Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Richard R. Wheeler |
CFO |
| Alan P. Basham |
Executive Vice President |
| Clay Corbus |
Senior Vice President, Strategic Development |
| James N. Harger |
Senior Vice President, Marketing |
| Mitchell Pratt |
Senior Vice President, Engineering |
| Denis C.K. Ding |
Assistant Vice President, Engineering & Construction |
| James L Hooley |
Vice President, Federal Government Relations |
| Michael Eaves |
Assistant Vice President, Technology Advancement |
| Peter Grace |
Vice President |
| Raymond P Burke |
Vice President, Business Development |
| Ken Nicholson |
General Manager, Southwest Region |
| Stephen Smith |
Executive Director of Southern Alliance |
| Kenneth M. Socha |
Senior Managing Director |
| John Thuot |
Founder |
| Steve Papermaster |
Co-Founder |
| Brian Powers |
Director of Operations |
| John Maskell |
Director & Corporate Secretary |
| Rita Kilpatrick |
Georgia Policy Director |
| Robert Del Bueno |
Refuel Program Director |
| Sara Barczak |
Safe Energy Director |
| Todd Campbell |
Director of Public Policy |
| Ben Deal |
Account Manager, San Francisco Bay Area |
| Blake Littauer |
Account Manager, New Mexico |
| Brian Perone |
Account Manager, New York City and Westchester County |
| Chad Lindholm |
Regional Manager, Southern California and Arizona |
| Chris Butler |
Account Manager, Seattle |
| Derek Turbide |
Account Manager, San Diego |
| Doug Cameron |
Regional Manager, Northwest Region |
| Garnet Glover |
Account Manager, Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland |
| James Farnham |
Account Manager, Georgia, Alabama, North & South Carolina and Florida |
| Jelena Maslovaric |
Account Manager Light Duty Vehicle Sales, Southern California |
| Jimmy Ramsey |
Account Manager, Texas |
| Jo-Ann Yantzis |
Regional Manager, United States, Midwest and Eastern Canada |
| Les Stinson |
Account Manager, South Orange County and Inland Empire |
| Lindsay Harrison |
Jr. Account Manager |
| Mark Riley |
Regional Manager, East Coast |
| Michael Cecere |
Account Manager, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania |
| Michael Scarpino |
Clean Cities Regional Manager |
| Reagan Noll |
Account Manager, Texas |
| Rhett Crowninshield |
Account Manager, Arizona |
| Sean Wine |
Account Manager, Los Angeles, Lax, South Bay, San Fernando Valley |
| Shaunt Hartounian |
Account Manager, Orange County |
| Sheree Jeanes |
Account Manager, Long Island, New York |
| Adam Conley |
|
| Amy Macdonald |
Climate Campaign Coordinator |
| Frank H Pearl |
|
| Gil Melear-Hough |
Million Solar Roofs Tn Coordinator |
| Jennifer Rennicks |
Southeast Federal Coordinator |
| Madeleine Pickens |
|
| Peter Slaby |
|
Board of Directors
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
CFO |
Current |
| Encoda Systems Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Encoda Systems Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| Arthur Andersen LLP |
|
Former |
| University of Colorado at Boulder |
M.B.A. |
Former |
| University of Colorado at Boulder |
B.S. |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Senior Vice President, Strategic Development |
Current |
| Aggregate Knowledge |
Director |
Current |
| Issues & Opinions |
Director |
Current |
| Goodwill |
Director |
Current |
| WR Hambrecht & Co. LLC |
CEO |
Former |
| Columbia Business School |
MBA In Finance |
Former |
| Dartmouth College |
Ab In Government |
Former |
James N. Harger, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, assisted in the launch of the NGV program at SoCalGas in 1992. During his tenure at SoCalGas, he developed economic models for several vehicle classes and stations. These models have been successfully leveraged by his marketing staff at Clean Energy. Mr. Harger additionally developed the industry model for several public/private partnerships, in which government funding and private industry pool their assets to develop sustainable NGV programs.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Senior Vice President, Marketing |
Current |
| Pepperdine University |
M.B.A. |
Former |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
B.S. |
Former |
Mitchell Pratt, Senior Vice President, Engineering, Operations and Public Affairs, came to Clean Energy following his stint as the General Manager of the Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) department for the Southern California Gas Company. His 18-year career represents a diverse background of leadership roles ranging from customer satisfaction, financial and distribution operations, to public policy, and sales and market development. He has a degree in Engineering as well as an MBA.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Senior Vice President, Engineering |
Current |
| The Energy Coalition |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Pepperdine University |
M.B.A. |
Former |
| University of California, Irvine |
M.B.A. |
Former |
| California State University |
B.S. |
Former |
| Pepperdine University |
B.S. |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Assistant Vice President, Technology Advancement |
Current |
| University of California, Davis |
B.S. Degree In Chemistry |
Former |
Peter Grace, Vice President, Leasing and Finance, has held several executive posts in the equipment leasing and finance industry over the past 13 years. He has extensive expertise in structuring sound financial transactions for government and private industry. In addition, Mr. Grace has several years of hands-on production experience in the natural gas industry. At Clean Energy, he provides turnkey financial solutions to help governmental and private fleet operators take full advantage of natural gas vehicle technology.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Vice President, Business Development |
Current |
| Chapman University |
MBA Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy |
Executive Director |
Current |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Executive Director of Southern Alliance |
Current |
| Tennessee Valley Authority |
|
Current |
| US House of Representatives |
|
Current |
| Center for Resource Solutions |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The University of Tennessee |
Doctorate In Veterinarian Medicine |
Former |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College |
Bachelor of Science In Biology |
Former |
John Thuot is a founder, and a former president, CEO and chairman of the board of Clean Energy Combustion Systems Inc., where he was responsible for taking the company public, strategic planning, financing, shareholder and public relations, as well as commercialization activities.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Bsg Alliance |
Chairman and CEO |
Current |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Co-Founder |
Current |
| Zebra Imaging, Inc. |
Chairman of Powershift Ventures |
Current |
| Rome Corporation |
Chairman |
Current |
| Tippingpoint Technologies, Inc. |
chairman |
Current |
| Labnow, Inc. |
Board Member |
Current |
| Bsg Corporation |
CEO |
Former |
| Bsg Corporation |
Founder |
Former |
| Accenture Ltd. |
consultant |
Former |
| Vignette Corporation |
|
Former |
| Perficient, Inc. |
|
Former |
| Bsg Corporation |
Chairman |
Former |
| Tippingpoint Technologies, Inc. |
board member |
Former |
| The University of Texas |
Bba In Finance |
Former |
| The University of Texas at Austin |
Bachelor of Business Administration In Finance |
Former |
Brian Powers, Director of Operations, has been involved in the natural gas business for more than 19 years. Prior to becoming Director of Operations for Clean Energy, Mr. Powers was responsible for sales, marketing, operations and maintenance of all assets of eFuels, Inc. in Canada. In 1982, he began his career with CNG Fuel Systems of Canada, a pioneer in the natural gas industry. At eFuels, Mr. Powers oversaw the successful completion of 40 stations in Canada designed to serve retail, transit and large fleet customers. Mr. Powers has served on the technical and marketing committees of the Canadian Gas Association and Canadian Standards Association. He was instrumental in the development of the initial natural gas industry standards in Canada that led to the U.S. standards. A member of the Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance, Mr. Powers currently serves on the groups marketing committee.
John Maskell, President of Group Works Inc. and founder of Group Works Leadership Institute, has more than 30 years professional experience in economic development and environmental management. Dr. Maskell earned his B.Sc. from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and his MAES (Applied Environmental Studies) and Ph.D. (Geography) from the University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Ontario. He is professionally qualified as an Economic Developer (EcD) by the Economic Developers Association of Canada and certified as a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) consultant by BR+E International. He is also a member of the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome, The Economic Developers Association of Canada and the Economic Developers Council of Ontario, and is certified as a practitioner and trainer in facilitation skills.
Robert Del Bueno joined Southern Alliance for Clean Energy as the ReFuel program director in January 2006 to work on small-scale distributed production of biodiesel in Atlanta, GA. After graduating from Auburn University with a degree in Industrial Design, Robert decided to pursue the path of playing in a touring rock band instead of getting into the design field. After 10 years, Robert opened a recording studio in Atlanta, GA. One day an artist who toured in a van converted to run off waste vegetable oil came to record an album in Robert's studio. Robert quickly found himself somewhat obsessed with the possibilities of biofuels. He began making biodiesel for his own use, and eventually for a growing grassroots biodiesel community in the Atlanta area. This operation eventually evolved into Vegenergy, a small company providing biodiesel, and vegetable oil fuel conversion services. This work, along with his work as staffer with the Sierra Club, eventually brought him into the community of environmental activists in Atlanta. Since 2002, Robert has been advocating biodiesel by legislative efforts, teaching biofuels classes, producing instructional dvds, forming Atlantabiofuels.org, and most importantly, providing biodiesel to the Atlanta area.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Refuel Program Director |
Current |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy |
Refuel Biodiesel Program Manager |
Current |
| Auburn University |
Degree In Industrial Design |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy |
Safe Energy Director |
Current |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Safe Energy Director |
Current |
| Lawrence University |
B.A. In Biology |
Former |
Todd Campbell, Director of Public Policy, has been at the forefront of creative transportation and environmental public policy initiatives in California. As the former Policy Director for the Coalition for Clean Air, he worked tirelessly to improve atmospheric quality and alternative fuel advocacy. Mr. Campbell has also been a member of the Natural Resources Defense Council, the California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership and co-author of Failing the Grade: How Diesel School Buses Threaten Our Children's Health.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Director of Public Policy |
Current |
| Iclei Local Action Summit |
Director of Public Policy, Clean Energy |
Current |
| The Coalition for Clean Air and Co |
Nominating Chair |
Current |
| The Coalition for Clean Air and Co |
Policy Director |
Former |
| The Coalition for Clean Air and Co |
Mayor of Burbank |
Former |
| California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Georgetown University |
Bachelor's Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Account Manager, Georgia, Alabama, North & South Carolina and Florida |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Account Manager Light Duty Vehicle Sales, Southern California |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Regional Manager, United States, Midwest and Eastern Canada |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Account Manager, Los Angeles, Lax, South Bay, San Fernando Valley |
Current |
Amy joined Southern Alliance for Clean Energy in 2006 as the climate campaign coordinator in our Raleigh office, holding a joint position with SACE and Environmental Defense. Before coming to Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Amy interned with the Region 8 Environmental Protection Agency in Denver, Colorado working on environmental justice issues related to storm water, pesticides, and coal-fired power plants. She has also interned with the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund in Ann Arbor, Michigan and the United Nations Environmental Program International Environmental Technology Center in Kusatsu City, Japan. Amy holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Policy and Behavior from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Central Michigan University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Climate Campaign Coordinator |
Current |
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
|
Former |
| University of Michigan |
Master of Science Degree In Environmental Policy and Behavior |
Former |
| Central Michigan University |
Bachelor of Science Degree |
Former |
Gil came to Southern Alliance for Clean Energy in April 2000 with years of non-profit and grassroots experience. Gil's main responsibility is coordinating the Million Solar Roof Initiative in Tennessee. Gil works to lower the barriers that keep solar power from expanding and develops grassroots support for clean energy in the region.
Jennifer joined the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's Asheville office in September 2006 as the Southeast federal coordinator, focusing primarily on global warming programs and policies.
Boone Pickens became one of our directors in October 2005 and was previously one of our directors from March 1998 through July 2003. Mr. Pickens has served as the Chairman and CEO of BP Capital LP since September 1996 and Mesa Water, Inc. since August 2000 and is a board member of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. BP Capital LP or affiliates is the general partner and an investment advisor of private funds investing in energy commodities (BP Capital Energy Fund) and publicly-traded energy equities (BP Capital Equity Fund and its offshore counterpart). Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the largest provider of natural gas (CNG and LNG) and related services in North America. He was the founder of Mesa Petroleum Co., an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. He served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Mesa from its inception until his departure in 1996. See " Transactions with Related Persons TXOK acquisition" for a description of certain related party transactions involving Mr. Pickens.
Cameron, originally from Australia, joined Southern Alliance for Clean Energy as the staff accountant in our Knoxville office in February of 2006. He grew up on the Southern Coast of Australia surfing, playing Aussie Rules football and performing with local bands. He attended college in the US at Purdue University, Cumberland University and in Australia at Deakin University. He has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, an MBA and has extensive non-profit accounting experience. His passion for the environment makes Southern Alliance for Clean Energy a perfect fit.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Purdue University |
|
Former |
| Deakin University |
|
Former |
David R. Demers, Westport Chief Executive Officer. Mr. David Demers is the founder of Westport Innovations Inc., and has been Chief Executive Officer since it was formed. He began his career at IBM Canada in 1978, and held several positions in Marketing and Management there before leaving to form a consulting company providing management services to early-stage technology companies. Mr. Demers was a founding partner in the Vancouver Social Venture Partners foundation, and is a member of the Board of Directors of Cummins Westport Inc., Clean Energy Fuels Corp., ECRI, and BrightSide Technologies Inc. He is Chair of the Technology Division of the United Way's 2006 Campaign Cabinet, and has also served on the advisory board for the National Research Council's IRAP program between 1999 and 2003. Mr. Demers has a Bachelor of Physics Degree and a Bachelor of Laws Degree, both from the University of Saskatchewan.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Cummins Westport |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Westport Innovations, Inc. |
CEO |
Current |
| Brightside Technologies |
Founder of Westport Innovations Inc. |
Current |
| Westport Innovations, Inc. |
Founder |
Former |
| Cummins Westport |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| ECRI |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Brightside Technologies |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Beech Foundation |
Founder |
Former |
| IBM Canada Ltd. |
|
Former |
| Westport Innovations, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| University of Saskatchewan |
Bachelor of Laws Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Green West Expo |
Director of Business Development, Ports and Logistics, Southern California Edison |
Current |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Southern California Edison Company |
|
Former |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
M.S. Degree In Mechanical Engineering |
Former |
| Iowa State University |
B.S. Degree In Nuclear Engineering |
Former |
Mary Carr joined the Atlanta staff in March 2005 as a research associate. She works on issues concerning diesel pollution, nuclear power, and water quality and advocates for safe, clean energy policies to be implemented in the Southeast. Prior to joining Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Mary worked as a legislative intern for the Tennessee House Government Operations Committee under State Representative Michael L. Kernell. Mary also worked at the University of Tennessee's Energy, Environment and Resources Center where she helped develop a workshop to assist K-12 teachers in developing energy education curriculum for the classroom. Mary received a B.A. in 2004 from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville where she double-majored in Environmental Studies and Political Science.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
B.A. |
Former |
Melissa joined Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's development staff at the Knoxville office in January of 2006. As development assistant Melissa is responsible for helping to maintain donor relations through correspondence, updating donor files in our database, and assisting with administrative work. In addition, Melissa works with Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's volunteers, and she is also the organization's representative to the Community Shares Coordinating Council. Melissa earned a B.A. in 2005 from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville where she double-majored in French and Political Science.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
B.A. |
Former |
Susan Bynum joined the Knoxville staff in September 2006 to work as an administrative assistant and help maintain the daily operations and bookkeeping for the organization. Susan grew up in East Tennessee. She attended Walters State Community College and Tennessee Technology Center where she graduated with a bookkeeping certification. Susan has worked with various companies including a public accounting firm, construction company and architecture firm. She also worked as office coordinator for the non-profit Bijou Theatre Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. In her youth Susan belonged to the Smoky Mountain Trailriders club. She participated in many trail and campsite clean-ups, trail construction projects and the reconstruction of the Anthony Creek Horse Camp. She is married and raising three girls.
Valerie began working at Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's Knoxville office in November 2002 as the clean air program coordinator. She became communications director in July 2005 and shortly after moved to Asheville, North Carolina. As communications director, Valerie is responsible for helping the organization to better communicate with its members, supporters, and the media. She strives to increase Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's exposure in the region, increase awareness on energy issues and ultimately motivate people to take action to make the South a cleaner, safer place to live. Valerie's prior experience includes working on water quality issues with the Tennessee Clean Water Network and forest protection issues with the Dogwood Alliance. She graduated from University of Florida in 1999 with a degree in Food and Resource Economics and a focus on Natural Resource and Environmental Economics.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Taormina Industries |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
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