EP 112
As VP, Brandon is responsible for leading Eco-Energy’s effort to deliver low-carbon solutions to the energy supply chain through the origination, development, and design of solar, solar + battery, carbon management, and other zero-carbon projects.
A client-focused engineer with a passion for serving others, Brandon has spent the duration of his professional career in the energy engineering industry. First at the prestigious Energy Systems Laboratory at Texas A&M University and later at other firms, Brandon has originated, developed, and designed over $150M in energy infrastructure deals for agriculture, oil & gas, healthcare, higher education, industrial, aviation, utility, and sports arena clients.

Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, and an MBA from the Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management, where he was an Ingram Scholar. Brandon is also a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in multiple states.

EP 111
David has over 20 Years of business experience as an executive or principal in real
estate related services. His experience as a developer, RE broker and partner of a RE
financial strategies firm provides a great deal of value and expertise.
He has evaluated and analyzed over a hundred developments and understands the
characteristics of a successful deal. He has utilized this expertise to underwrite select
deals and arrange the capital for them.

David’s Key Strengths Include:
• Residential Development. Developed hundreds of properties
including land acquisition, planning & construction.
• Financing. Procured real estate financing for new
construction and redevelopment deals.
• Real Estate Investment. His companies have purchased,
rehabilitated and sold numerous Residential & Commercial
properties.
• General Contracting. His Companies have built and
renovated several million dollars in projects.
• Fixed Asset Financial Strategies. Consulted hundreds of
developers and building owners on tax and cashflow
strategies
• Fund Development. Developed investment strategies,
examined opportunities, and raised and placed capital.

EP 109
Becky Wacker is the Director of Energy Services Sales for the Americas, leading acquisition and implementation of complex facility programs and projects.  She has 15 years of experience helping customers leverage their buildings to better meet their organizational goals, with a particular passion for decarbonization and efficiency.  

She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota while winning two Division I National Championships with the Women’s Ice Hockey team.  

Becky sits on the board for Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) and NAESCO, and can often be found in a sports venue playing, watching, or coaching in her spare time. 

Disclaimer: Trane does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This material is for informational purposes only and it should not be relied on for tax, legal, or accounting advice. Tax law is subject to continual change. All decisions are your responsibility, and you should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors. Trane disclaims any responsibility for actions taken on the material presented.

EP 108
As a Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Marc is an expert at diagnosing complex energy ecosystems and developing transformational energy & sustainability retrofits. Helping clients bring their energy & sustainability strategy and vision to life with solutions that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, simplify operations and maintenance, renew assets, improve occupant comfort and most of all support the core mission. Marc is passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes using his holistic, client-centric approach, underpinned by 15+ years expertise within such diverse roles as Sustainability Co-Chair, Director of Operations, Energy Manager, Critical Infrastructure & Energy Management Project/Program Manager, and HVAC Solutions Engineer.

EP 106
Mr. Sasscer is currently the Director of Campus Operations for The Packer Collegiate Institute, an independent preK-12 school in New York City. He is a member of the Operational Leadership Team and the Incident Command Team and is responsible for the oversight of all campus and facility operations including Capital Projects, Sustainability, Maintenance, Operations and Public Safety and Security of all the school facilities.

Mr. Sasscer has been responsible for managing teams that have overseen hundreds of millions of dollars in Capital Projects both domestically and overseas. Mr. Sasscer worked for JLL, HRO and other international real estate firms where he was involved in millions of square feet of the development of signature commercial real estate projects including the renovations of Madison Square Garden in New York City, Europlaza in Paris and Mobil Court in London. His teams have also managed other projects throughout North America, Europe and the Caribbean for numerous financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, universities and luxury residential developers.

Ep. 104

The National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) Women's Network Committee aims to engage, empower, and advocate for women in the energy service company (ESCO) industry. The committee will serve as a platform for members to network, learn, and collaborate to advance their careers and promote diversity within the ESCO industry. Committee Chair Leslie Pope brings 10+ years of experience working in the energy sector and has a relentless passion for energy conservation and empowering women working in energy.

Ep. 103

Experienced Lighting and Controls Sales and Engineering leader with over 25 years in the industry. Passionate about bringing energy efficient products and solutions to market with expertise in building and growing revenue streams in ESCO, Distribution and Specifications markets across the US and Canada. Particularly skilled in new market development with experience in LED Lighting, Lighting Controls, EV Charging, and IoT and SaaS solutions.

Ep. 102

Director of Sales and Marketing with more than 25 years of sales executive and product development experience. Expertise in AC/DC critical power applications, battery energy storage (BESS), green hydrogen and renewable energy solutions. Been effective in aligning company’s growth initiatives with their strategic objectives to achieve a competitive advantage, particularly the telecommunications, data center, semiconductor and utility industries. 

Ep. 100

Brad Jenkins is a 25 year veteran of the energy efficiency industry.  His professional experience in the industry covers a very wide range of services from waste recycling to lighting manufacturing to sales leadership at industry leading design/build contractors delivering energy and water efficiency projects to most recently, energy as a service programs.
Brad graduated from Bowdoin College and lives in the Boston, MA area.

Ep. 99

Mr. Kirchhoff serves as the Chief Revenue Officer for Epsilon Industries.  In this role, Mr. Kirchhoff is responsible for all revenue-related initiatives and activities for Epsilon, a 20-plus-year leader in the off-site construction market.  Epsilon delivers mechanical/electrical-centric systems in a modular prefabricated format, optimized for streamlined on-site installation.  Their systems range from standard commercial offerings to extremely complex custom-designed systems, and are delivered to a broad spectrum of customer industries.  Prior to joining Epsilon, Mr. Kirchhoff’s 30 years of industry experience include roles in consulting engineering, the services branch of a major equipment manufacturer, and running a regional construction management operation.

Ep. 98

Taylor has spent the last ten years serving commercial and industrial (C&I) customers in their operational decisions regarding sustainability, resiliency, energy cost reduction, and third-party finance. He has developed, delivered, and financed more than 500 megawatts in distributed energy and utility-scale projects for his clients. Serving and managing C&I across a broad spectrum of industries, Taylor has showcased the ability to develop energy-as-a-service projects with velocity and at scale focused on the long-term and strategic needs of the clients he serves.

Ep. 97

Jerrod Arnold joined the SFF Team in November 2021. He was in BUD/S Class 251 before becoming a combat medic and joining SEAL Team 2 where he deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Europe. He finished his active duty time as cadre at TRADET-2 Assault Cell, culminating with 9 years in the Navy. Jerrod has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Biblical Studies with a minor in ancient Greek and Hebrew, as well as a Master’s of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School. His roles at SFF include conducting intake calls and mentorship for our Career, Education, and Community Pillars. He also administers SFF’s Community App and leads our weekly Campfire Chat and Bi-weekly Bible Study.

Dan Hering spent nearly 40 years in the ESCO Industry serving in various customer facing and leadership roles with companies such as Honeywell, Siemens and AMERESCO, last serving as Director of Business Development for AMERESCO in the southwest US.

Dan graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1978 where he studied economics & psychology.

In retirement Dan is pursuing service opportunities by assisting the SEAL Future Foundation in educating transitioning Team Guys regarding career opportunities in the ESCO Industry and educating the industry about the talented leadership pool exiting the Teams.

Ep. 96

Prior to RENEW, Charlie was at C-Quest Capital, LLC (CQC) a carbon finance business dedicated to originating and developing high-quality emission reduction projects that provide superior returns for investors and energy services to low-income communities in Africa, India and Latin America. Charlie helped launch CQC’s Global Cook Stoves Program.

Prior to C-Quest, Charlie was a principal at SCRC, an investment manager focusing on sustainable infrastructure (energy, waste and water), with an emphasis on emerging markets. Charlie also founded and scaled two social ventures, including Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE), the largest environmental justice center in the Northeast, where he served as Co-Director until 1998 and on the Board until 2004. In 1998, Charlie founded the Urban Ecology Institute at Boston College, and served as its Executive Director until 2008. Charlie taught in the Environmental Studies Program at Boston College until 2010.

He has published numerous articles on environmental law, environmental justice and environmental policy. After graduating from Yale University and the University of Virginia School of Law, Charlie clerked on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Charlie is a recipient of the Echoing Green Fellowship and Barr Foundation Fellowship and was Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Law Review.

Ep. 94

Pam Maines leads the Zero Energy organization and provides full oversight as subject matter expert. Pam has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry with her recent experience focused on renewable energy and energy reduction for large commercial and government clients.  Pam’s first-hand experience working with clients in regulated and deregulated markets in both renewable and standard electric supply has brought hundreds of transactions to close and projects to completion. Clients look to Pam for project valuation, best practices, risk management, cost-benefit modeling, and transaction and contract structuring. In addition to her depth of experience, Pam has a valued and extensive contact network, which enables finding the best in class solutions for the greatest client value. Bringing fair and cost-effective solutions to clients is the number one priority.

Ep. 93

Driven by his belief in a brighter future, the Global Network for Zero Co-Founder, President, and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam convenes a coalition of leaders dedicated to progressing society toward greater ESG compliance and ultimately a zero greenhouse gas economy. An investor, convener and unifier with decades of experience leading global technology platforms, Ramanujam focuses on integration and interoperability for optimal results in the sustainability sector. 

Experienced in both nonprofit and for profit sectors, Mahesh helps businesses, communities, cities, buildings and infrastructure to realize their ESG and net zero commitments. 

As President and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) and the global technology platform, Arc. Mahesh led the movement for transforming green building standards to ensure public health, equity and environmental sustainability in communities across the world. At USGBC, along with Network co-founders Sarah Merricks and Scot Horst, Mahesh set the gold standard for global green building certification and credentialing. In an effort to place greater awareness and adoption of human health and wellness performance markers, he future proofed the internationally recognized LEED rating system with a more rigorous and ambitious certification process, one that included the overdue and necessary decarbonization requirements for a net zero reality. Prior to his tenure as President and CEO, Mahesh served as the COO and CIO of USGBC, during which he ushered in a new era of groundbreaking programs.  

A respected thought leader, Mahesh regularly delivers keynotes at large events like Greenbuild, where he has secured and interviewed high-profile guests like former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Amal Clooney, Dan Levy and renowned architect Bjarke Ingels. Mahesh’s writing has been featured in international media outlets and publications, and includes opinion pieces on climate change, ESG and investment, technology and policy. 

His USGBC work was preceded by leadership positions at IBM and Lenovo, where he led several business transformations programs. A graduate from India’s Annamalai University with a degree in Computer Engineering, Mahesh always leads with an emphasis on inclusion and bridging divides.