Ruth Cox Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

As the Principal of RFC Enterprises, responsible for consultancy services in support of organizations with a focus on economic development around climate change innovation. Capabilities include strategic planning, development of business plans, establishing strategic alliances, the creation and execution of multi-stakeholder engagement programs, and the design of economic development initiatives. Currently working with Third Way, a bi-partisan policy organization, to develop a Federal Buy Clean Program proposal for consideration by the Biden Administration and Congress which is being funded by Gates Ventures. Also, currently engaged with Climate-KIC (knowledge and Innovation Community), which is an organization under the auspices of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, to develop business and collaborative opportunities between the State of California and high technology companies in the Bay Area and the European Union.

San Jose, Ca

As CEO of ProspectSV, a nonprofit innovation hub focused on solutions for smarter, cleaner communities, I was responsible for strategy and day to day operations. The organization brings government, corporations and academia together with startups, product teams and expert staff to accelerate innovations in transportation, energy and the built environment. ProspectSV provides a full spectrum of commercialization support including market and technical insight, connections to partners and investors, pilot opportunities as well as access to a $12 million, 23,000 sq. ft. Technology Demonstration Center with working and industrial space, lab facilities and specialized equipment. ProspectSV has already worked with over 40 startups who have secured more than $250 M in investment, raised more than $80 M in government grants, and builds multi-disciplinary teams to implement projects demonstrating climate change innovations.

Walnut Creek, Ca

As the Vice President of Power Marketing for Centauri Energy, LLC, a developer of utility-scale solar and wind projects, my focus is on developing a strategy to enable the company to secure key corporate, municipal utility and government customers for the 1.5 Gigawatts of clean power projects currently underway in California, Oregon and New Mexico. These projects include wind, solar and battery storage technologies. My appointment comes as market demand increases for renewable energy in California following Governor Jerry Brown signing SB 350 into law. Also, more than 80 corporations have signed President Obama's Pledge on Climate Change and have committed to using 100% renewables to power their operations. Centauri Energy is leveraging multiple paths to market and multiple contracting mechanisms to facilitate and expand the use of clean power in our target markets.

San Francisco Bay Area

Ruth Cox is the Principal of RFC Enterprises, a strategic marketing and business development consultancy providing support to technology companies seeking to expand their business base. Capabilities include development of business plans, marketing strategies and tactical plans, product pricing models, competitive analyses, strategic partnership development, product launch plans and capital investment programs. Most recently, assisted an Internet of Things start-up in raising Series B funding, developing a business model and marketing plan including rigorous competitive analysis, and launching a crowdfunding program to introduce a new product in the Do-It-Yourself home security market.

San Francisco Bay Area

The Senior Sustainability Officer (SSO) is responsible for ensuring the President’s sustainability policies are firmly and consistently manifest in day-to-day operations across GSA. This includes programs for energy and water efficiency, clean power generation, lowering fossil fuel consumption in the GSA fleet, greening the supply chain, diverting waste and transforming Federal workspaces to shrink the Federal footprint. These efforts mitigate climate change by lowering green house gas emissions, and create jobs in the sustainability market sector for American engineered, American manufactured and domestically fueled products and locally delivered services. The SSO also leads GSA’s Strategic Sustainability Advisory Group, working closely with the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the Office of Management and Budget on the agency’s Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan and annual Sustainability Score Card, and and supports GSA customer agencies in meeting their sustainability goals.

San Francisco, Ca

As chief executive of the Region's Public Building Service (PBS) and Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) operations, heads a workforce of nearly 1,000 associates across California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii, as well as in Japan, South Korea and the U.S. territories of Guam and Saipan, with an annual operating budget of almost $1 billion. The regional PBS operation manages 36 million square feet of real estate portfolio, houses over 100,000 civilian Federal employees, and includes 178 government-owned buildings and leased space in 947 commercial buildings. The regional FAS operation offers procurement vehicles and support staff to enable the delivery of goods, services, telecommunications and information technology to both civilian and military agencies valued at more than $1billion annually. Currently holds a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Washington, D.C.

As chief executive, responsible for day-to-day operations of this clean energy technology trade association whose membership comprises the leading automobile manufacturers, chemical companies, research universities, hydrogen producers and fuel cell product and component suppliers. Held accountability for strategy, financial management, regulatory compliance, membership, communications, personnel management and outreach.

Washington, Dc

As chief executive, responsible for the day-to-day management of this progressive Political Action Committee (PAC), which was ranked 8th in money raised in the 2009 election cycle, and one of only two Democratic PACs to reach the top 10.

Various Locations Across The Country

Having been at the vortex of the Information Age, working for and with some of the industry's most innovative companies, I experienced firsthand how the U.S. was able to achieve its greatest economic growth since post World War II. We were the biggest supplier and the biggest consumer of information technology which made our businesses more competitive and profitable, and it generated millions of high-paying jobs. After 9/11, the role of energy in economic development became all too apparent, as did the environment impact of our industrialized society’s use of fossil fuels. Access to sustainable and affordable energy was becoming the currency for future economic growth and human prosperity. The need emerged for an integrated economic, environmental and energy policy on a national scale, one that would leverage America’s technological superiority to develop clean and efficient energy systems, create millions of high-waged jobs, preserve and protect our environment, and provide for greater national security. To affect this kind of transformational change – in essence guiding our society into the Energy Age – takes national political leadership. In 2004, I decided to play a fundamental role in this movement by helping elect a president who would prioritize this effort. I worked in field operations on a several campaigns, continuing to hone my communications and media relations skills in this new field. In 2008, I joined the Obama for America campaign where I served in 5 primary states, and as the Women’s Outreach Director for the general election in Florida. In 2009, I served on President-elect Obama’s transition team in the Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs. I was appointed Regional Administrator for the U.S. GSA in 2011 where the development and implementation of a sustainability roadmap has been the hallmark of my tenure, and where this success was rewarded in my subsequent appointment as Senior Sustainability Officer.

Westminster, Co

Developed marketing, branding and product positioning strategies, launched new product/service offerings, planned and managed media, public and analyst relations for Revenue Assurance software company serving Telecom service providers.

Santa Clara, Ca

Managed business development, marketing, sales, communications and investor relations strategies, campaigns, projects and transactions for rich media communications company. Launched "Click-to-Meet," one of the industry's first Internet-based integrated video-voice-data conferencing products and helped engineer a merger with rival CUSeeMe Networks.

Woodland Hills, Ca

Conceived, implemented and managed business development, marketing, branding and positioning strategies for Telecom network management software company. Expanded and upgraded the product/service offering through acquisition, secured strategic alliances with technology partners — Microsoft, Lucent Technologies, IBM — and launched a high-profile public/media relations campaign, dramatically increasing the company’s market valuation.

Carpinteria, Ca

Sparked growth, regained lead market position, penetrated key international markets, expanded reach within domestic markets, and re-launched the integrated messaging (voice-fax-email) company under a new name and brand (PulsePoint Communications). Created and deployed a new product strategy aligned with a formal marketing discipline and clear, consistent message. Involved with securing funding from Microsoft and positioning the company for acquisition by Unisys.

Redwood Shores, Ca

Created and executed market leadership strategy in the telecom sector for market-leading database and business applications software company - developed and deployed an integrated marketing strategy linking corporate product/service offering, brand recognition, distribution network and strategic partnerships. Built the foundation for a $1.5 billion line of business by developing and managing co-branding and sales strategy with Sun Microsystems.

Grenoble, France

Established and launched the “HP in Telecom” brand encompassing a portfolio of products and enhanced services customized for the telecom industry. Responsible for the business development, marketing strategy and programs which resulted in exceeding a $1.2 billion revenue goal by $500+ million, and securing preferred supplier status with 80%+ of the world’s leading telecom service providers. Established OEM relationships and joint ventures with key telecom equipment manufacturers, such as Ericsson, Alcatel, Nokia, Nortel and Lucent Technologies

The Hague, Netherlands

Introduced and steered market-driven approach for the delivery of network services for the newly privatized national telecommunications service provider. Implemented network infrastructure programs, rolled out new/enhanced products, and supported pan-European and global partnerships. Managed programs valued at $160 million.

Santa Clara, Ca And Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Developed and executed business development and marketing strategy to launch the on-line transaction processing computer company into the International telecom arena. Secured partnerships with leading OEMs and ISVs, including Siemens, Alcatel, Nortel and Motorola. Facilitated 100% growth in revenue and customer base for the telecom vertical.