Jamey Gerlaugh, PMP
Engineering Consultant for Residential and Commercial Construction at Efficiency Vermont at VEIC- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
It has been a pleasure to work with Jamey in his many roles at Verdant Power. I was the CFO and one of the three founders at Verdant Power. Jamey was the 4th person on board, but the first hands-on guy, the first engineer, the first environmental professional, and the first regulatory report writer. From the start of the company he was a go-to man, asked to cover many roles and wear many titles. He performed each with intelligence and professionalism, producing first class products with the limited resources available. I’ll mention a few… Early on as Director of Technology he designed and coordinated the development of the entire electrical system of our first prototype turbine, the Alpha3, which was successfully tested in New York’s East River to much international fanfare. Later as our Resource Director he created and managed our turbine site search program, coordinating innovative and difficult river and ocean survey work, coordinating consultants and contractors, personally dragging expensive gizmos around in boats, and making sense of the data. His technical accomplishments were so well regarded by outside technical groups such as EPRI that they repeatedly commissioned his work. He wrote Verdant’s first environmental impact study. What have I missed… a master at technical diagrams, maps and presentations… and pretty good with a metal grinder! Team player, Leader, adaptable, fun guy! I highly recommend!
marc dreyfors
Jamey has excellent experience with all aspects of fair trade, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, and particularly with start-up entrepreneurial hybrid, or fourth sector, businesses. His ability to pick up and develop graphics and computer programming helped grow our marketing and sales and design some award winning educational products that achieved national recognition. Jamey is a creative and excellent business partner, exhibiting honesty and integrity unmatched.
LinkedIn User
It has been a pleasure to work with Jamey in his many roles at Verdant Power. I was the CFO and one of the three founders at Verdant Power. Jamey was the 4th person on board, but the first hands-on guy, the first engineer, the first environmental professional, and the first regulatory report writer. From the start of the company he was a go-to man, asked to cover many roles and wear many titles. He performed each with intelligence and professionalism, producing first class products with the limited resources available. I’ll mention a few… Early on as Director of Technology he designed and coordinated the development of the entire electrical system of our first prototype turbine, the Alpha3, which was successfully tested in New York’s East River to much international fanfare. Later as our Resource Director he created and managed our turbine site search program, coordinating innovative and difficult river and ocean survey work, coordinating consultants and contractors, personally dragging expensive gizmos around in boats, and making sense of the data. His technical accomplishments were so well regarded by outside technical groups such as EPRI that they repeatedly commissioned his work. He wrote Verdant’s first environmental impact study. What have I missed… a master at technical diagrams, maps and presentations… and pretty good with a metal grinder! Team player, Leader, adaptable, fun guy! I highly recommend!
marc dreyfors
Jamey has excellent experience with all aspects of fair trade, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, and particularly with start-up entrepreneurial hybrid, or fourth sector, businesses. His ability to pick up and develop graphics and computer programming helped grow our marketing and sales and design some award winning educational products that achieved national recognition. Jamey is a creative and excellent business partner, exhibiting honesty and integrity unmatched.
LinkedIn User
It has been a pleasure to work with Jamey in his many roles at Verdant Power. I was the CFO and one of the three founders at Verdant Power. Jamey was the 4th person on board, but the first hands-on guy, the first engineer, the first environmental professional, and the first regulatory report writer. From the start of the company he was a go-to man, asked to cover many roles and wear many titles. He performed each with intelligence and professionalism, producing first class products with the limited resources available. I’ll mention a few… Early on as Director of Technology he designed and coordinated the development of the entire electrical system of our first prototype turbine, the Alpha3, which was successfully tested in New York’s East River to much international fanfare. Later as our Resource Director he created and managed our turbine site search program, coordinating innovative and difficult river and ocean survey work, coordinating consultants and contractors, personally dragging expensive gizmos around in boats, and making sense of the data. His technical accomplishments were so well regarded by outside technical groups such as EPRI that they repeatedly commissioned his work. He wrote Verdant’s first environmental impact study. What have I missed… a master at technical diagrams, maps and presentations… and pretty good with a metal grinder! Team player, Leader, adaptable, fun guy! I highly recommend!
marc dreyfors
Jamey has excellent experience with all aspects of fair trade, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, and particularly with start-up entrepreneurial hybrid, or fourth sector, businesses. His ability to pick up and develop graphics and computer programming helped grow our marketing and sales and design some award winning educational products that achieved national recognition. Jamey is a creative and excellent business partner, exhibiting honesty and integrity unmatched.
LinkedIn User
It has been a pleasure to work with Jamey in his many roles at Verdant Power. I was the CFO and one of the three founders at Verdant Power. Jamey was the 4th person on board, but the first hands-on guy, the first engineer, the first environmental professional, and the first regulatory report writer. From the start of the company he was a go-to man, asked to cover many roles and wear many titles. He performed each with intelligence and professionalism, producing first class products with the limited resources available. I’ll mention a few… Early on as Director of Technology he designed and coordinated the development of the entire electrical system of our first prototype turbine, the Alpha3, which was successfully tested in New York’s East River to much international fanfare. Later as our Resource Director he created and managed our turbine site search program, coordinating innovative and difficult river and ocean survey work, coordinating consultants and contractors, personally dragging expensive gizmos around in boats, and making sense of the data. His technical accomplishments were so well regarded by outside technical groups such as EPRI that they repeatedly commissioned his work. He wrote Verdant’s first environmental impact study. What have I missed… a master at technical diagrams, maps and presentations… and pretty good with a metal grinder! Team player, Leader, adaptable, fun guy! I highly recommend!
marc dreyfors
Jamey has excellent experience with all aspects of fair trade, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, and particularly with start-up entrepreneurial hybrid, or fourth sector, businesses. His ability to pick up and develop graphics and computer programming helped grow our marketing and sales and design some award winning educational products that achieved national recognition. Jamey is a creative and excellent business partner, exhibiting honesty and integrity unmatched.
Credentials
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Open Water SCUBA Diver
NAUI WorldwideMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
PMIAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
DPH- State of ConnecticutJan, 1989- Nov, 2024
Experience
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VEIC
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Engineering Consultant for Residential and Commercial Construction at Efficiency Vermont
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Sep 2021 - Present
I work at Efficiency Vermont, a Energy Efficiency Utility operated by VEIC. As an Energy Consultant on Residential New Construction, I provide technical support and program guidance to builders, contractors, and homeowners to maximize successful completion of residential and commercial energy efficiency projects. I also provide efficiency advice to indoor agricultural grow operations. My ultimate goal is to promote a broad adoption of building and retrofit practices that will deliver high levels of energy efficiency for Vermonters. Show less
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Ceres Garden
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Charlotte, Vermont, United States
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Sustainability Director, Farm Technician
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Jan 2019 - Oct 2021
SUSTAINABILITY DIR, FARM TECHNICIAN Ceres Garden, Charlotte, VT 2019 – Present Diversified income and provided sustainability for local organic farm; Designed & installed solar PV, developed strategic plans for tourism operation; farm operations support SUSTAINABILITY DIR, FARM TECHNICIAN Ceres Garden, Charlotte, VT 2019 – Present Diversified income and provided sustainability for local organic farm; Designed & installed solar PV, developed strategic plans for tourism operation; farm operations support
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Gerlaugh Consulting
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Charlotte, Vermont, United States
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Project Management Consultant
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Apr 2012 - Aug 2021
Providing engineering and environmental consulting for projects in renewable energy, international development, and business startups. Project Management, Engineering support, Technical and Sustainability Analyses, and Stakeholder Coordination. Projects have included: • Designed, Tested and built GridBeam prototypes for startup. GridBeam is a green reusable construction system used to make space-efficient indoor environments. • Provided project coordination for Duke University and UNC-CH research teams and Nepal NGO to perform stakeholder surveys and energy analysis of Micro HydroPower plants in Nepal. Drafted community plans for Entrepreneurial Development Zones around MHP sites. • Project Manager and Lead Designer of an automated fish and tidal turbine monitoring system using DIDSON imaging sonar. Managed RFQs, 3rd party software development, mechanical assembly, and deployment operations including barge, crane and diver ops. • Designed Folding and Stowable Study Cubicle for People with Attention Deficit Disorder and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome for a renowned psychiatrist. Designed to meet green furniture certification and meet needs of chemically sensitive users Provided complete BOM, 3-D CAD drawings, and all construction details. Show less
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SolarCity
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Energy Consultant
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Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
As an FEC I participated in full life cycle sales and lead generation for residential solar PV systems anywhere in the SolarCity operating area. Sales are for system purchases, leases, and PPAs. Key task components included designing custom solar system designs using CAD, and conducting analysis of customer’s current and projected electrical usage and financial ROI. Project Management is provided from Sales through Design and Power-On. As an FEC I participated in full life cycle sales and lead generation for residential solar PV systems anywhere in the SolarCity operating area. Sales are for system purchases, leases, and PPAs. Key task components included designing custom solar system designs using CAD, and conducting analysis of customer’s current and projected electrical usage and financial ROI. Project Management is provided from Sales through Design and Power-On.
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Verdant Power, Inc.
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of Technology & Envl Compatibility, Dir of Resource Assessment, Sr. Resource Analyst
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May 2000 - Dec 2012
Verdant Power, is one of the leading developers of ocean and river kinetic hydropower turbines, an emerging source of renewable energy. I have supported Verdant from start-up through several demonstration and pilot phases of turbine technology. My positions at various times have included VP of Technology and Environmental Compatibility, Dir of Resource Assessment and Sr. Resource Analyst. Major responsibilities have included designing turbine and generator monitoring instrumentation (SCADA), designing automated test and loading systems, coordinating national and international river surveys (ADCP, bathymetric and video), developing custom river survey equipment, developing fish monitoring systems (using DIDSON sonar), writing environmental impact analyses, performing dozens of river and ocean energy analyses, and providing technical and environmental sections for the first commercial license for Tidal Power in the U.S (Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy Project in NYC). In addition I was primary technical investigator for EPRI's annual world review of the instream hydropower industry (3 years). Show less
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Roanoke River Partners
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Windsor, NC
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Executive Director
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May 1996 - May 2000
I worked initially as a sustainability consultant for the Conservation Fund in 5 counties of rural north-eastern NC to start a dialogue with the communities on environmentally-friendly development. I then received a 2 year fellowship with the Echoing Green foundation to help create and direct the Roanoke River Partners. RRP focused on heritage and ecotourism. I envisioned and directed the development of the 100+ mile Roanoke River Paddle Trail, a unique kayak/canoe camping trail on the lower Roanoke River. I negotiated the permitting and construction of 12 swamp camping platforms on lands managed by The Nature Conservancy, U.S. FIsh and Wildlife Service, State of North Carolina. (book your reservation at www.roanokeriverpartners.org). The trail has helped spur the growth of canoe outfitters, rentals, guiding, etc., along with a general awareness of sustainability issues. Additional work included supervising downtown revitalization efforts in 9 towns using the MainStreet principles and the writing of a Sustainable Business Ideabook. My day to day responsibilities included managing staff, leading monthly stakeholder meetings, running board meetings, fundraising, public speaking (e.g., at Rotary Clubs, hunting clubs, national trail conference), publishing newsletters, managing projects, surveying swamp sites, budgeting, designing platforms, procuring supplies, coordinating volunteers, maintaining boat and field equipment, and driving pilings. Show less
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Forests of the World
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Partner
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Sep 1993 - May 1996
With fellow alum Marc Dreyfors, I started "Forests of the World" to foster the development of eco-friendly businesses in communities near rainforests. The businesses serve as business alternatives to slash & burn agric & other biodiversity destructive practices. We helped local entrepreneurs start many different product lines including "Grow a Rainforest" and "Jungle Biospheres" classroom science kits with rainforest seeds. Other products used leaves, gum, rubber, insects, and fibers. We helped the entrepreneurs with guidelines on sustainability & packaging and then fair-trade marketed the products at US trade-shows. Show less
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United Technologies
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Design Engineer
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Jul 1984 - Jun 1990
• Designed microprocessor-based high reliability turbine engine control systems for aircraft. • Designed one of first fiber-optic throttle control systems for commercial aircraft that was successfully tested on a NASA test aircraft • Duties included designing and simulating analog and digital circuits, supervising lab technicians, manufacturing support, temperature trials, mechanical layout, failure mode analysis. • Designed microprocessor-based high reliability turbine engine control systems for aircraft. • Designed one of first fiber-optic throttle control systems for commercial aircraft that was successfully tested on a NASA test aircraft • Duties included designing and simulating analog and digital circuits, supervising lab technicians, manufacturing support, temperature trials, mechanical layout, failure mode analysis.
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Education
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Duke University- Nicholas School of the Environment
Masters of Environmental Managment, Conservation & Sustainable Development -
Georgia Institute of Technology
BEE, Electrical Engineering