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Jorge Echeverria has worked for DEFG LLC since early 2008. He provides an international perspective for DEFG’s work on such matters as carbon markets and energy efficiency programs and standards. Bio.

 

Shalom Flank has been the principal of Global Works Consulting since 1999, serving as a trusted strategy advisor for technology commercialization to government, academia, business and venture capital, including the National Academy of Sciences, the U.S. Congress, the Information Sciences Institute, General Dynamics, Sterling Energy, Apollo Energy Systems, ExerGen BioScience, and Terrapin Partners. Dr. Flank is also the director (since 2002) of the Renewable Energy Group for the lobbying and consulting firm Haft, Harrison, and Wolfson, Inc. Bio.

 

Brian Fratus has 19 years of energy sector and infrastructure development, finance and asset management experience with Fortune 500 utility holding companies, independent power organizations and big four management consulting firms both in the U.S. and internationally. He recently founded CDI; an independent consulting firm focused on transaction advisory services, energy consulting, business and project development, and investment activities. Bio.

 

Andy Hunter currently serves as a Principal at EcoAlign. Mr. Hunter has worked for the world's leading advertising agencies and Fortune 500 brands. With a background in traditional media, account planning, and interactive, his career passion is bringing "new marketing" to life for clients struggling in a disruptive media environment. Bio.

 

Thomas J. Lord is an executive with over 25 years of experience in a variety of U.S. commodity markets. Most recently, as President of Volatility Managers LLC, he has worked with a number of clients to develop power risk management strategies, corporate risk policies and procedures and risk management system integration and deployment. Bio.  

 

Joanna Paul is Creative Director for EcoAlign with over 15 years of experience. Prior to joining EcoAlign, Joanna was employed with Landor Associates, a renowned New York-based branding and design consultancy, where she managed complex design projects for consumer goods, financial services and business to business companies. Bio.