InfraGard is a nonprofit organization promoting public-private collaboration to expedite the timely exchange of information relevant to the protection of Critical Infrastructure, the physical and cyber systems and assets that are so vital to the United States that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on our security or public health or safety. InfraGard's membership includes persons dedicated to contributing industry specific insight and advancing national security… Show more InfraGard is a nonprofit organization promoting public-private collaboration to expedite the timely exchange of information relevant to the protection of Critical Infrastructure, the physical and cyber systems and assets that are so vital to the United States that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on our security or public health or safety. InfraGard's membership includes persons dedicated to contributing industry specific insight and advancing national security. InfraGard board members are volunteers. Show less

The National Disaster Resilience Council is a cross-sector initiative of InfraGard. InfraGard is a partnership between the FBI and the private sector. It is an association of persons who represent businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the U.S.

- Business adviser for Power Sector Critical Infrastructure integrated monitoring, management, and asset protection solutions – Electricity, Petroleum, and Natural Gas. Unified Threat Management solutions for substations under NERC CIP 14-01. - Company provides scalable, extensible solutions for targeted Critical Infrastructure Sectors – Energy, Water and Wastewater Systems; Critical Manufacturing; Chemical; Transportation; and, Food & Agriculture.- Integration of sensors, smart thermal… Show more - Business adviser for Power Sector Critical Infrastructure integrated monitoring, management, and asset protection solutions – Electricity, Petroleum, and Natural Gas. Unified Threat Management solutions for substations under NERC CIP 14-01. - Company provides scalable, extensible solutions for targeted Critical Infrastructure Sectors – Energy, Water and Wastewater Systems; Critical Manufacturing; Chemical; Transportation; and, Food & Agriculture.- Integration of sensors, smart thermal and vision cameras, process data, SCADA, fire detection, secure communications, cyber technologies, other external threat indicators, and real time analytics supports operations and maintenance staff while providing 24/7 physical and cyber security. Show less

Grid Development Partners (GDP) is a microgrid master developer with hands-on experience in the manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and construction of off-grid and microgrid component and energy systems. It has a huge network of contacts (U.S., Asia, Africa) in the area of: demand reduction, on-site generation and storage, advanced controls and monitoring, and grid connectivity. Our management team has been involved in economic, operational, environmental, and social development for… Show more Grid Development Partners (GDP) is a microgrid master developer with hands-on experience in the manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and construction of off-grid and microgrid component and energy systems. It has a huge network of contacts (U.S., Asia, Africa) in the area of: demand reduction, on-site generation and storage, advanced controls and monitoring, and grid connectivity. Our management team has been involved in economic, operational, environmental, and social development for corporate, utility, education, and government institutions for over 50 years. GDP can help you to develop your projects, find equity investors, source high quality low-cost producers of your technology, conduct due diligence, and investigate what intelligent grid technologies can mean to you and your constituency. Show less

In a consulting capacity, direct energy-related global partner recruiting and business development for NCSU’s Centennial Campus, a Tier 1 university-owned research and development park. Example technology focuses of targeted partner organizations include:- Smart Grid, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, & Power Electronics- Energy storage and advanced batteries- Communications- Software and advanced computing- Cyber security- Energy efficiency- Demand response-… Show more In a consulting capacity, direct energy-related global partner recruiting and business development for NCSU’s Centennial Campus, a Tier 1 university-owned research and development park. Example technology focuses of targeted partner organizations include:- Smart Grid, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, & Power Electronics- Energy storage and advanced batteries- Communications- Software and advanced computing- Cyber security- Energy efficiency- Demand response- Advanced grid sensors and instrumentation- Nanotechnology- Electric vehicle supply equipment- Solar and wind power- Utility data analytics- High performance buildings Show less

Consulting to the Director of Business Development:- Strengthened energy contacts to increase revenue and membership - Performed annual conference planning (600 attendees) in seeking national and internationally recognized speakers, panelists, and moderators - Led a strategic partnership for initiative for three conference sessions: Energy Water Nexus, Plug In Electric Vehicles (PHEV/EV), and Smart Grid/Microgrid - Worked to secure the 96 recognized Smart Grid companies and… Show more Consulting to the Director of Business Development:- Strengthened energy contacts to increase revenue and membership - Performed annual conference planning (600 attendees) in seeking national and internationally recognized speakers, panelists, and moderators - Led a strategic partnership for initiative for three conference sessions: Energy Water Nexus, Plug In Electric Vehicles (PHEV/EV), and Smart Grid/Microgrid - Worked to secure the 96 recognized Smart Grid companies and contacts for NCSEA's contact management database - Provided market intelligence input for the annual census for economic growth and jobs creation in 2012 for the State of North Carolina Show less

Consulting on:- Smart Grid policies and resiliency- Advanced Metering Infrastructure- Smart Grid and energy for economic development- Energy Assurance and Emergency Planning- Evaluation of Shale Gas for North Carolina economic development and energy assurance

- Regional solutions and business development responsibilities for Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Smart Grid- Industrial Advisory Board, National Science Foundation's Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management Systems Center- Spearheaded the new Smart Grid as a Service business offering with partner Science Applications International Corporation

- Managed energy and water efficiency programs for North Carolina State Agencies – comprising of over 9,000 buildings.- Led energy- and sustainability-centric economic and workforce development activities for the State Energy Office. Collaborated with NC Department of Commerce to create jobs, attract investment and recruit companies to North Carolina.- Consulted legislature and state agencies in energy efficiency, sustainability, and renewable energy technologies and policies.-… Show more - Managed energy and water efficiency programs for North Carolina State Agencies – comprising of over 9,000 buildings.- Led energy- and sustainability-centric economic and workforce development activities for the State Energy Office. Collaborated with NC Department of Commerce to create jobs, attract investment and recruit companies to North Carolina.- Consulted legislature and state agencies in energy efficiency, sustainability, and renewable energy technologies and policies.- Member of Governor’s task force to expand energy savings performance contracting across North Carolina’s public sectors- Steering Committee member, Charlotte Regional Energy Summit Show less

Market research and strategy firm serving energy, communications and R&D organizations. Focused on accelerating growth, effectively utilizing resources, and driving strategy.Example engagements:- Market research and business development for the Electric Power Research Institute/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Center for Green Building Research. Led outreach activities for collaborative funding and research.- Strategic marketing and sales for an energy information management… Show more Market research and strategy firm serving energy, communications and R&D organizations. Focused on accelerating growth, effectively utilizing resources, and driving strategy.Example engagements:- Market research and business development for the Electric Power Research Institute/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Center for Green Building Research. Led outreach activities for collaborative funding and research.- Strategic marketing and sales for an energy information management firm. Drove marketing and sales strategy, developed execution plans, and supported the management team.- Led strategic alliance development for a leader in enterprise energy management.- Provided multinational infrastructure and economic studies for a global financial advisory and consulting firm. Show less

- Devised and directed strategic and segmentation analyses, built the business case, product managed and launched intelligent communicating energy measurement products for residential and commercial/industrial global markets.- Successfully planned and executed customer beta testing and focus group programs for new products, signing up over 300 North American companies.- Initiated and negotiated strategic alliances and preferred vendor agreements.- Executive Team member in two rounds… Show more - Devised and directed strategic and segmentation analyses, built the business case, product managed and launched intelligent communicating energy measurement products for residential and commercial/industrial global markets.- Successfully planned and executed customer beta testing and focus group programs for new products, signing up over 300 North American companies.- Initiated and negotiated strategic alliances and preferred vendor agreements.- Executive Team member in two rounds of funding, resulting in $30M of additional investment. In the second round, qualified and introduced eventual funding source. Show less

Provider of Advanced Metering Infrastructure technology.- Drove strategic alliances with key industry organizations - Booked company’s earliest orders, resulting in increased investments by VC’s.- Championed, created and managed a new business unit.

Broadband technology solution provider to the utility, telecommunications, and cable television industries.- Conducted utility and multi-industry market segmentation and competitive intelligence analyses, resulting in optimal product development roadmap, resource allocation and market pricing.- Strategized and drove sales for the company’s largest accounts.- Successfully managed products and introduced new product lines.