Financial economist and in-house policy expert for public interest law firm and consumer activist non-profit. Develops strategy and analysis for California state and national energy-related issues to inform regulators, legislators, consumers and other stakeholders.

Specializing in the business cases, financial analysis, regulatory testimony and coordinated supporting communications for advocacy and persuasive arguments, communications and negotiation strategy, and implementation of sustainable financial solutions.• On-going financial modeling/analysis and accounting consulting for specialty consumer goods client including: Business case white papers, detailed financial P&L projections, market analysis, and investor solicitation materials, Break-even costing modeling for new and existing products.• Interim Deputy Director, Marin Clean Energy – consultant providing executive leadership and to governmental electric power agency w/revenues of $150 MM. Projects included new headquarters lease and build-out.

Managed more than $6 billion of US and Canada accounts payable and indirect procurement requisitioning operations including 40+ staff located in Bay Area, Seattle and Philippines for Fortune 100 biotech company. Realigned staff and oversaw outsourcing of payment processing to Manila, Philippines.

Lobbyist responsible for on-going relationships with California PUC, consumer advocates and competitors. Developed advocacy strategy/negotiating positions and briefed senior management on major natural gas cases, competitive issues, renewable/solar net metering and electric grid connection. Accomplishments:• $2.2 B Gas Transmission and Storage Rate Case Settlement, won all contested issues • Approval for pressure restoration on San Bruno-related gas pipelines for winter reliability• Positive outcome on highly contested Virtual Net Metering rules

Re-aligned shared services for Fortune 200 utility with $7 MM+ budget/70 FTEs. Payroll for >60,000 employee/pensioners. AP of >1 MM transactions per year. IBEW contract table negotiations team.Accomplishments: • Drove 15% annual cost reduction/Improved key performance metrics to 1st/2nd quartile levels benchmarked nationally • Recovered failing $8MM time and attendance project, delivering key functionality and preventing asset impairment • Increased Employee Satisfaction Rating from 66% to 80% • Implemented redesigned pay statement w/paperless option• Outsourced payroll taxes, garnishments escheatment, and employment verification/Contracted for/procured for new travel/expense system

Primary investor information contact for Fortune 200 utility. Advised/staffed C-level executives re: earnings guidance, and investor disclosure. Advised and staffed C-level management on quarterly earnings calls.• 10+ US and international investor meetings and non-deal roadshows annually • Developed earnings guidance, 10K/8K and other public disclosures

Lobbyist before the CPUC on financial, rate design, renewable generation, energy efficiency, and distributed generation cases. Accomplishments:• $4.9 B 2007 General Rate Case (GRC) settlement approved • Won increase in authorized ROE to 11.35%/~$15 MM annual shareholder benefit• Approval for $2.7 B Energy Recovery Bond Financing to support emergence from bankruptcy

Prepared testimony, regulatory research and financial analysis for PG&E’s bankruptcy settlement filings and 2003 General Rate Case.

Leadership for launch of utility industry, e-procurement software start-up funded by private equity.

Staff to VP of Corporate Planning. Prepared business plans, regulatory research, competitive analysis and electric and gas market white papers. Member of Strategic Planning Team charged with developing business strategy and presenting recommendations/alternatives to senior management in response to electric deregulation.

Staff to VP of Development. Developed new business presentations and presented deals to Board of Directors. Prepared financial models and pro formas for new business/asset acquisitions and negotiated agreements.

Managed project financing technical and credit-side due diligence, loan documentation, draws and funding authorizations. Worked out troubled credits, oversaw work product from engineering consultants and forensic auditors, financial analysis, and asset valuations.

• Published original fundamental investment research/ pro forma financial statement forecasts on 10 mid-western utility companies for buy-side and sell-side institutional clients. • Performed financial analysis, and published evaluations of state and federal regulatory decisions. • Advised Duff and Phelps Credit Rating Agency

Responsible for wastewater compliance program for 12 nuclear and fossil facilities

Principal contact to print and radio media on technical issues such as electric generation and nuclear construction program.

Designed and oversaw installation and construction of fossil plant modifications (e.g. electrostatic precipitator, coal handing and pipe design)