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Portland, Or, Us

Maitland, Florida, United States

Currently, we have built and maintained an asset portfolio of 4.5 GW under pre-NTP and over 2 GW in ISO queues to FNTP while managing multiple P&L revenue streams, negotiating M&A over 1.5 GW with leadership, and resetting long term BESS expansion over the last 9 months. All in, about 20 GWhrs of market driven strategic BESS assets (both Stand-Alone and Hybrid) on numerous platforms in NE-ISO, MISO, CAISO, and ERCOT as well as in WECC. This constitutes over $60 Million in potential development… Show more Currently, we have built and maintained an asset portfolio of 4.5 GW under pre-NTP and over 2 GW in ISO queues to FNTP while managing multiple P&L revenue streams, negotiating M&A over 1.5 GW with leadership, and resetting long term BESS expansion over the last 9 months. All in, about 20 GWhrs of market driven strategic BESS assets (both Stand-Alone and Hybrid) on numerous platforms in NE-ISO, MISO, CAISO, and ERCOT as well as in WECC. This constitutes over $60 Million in potential development payments along with additional DSA’s associated in closing agreements. During this process built a brand-new BESS development team where we’ve planned over 45 projects between 1MW and 360MW for a total of 12 GW / 48 GWh of BESS for the 2024-2025 cycle. Show less

Salem, Oregon

Recently, as President and Owner, we originated several IPP projects within the confines of the WECC, the CAISO, and Western EIM primarily IOU’s in California and Oregon, but also in Colorado (BHP), Arizona (APS) and Kansas (SPP). Focus has been on Renewable Energy Project Development, Grid-Connected Energy Contracts (EV, ES, Solar, Wind), Behind-The-Meter (Demand) Opportunities, and Energy Equipment Integration and Interconnect. We data mine to evaluate strategic and tactical plans focusing on… Show more Recently, as President and Owner, we originated several IPP projects within the confines of the WECC, the CAISO, and Western EIM primarily IOU’s in California and Oregon, but also in Colorado (BHP), Arizona (APS) and Kansas (SPP). Focus has been on Renewable Energy Project Development, Grid-Connected Energy Contracts (EV, ES, Solar, Wind), Behind-The-Meter (Demand) Opportunities, and Energy Equipment Integration and Interconnect. We data mine to evaluate strategic and tactical plans focusing on Property Acquisition and Site Control, Transmission and Distribution Interconnection, Power Purchase Contract Negotiations, and Execution of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operations of the transactions in the formation of PPAs under the IOU’s RFO/RFP perturbations. Some proposed projects include:• Utility Level 20 MW Energy Storage Projects – Portland, Oregon• C & I Level 6 MW Solar + Storage + EV Project – San Jose, California• Commercial Series 0.5-1MW Energy Storage Projects – Lancaster, California• Utility Level 390 MW Combined Solar & Wind Project – Phoenix, Arizona Show less

Carlsbad, California, United States

As former CEO of Powerstation 247, finished close out of Powerstation 247 at Paladin Power, Inc. We recognized the TAM, SAM and SOM for residential solar + storage, constructed a raise-awareness-plan, formulated lead generation with channel partners, and built value added resellers in these solar + storage markets. Further, we obtained a Regulation C and recently, a Regulation D with plans to go IPO in 2025. Developing a proper manufacturing and supply chain was important to move products… Show more As former CEO of Powerstation 247, finished close out of Powerstation 247 at Paladin Power, Inc. We recognized the TAM, SAM and SOM for residential solar + storage, constructed a raise-awareness-plan, formulated lead generation with channel partners, and built value added resellers in these solar + storage markets. Further, we obtained a Regulation C and recently, a Regulation D with plans to go IPO in 2025. Developing a proper manufacturing and supply chain was important to move products quickly to market. Key financials: $5M Reg C and a $10M Reg D. Sales and distribution projected at YR1 $8,268M, YR2 $43,880M, and YR5 at $184,599M at the new company Show less

Tualatin, Oregon, United States

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, acted as Powin Energy’s Corporate Sr. Energy Advisor and interim Chief Operating Officer leading the start-up of this company as both an Energy Business as well as a Technology Company. With a well-tested proprietary chemical energy storage battery and a slick energy storage system software architecture supported by intellectual property, Powin is set to tread the renewables energy market with their BESS Stack. Much of the development work was done in… Show more Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, acted as Powin Energy’s Corporate Sr. Energy Advisor and interim Chief Operating Officer leading the start-up of this company as both an Energy Business as well as a Technology Company. With a well-tested proprietary chemical energy storage battery and a slick energy storage system software architecture supported by intellectual property, Powin is set to tread the renewables energy market with their BESS Stack. Much of the development work was done in several stages in coordination with BPA, City of Richland, PNNL, and Nine Canyon Wind Energy (Energy Northwest) building Powin Operations Platforms, Hardware, Software, Firmware and Safety Systems. Show less

Mountain View, Ca

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, act as AREVA Solar’s Corporate Sr. Director Business Process Improvement & Global Quality as well as Global OpX Principal leading the startup of the first Solar Steam Generator and Robotic Manufacturing System producing Concentrated Solar Power Reflectors fueling proprietary designed Solar Boilers while developing the Business Enterprise and Quality Management System for global implementation aligning and setting production targets and instilling key… Show more Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, act as AREVA Solar’s Corporate Sr. Director Business Process Improvement & Global Quality as well as Global OpX Principal leading the startup of the first Solar Steam Generator and Robotic Manufacturing System producing Concentrated Solar Power Reflectors fueling proprietary designed Solar Boilers while developing the Business Enterprise and Quality Management System for global implementation aligning and setting production targets and instilling key lean techniques and company metrics for systems in US, Australia, and India in excess of $1.2 Billion. Show less

Beaverton, Oregon

Reporting to the President and CEO managed all chemical and mechanical operations and supply chain from corporate purchase to customer delivery on time and on budget smoothing operations, reducing inventory, and maintaining sales and marketing plans within this startup company with potentials to $250 million within the US.

Wilsonville, Or

Reporting to the President & CEO managed an entrepreneurial consumer business capital expansion from an $8M/year to $40M/year business income. Spearheaded restructuring and rationalization of plants and contracted distribution facilities within the Northwest. Increased incremental unit output, while supporting sales growth plans, quadrupling company’s capacity. Managed on-time delivery maintaining safety, quality, and inventory in this high volume startup company now earning ~$100 million… Show more Reporting to the President & CEO managed an entrepreneurial consumer business capital expansion from an $8M/year to $40M/year business income. Spearheaded restructuring and rationalization of plants and contracted distribution facilities within the Northwest. Increased incremental unit output, while supporting sales growth plans, quadrupling company’s capacity. Managed on-time delivery maintaining safety, quality, and inventory in this high volume startup company now earning ~$100 million. Collaborated with HTE Hightower Engineering for design throughout the system. Show less

Salem, Or

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations primary responsibility was to cross functionally manage all plant businesses, manufacturing operations, and transportation for commercial, structural, metal building products manufacturing facility in this company turnaround. Heavy interaction with internal and external customers ensuring price, delivery, and quality of materials. Rescued this OEM manufacturing operation struggling with a poor P&L and poor employee working relationships.

Albany, Or - South

Superintendent & Plant Engineer, Albany, ORReporting to the Vice President of Operations at the Oregon operations, responsible for managing all aspects of operations for a 28-acre titanium and zirconium production facility with a 76-person staff, $120 million P&L. Developed all business building capital, business sustaining Capital, small capital and major maintenance business plans and projects for the Metallurgical Operations Division at Wah Chang, Melting & Finishing Division at Allvac… Show more Superintendent & Plant Engineer, Albany, ORReporting to the Vice President of Operations at the Oregon operations, responsible for managing all aspects of operations for a 28-acre titanium and zirconium production facility with a 76-person staff, $120 million P&L. Developed all business building capital, business sustaining Capital, small capital and major maintenance business plans and projects for the Metallurgical Operations Division at Wah Chang, Melting & Finishing Division at Allvac (Oremet). Originated, developed, procured, and put into operation many systems including a $40 Million New Manufacturing Forge for less than $13 Million. Show less

Everett, Wa

Reporting to the Converting Superintendent provided engineering management for 5 paper machines and 20 related packaging and converting lines. Major areas of focus were safety, TQM, production, TPS/TPM (RCM), and JIT manufacturing while developing day-to-day operational plans for two fully automated converting systems and personnel. Rolled out a new West Coast high speed product line, an icon of roll tissue, called Cottenelle resulting in a new product becoming the centerpiece of their consumer… Show more Reporting to the Converting Superintendent provided engineering management for 5 paper machines and 20 related packaging and converting lines. Major areas of focus were safety, TQM, production, TPS/TPM (RCM), and JIT manufacturing while developing day-to-day operational plans for two fully automated converting systems and personnel. Rolled out a new West Coast high speed product line, an icon of roll tissue, called Cottenelle resulting in a new product becoming the centerpiece of their consumer business returning over $500MM. Show less

North Las Vegas, Nv

Reporting to Plant Manager managed half million square foot, $35M, green field Las Vegas converting facility project. Requirements were the design, installation and startup of proprietary converting and packaging equipment including line layouts with power, utilities, and distribution while integrating in newly designed and constructed buildings and grounds.

Springfield, Or

Responsibility was given to manage multiple capital and maintenance projects ranging in costs from $10M to $1MM for Linerboard, Pulp, Recovery, Chip Handling and Chip Unloading operations at the Springfield, Oregon operations. Managed, designed, and engineered the Concentrated Vanillin Black Liquor operation and claimed over $5M/year savings in feed makeup chemicals.

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Bachelor Of Science (Bs)