Experience

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  Merrimac Municipal Light Department

  • Merrimac, Massachusetts, United States

  • General Manager

    • May 2021 - Present
    • Merrimac, Massachusetts, United States
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  MU Connections

  • Salem, Massachusetts, United States

  • President

    • 2014 - Present
    • Salem, Massachusetts, United States

    Started the company to address the growing need to build coalitions to connect the diversity of coalitions with industries that require buy in from external groups to successfully grow their companies.- Consulted to companies seeking to expand their customer base in clean and traditional energy- ...

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  UMASS Lowell Energy Innovation Institute

  • Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

  • Business Development

    • 2016 - 2021
    • Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

    Oversaw the External Partnerships Program at the University of Lowell EmergingInnovation Institute in Lowell, MA. University of MA Lowell (UML) is the oldestadvanced energy degree institution in America and the only National Foundationof Science (NSF) funded wind research center.- Responsible for...

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  TRC Companies, Inc.

  • Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

  • Senior Vice President of External Affairs and Business Development

    • 2014 - 2016
    • Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

    TRC is an engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management firm providing integrated services to the energy, environmental, and infrastructure market, employing over 3,000 technical professionals and support personnel across 100 U.S. offices.Created an organization's strateg...

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  OsComp Systems

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Vice President of Marketing & External Affairs

    • 2013 - 2014
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    OsComp Systems is a technology startup providing a unique end-to-end natural gas transportation solution with our virtual pipeline system. Founded out of MIT and funded by Energy Ventures and Chevron Technology Ventures, OsComp Systems leads the industry as one of the only companies in North Amer...

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  Repsol Energy North America Corporation

  • Vice President of Marketing & External Affairs

    • 2007 - 2013

    Repsol is one of the world’s leading integrated oil and gas companies present across the energy value chain including exploration, production, refining, marketing, and new energy R&D as well as establishment of a power desk. With corporate headquarters located in Madrid, Spain and US headquarters in Houston, Texas, Repsol operates in over 40 countries with 25,000 employees.Leadership of broad-based and international responsibilities for managing satellite offices and staff in Houston and Canada. Initiated strategic alliances and served as Repsol’s spokesperson to all local, state, and federal legislative/regulatory issues. Handled all media and crisis planning, including formulating creating crisis communication plan and program. Developed and revised all marketing materials for the internal sales force.- Managed $3 million marketing budget and charitable giving fund throughout North America- Selected as one of the 13 speakers worldwide on the roster for World LNG 17.- Achieved 95% in brand awareness up from 10% in target markets in the Northeast with a limited budget and staff.- Secured membership at NEPOOL through FERC policy change and vote of the membership and was Respol representative at NEPOOL market meetings- Member of team that negotiated supply contract with Qatar government and ambassador to Canada- Managed team of outside consultants and lobbyists- President of Wires and Pipes a coalition of all gas and power government relations officials to meet key legislative and regulatory officials on energy issues in New England.

  • Director of External Affairs

    • 2007 - 2011

    Managed media, government, and customer relations for the North America division. Coordinated corporate events in North America and internationally for the LNG unit. Developed the North America website and corporate brochures. Active in trade associations: NEPOOL, NEC, NGA, Chamber of Commerce, AIM, NECA, Society of Gas Lighters, and NEPPA.

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  Tennessee Gas Pipeline

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Customer Relations Manager / External Affairs Coordinator

    • 1997 - 2007
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Served as spokesperson and point of contact for elected officials during planning and construction of projects. Monitored and reported energy industry legislative and regulatory changes to company stakeholders. Oversaw the company’s outreach programs. Managed relationships with New England energy...

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  Massachusetts Water Resource Authority

  • Community Relations Coordinator

    • 1986 - 1997

    Acted as a liaison with 22 city/town officials. Conducted public information campaigns and promoted community outreach. Scheduled, publicized, and managed public hearings. Identified and addressed community issues and complaints. Obtained and prepared documentation for all local and state permits.

  • Customer Relations Manager

    • 1986 - 1997

    Supervised and evaluated a staff of 15 regional community relations managers. Serve as a point of contact for state and local elected officials. Developed and distributed press releases; conducted media buying. Developed a manual on requirements for local permitting and public participation requirements for projects. Served as spokesperson for the Authority on all community relations issues. Fifth person hired after MWRA became an Authority.- Managed a department budget of $575,000.- Delivered presentations for Board of Directors on major projects affecting communities.- Improved employee morale by developing the “Take the CEO to workday” program.- Negotiated mitigation compensation to affected communities with permanent and temporary facilities.- Drafted legislation needed to assist MWRA in their goals and objectives within the communities.