Responsible for delivery of all aspects of Dairy-to-Renewable Natural Gas (biogas / biomethane) facility development ambitions including commercial negotiations, due diligence, integration/implementation planning, and value delivery.

• Business Transformation: Primary task is to conceptualize, develop and implement an overarching long-term envisaged global functional transformation plan to align organization with global strategy• Critical Process Improvement & Management: Focus areas include Global Performance Management & Delivery, Information Management, 3rd Party Relationship Optimization, Budgeting• Tactical & Strategic Planning: Partner with key executives, senior government relations leaders and other functional lines (Finance, Legal, IT, Communications) to ensure existing functional model maximizes effectiveness, is sustainable and delivers value • Personnel Management: Lead a team of 9 direct reports on two continents

Program is design to support fellows in becoming a peer mentor, advocate, and spokesperson for other veterans, reservists, and military spouses, helping to solidify the advanced energy connection to national security and the mission-driven advancement of veterans’ employment in advanced energy. As fellows rise within advanced energy organizations, they can more closely tie national security to energy security, as well as move the advanced energy economy forward. The program provides a select group of high-performing, high-potential leaders with:Policy training in energy diplomacy, markets, technology, and experience-based skills training such as public speaking, op-ed writing, and entrepreneurshipMentorship from senior national security and energy leaders in the Atlantic Council’s networkParticipation in high-profile settings, including Atlantic Council events, publications, and placement of written workExposure to cutting-edge, fast-growing companies seeking candidates that couple leadership and management skills with technical acumen

This role was as a volunteer Energy-Executive in Residence for early-stage technology commercialization in partnership with Maryland-based Universities and Labs to support Maryland's Clean Energy and Climate Goals. The technology application I was partnered with involved methane upgrading and single-step Gas-to-Liquids conversion technology. I led all accelerator business activities including customer discovery, delivery of all work products, branding and design, and ultimately the pitch lead.

* Leading the development of a Smart Home Energy Category focused on residential solar systems, battery storage and e-mobility products and accessories to include E-vehicles, E-Bikes and E-Scooters for tink's Smart Home e-commerce platform* Driving the creation of all category website content from text to graphics to video with aim to educate Smart Home customers on how solar, storage and e-mobility fit into the Connected Home space, while generating business leads and sales through strategic partners for the German market

Selected as 1 of 15 mid-career American 2018-2019 Fellows from a nationally competitive process by the Robert Bosch Foundation which sponsors the most distinguished and longest running transatlantic initiative between Europe and North America, offering a select cohort of accomplished Americans the opportunity to complete a comprehensive intercultural professional program in Germany. The year included language training, professional seminars and two work placements in the renewable and energy technology business sectors.

* Market Research : Completed a U.S. study as a lead-in to a review of the U.S. Sales & Marketing Strategy, assessing market outlook, sonnen vs. competitor products and creation of a state-by-state market favorability methodology/model with aim to help the U.S. leadership in forward approaches * Business Development : Led a ‘U.S. Residential Behind-the-Meter Virtual Power Plant as a Service Offering’ project, completing the most comprehensive assessment of U.S. utility interest in and awareness of paired residential solar and battery storage in the market to date and how management of a battery pool could be monetized as a service for utilities to help them maintain their grid reliability and resilience mandates.

- Responsible for providing organizational advice and support, and coordinating a wide range of issues across multiple interfaces (including planning, implementing, and monitoring activities). The role included support on both day-to-day operational, business and policy issues and longer-term strategic planning, at the behest of the Shell VP, Government Relations Americas and from corporate headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands for US State, US Federal, Canadian, Brazilian and Latin American Government Relations teams.- Coordinated and managed the $35 million USD Americas annual planning and budgeting process - Coordinated and managed Americas quarterly regional performance appraisal, across 12 countries, ensuring KPIs are crafted, tracked and delivered for lines of business- Monitored organizational governance elements including risk and business assurance - Managed and developed Government Relations support staff, with 5 direct reports- Ensured annual spend of $4 million USD in Lobbyist and Consultant Contracting and Procurement activities were supported effectively with defined return on investment- Prepared internal communications for VP Government Relations, Americas- Full time member of the Shell Government Relations Americas' Leadership Team- Ensured Corporate Country Ambassador Frameworks were understood and records maintained across the Americas- Drove and orchestrated support for a culture of compliance - acting as the focal point on Ethics and Compliance for Shell Americas Government Relations community in close alignment with GR Global Ethics & Compliance Manager, including overseeing US Federal & State Lobbying Compliance Programs- Provided in-country support for business development and growth in Trinidad and Tobago and the Dutch and English-speaking Caribbean, as a seconded Government Relations Adviser with special focus on government engagement planning relating to LNG, solar power and upstream development

● Managed $100 million annual 4PL trucking contract implementation in the Marcellus Shale area of north-central Pennsylvania, the first model of its kind in Shell's North American onshore gas operations, to include contract development, carrier selection and RFP process, KPI tracking/reporting, freight payment solution design, staffing selection, carrier safety program design, and IT solution selection. ● Created the first full supply chain and bulk commodity demand map for the Eagle Ford Shale area of South Texas, in support of a truck to rail exploration project● Planned and executed a successful Logistics Infrastructure and Resource Assessment (LIRA) for a company acquisition in a new onshore gas play in Kansas● Designed and implemented a $40 million 3/4PL trucking model in the onshore natural gas, offshore platform and marine port freight delivery sector across the Gulf Coast Region● Led contractor accountability management structure to ensure contract value in order to deliver as-promised stakeholder expectations

● Prepared and presented quarterly and monthly budget analyses driving development and execution of key strategic and tactical business plans, using data-driven metrics to drive logistics optimization in road transportation, marine and aviation categories● Served as the Gulf of Mexico Lean Initiative Manager, working with functional and geographic teams to brainstorm, track and then implement 20 actionable initiatives in the supply and logistics chains in order to drive efficiency and lower expenses● Logistics Group focal point for offshore development projects, working with International Exploration and Production engineering teams to design and execute Logistics Support Phases● Oversaw $30 million (US) in annual offshore maritime logistics support for nine Gulf of Mexico oil production platforms, as well as all Gulf of Mexico construction and well maintenance projects● Managed logistics supply and demand plans for dynamic offshore work streams, focusing on efficiency and cost reductions while meeting fluctuating demand profiles from business and engineering units (YTD Optimization Action Savings = $1.8 million)● Determined logistics supplier sourcing in response to project and platform needs, built around vendor reputation, relationships and competitive market pricing

• IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN (2005-2006): Managed International Strategy Development and Evaluation teams of 4-10 persons, providing strategic government and private sector partners with critical solutions for process improvements, most specifically in the critical infrastructure and hospitality sectors• IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN (2005-2006): Planned and led multiple high-level strategy presentations for senior government officials and corporate executives, demonstrating superior communication skills in multi-cultural settings• IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN (2005-2006): Analyzed combat zone and country-specific security issues and produced action-oriented reports, assisting military and diplomatic personnel with short and long-term strategy operational planning • SEATTLE (2003-2005): Developed and implemented critical policy, personnel training, and technical system oversight of a $1,000,000,000 U.S. government asset (guided missile destroyer) from shipyard construction and planning stages through operational execution, leading 3 teams of 25 persons• SEATTLE (2003-2005): Served as ship's Legal Officer, liasing with the Judge Advocate Corps while preparing and executing vessel and personnel legal action, as neededLed the ship's Electrical Division of 13 personnel, overseeing all system maintenance, emergent repair and human resource issues● JAPAN (2000 - 2003): Qualified and served operationally as a Bridge Watch Officer (Officer of the Deck), overseeing the teams responsible for full scope of at-sea vessel operations from navigation to safety to weapon firing to engineering drills● JAPAN (2000-2003): Qualified and served as an Engineering Officer of the Watch, responsible for the full scope of at-sea engineering plant operations including system testing, maintenance, personnel supervision, emergency action and damage control