Doug Bryan
Douglas Bryan is a Senior Power and Energy Systems modeler at Carbon Direct with eight years of experience as an energy economist. Douglas has worked with models of major energy markets, including in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia, to evaluate the impacts of energy policy and investment decisions. At Carbon Direct, he advises clients […]
Andrew Cifala
Simon Ouellette
Simon Ouellette is the CEO of ChargeHub, where he leads the company’s strategy to enable large-scale collaboration across the electric vehicle charging ecosystem. He works closely with automakers, charging networks, utilities, and public-sector partners to advance interoperability and improve the end-to-end charging experience for EV drivers. With a focus on long-term partnerships and industry alignment, […]
Marshall Brunson
When he was a child, Marshall received a gift: a toy solar kit with a PV cell and a fan motor. Watching the fan spin in the sunlight was as good as magic, and that sense of magic has never dimmed. Seeking adventure after an early career as an IT professional, Marshall dove into the […]
Brooks Chiongbian
Brooks Chiongbian is a senior climate tech operator with over a decade of experience spanning sustainability, business development, and strategic operations. He partners closely with executive teams to integrate climate and environmental solutions into core business strategy, supporting growth across fundraising, commercial partnerships, and organizational execution. Brooks is also deeply engaged in workforce development and […]
Douglas Amarhanow
Douglas is a Product Manager at FranklinWH and he has a background in electrical and mechanical engineering design and commercial construction. He has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, with a renewable energy focus.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading electrical code and modifying his home’s electrical system.
Sterling Clifford
Sterling Clifford serves as Jinko’s Director of State Policy. He is responsible for all of Jinko’s legislative and regulatory advocacy as well as providing policy analysis and intelligence to internal partners. Sterling is a former board member of the Florida Solar Energy Industry Association and continues to chair the policy committee. He manages Jinko’s trade […]
Valessa Souter-Kline
Valessa Souter-Kline supports Advanced Energy United’s work across the Northeast. Valessa brings more than a decade of experience engaging policymakers, utilities, and industry stakeholders on energy and environmental issues. Prior to joining United, she served as Northeast Regional Director for the Solar Energy Industries Association, where she led regulatory and legislative initiatives in New York, […]
Emmitt Muckles
EMMITT MUCKLESÂ Solar Energy Educator & Consumer Advocate Founder and Principle Consultant, S.E. Power Consulting| Host, Watts Up Solar Podcast Bridging the Gap Between Homeowner Clarity and Commercial Solar PerformanceEmmitt Muckles is a nationally recognized solar educator and consultant dedicated to making solar energy understandable, practical, and financially intelligent for both homeowners and industry professionals. With […]
Mark Ortiz
Mark Ortiz is a Chief Architect for Power & Grid at Schneider Electric, leading strategy and innovation for next‑generation grid infrastructure and digital grid modernization. He brings extensive experience in upgrading power systems, developing scalable digital platforms, and integrating diverse energy resources and emerging technologies into smarter, unified grid ecosystems. Mark also works closely with […]
Ty Fenton
Ty Fenton is the Director of Data Analytics at FlexGen, where he leads strategic initiatives to transform complex data around Battery Energy Storage into actionable insights that drive operational excellence and business growth. With over a decade of experience in renewables focusing on analytics, business intelligence, and data engineering, Ty has developed a reputation for […]
Doreen Harris
Doreen M. Harris was appointed President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on April 7, 2021, after serving as Acting President and CEO since June 2020. President Harris is leading NYSERDA’s role to advance the policy frameworks, clean energy technologies, and solutions to help further New York’s clean […]