwright whose skits have been known to bust the occasional gut with laughter at company meetings.
Tari Neppl
Director | IT Applications
Michael Mindell
Sr. National Account Executive
Back at the turn of the (21st) century, Michael was a part of one of CPower’s earliest ancestors, ConsumerPowerline, when it was a two-and-a-half-person office and the DR industry was nascent—the sole domain of the early adaptor. He likes that the energy industry is always changing, is always relevant, and that it impacts virtually every aspect of society. He also likes CPower’s focus on extracting the value of every kW from every possible source. “Energy is a necessity for everyone and it always comes with a cost,“ he says. “I like being able to mitigate that cost in an environmentally friendly manner.” Off-hours you’ll find Mike on the beach, scuba diving, running, playing dominos and backgammon and spending quality time with his girlfriend, family and friends.
Michael Mindell
Sr. National Account Executive
Nazirah Muhammad
Manager | Proposals & Corporate Communications
“My professional belief is to always be teachable and open to learning.” That makes CPower the perfect workplace for Nazirah. “I love that everyone is so open to helping you when you need help. Everyone is willing to hop on a call to explain something and give you additional assistance if you need it.”
Bringing more than 10 years of proposal development and marketing prowess to CPower, nothing stops Nazzi from reaching a customer in the most impactful way possible. In her spare time, she is also the Marketing Chair for the Chesapeake Chapter of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP).
When she’s not helping customers or her colleagues, Nazirah enjoys reading, watching home improvement shows, or spending time with her wonderful husband and three hectic but awesome children, and friends. She also enjoys painting and catching a good play.
Nazirah Muhammad
Manager | Proposals & Corporate Communications
Russ Newbold
Vice President & General Manager | Energy Efficiency
Before joining CPower but after earning his MBA from George Washington University, Russ spent time at Honeywell and Carrier honing his skills in the energy business. When he took the opportunity at CPower, he found an atmosphere that encouraged collaboration, teamwork, and cross-functionality, as well as something he didn’t expect to find: a management team that is accessible. He credits this combination of working attributes at CPower for the efficiency and excellence with which he and his team are able to accomplish their goals. When he’s not at CPower, Russ enjoys time with his wife and their young daughter. When they let him out on his own, he enjoys jogging, fishing, and sometimes a little golf.
J Russell Newbold
Vice President & General Manager | Energy Efficiency
Katie Norris
Senior Financial Analyst
Katie joined the CPower team for many reasons, but the biggest reason was the people. “Everyone at CPower is always willing to take that extra step to help you with whatever you need, answer any questions, and make you feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself. Working alongside these amazing people has been the highlight of my time at CPower. I am excited to see what the future holds and what amazing things our CPower family accomplishes.”
Katie joined CPower after working at BAE Systems, and earning a Master’s of Science in Finance from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. She has been with CPower since 2019.
Katie’s motto is, “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” We’ve heard this phrase many times, however, Katie lives by it. “It is so important to me to treat everyone in my life with kindness. You never know when someone is having a bad day, and a little bit of kindness can turn their day around.”
When Katie is not supporting multiple CPower projects, she enjoys rock climbing, yoga, spending time with her fiancé, family and friends, and playing with her King Cavalier Charles Spaniel, Zola.
Katie Norris
Senior Financial Analyst
Lee Papa
Dispatch Operator
Amy Nunnemacher
Sr. Manager | Corporate Communications and Media Relations
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
Perhaps no CPower team member better embodies this quote from Mahatma Gandhi than Amy.
Her career in public relations and corporate communications has spanned over 14 years and has taken her all over the world. Through it all, Amy has soaked up perspective and knowledge CPower is thrilled to have as part of its team.
The feeling is mutual. Amy loves the truth that one of CPower’s most cherished cultural values is Always be Learning. She holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an MBA from Concordia University, Wisconsin.
An avid traveler, Amy was born in Switzerland, holds dual Australian-American citizenship, and recently moved back to the U.S. from Hong Kong. When she is not working, you can find her with her nose in a book, enjoying Colorado’s many outdoor activities, or chasing after her toddler.
Amy Nunnemacher
Sr. Manager | Corporate Communications
Ashley Parkin
Account Manager | New York
“I have always been interested in environmentally-friendly companies,” Ashley says when asked why she chose CPower, “and when I was approached to join the team, I knew it would be an amazing opportunity to follow my passion.” Contributing to sustainability isn’t her only passion, of course. Ashley is also an enthusiastic believer in focusing on the customer. “I truly enjoy helping customers realize the savings they are gaining by working with CPower, as well as the fact that I am actively helping the environment with my work,” she says. “I love being able to explain financial metrics and statements.” With an international business and finance degree from the University of Georgia, Ashley’s the perfect person to inform and enlighten her customers. Outside of the office, Ashley’s passions run to horses and Bulldogs. She volunteers with a rescue organization for draft horses (like Clydesdales) in the Baltimore suburbs and cheers on her alma mater’s football team every football season.
Ashley Parkin
Account Manager | New York
Stephen Oyler
Vice President | Customer Fulfillment
Stephen is the Compliance department at CPower and has a varied background in the energy industry across a few companies. In his role, he has the pleasure of working with all team members to make a great company even better. Stephen held several risk, financial, and strategy roles at Westinghouse Electric and Eaton Corporation. Mr. Oyler holds a B.S. in Accounting and International Business from Penn State and an M.S. in International Business and MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Avoiding complacency risk and supporting the perpetual cycle of learning, he also has completed executive education programs at Carnegie Mellon University and Stanford University. Stephen and his wife Kate reside in the Pittsburgh area and enjoy traveling extensively. Stephen has been to all 50 states and over 30 countries. Don’t be concerned, but maybe you will see him at your office soon!
Stephen Oyler
Vice President | Customer Fulfillment
Bill Oosterom
Director | PJM East
Bill has seen a lot of change during his 33 plus years in the energy industry. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the joy he gets from helping customers. “I truly enjoy interacting with customers and taking them through the journey from a naive, skeptical prospect learning about demand response for the first time to a performing, compensated participant in the program later that same year. Presenting a check and expanding their participation in the program the next year, or registering them in additional programs, is always rewarding.” When he’s not helping customers master their energy use and spend, Bill enjoys spending his own energy running the trails of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland.
Bill Oosterom
Director | PJM East
Jackie O’Mara
Account Executive | PJM
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Jackie O’Mara
Account Executive | PJM
Kyle Paul
Operations Analyst
Bio Coming Soon!
Kyle Paul
Operations Analyst
Grecia Patino
Operations Analyst | Enrollments, Settlements, Payments
Sameera Peddada
Scrum Master/ SQA |IT Applications & Product Management
As CPower’s resident Certified Scrum Master, Sameera’s role is nothing less than bringing order out of chaos. (Scrum is a framework for project management that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and iterative progress toward a well-defined goal.) Sameera is constantly seeking out opportunities for process improvements and has brought a quality assurance implemented agile-methodology to CPower that helps ensure that we respond to the ever-changing market in ways that best serve our customers. Sameera has developed her Scrum mastery consulting in a panoply of industries, including airlines, healthcare, and finance. She loves the company culture and the positive outlook at CPower. For her, the key to success is, “High performing team, hard work, and embrace change for constant learning and improvement and perfection.” In addition to being a Certified Scrum Master, Sameera has a Bachelor’s in Engineering from JNTU and a Master’s in System Sciences from FDU-New Jersey, as well as more certifications than we can list in this short bio. When she’s not ordering the CPower universe, Sameera spends time with family, singing, watching movies, running, and playing with her toddler son. It’s no wonder she says, “24 hours a day is not sufficient.”
Sameera Peddada
Scrum Master/ SQA |IT Applications & Product Management
Christine Pennington
Manager | Marketing Events & Campaigns
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.
Christine Pennington
Manager | Marketing Events & Campaigns
Jill Perry
Account Manager
Collaborative thinking is one of the fundamentals to Jill’s success. She believes that the key to growing great relationships with customers starts with great two way communication continues with shared education and culminates with the celebration of success. Jill has two kids, a grand kid, and a rescue puppy from Puerto Rico. She’s also a roller derby official who’s not afraid to send anyone who gets out of line to the penalty box.
Jill Perry
Account Manager
Corey Pettingill
Project Manager II | Customer Integrations
“I enjoy working with all the different teams within the company to achieve a single goal,” says Corey. He came to CPower in November 2014 from Comverge where he handled project management and analyst responsibilities. His philosophy on both personal and professional fronts? “Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” And when he’s not doing some heavy thinking (or trying to keep up with his newborn son and miniature schnauzer), this die-hard Detroit Red Wings fan indulges in his love of heavy music playing guitar, drums and bass in a number of different bands.
Corey Pettingill
Project Manager II | Customer Integrations
Benjamin Pickard
Vice President | Corporate Development
Ben loves the outdoors and is certain CPower’s customers will play a key role in preserving them
“We have the tools today to dramatically improve the environmental sustainability of our society while creating good-paying jobs, increasing energy independence, and reducing energy costs. Load flexibility, including the demand response CPower’s customers deliver, is a crucial piece of this toolkit.”
Ben has spent the last 14+ years working in various factions of the energy industry helping the grid evolve to a cleaner, more efficient future.
Key stops in his career include 4+ years at National Grid, where he worked as a Director of the company’s venture capital fund and also as part of its strategic M&A team dedicated to competitive distributed energy and renewables.
Prior to that, he founded and ran Peak Power, an organization focused on financing demand solutions in NYC and advising investors and distributed energy companies on market entry, project finance, and other strategic growth considerations.
No stranger to the media, Ben’s energy policy analysis has appeared in Greentech Media and the New York Times.
Ben holds an AB degree (magna cum laude) in Social Studies from Harvard University.
An avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking and fly fishing, Ben’s favorite weekend activity over the last few years has been building a cabin in the woods of Western Massachusetts with friends.
Benjamin Pickard
Vice President | Corporate Development
Gregory Plachno
Developer I | IT
Corinne Pociask
Manager | Business Execution
Corinne comes to CPower with a background in Demand Response from her time with Constellation Energy, and the more technical side of DR from her time with Mad Dash, CPower’s energy management technology partner. After some time away from the energy arena to start a family, Corinne is back in an industry she’s grown to love. “The fact that I will always be learning, since the business is constantly changing, is exciting to me,” she says. “CPower encourages an atmosphere where solutions are proposed and discussions are had, work is a constant collaboration, and every day is different.” Corinne believes that “There is power in knowledge, and learning is an integral part of success. If I don’t know the answer, I will find it.” Corinne has an arts degree and dance and is a classically trained dancer. She no longer performs but still teaches at a performing arts school in New Hampshire. (You can be sure she instills in her students her unwavering belief that “To be the best, you have to work the hardest.”) At home, Corinne manages a “family circus” that includes two young sons and three happy dogs. She enjoys family time, beach time, and of course teaching dance.
Corinne Pociask
Manager | Business Execution
Matthew Pool
Account Executive | California
Matthew has 7+ years of energy industry experience, six of which were spent at Comverge, one of CPower’s ancestor companies.
He’s excited to join CPower at a crucial time in energy’s history when electric utilities like APS in Arizona are ramping up their demand response programs to help their grids evolve into the future.
Throughout his career, Matthew has thrived under a simple, but tested mantra: “Always give 100% effort, do what’s right for the customer, and to treat others with respect and dignity.” He looks forward to using that philosophy every day to help CPower’s APS customers succeed with demand response.
Matthew holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from Aurora University.
When he’s not helping customers maximize DR revenues, Mathew enjoys spending time with his family and biking the beautiful mountains of Arizona.
Matthew Pool
Account Executive | California
Andrew Price
IT Infrastructure Support II
When it comes to what he enjoys most in his professional life, Andrew says that it’s “learning and being challenged.” He certainly found the right place for that. His role puts him at the crossroads of the ever-evolving demand-side energy management world (microgrids, renewables, storage) and the ever-threatening cybersecurity world. Fortunately, Andrew’s the right person for the job. He appreciates CPower’s positive culture, as well as the opportunity to work on a lot of new and exciting projects that in advance of what most companies would be doing. In the office, customers are his focus. “Working in IT support, I get to talk to people having problems every day, sometimes in very frustrating situations,” he says. “I look at this as an opportunity to help fix problems and hopefully make someone’s day better.” In his spare time Andrew enjoys traveling with his girlfriend, building computers, playing guitar, and Baltimore sports. At home or at work, Andrew has one constant secret to success: “Be patient, and be polite.” That’s a philosophy we can all live by.
Andrew Price
IT Infrastructure Support II
Dann Price
Senior Director of Market Development
Even though his title is Director of Market Development, Dann’s primary focus isn’t always on making the sale. To him, earning a customer’s trust and respect is often more important. This wins him respect from his clients in return, and is a philosophy he’s been able to employ consistently at CPower. “I love that we have the ability to get to know our customers, their business and their challenges so that we can work with them directly on their specific needs.” he says. Dann has been with CPower since the beginning, and spent 7 years in the industry prior to coming on board. Dann and his wife have three young children and spend most of their life outside of CPower coaching them in various sports, goofing around and, he hopes, teaching them a few things. Dann is a die hard Mets fan, which he admits is somewhat of a curse.
Dann Price
Senior Market Development Director
Brian Purvis
PJM Lead | Enrollments, Settlements & Payments
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.
Brian Purvis
PJM Lead | Enrollments, Settlements & Payments
Vladimir Razuvayev
Test Engineer | IT
“Perfect is the enemy of good”. An old Italian proverb that is frequently attributed to Voltaire, although it predates him several centuries. Once of Vladimir Razuvayev professional beliefs, he views as the pursuit of perfection will come at the cost of ignoring good opportunities. Or, as he says “…in the realm of computer science, so called ‘perfect’ solutions are often brittle, and stand in the way of change, while ‘good’ solutions are simpler and can adapt with the changing requirements”.
If you picked up on the computer science reference, then you’ve guessed that Vladimir’s role within CPower probably has something to do with technology. And you’d be correct. As a member of our IT team, Vladimir has more than 7 years of experience as a Test Automation Engineer. What he loves most about being a part of CPower is the flat hierarchy. For Vladimir, coming from a company of half a million employees, there was a long chain of individuals from him to the top.
When he’s not helping CPower customers, Vladimir enjoys photography, biking, hiking, and gardening. He also dabbles in video game development.
Vladimir Razuvayev
Test Engineer | IT
Eric Read
National Account Executive
Though he’s only been with CPower a short time, Eric is no stranger to the energy industry. He’s spent more than 15 years as a national account executive, honing his knowledge on smart grid technologies and energy software. In CPower, Eric saw a dynamic company with values that align with his own. He was drawn to CPower’s entrepreneurial spirit, technological prowess and focus on providing a great customer experience. He thrives on the opportunity to be an industry leader and feels he’s found a home where he can help customers at the national level excel for years to come. Eric holds an MBA from Loyola University.
Eric Read
Senior National Account Executive
Dave Resler
Account Manager
Dave manages sales and service for large commercial and industrial customers in the PJM market. More importantly though, Dave excels in building relationships with his many customers. It’s something he’s done, and done well, since getting his BS in Finance and Business Administration from Ohio State University and joining E.I. DuPont, where he spent 12 years in sales and product management. Dave joined CPower through the Comverge/Constellation merger, but by then had already accumulated more than 20 years in the energy management industry. Dave’s credo is, “Educate and help customers get what they want and need.” Dave’s five children have all graduated college and have embarked on their own careers, leaving Dave more time to enjoy one of his great passions, running. Over the past 35+ years, Dave’s run in about 40 road., trail, and ultra marathons. Another great passion: OSU. He counts himself the number Bucknut alumnus fan in Delaware.
Dave Resler
Account Manager | PJM
Alain Reynoso
Supervisor | IT Applications
Alain is a man of few words. But one of them is “customer.”
Alain Reynoso
Supervisor | IT Applications
Aimee Riley
Account Manager | National Accounts
Aimee’s roots in the energy industry are deep. Since 1997, she’s held positions at Duke Energy, Pacific Gas & Electric Energy Services, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Constellation Energy—and Consumer Powerline, one of CPower’s earliest incarnations. In fact, she’s been with CPower through its various transformations since 2008. She may be a Californian at heart, but her head and professional focus are firmly planted in the national energy scene, and the many CPower national accounts that she manages.
Aimee Riley
Sr. Account Manager | National Accounts and MISO
Eric Ring
Analyst – Downstream Operations
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.
Eric Ring
Manager |Enrollments, Payments & Settlements
Becky Roache
Senior Analyst
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.”
Becky Roache
Supervisor | Operational Readiness
Vanessa Rocio
Energy Engineer
Vanessa’s focus is on the customer “I help customers feel confident in their decision to use us for energy management,” she says, “by being there for them from the beginning and having an open line of communication.” Vanessa joined CPower from Entergy, where she served as an engineer and analyst in the FERC compliance department. “I chose to work for CPower because they are leading in their industry,” she says, adding that, “the CPower team is also personable and welcoming. The engineering and ERCOT teams have very helpful in helping me make sure I know what I need for this position.” With a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, she’s found the perfect career fit. When not helping customers and CPower succeed, Vanessa spends time with her wonderful family, and stays fit through CrossFit training and working out.
Vanessa Rocio
Energy Engineer
Elizabeth Rose
Operations Analyst
Bio Coming Soon!
Elizabeth Rose
Operations Analyst
Troy Rosenberg
Software Engineer | IT
Troy believes “Balance is important – there are times it makes sense to step away, sharpen your axe, be heads down on some work, etc.” Troy’s philosophy is crucial in his role as Software Developer on the Utility Solutions Team. What he loves most about CPower is the opportunity to solve difficult problems – both from the technical point of view and in the larger sense of helping better manage the country’s energy usage.
When Troy isn’t helping clients, as an ex-Floridian, he appreciates the temperature and climate shifts during the changes in seasons, which gives him the ability to walk outside without instantly sweating. He also spends a lot of time listening to podcasts and taking care of his three dogs (sometimes at the same time). Troy likes spending money on food and is a coffee enthusiast, using different methods of brewing and regularly receiving a variety of beans from different roasters.
Troy Rosenberg
Software Engineer | IT
Mike Rowe
IT Support| IT
Mike Rowe is a member of our IT team, supporting the IT Infrastructural systems at CPower which includes laptop equipment, servers, networking equipment, etc. He also generally provides first-level support at the moment for triage, resolution, and escalation, depending on the issue. Mike brings to CPower 6 years of experience, working previously at Apple and improving his skills through internships.
When Mike isn’t supporting our team and customers, he enjoys running, working out, playing music, going to concerts, and going to comic/gaming conventions.
Mike Rowe
IT Support
Jim Rybarczyk
Account Manager, National
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.
Jim Rybarczyk
Account Manager | National Accounts
Courtney Ryder
Manager | Enrollments, Payments & Settlements
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.
Courtney Ryder
Manager | Enrollments, Payments & Settlements
Mathew Sachs
Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development
Mathew is a well-known energy veteran with a successful track record planning, developing and implementing distributed and renewable growth strategies that leverage technological advances in solar, energy storage, intelligent software and other distributed energy resources (DERs). Mathew previously held executive roles at National Grid Ventures, KRoad DG and Yingli Green Energy focused on strategy, business development and inorganic growth through investment, partnership and acquisition.
Mathew Sachs
Senior Vice President | Strategic Planning and Business Development
Kenneth Schisler
Vice President | Regulatory Affairs
Ken jokingly refers to himself as a recovering politician.
As a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates and Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission, Ken learned how to serve the people by listening to their concerns and leading by example. His energy industry experience in the regulatory field includes extensive time in the private sector at Vicinity Energy and EnerNOC/Enel X, where Ken previously led Regulatory Affairs teams.
At CPower, Ken is now tasked with leading the company’s talented regulatory team, which not only helps customers understand the complex field of energy regulation but also advocates before government bodies on our customers’ behalf.
A graduate from the University of Maryland School of Law, Ken enjoys spending time outdoors on Chesapeake Bay and learning Portuguese.
Bem-vindo ao CPower, Ken.
Kenneth Schisler
Vice President | Regulatory Affairs
Shelley Schopp
Senior Vice President | Customer Fulfillment
“Everyone is here for the customer.” -Shelley Shelley sees CPower as a mosaic of diversified talent. Each team member is different from the next in experience and skill. Yet when everyone at CPower comes together, the result is a unique company dedicated to its customers and poised to do great things. “It’s a true team effort at CPower,” Shelley says. “We all have different backgrounds and everyone shares their expertise.” The collective wisdom of CPower permeates through the company and finds its way to the customer through every touchpoint CPower offers. Shelley couldn’t be more proud to work where she does. Shelley has more than 17 years of experience in the energy industry. When she’s not leading CPower’s Operations team, Shelley enjoys reading and spending time on the water with her husband and two sons.
Shelley Schopp
Senior Vice President | Customer Fulfillment
Allie Schott
Technical Product Manager | IT
Andy Seelaus
Account Executive | Energy Efficiency
Bio coming soon.
Andy Seelaus
Account Executive | Energy Efficiency
Bridget Sievers
Business Execution Analyst
While new to the energy industry, Bridget comes to CPower with both sides of her brain well-developed, having spent nearly a decade in the education, medical, and art fields.
A former math and science teacher, Bridget was drawn to CPower’s mission and its team who, like her, are committed to leaving the world better than they found it.
She looks forward to bringing her creative problem solving to work every day in helping CPower’s customers optimize their energy use and spend while maximizing the potential of their distributed energy resources.
Bridget holds a BFA with a concentration in Art Therapy and a minor in Psychology from Endicott College in Massachusetts.
Lovers of the great outdoors, Bridget, her husband, daughter, and two rescue dogs are actively working on getting every stamp in her daughter’s national passport book.
Bridget Sievers
Analyst | Business Execution
Tyler Sims
Dispatch Operator
Bruce Sipe
Sr. Analyst
Bio Coming Soon!
Bruce Sipe
Sr. Analyst
Rachel Smith-Osborne
Technical Product Manager
Teamwork is so important to Rachel’s professional life that it’s essentially the reason she chose to join CPower. “The energy of the CPower team during interviews was contagious and really conveyed CPower’s upbeat, welcoming culture,” she says. “The team’s ability to simultaneously challenge and encourage me demonstrated a truly collaborative and supportive approach to critical thinking and abstract problem-solving.” A graduate of the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Rachel has more than a decade of experience supporting the software development lifecycle and thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, devising creative, lean solutions to real-world business problems and opportunities. For Rachel, customer satisfaction is at the heart of a successful business. “You could have the best product or bottom line in the market,” she says, “but if your customers are unhappy, the rest is meaningless. Relationships forged in transparency, dedication, and empathy are the foundation of any great organization.” When not building strong customer relationships, Rachel enjoys cooking and taking long bike rides with her fiance, snowboarding (when the weather allows), entertaining, and traveling.
Rachel Smith-Osborne
Technical Product Manager
Daric Snyder
Director | Customer Experience
Daric is a glass-half-full kind of guy. Where other people see problems, he sees opportunities. That’s what brought him to CPower, and that’s what motivates him every day. He’s been designing websites and apps since 2007 (that’s like a hundred years in computer world) and owned his own digital design consultancy before joining the team. His motto is, “Design for the user – and keep it simple.” and he applies this philosophy to designing a good experience for CPower customers. Daric holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame, and spends his time away from the computer cooking, contributing his time and skills to several causes including local civic journalism, public data, and health, and has “at least one dog.” We’re not entirely sure what that means, but it suffices to say he’s an animal lover.
Daric Snyder
Director | Customer Experience
Jay Snyder
Manager | Field Integrations and Technology Alliances
Jay brings more than 15 years of experience in the energy and cleantech space to CPower. He lives in Newton, MA, with his wife and 7-year-old twins. When Jay switches off ‘work-mode” and turns on “fun mode”, he enjoys reading, outdoor activities (canoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking & biking), catching up on the latest Netflix hits, and being an eager taste tester for his wife’s latest baking creations.
Jay Snyder
Manager | Field Integrations and Technology Alliances
Nate Soles
Vice President | National Accounts
Nate came to CPower because he saw the opportunity to be a part of a team working to build a great company. In his 8+ years in the energy industry, Nate has worked for several great companies. But it’s here at CPower where he feels his passion for helping customers can truly flourish. What Nate loves about working at CPower is engaging with customers who are open to exploring new opportunities. He is passionate about teaching customers at the national level about the possibilities of demand-side management and enjoys seeing his customers apply their newfound knowledge to more advanced energy strategies. The outdoors is Nate’s playground. He has fun in any season—whether on the water or a mountain bike in the summer, or sliding around on the snow during the winter. He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tufts University.
Nate Soles
Vice President | National Accounts
Tatiana Startseva
Sr. Director | Financial Planning and Analysis
Tatiana came to CPower in 2015 from PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she spent four years in public accounting. From the start, her financial instincts and accounting skills made her an invaluable asset to the young company. For her part, Tatiana loves working for a small company filled with dynamic changes and interesting challenges. “I’m a strong believer that there is always more to learn and the best way to learn by doing,” Tatiana says. “I also like to see a bigger picture in everyday work, and I have a feeling that whatever I do can have an impact and leave this world a better place.” Still growing professionally, Tatiana is using her CPA as a springboard toward completing her MBA by the end of 2018. At home, Tatiana finds her time happily consumed by her six-month-old, but she also makes sure to find time to get outside–hiking, biking, skiing, and rock climbing. (If she needs an adrenaline kick, she might go skydiving or scuba diving.) If you’re looking for her on a rainy day, check the latest museum exhibit.
Tatiana Startseva
Vice President | Finance
Cathy Smith
Account Manager | PJM
Cathy has spent all 28 years of her professional career in the energy industry. Her journey to CPower began in 1988 as a customer service representative for Delmarva Power & Light. Since the deregulation of the energy markets in the mid-1990s, Cathy has served her customers as an account manager. Today she is a customer program manager for the PJM territory and is proud to be part of a CPower team that helps customers better understand the largest wholesale energy market in the world. Cathy holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Duquesne University. When she’s not helping customers and being a mom to her two sons, she enjoys cooking, spending time at the beach, and listening to jazz.
Catherine Smith
Account Manager | PJM
Brooke Steinbock
Technical Product Manager | IT & Product Management
What Brooke enjoys most about CPower are the people and the culture. In her words “Keeping the customer in mind is always part of the conversation, and there is a lot of supportive teamwork internally”. This focus on the customer and teamwork is key in her role as Technical Product Manager. Brooke has worked in product management for Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) startup companies for more than 15 years. Her experience has taught her about building companies and products from the ground up in ambiguous, entrepreneurial environments. With Brooke’s years in this field, she has developed the professional philosophy of “33 Heuristic Rules to Boost Productivity” and refers to them repeatedly over time as she always finds areas to improve in.
When she isn’t helping CPower customers, Brooke is a runner, always looking for the next marathon on the road or trails. She also pushes her comfort zone with aerial circus arts, hikes in the summer, skis in the winter, and when relaxing, she likes to read.
Brooke Steinbock
Technical Product Manager | IT
Matthew Sullivan
Quality Assurance Engineer
Bio Coming Soon
Matthew Sullivan
Quality Assurance Engineer |IT
Michele Taylor
Account Manager | Texas
Michele’s business philosophy can be summed up in four words: “We are better together.” That’ been a guiding light throughout her technology-based career. Over 20 years in a number of roles—analyst, management, procurement, sales—Michele relied on her team approach to generate success for her company and the very best experience for her customers. That also makes CPower a perfect fit. “The culture that CPower has created for their employees is very rewarding and very empowering,” she says. “Everyone here has the same mission, and is a unified team! I truly love working with our customers, providing the highest level of care, and as a bonus put money back in their bottom line!” That pretty much sums up CPower’s business philosophy, too. Outside of CPower, Michele is involved in multiple activities in her community and enjoys live music. And as someone who believes in always being a student and learning something new, Michele loves to explore and travel with her family—“I want to see what’s out there!”
Michele Taylor
Account Manager | Texas
Ed Toppi
Vice President | Sales Operations
Bio Coming Soon.
Ed Toppi
Vice President | Sales Operations
Emilda Totozani
Analyst
Emilda’s Bio Coming Soon.
Emilia Totozani
Senior Analyst | Customer Fulfillment
Kam Tower
Account Executive | PJM
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 | PJM
Mat Tuttelman
Account Executive | New England
Mat’s roots in demand-side energy management run deep: demand response, SMART Grid technology, energy efficiency, solar + storage, and more. All this adds up to two-plus decades of combined business development and sales, with a proven history of delivering value and high-margin ROI to his customers. “I’m known for my ability to develop multiple alternative solutions to get business done,” he says. “I enjoy building and inspiring teams with my relentless work ethic—and a sense of humor.” Mat’s happy to return to demand response, and to join CPower at the urging of a friend, former co-worker, and fellow CPower account executive Dave Lavoie. “My passion for sustainability and the desire to be at the cutting edge of the rapidly changing energy industry brings my focus to all things cleantech. I want to help clients and friends alike become better global citizens through education in clean technology,” he says. Mat and his wife Jen have built a family that includes a daughter, Ally, who is a Graphic Art major at Temple University, and a son who helps his dad keep the beat. “Josh is in the 10th grade. He’s a wrestler and an amazing bass guitarist,” Mat says. “I play drums and together we have an awesome rhythm section.” A Northeastern University grad, Mat is also a Certified Personnel Consultant.
Mat Tuttelman
Account Executive | New England
Sherrea V. Turner
Office Manager
Sherrea came to CPower looking for a new opportunity, having spent more than 15 years in customer service. Customers and team members alike at CPower have already come to appreciate her passion for going the extra mile to do whatever is needed. Sherrea has a bachelor’s degree in business management and is a self-proclaimed Hello Kitty fanatic.
Sherrea Turner
Office Manager
Stephanie Turcios
Senior Human Resources Generalist
“Comfort zones are cozy, but nothing ever grows there.”
Stephanie loves a good challenge. When she came on board the CPower team, she had no previous experience in the energy industry.
Undaunted by the industry’s steep learning curve, Stephanie hit the ground running by soaking in the wisdom of her experienced team members.
Today, she’s the one the energy veterans at CPower turn to when they seek answers to their HR questions. Stephanie wouldn’t have it any other way and loves that CPower is team-oriented and committed to maintaining their family-oriented culture.
Stephanie holds a BS degree from the University of Maryland University College and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.
When she’s not honing her HR skills, she enjoys teaching her two dogs, Minnie and Benny, new tricks. She is also an avid dancer, snowboarder, tennis player, and traveler.
Stephanie Turcios
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Ethan Van Brunt
Energy Efficiency Technical Sales Representative
Ethan spent five years as an active-duty officer for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program followed by one as an acoustics engineer for Navy submarines. But in the 15 years since, working as a professional engineer, including 10 years in the energy efficiency space, he has found his current profession to be the most fulfilling:
“The pace of new technology development, along with its regulatory landscape, is changing with ever-increasing velocity. I can speak to my children with pride about the long-term environmental benefits of what I do. I consider myself lucky enough to work in a profession where the impacts, whether you look at next year or 50 years out, will always have a net-positive benefit!”
Outside of work, Ethan is a proud husband going on 15 years of marriage and a self-proclaimed “Cameron Crazy”, who also plays zone defense against his two boys and a girl. When the working hours come to a close, his hobbies include rock climbing, yoga, walking his family Labradoodle, Rubik’s-cubing, and ping pong.
Ethan Van Brunt
Energy Efficiency Technical Sales Representative
James Vasquez
Account Executive | Texas
Prior to joining CPower, James participated in an interview process that was unique, to say the least. “I interviewed under the new COVID-19 restrictions,” he says. “In total, I had nine interviews with 14 different team members — all online (with one exception). This gave me a great opportunity to meet so many people and gain great insight into the company culture. The positive attitude and can-do spirit of the CPower Team attracted me in the first place,” he adds. “By the time the interview process was over, I was completely sold on CPower.” The feeling is mutual. To start, we’re sold on James’s firmly-held belief in connecting with people, finding solutions, and making a positive difference. Not to mention his unwavering stance on customer focus. “To be customer-focused means to be ethical and honest with your actions and words,” he says. “And to demand that from others.” James brings a rock-solid 20+ years of energy experience to ERCOT: gas and power operations, power trading, and microgrids, to name a few standout achievements. James earned his B.B.A. in Marketing Master’s in Land Economics and Real Estate from Texas A&M. He’s also earned a Graduate Certificate in Energy Risk Management from the University of Houston. When not managing energy risk for customers, James embraces the physical and mental challenges of the great outdoors. “I’m an avid hiker,” he says, “I love the beauty of hiking mountain ranges, canyons, and fjords.” His credo, on the road and on the trail: “Never be scared to ask for help. Life is too short to live in fear.”
James Vasquez
Account Executive | Texas
Rocco Venuto
Director | PJM West
“Do the right thing for the customer and the rest will work out.” -Rocco Rocco whole-heartedly believes that the reliability of our nation’s electrical grid is a significant factor in our country being stronger than many others. He also believes in demand response as a means to keeping the grid stable and our nation secure. “When organizations participate in demand response, they work as a collaborative member of their community,” Rocco asserts. “CPower administers demand response in a responsible and effective way, and I’m proud to be a part of it.” Rocco holds several degrees, including a BS in industrial engineering from State University of New York at Buffalo, an ME in environmental engineering from the University of Florida (Go Gators), and an MBA from DePaul University. Rocco has a four-year-old daughter and coaches youth hockey in his spare time.
Rocco Venuto
Director | PJM West
Kishore Verma
Supervisor | Development
Kishore came to CPower through its merger with JCI, which gave him the opportunity to continue his work in the demand response field with a young and energetic company. When he looks at demand response and CPower, he takes the long view. “There is always a demand for the power industry, and people will be needed to work in the sector for many years to come,” he says. Like many CPower employees, he sees working here as fast-paced and exciting. Kishore brings a good mixture of technical skills and functional experience to CPower’s IT department. Away from the ones and zeros, Kishore enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and spending time with his family.
Kishore Verma
Supervisor | Development
Sherry Wang
Senior Developer III
As one of our Software Engineers, Sherry Wang is a critical member of our customer and team experience at CPower. With over 19 years of experience, she has worked for companies such as Onsite, Paybox Corp, and Wells Fargo. Sherry loves the new technology CPower provides along with the friendly working environment amongst the CPower team. Her professional philosophy is “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”.
Sherry graduated from Tsinghua University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering followed by her Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Towson University. Her hobbies include growing vegetables and flowers in her garden. Also, Sherry is proud that her son is currently in college.
Sherry Wang
Software Developer III
Yanchun Wang
Director | IT
Yanchun Wang has been in the industry for nearly 20 years, so he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to CPower. Some of his previous titles have been Director of New Production Development, Vice President of Market Integration, Principal Software Engineer, Director of Integrated Demand Response, and Director of IT, and he’s applied his talents such as EnergyConnect, Johnson Controls, and ABB Energy Information Systems. He thinks CPower is a great company and finds the teamwork and camaraderie among his colleagues motivating and inspiring. When he’s not developing systems that transform the industry, Yanchun Wang has two daughters that keep him on his toes, and he shares his passion for skiing and volleyball with them as much as possible.
Yanchun Wang
Director | IT
Susan Warnock
Business Execution Analyst
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Susan Warnock
Business Execution Analyst
Bernadette Werntges
Senior Energy Engineer
Perhaps it’s from spending eight years as a mechanical engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Military Design Branch, or maybe it’s just a deeply held belief that guides her. No matter. Berny’s professional philosophy defines a high performing team: “The only way to truly move forward is collectively.” Her right-brain life as a professional engineer is perfectly balanced by her creative right-brain side: on her own time, she indulges her inner musician by playing the drums, guitar, and keyboards, attends shows, supports the local arts & music communities, grows ingredients to cook (and ferment,) and turns those ingredients into her own culinary masterpieces in the kitchen. One final thought: “The fastest way to succeed is to help others.”
Bernadette Werntges
Senior Energy Engineer
Christian Wesselhoeft
Software Engineer | IT
Christian Wesselhoeft
Software Engineer | IT
Katie Williams
PJM Account Manager
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 including two young boys, and gets out for runs with her dog.
Katie Williams
PJM Account Manager
Rob Windle
Executive Director | Distributed Resources
As CPower’s Executive Director of Distributed Resources, Rob keeps a curious eye locked on the future. He is responsible for the development and management of CPower’s channels to market and works with channel partners to create and deliver networked solutions that bridge the technology and energy markets. A Certified Energy Manager®, Rob sits on the Board of Directors for the Technology Association of Georgia, Smart Energy Society. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from the University of Cincinnati and resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Rob is an avid snowboarder who’s not afraid to go for the high-note on karaoke night.
Rob Windle
Vice President | Strategy
Brad Widdup
Director & General Manager, Canadian Markets
What attracted Brad Widdup to CPower? “I have the ambition to learn and do something different that has a positive impact on the world,” he says. “I like that we’re big enough to deliver but small enough to care.” These are strengths that he feels will open up new opportunities as he helps CPower expand into the Canadian market. Throughout his 25 years in the energy industry, which includes serving as regional vice president for Oracle’s Utilities Global Business Unit, Brad has excelled by practicing some very basic rules. “I just always try to take the best care of my customers (and employees) as possible, do the right thing for them, treat people with respect and in the same manner that I would expect to be treated, and conduct myself in the most honest and ethical manner possible,” he says. CPower’s family-oriented culture is a perfect fit for Brad, who has been heavily involved in managing his daughters’ rep/all-star soccer and basketball teams in their community of Flamborough, Ontario. When he has time, he enjoys playing hockey and golf, skiing, fishing, and family camping trips.
Brad Widdup
Director | Distributed Generation
Diane Wiggins
Director Business Development| Utility Programs
Diane comes to CPower as part of the Johnson Controls iDR acquisition where this die-hard California native ably supports our CAISO customers as the energy market transformation continues across the state. Diane has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, holding positions of increasing responsibility at various utilities including Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Southern California Edison. She is a Graduate of the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD and holds an MBA in International Marketing from Loyola Marymount University, CA. Diane is impressed with the entrepreneurial spirit of the CPower team and the high value the company places on employees as its most important resource. “I believe we are in the business of serving the needs of our customers. My personal commitment and work ethic is to follow through on my word, and put the needs of others ahead of my own.” As a Gulf-War Veteran, US Navy Supply Corps Officer, Certified Procurement Officer and Expert Pistol/Rifle Shot, we all agree she certainly has the credentials and experience to back up her strong personal beliefs! Diane’s idea of fun is keeping up with five active teenagers (and her one identical twin). She’s a self-admitted weekend golf hack (with a monster drive) and longboard surfer who loves 70’s music. Relaxing for Diane means you’ll find her concocting delicacies as home chef or volunteering at the local church food pantry to provide groceries and support to low-income families.
Diane Wiggins
Director Business Development| Utility Programs
Stephen Yeung
Integration Engineer III
Stephen comes to CPower through Johnson Controls/iDR, where he was responsible for system integration, software development, network equipment setup, and customer support. Before that he spent nearly 20 years in the industry giants such as GE Nuclear as well as for other well-known companies like ABB System Controls, Inc. and OptiSolar, Inc. He sees CPower as a young and dynamic company with great success in the DR market, so he’s excited to be part of the team. Stephen believes the best working environment is one in which colleagues as well as the company act with integrity and honesty, and treat each other with mutual respect. Outside of work, Stephen enjoys fishing with friends, working in his garden and on electronics projects at home.
Stephen Yeung
Integration Engineer III