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.

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.”

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)!

“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.

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.

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.”

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.