Engaging with new technologies is one of Tony’s favorite pastimes. His willingness to embrace change and share his knowledge with others make Tony one of CPower’s most dependable team members. He played an integral role on the team that developed CPower’s Customer Interface, a complete demand response solution that brings powerful energy management tools to the customer’s desktop or mobile device. Tony often sets the experiential tone for many of CPower’s customers. Whether live or via webinar, his technology demos are known for their clarity and often remembered for their enthusiasm. They’re a microcosm for CPower’s customer experience. Tony’s career in the energy and technology industries has spanned more than 25 years. He holds an electrical & electronic engineering degree from England’s Croydon College.

Georgia is a team player. Her motto is, “Treat others how you would want to be treated, and always maintain open lines of communication.” She sees CPower as a team running a machine, and believes, “There is no ‘them and us’ when it comes to the internal workings of our company.” So, if you are getting or giving push back, expect Georgia to be all over it – finding the cause of the push back, working with the group pushing back and getting the issue resolved as quickly as possible. In her role as a Business Analyst, this makes her a valued team member. In addition to her bachelor’s degree, Georgia has an Associates in Graphic Design, A+ Hardware certification and intends on working on more certifications in the future. All of which is somewhat lost on her two four-legged fur babies, Cotton and Bingo! who are more impressed by her snuggling talents during a Netflix Marathon of Doctor Who. When they allow her to leave the house, she may attend an occasional wine tasting with her girlfriends.

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Kellen serves commercial and industrial organizations in PJM’s ever-expanding Midwest market. He is on his second tour of duty with CPower’s PJM sales team; as PJM Sales Executive during CPower’s first year of operation, he helped establish the company’s presence in the Midwest. In the interim, Kellen provided customers with energy management and energy efficiency lighting solutions with Sylvania Lighting Solutions, and Wesco Energy Solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sales Organization from Purdue University.

Kellen is dedicated to uncovering energy savings for customers in varied industries; and utilizing those savings for energy efficiency & infrastructure updates.

Mark came to CPower via the EnergyConnect acquisition, where he held roles of increasing technical responsibility. He manages a team focused on the design, development and implementation of CPower App, the company’s industry leading software that includes systems integration with electricity markets for scheduling, event signaling and settlements, integration with customer building control systems, etc. Our customers continue to leverage his 15+ years of experience in systems development and energy management across a broad range of vertical markets and industries.

With more than 17 years of energy industry experience in New England, Nancy knows a thing or two about the market at the end of the US energy pipeline. 

While working as the head of New England’s Wholesale Regulatory Policy at Direct Energy and the Director of Market Intelligence at Customized Energy Solutions, Nancy had a front-row seat to New England’s evolving grid, energy market, and the regulations that have guided both for nearly two decades. 

Today, she’s happy to work with CPower’s team of “smart, fun, and motivated people looking for the best solutions for our customers, and our planet.”

Nancy holds a BS and MBA degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She was also the former Chair at NEPOOL, an organization of stakeholders in the ISO-New England market. 

Dan embraces change, which is a good trait to have in an industry that is plagued by ever-changing rules and requirements. Dan and his roles have constantly evolved in his 8+ years in the business, and in his current position as Application Developer he shows no sign of becoming stagnant. His motto is, “Never settle for just ‘good enough.’ There’s always ways to improve and never stop reaching for better.” So look for Dan to continue to evolve how he helps CPower’s customers succeed. When he’s not developing, he loves to snowboard, skateboard and go hiking. At home he’s an artist as well, specializing in oil pastels, colored pencils or regular graphite pencils.

“Just keep moving forward” is the professional belief that has led Edwin Gonzalez on a path of success, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Physics from UC Davis, Master’s in Science in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego University, and Engineer-In-Training (EIT) from the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. A member of our Engineering team, Edwin began in the energy industry while working on his master’s thesis at San Diego State. He programmed a thermal energy storage system using partial differential heat transfer equations for a concentrated solar power plant model. After graduation, Edwin joined  a seed stage startup with ambitions to develop a PV panel cooling system with thermal energy storage. He joined CPower because “…it presents the opportunity to learn more about the CAISO territory and the other major energy markets across the United States”. He shares that he is also “… excited to learn more about the differences between these territories and learn their particular pain points to devise better solutions”. When Edwin isn’t helping CPower customers, he spends his free time running, lifting, climbing, and seeking adventure in the public lands one road trip at a time.

“We are making a difference in the world, one watt at a time.” – Kyle comes to the office each day knowing that CPower and its customers are doing work that matters “Collectively, demand management companies represent thousands of megawatts of generation that we no longer need to produce from dirty fossil fuel plants,” he says. “I breathe a little easier every day knowing that companies like ours are trying to make a difference for the benefit of the environment.” The only thing that makes Kyle happier than working amongst such talented team members at CPower is knowing that many of his co-workers are also his best friends. Kyle is an AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and an AEE Certified Demand Side Management professional (CDSM). His two kids keep him busier than any IT glitch. When he does manage some free time, Kyle enjoys playing volleyball, skiing, snowboarding, and anything on the water.

John Horton has been President and CEO of CPower since its formation in 2014. John has over twenty years of C-level management experience and has created meaningful value for companies in diverse industries. He is an experienced executive, with extensive experience in driving organic growth, leading mergers and acquisitions, and formulating strategy. John has managed both large public corporations and private mid-market companies. Throughout his career he has focused on building a strong company culture based on creating an outstanding customer experience. Prior to the formation of CPower, John served as Executive Vice President and CFO for Comverge, the leading demand response provider to electric utilities. Prior to Comverge, John was President and Chief Executive Officer of Lazydays, one of the country’s largest recreational vehicle retailers with annual revenues of more than $500 million. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of IPM Service Corporation, an automotive aftermarket manufacturer. John holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Texas

Chien-Hsiung Huang has more than 25+ years of expertise in delivering successful software development, implementation, and migration projects as well as database administration. Before joining CPower, he worked 20+ years at Intel Corp as well as an Integrated Demand Response senior software engineer responsible for software and database development at Johnson Controls, Inc. Chien enjoys working for CPower because we help our customers save energy and the environment. His motto is “No matter how well your plan is, nothing will happen if not put in action.”

Chien received his Associate’s Degree in from Electronic Engineering Nan-Tai Junior College of Technology, followed his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Oklahoma City University, and finally his Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science. He has a son and two daughters and enjoys swimming and walking with his dog. Chien also likes to work on DIY projects in his spare time.

Shanelle has developed both professionally and personally since joining CPower as an Accounts Payable Specialist. She’s tackled the energy management learning curve with enthusiasm, and she applies the same energy to her personal pursuits, which have included completing her bachelor’s degree. She loves the team atmosphere and appreciates the support of her teammates, and looks forward to many great years with CPower. When she’s not keeping track of accounts payable, Shanelle enjoys spending time with her daughters, one of whom spends her weekends at college prep classes at Johns Hopkins University. Shanelle is just a little proud of them both.

Before joining CPower but after earning his MBA from George Washington University, Russ spent time at Honeywell and Carrier honing his skills in the energy business. When he took the opportunity at CPower, he found an atmosphere that encouraged collaboration, teamwork, and cross-functionality, as well as something he didn’t expect to find: a management team that is accessible. He credits this combination of working attributes at CPower for the efficiency and excellence with which he and his team are able to accomplish their goals. When he’s not at CPower, Russ enjoys time with his wife and their young daughter. When they let him out on his own, he enjoys jogging, fishing, and sometimes a little golf.

Stephen is the Compliance department at CPower and has a varied background in the energy industry across a few companies. In his role, he has the pleasure of working with all team members to make a great company even better. Stephen held several risk, financial, and strategy roles at Westinghouse Electric and Eaton Corporation. Mr. Oyler holds a B.S. in Accounting and International Business from Penn State and an M.S. in International Business and MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Avoiding complacency risk and supporting the perpetual cycle of learning, he also has completed executive education programs at Carnegie Mellon University and Stanford University. Stephen and his wife Kate reside in the Pittsburgh area and enjoy traveling extensively. Stephen has been to all 50 states and over 30 countries. Don’t be concerned, but maybe you will see him at your office soon!

After graduating from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Kyle spent 2 years at T. Rowe Price as a Quality Control Specialist in the investments pitchbooks space. As Kyle grows alongside CPower, he plans to further his education and learn more about the energy industry.

Jim believes that CPower is a team of professionals dedicated to getting the job done while exceeding customer expectations, and that the team’s willingness to listen to the customer and act swiftly is a major benefit of being with CPower. He believes customers appreciate the level of focus dedicated to making them successful, which is why he’s energized to be a member of the team. His philosophy is “Do it the right way, the first time. No shortcuts,” so we’re equally happy to have him on our team. Jim holds a degree in Business Administration/Management from Western Illinois University, and enjoys early morning runs and spending time with family and friends when he’s not helping customers.

“Everyone is here for the customer.” – Shelley sees CPower as a mosaic of diversified talent. Each team member is different from the next in experience and skill. Yet when everyone at CPower comes together, the result is a unique company dedicated to its customers and poised to do great things. “It’s a true team effort at CPower,” Shelley says. “We all have different backgrounds, and everyone shares their expertise.” The collective wisdom of CPower permeates through the company and finds its way to the customer through every touchpoint CPower offers. Shelley couldn’t be prouder to work where she does. Shelley has more than 17 years of experience in the energy industry. When she’s not leading CPower’s Operations team, Shelley enjoys reading and spending time on the water with her husband and two sons.

Mat’s roots in demand-side energy management run deep: demand response, SMART Grid technology, energy efficiency, solar + storage, and more. All this adds up to two-plus decades of combined business development and sales, with a proven history of delivering value and high-margin ROI to his customers. “I’m known for my ability to develop multiple alternative solutions to get business done,” he says. “I enjoy building and inspiring teams with my relentless work ethic—and a sense of  humor.” Mat’s happy to return to demand response, and to join CPower at the urging of a friend, former co-worker, and fellow CPower account executive Dave Lavoie. “My passion for sustainability and the desire to be at the cutting edge of the rapidly changing energy industry brings my focus to all things cleantech. I want to help clients and friends alike become better global citizens through education in clean technology,” he says. Mat and his wife Jen have built a family that includes a daughter, Ally, who is a Graphic Art major at Temple University, and a son who helps his dad keep the beat. “Josh is in the 10th grade. He’s a wrestler and an amazing bass guitarist,” Mat says. “I play drums and together we have an awesome rhythm section.” A Northeastern University grad, Mat is also a Certified Personnel Consultant.