• Responsible for permit, finance, land lease, and planning processes for utility-scale energy developments in the Western United States (Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Alaska)• Worked closely with multiple federal, state, public, and private stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial solutions for development• Facilitated site selection, right of way, environment (including protected species), transmission interconnection, and view-shed research programs for initial development stages• Served as Public Outreach Advocate for the U.S. Wind Industry at the Idaho National Laboratories • Led market research to analyze consumer demand, infrastructure capacity, and federal incentives, to establish pricing for go-to-market financial statements• United ranchers, farmers, conservation, reclamation, elected officials, and other stakeholders through public outreach to address ongoing land development processes• Project managed permit and land-lease processes for Seven Mile Hill (115MW) and Belvoir Ranch (300MW) wind developments• Initiated multiple inter-state studies with Infrastructure Authorities, General Electric, and University Research Programs to assess natural gas firming potential at altitude• Negotiated and worked with State Land Officials and Private Investment Offices to establish the first natural gas firming facility in the American Intermountain West• Provided ongoing guidance and supportive research to explore and influence the relocation of the TOT3 Intertie (100-mile multi-state transmission line)• Served as a consultant to Anshuetz Corporation resulting in the Trans West Express Development• Guest University Lecturer: Energy Development Process

• Responsible for the design and installation of over 20 grid-tied, autonomous, and hybrid solar photovoltaic, wind, diesel, natural gas, and battery bank systems for commercial and private use• Trouble shooter for malfunctioning energy systems including wind turbine furling, generator technologies, battery bank, ground loop, inverter and charge controller programing problems• Repaired and designed modifications for lightning-damaged power systems• Served as Public Outreach Educator for autonomous energy system operations and maintenance• Guest Instructor for Montana State Energy Program

• Directed and coordinated stakeholders, projects, and inventories to meet timeline commitments• Engineered, designed, and installed grid-tied and battery backed solar photovoltaic systems• Educated private stakeholders about land management as it relates to energy development financial incentives, available technology, and utility-to-market strategy• Repowered the Rocky Mountain Institute in Aspen, Colorado through the refurbishment of dual axis trackers, positively grounded photovoltaic, battery bank, and an AC coupled systems • Facilitated mechanical and structural mounting of racking, modules, and electrical equipment• Worked closely with operations staff to ensure coordination of projects and deliverables were met• Participated in quality assurance, process evaluation, and assessment processes

• Lead contractor for remote communication sights in the Artic Circle and Mexican Border• Worked closely with the U.S. Air Force to plan and complete remote projects• Utilized high risk, roped-in climbing techniques for steel lattice work and pole tower construction • Operated and worked with large equipment for communications tower construction• Planned, organized, and rigged helicopter long lining to deliver and erect remote towers, buildings, hazardous materials transport for construction processes• Installed solar photovoltaic, battery bank, and nitrogen-fed propane generators for autonomous and back-up energy systems • Built communication buildings with cogeneration capabilities and automated climate controls• Installed microwave repeaters and Unmanned Threat Emitter Sites for military fighter jet training

• Instructed all aspects of high-risk mountain travel and navigation including rock climbing, snow and ice climbing, and backcountry skiing• Utilized numerous leadership techniques and team-building strategies to insure client success• Educated clients about geology, meteorology, snow sciences, and altitude physiology• Organized all aspects of expedition planning in the Teton and Wind River Mountain Ranges• Assessed and provided strategic feedback for aspiring professional athlete mountaineers • Managed extreme risks in unpredictable environments to insure safety at high altitudes• Worked closely with public and private sector stakeholders in search and rescue operations to execute extractions and other high altitude rescues in Teton National Park, U.S.A.

• Led Alaska expeditions for the first: Wrangel Mountain Range ski traverse, Mount Bonna, Mount Churchill, Mount Cook ski descents, and Saint Elias Mountain Range kite-ski traverse• Expedition planning and execution including: metrological and environmental research, equipment selection, provision planning, and high-risk route finding• Organized logistics and travel for expedition teams to remote locations• Utilized immediate and long-term decision making and risk management techniques to insure safety• Exercised discipline, perseverance, and adaptability to survive and excel in harsh environments• Problem solved multiple, unexpected environmental challenges with limited resources• Applied necessary leadership skills to harness individual team member strengths and maintain team cohesiveness in adverse environments

• Member of U.S.A. Biathlon Team (1995-1996)• North American Biathlon Champion (1996)• Coach Swedish National Biathlon Championships (1998)• Lead climber responsible for equipment, planning, logistics, and rigging for the Outdoor Life Network• Planned and executed numerous first accents and rock climbs across the Western U.S.A.• Nike Research and Development Athlete, evaluated, tested and designed climbing, approach, trail running, and hiking gear for the All Conditions Department

• Professional Climber: First Assents Batu Lawi, Borneo Grade VI A3+ 5.11, Musang, Thailand Grade V A2+ 5.12