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Princeton, New Jersey

Lead A.F. Mensah’s representation in matters of legislation that have an impact on the U.S. solar and energy storage markets. Direct and oversee all aspects of support services for AF Mensah’s government relations and key stakeholder activities. Interact with research and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance of industrial standards with A.F. Mensah’s (AFM) technology portfolio.Key Duties and Responsibilities• Oversee and coordinate interactions with legislators and legislative staff, at the Federal, State and Local levels of government on matters concerning AFM’s solar and energy storage activities.• Prioritize and implement short and long-range policy goals and objectives that supports the efforts of AFM.• Manage AFM’s legislative internal clearinghouse function, including bill tracking and analysis and committee hearings.• Collaborate with AFM’s Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement effective policy strategies.• Engage with local, regional and national research groups with respect to the development and implementation of technology that supports AFM’s strategic efforts.• Represent AFM’s interests at industry forums, trade shows and education and outreach events.• Manage day-to-day relationships with key policy-makers and stakeholders.

Robbinsville, Nj

Consultant at large responsible for generating new business opportunities throughout the company’s core business of environmental, health and safety. Expand the company’s current business horizon to evaluate new services supporting the fields of alt. fueled transportation, energy storage, microgrids, and solar generation.

Retired from PSEG after career spanning over thirty years. During this time span I had the opportunity to work with all of the various operating groups within the Public Service Enterprise Group of companies including Public Service Electric & Gas Company, PSEG Services Corporation and PS Power LLC and PSEG Energy Holdings. My responsibilities where to manage detailed scientific research projects focusing on environmental, generation, transmission, gas and electric delivery issues. Provide quarterly strategic technology risk assessments for new and emerging technologies for PSEG’s Executive Operating Group. Prepare project budget estimates, obtain funding, monitor and control expenses, manage field personal, conduct field audits, troubleshoot technical and operational problems, and conduct detailed benefits assessments at project’s end.Highlights include;* Led technology assessment team to evaluate Plug-in Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles and charging infrastructure requirements for the development and launch of a “Plug-in Ready” program for PSE&G. * Research lead for PSE&G with the Electric Power Research Institute in area of electric transportation development and infrastructure requirements for Plug-in Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles. * Developed program opportunities for PSE&G in response to New Jersey Energy Master Plan in the area of airport, port and truck stop electrification.* Evaluated advanced CO2 reduction, storage and transportation technologies for PS Power LLC. * Analyzed emerging technologies for new business opportunities such as dispersed generation for industrial peak shaving and use of off peak lighting for agricultural purposes.* Leveraged company assets with outside organizations including the Electric Power Research Institute, Gas Research Institute, DOE and USEPA to conduct specific research for improvements in utility operations.

Bethleham, Pa

The Energy Systems Engineering Institute; a center of excellence in energy systems engineering at Lehigh University represents a novel partnership between industry and academia. As Program Mentor my responsibility is to serve as an industrial mentor for the students as they conduct targeted research projects that serve as an entry point into the field of business for which they have elected to pursue.

Over a nine year period actively participated and oversaw the day-to-day management of all Township matters that affected not only the five thousand local citizens but also the thousands of commuters that visited the town of Cranbury each day. Promoted the township to attract new business growth, which resulted in the development of approximately one hundred million dollars in new industries ratables within a five-year period from 1994-1999. Directed the permanent preservation of over 1000 acres of farmland and parkland within the community. Led negotiation team in dealing with local bargaining unit personnel on several multi year contract agreements that resulted in a significant savings of long-term medical liability costs. Key liaison with members of county, state and federal agencies regarding issues such as affordable housing, land planning, farmland preservation and transportation. Elected to a third term in office from January 2006 through December 2008.

B.S., Agricultural Science/Plant Science

A. A. S., Horticultural Science