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.

“All in” …these two words define Jobin’s professional approach to any challenge he undertakes. “Being committed 100% will position you to bring out your very best, and that in turn will reward everyone who interacts with you, including customers, coworkers, and friends”.

Jobin has been with CPower since Nov 2014 and his commitment during this short span has enabled him to quickly transition from his initial role as Energy Engineer to ISO New England (ISONE) Market Development Manager. And he’s clearly well qualified for the role with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University and Masters of Science (M.S.) in Energy Management from New York Institute of Technology.

When he’s not thinking about energy-related challenges, Jobin considers himself a weekend warrior focused on honing his football and basketball skills. He’s a die-hard Iowa State Cyclones fan who also loves the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks (with apologies to his New York and New England colleagues). He’s also actively involved with humanitarian mission trips and local volunteering events.

“Working in an environment that is sincere and transparent in helping you grow in your career as well as positioning you to be successful is a blessing,” says Jobin. We’re certainly blessed to have him on the CPower team!

Jay loves to learn. He takes great interest in understanding the core philosophies of those around him and believes there is something to be learned from everyone he meets. Since arriving at CPower, Jay has soaked up the knowledge of his team members. Along the way he’s become one of the most dependable members of the dispatch team. When he’s not learning from others, he enjoys studying and tinkering with new technologies. Jay is a family man, who isn’t afraid to brave trips to the local shopping mall if it means spending time with the people he loves most. Jay earned his bachelor’s degree in information technology from Towson University.

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.

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.

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

“Always be honest and truthful. It will always serve you well in the business world.” Bob’s integrity has served him quite well in his 15+ years as an energy engineer. He’s been fortunate to work with several of the most respected companies in the industry, and looks forward to the exciting challenges that await both his and CPower’s future. When he’s not engineering, Bob loves spending time with his two grand daughters. He’s also an avid golfer who knows every line from Caddyshack by heart. So he’s got that going for him.

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 comaraderie 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.

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.”

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 up front 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.

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.

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.

Dave starts his day at 4:00 a.m. with weight training or a vigorous cardio workout. It’s the perfect way to set the stage for taking on the technical and engineering challenges that come with making customers happy first time, every time. “I believe the service we provide is essential,” David says, “and I enjoy finding creative ways of curtailing and optimizing earning potential for our customers, while minimally impacting their operation.” Dave’s engineering background is the envy of many: leadership roles with the Lockheed Martin, Novartis, Mercedes Benz, and the NYC Dept. of Education, where he served as VP of School Facilities Engineering with the system’s engineering firm. Dave enjoys the teamwork philosophy at CPower. “Each person plays a very important role,” he says, “and we rely heavily on each other’s momentum and dedication to meet our common goals.” Off hours, Dave teaches industrial electricity and commercial/industrial refrigeration, spends time with his kids, hits the shore in the summer, and travels. Words to live by: “Don’t be concerned about being the best. Instead, be the best you can be.”

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.

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.

Stephanie joins CPower from eCap Network, a leading energy efficiency measurement and verification firm in the PJM market that was acquired by CPower to help customers get more out of their energy efficiency projects.
CPower couldn’t be happier to have her as a member of the team. For Stephanie, the feeling is mutual and believes teamwork is the key to helping customers succeed in an always changing energy industry. She looks forwards to digging in and helping CPower’s customers succeed with demand-side energy management.
Stephanie has a 3-year-old son through whom she loves to experience the world. She enjoys camping, hiking, and swimming in the mountain rivers with her family.