• Lead policy and regulatory strategy to scale industrial decarbonization and market for carbon sequestering concrete aggregate—focusing on the built environment.
• Develop partnerships with state agencies, legislators and industry stakeholders to accelerate adoption of low-carbon infrastructure materials.
• Managed cross-functional team to apply & secure Phase 1 of $360 MM DOE Loan Guarantee & secured inclusion in two DOE-funded Direct Air Capture hubs, positioning the company within a $3.5B federal initiative to commercialize carbon management.

• Advocate for renewable energy, grid modernization, and industrial decarbonization policies, engaging with lawmakers, utilities, and corporate leaders.
• Drive market development strategies that balance sustainability goals with economic growth, emphasizing clean energy procurement and infrastructure investment.

• Advise clean energy startups on fundraising, business development, strategy & policy.

• Managed utility partnerships and regulatory affairs for EV charging infrastructure, working with SCE, PG&E, SDG&E, and HECO on energy supply and grid integration.
• Advised on regulatory frameworks and negotiated agreements to support scalable energy solutions, including demand response and behind-the-meter strategies.

• Designed and executed demand response programs, securing contracts with utilities that generated $25MM+ in revenue by leveraging energy efficiency and grid optimization solutions.
• Provided regulatory guidance on energy markets, pricing mechanisms and utility program design.
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• Advanced and negotiated commercial-scale renewable energy contracts and energy efficiency projects using performance contracting. Technologies included solar and biogas-to-energy systems.
• Played a critical role in developing Siemens' solar vertical, driving a 200 MW pipeline of utility-scale solar inverter sales within the first year.

• Established and led the LA sales office, achieving $15 MM in annualized sales during its first year.
• Developed financial models and structured purchase, lease and PPAs for large commercial and residential solar installations. Optimized energy costs and sustainability outcomes.

• Delivered large-scale solar energy projects, including a 124kw system for American Apparel, the largest system in LA at the time.
• Negotiated project financing, developed financial models and managed utility interconnection agreements and incentives.