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Turlock, Ca

Manage project development assets. Primarily working to position the company to excel in industrial & renewable markets. Our team provides pre-construction & project feasibility, concept designs, design-build budgetary pricing, and ultimately construction services.

Sparks, Nevada, United States

The company specializes in guiding our commercial and industrial clients through energy projects' planning and budgeting stages, from conceptual design to interconnection and utility system impact studies. Our expertise spans layout iterations, interconnection strategies, and identifying EPC budgets, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to design.Our commitment is to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and innovative energy solutions that help our clients achieve their goals.

Scotts Valley, Ca

Assists the CEO in devising an agenda to facilitate executive decisions relating to technology development, the focus of talent, distribution of funds, and commercialization of the technology.

Sacramento, California Area

Black & Veatch provides engineering, technology, consulting and construction solutions that span the life cycle of projects in the power generation, power delivery and hydrocarbon process industries. Our services encompass planning, design, procurement, construction, startup, optimization and maintenance.As a Regional General Manager, I am accountable for the success of business development efforts within the Southwestern US for the Black & Veatch Energy Business. I am focused on a… Show more Black & Veatch provides engineering, technology, consulting and construction solutions that span the life cycle of projects in the power generation, power delivery and hydrocarbon process industries. Our services encompass planning, design, procurement, construction, startup, optimization and maintenance.As a Regional General Manager, I am accountable for the success of business development efforts within the Southwestern US for the Black & Veatch Energy Business. I am focused on a select number of strategic and core clients as well as managing the sales needs of the matrix organization covering target and opportunistic deals. I will also focus on key strategic client initiatives that are judged to be critical to market or business unit growth. Show less

Sacramento, California Area

Metro-Director for Clean Tech Open’s Sacramento chapter. Recognized for technical, operational and leadership expertise and ability to organize and inspire startup initiatives and teams. Awarded Clean Tech Open finalist in 2008 for efforts in launching a multi-national clean energy startup.

Sacramento, California Area

Granite Construction, Inc., Watsonville, CA, 2009 – 2014BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Recruited to lead strategic diversification into renewable energy for Granite Construction Company, a heavy civil general contractor and construction material producer. Led all business development activities with power developers, technology partners and contracting partners in renewable, alternative fuels, and industrial initiatives. - Poised company for exponential growth by increasing… Show more Granite Construction, Inc., Watsonville, CA, 2009 – 2014BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Recruited to lead strategic diversification into renewable energy for Granite Construction Company, a heavy civil general contractor and construction material producer. Led all business development activities with power developers, technology partners and contracting partners in renewable, alternative fuels, and industrial initiatives. - Poised company for exponential growth by increasing revenues from $16M to $100M in 4 years. Steered executive decision to shift from an EPC business model to a civil site work model, substantially mitigating long-term risk and commitment. - Led entry efforts into the industrial sector. Conducted market-wide study and technology review of the industry. Defined go-to-market strategy, targeting industrial, oil, and gas sectors. - Crafted and executed entry strategy into to power market. Reviewed potential of developing 11 sites on Granite’s land to gain necessary industry experience. Developed/negotiated 3 PPAs in 2 years. Built out 3 net metering projects totaling 1.5 MW. - Strengthened credibility within the investment community, demonstrating company’s ability to deliver renewable projects on time and on budget. This success influenced company’s M&A launch into the power market. - Renewed and intensified focus on developing Pumped Storage Project opportunities.- Expanded footprint in the utility sector. Forged relationships with Pacific Gas and Electric, Imperial Irrigation District, and SoCal Edison to secure future partnership opportunities including nuclear O&M. - Increased company’s focus on GTL development opportunities, leading partnership with technology providers to capture a projected entry into this market with large growth potential. - Formulated and pursued alternative uses for Granite’s underutilized land assets. Show less

Houston, Tx

Provided single-source accountability and streamlined project execution for over $50M in renewable development projects. Researched and discovered market-ready technologies in fuels, renewable power and water treatment; led all aspects of project sourcing, technology selection, pre-engineering, design and construction. - Launched start-up engineering and construction division within Quanta, leading business development and project management efforts across multiple emerging markets… Show more Provided single-source accountability and streamlined project execution for over $50M in renewable development projects. Researched and discovered market-ready technologies in fuels, renewable power and water treatment; led all aspects of project sourcing, technology selection, pre-engineering, design and construction. - Launched start-up engineering and construction division within Quanta, leading business development and project management efforts across multiple emerging markets including renewable, fuel, water, and construction services. - Aided in grant application development contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to develop drop-in fuels from biomass gasification. - Constructed the largest utility-scale solar project (10MW) in North America at the time. As a partner with First Solar, led all aspects of project construction sourcing and permitting.- Jump-started solar renewable startup. Led project sourcing, market viability studies and recruitment efforts. - Drove down the cost of renewable projects by streamlining the construction process through design-build and selection of value-add supply chain partners.PROJECT MANAGER/STAFF ENGINEER, Potelco Inc., Seattle, WA, 2003 – 2006 Tapped for newly formed specialty engineering group; served as design-build manager for numerous energy projects in Pugent Sound. Later appointed to manage system-wide overhead underground electric conversions; all were design-build. PROJECT MANAGER, Manuel Brothers, Grass Valley, CA, 1999 – 2003 Served as PE for various underground utility projects, including a (115kV) Roseville Electric underground transmission line. Show less

Bs, Applied Science

Education record

Geological Engineering