Experience

Blue Sky Maritime Coalition

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President / Chief Strategy Officer

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Washington Maritime Blue

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Projects and Strategy

  • Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

  Working in partnership to strategically advance the development and implementation of Joint Innovation Projects, stakeholder management, and partnership building. Responsible for supporting members and partner organizations to co-create key demonstration projects through a collaborative process. Coordinating fundraising efforts, communications, contracting, research and reporting with project partners and the Executive Management Team. Working in partnership to strategically advance the development and implementation of Joint Innovation Projects, stakeholder management, and partnership building. Responsible for supporting members and partner organizations to co-create key demonstration projects through a collaborative process. Coordinating fundraising efforts, communications, contracting, research and reporting with project partners and the Executive Management Team.



DNV

• Norway
• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director for Blue Economy, Energy & Maritime

  • Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

  Jennifer is Director for Blue Economy at DNV GL – Energy and Maritime North America. Her current focus areas include waterfront decarbonization, vessel electrification, as well as renewables, energy storage and microgrids. She is serves as the Project Director for Washington Maritime Blue and has been leading joint innovation projects, communications, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.

• Business Development Manager and Senior Consultant, Energy - North America

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2020

  As Business Development Manager, Jennifer is responsible for generating new business leads and securing new customer accounts and sales for technical advisory services for the North American power industries. The Business Development Manager works closely with the Americas senior management team in establishing priorities to grow market share and maximize the region’s financial performance through supporting order intake and by creating new revenue streams. The Business Development Manager is responsible for implementing the action plans related to these strategies with not only the other BD dedicated resource but also by close interaction and coordination with the ‘seller-doer’ community and internal business support units (Marketing and Commercial Operations). Show less



City of Sequim, WA

• Sequim, WA

• City Council Member

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020



Wind Rose Cellars

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Owner

  • Jan 2009 - 2020

  Wind Rose Cellars is a joint project of husband and wife team David Volmut and Jennifer States. David began making wine professionally with the 2009 Harvest, and they opened their first tasting room in Sequim, WA in 2011. Their focus is on making top quality wine from Italian varieties grown in Washington State; including Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Primitivo, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Orange Muscat and more. They feature live music every weekend at the Wind Rose bistro, where you can enjoy their award winning wines and some great food and ambiance. Show less



Composite Recycling Technology Center

• Port Angeles, WA

• Vice President of External Affairs

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

  Since joining the Port in 2014, Jennifer focused on moving the Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC) from initial concept to reality. Infrastructure funding of over $7.4M has been secured, and construction is completed on the new recycling and workforce training facility. She served as the primary point of contact for the Port of Port Angeles and CRTC for collaborations and communications with industry, research institutions, media, and government. The CRTC is now fully functional as an independent non-profit organization focused on product development utilizing uncured scrap carbon fiber pre-preg. Show less



Port of Port Angeles

• Port Angeles, WA

• Director of Business Development

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2016

  Jennifer was responsible for developing and implementing strategies to encourage new business development, stimulating job growth, coordinating business retention, promoting expansion activities within Clallam County and contributing to the Port’s overall goals and strategies. In addition to making the Composite Recycling Technology Center a reality, Jennifer has helped to launch a new initiative around cross laminate timber and advanced wood products on the Olympic Peninsula. The Port of Port Angeles is a municipal corporation responsible for promoting and enhancing the economic vitality of Clallam County through business development and job creation, and serves the community as both a public steward and an economically self-sustaining enterprise. The port is responsible for operating a deep water port with 6 marine terminals, extensive industrial properties, two airports, two marinas (Port Angeles Boat Haven & John Wayne Marina), and a log yard. Show less



Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager, Wind & Water Power Technologies, Renewable Energy for National Security

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2014

  Jennifer was the lab’s wind and water power market sector lead, where she served as the principal interface with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind and Water Power Technology Office. She also managed the lab’s renewable energy program for national security, with a focus on deployment of clean energy at Department of Defense facilities. She lead a multidisciplinary cross-cutting team of researchers at PNNL to support Federal program outcomes, identifying and deploying capabilities to address emerging industry needs. She served on a yearlong assignment to DOE in Washington DC, where she provided support in the areas of wind assessment, renewables integration, energy market and policy analysis; including implementation of the Section 1603 Treasury Program for renewable energy. In 2013, she served on an assignment to the Army's Energy Initiative Task Force, aiding their efforts to deploy 1 GW of renewable energy at Federal facilities. Show less



Oregon Wave Energy Trust

• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • 2012 - 2014

  Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) is a nonprofit, public-private partnership that is helping to responsibly develop ocean energy by connecting stakeholders, supporting research and development, and engaging in public outreach and policy work. OWET works with a wide range of stakeholders including: fishing and environmental groups, utilities, industry, government and interested citizens. With the growing need for new clean sources of energy and sustainable family-wage jobs, OWET’s goal is to attract and build the ocean energy industry and to maximize the benefits for the environment and economy. Show less



juwi Wind US Corp./juwi Wind GmbH

• Lawrence, KS

• Managing Director

  • Feb 2003 - Aug 2007

  Managing Director of JW Prairie Windpower, LLC, the US headquaters for juwi Wind. Responsible for all aspects of project development and business management including wind analysis, turbine selection, site acquisition, project engineering, community relations, legal, regulatory and finance. Hired, supervised and collaborated with team of employees and consultants located throughout the US and overseas. Established project pipeline of 1500+ MW. Locations included KS, NE, IA, CO, MO, OH, PA. Project sizes ranged from 10 MW to 300 MW. Show less



States Consulting

• Lincoln, Nebraska Area

• Principal Consultant

  • Apr 2001 - Dec 2002

  Started independent consulting firm, where achievements included lobbying, event organizing, fund-raising, volunteer management, coalition building, public/media outreach and policy analysis. Accomplished growth of statewide support for environmental and political campaigns by educating key constituencies and policymakers. Contracts included: • Union of Concerned Scientists: Nebraska Field Coordinator for renewable energy campaign • Kandra Hahn for Lancaster County Commissioner, NE: Campaign Coordinator • Conservation Alliance of the Great Plains: Analysis of wind energy policy and development potential • Nebraska Chapter of the Sierra Club: Conference Coordinator (April-Nov 2001) and Conservation Organizer (July-December 1998) Show less



Community Action of Nebraska & Association of Nebraska Community Action Agencies

• Lincoln, Nebraska Area

• Associate Director and Public Affairs Coordinator

  • Dec 1999 - Feb 2002

  Associate Director and Public Affairs Coordinator responsible for media/public relations, grant writing, project management, event organizing, lobbying, board management and membership development. Associate Director and Public Affairs Coordinator responsible for media/public relations, grant writing, project management, event organizing, lobbying, board management and membership development.