Brian Fentress, CEM
Vice President of Project Development at Sona Energy Solutions LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Association of Energy EngineersJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
USCG Merchant Marine Captain, 100GT Master with towing and sailing endorsements
U.S. Coast GuardJan, 2003- Sep, 2024 -
ASA Sailing Instructor
American Sailing AssociationJan, 1995- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Vice President of Project Development
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Dalkia Energy Solutions
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Engineer, Account Manager, Project Developer
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Jun 2007 - Apr 2020
- Developed, sold, & implemented LED, solar PV, & wind projects for local, regional, and national customers- Developed and prioritized a national LED facility upgrade for a large grocery wholesaler which achieved a >75% lighting electricity reduction- Worked with regional and local utility companies to optimize project payback by maximizing rebate payments to customers- Lead the effort to develop audit and project development processes for EV charging infrastructure - Developed, sold, & implemented LED, solar PV, & wind projects for local, regional, and national customers- Developed and prioritized a national LED facility upgrade for a large grocery wholesaler which achieved a >75% lighting electricity reduction- Worked with regional and local utility companies to optimize project payback by maximizing rebate payments to customers- Lead the effort to develop audit and project development processes for EV charging infrastructure
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Pratt & Whitney
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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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Alternative Technologies Manager
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Apr 2004 - Jun 2007
Managed technology portfolio benchmarking and researched and evaluated alternative technologies and intellectual property from suppliers, academia, competition, and government entities. Interfaced with commercial and military customers to determine applicable technologies for future quiet and fuel efficient air transport, unmanned air vehicles, and long-range strike aircraft. Involved in creating a process to increase technology licensing revenues by 15%. Managed technology portfolio benchmarking and researched and evaluated alternative technologies and intellectual property from suppliers, academia, competition, and government entities. Interfaced with commercial and military customers to determine applicable technologies for future quiet and fuel efficient air transport, unmanned air vehicles, and long-range strike aircraft. Involved in creating a process to increase technology licensing revenues by 15%.
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Project Engineer
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Apr 2003 - Apr 2004
Member of a cross-functional team of engineers to develop new fuel cell power systems for multiple automotive customers. Specific tasks include: Conduct strength-of-materials analyses to determine optimal bill of material. Analyze multiple insulation options to keep fuel cell water from freezing. Member of a cross-functional team of engineers to develop new fuel cell power systems for multiple automotive customers. Specific tasks include: Conduct strength-of-materials analyses to determine optimal bill of material. Analyze multiple insulation options to keep fuel cell water from freezing.
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Project Engineer
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Apr 2001 - Apr 2003
Member of a cross-functional team of engineers to design, develop, and install jet engine test equipment for commercial and military engines. Equipment included concrete test enclosures, structural supports, and aerodynamic structures to ensure smooth airflow into engines. Participated in vendor analysis and selection for the new engine center for Air New Zealand in Christcurch, NZ.
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Performance Engineer
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May 1998 - Apr 2001
Conducted FAA certification test coverage, test program planning, model simulation, and data analysis of new development aircraft jet engines.
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Education
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
BS and MS -
Xavier