BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 June Members Meeting (for NAESCO Members Only) DESCRIPTION:Location: Omni Providence Hotel 1 West Exchange Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\nJoin us for the June Members Meeting! Highlights will include networking events\, an Affiliate Advisory Committee meeting\, the Board of Directors Meeting\, and a combined Members Meeting with guest speakers!\nNote: To participate in a members-only meeting\, the participating individual needs to have an email address with the member company domain.\nPromote your attendance to your network on LinkedIn! Here is a graphic template to help spread the word.\nHotel InformationNAESCO has secured a block of rooms at the Omni Providence for conference attendees. Omni Providence One Exchange Street Providence\, Rhode Island 02903Please call the hotel directly at (401) 598.8000 or connect via it's online link to make your room reservation. The special group rate is $249 per night plus applicable taxes and will be based on availability at the time of booking. To receive the special group rate you must make your reservation no later than May 12th\, 2026. Please identify yourself as a NAESCO Member Meeting attendee. A one night's room and tax will be required as a deposit at the time of booking.Reservations may be cancelled 72 hours prior to the day of arrival\, otherwise there will be a cancellation fee equal to one night's room rate plus applicable taxes.\nSchedule-at-a-Glance\n\nRegistration InformationWednesday\, June 3rd\, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMThursday\, June 4th\, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMNarragansett Lobby\nAgenda - Wednesday\, June 3rdWhen Projects Go Right: The Affiliate Advantage Panel2:00 PM - 3:30 PMLocation: Narragansett AStephen Mitchell\, Director of Business Development\, Rexel Energy Solutions (moderator)Stephen Mitchell serves as Director of Business Development at Rexel Energy Solutions (RES)\, where he leads the national sales team with a focus on expanding strategic partnerships\, streamlining operations\, and uncovering new ways to create value for customers. He is a results-oriented sales\, marketing\, and management executive with more than 35 years of experience driving profitable growth\, building strong customer relationships\, and leading high-performing teams. Throughout his career\, Stephen has consistently aligned strategy\, operations\, and customer needs to deliver value and exceed expectations.In his current role\, Stephen helps position RES to support customers as the energy landscape continues to evolve toward electrification\, efficiency\, and sustainability. His career spans senior leadership roles in national accounts\, utilities\, business development\, sales\, and marketing at MaxLite\, Sea Gull Lighting\, JIMWAY\, SIMKAR\, and Ideal Industries. Across these roles\, he has helped launch new channels\, grow major customer relationships\, and build nationwide sales and service networks.Known for his motivational leadership and strategic mindset\, Stephen brings deep industry expertise and a strong commitment to customer success.\nPaul Bassett\, Senior Account Manager\, EnvocorePaul Bassett is an accomplished energy infrastructure and business development executive with more than 30 years of experience helping public and private sector organizations implement practical\, results-driven energy and infrastructure solutions. Throughout his career\, he has supported more than $35 million annually in energy infrastructure sales across Federal\, MUSH\, and commercial markets\, including over 20 MW of solar PV opportunities and 10 MW of battery storage and resiliency projects. His expertise spans performance contracting\, distributed energy resources\, decarbonization strategy\, and turnkey EPC/design-build delivery\, making him a trusted advisor to ESCO partners\, engineers\, executive stakeholders\, and facility owners nationwide.As Senior Account Manager for Envocore\, Paul leads strategic business development and executive account growth across the Southeast U.S.\, representing a broad portfolio of solutions including solar PV\, battery energy storage systems (BESS)\, microgrids\, lighting and controls\, water efficiency\, utility metering\, EV charging infrastructure\, and building modernization initiatives. Prior to Envocore\, he founded Water Savers\, LLC\, a successful water conservation and facility efficiency company that was later integrated into Envocore. Known for building long-term client relationships and navigating complex infrastructure opportunities\, Paul has played a key role in advancing projects for federal agencies\, healthcare systems\, airports\, municipalities\, universities\, and commercial organizations.\nShawn Beavers\, Business Development Lead\, Energy Systems GroupShawn serves as the Business Development Lead for Energy Systems Group's Solar Solutions team\, collaborating with ESG region teams nationwide to evaluate opportunities and advance the development of solar and renewable energy projects from early qualification through contracting and execution. As one of the founding members of the Solar Solutions team\, established in 2025\, Shawn has played a central role in shaping ESG's solar strategy supporting the company's existing solar portfolio while driving a pipeline of more than 30 MW of new commercial solar projects across the country. Since joining ESG in 2022\, Shawn has held multiple roles supporting both the Solar Solutions and Measurement & Verification teams\, strengthening technical accuracy\, reporting reliability\, and overall project accountability. With a foundation in performance analytics and customer experience\, Shawn brings a detail‑oriented\, solutions‑driven approach that enhances project development\, partner coordination\, and long‑term performance across ESG's growing renewables portfolio.\nJason Denue\, Vice President\, Energy Principal\, Wendel Energy ServicesJason G. Denue is Vice President of Energy Services at Wendel\, leading all aspects of the firm's ESCO business. He brings nearly two decades of experience across energy engineering\, design\, construction\, M&V\, project development\, and contract negotiations. Jason is known for his hands-on approach and is a recognized thought leader in responsible decarbonization\, guiding clients in implementing practical\, performance-driven clean energy solutions.\nRyan Maccarone\, Director of Project Development & Specification\, Rexel Energy SolutionsRyan Maccarone is the Director of Project Management & Specification at Rexel Energy Solutions\, where he leads teams responsible for front‑end project design\, technical specification\, and execution support across complex energy and infrastructure initiatives. In this role\, Ryan works closely with ESCOs partners to translate project goals into well‑defined\, executable solutions ensuring alignment across design intent\, budgets\, schedules\, and performance outcomes.Ryan brings more than 20 years of experience in the lighting and energy solutions industry\, with deep expertise supporting ESCO‑led projects that require rigorous up‑front coordination and specification support. His team provides detailed support for lighting\, controls\, and broader energy efficiency and electrification solutions\, helping customers reduce risk and accelerate project delivery.Today\, Ryan's work sits at the intersection of design\, specification\, and execution\, making him a trusted partner to ESCOs navigating increasingly complex projects and performance requirements. His focus on disciplined project planning\, technical accuracy\, and collaboration helps ensure energy projects move efficiently from concept through completion.\nAffiliate Meeting (All NAESCO Affiliate Members Welcome)3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Narragansett A\nEvening Activity - Sponsored by Rexel Energy Solutions!\n5:30 PM - 7:30 PMLocation: Snookers Sports Billiards Bar & Grill\, 53 Ashburton St\, Providence\, RI 02904\nAgenda - Thursday\, June 4th\nBreakfast - Sponsored by Applied Energy Savings System!8:00 AM - 8:45 AMLocation: Narragansett C\nOpening Board Meeting (All NAESCO Members Welcome)8:45 AM - 10:15 AMLocation: Narragansett A\nBreak - Sponsored by ESPEN Technology!10:15 AM - 10:30 AMLocation: Narragansett Lobby\nWashington Activities Panel10:30 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: Narragansett ASpeakers\nJason Samuelian\, VP of Sales\, C&I & Managing Director - EV Solutions\, MaxLite (moderator)Jason Samuelian is a senior sales and commercial leader with extensive experience partnering with energy service contractors to deliver practical\, scalable solutions in the field. As Vice President of C&I Sales for the Western U.S.\, Jason works closely with contractors navigating project economics\, customer demands\, and an evolving energy landscape bridging strategy with real‑world execution. He brings a clear understanding of what it takes to win work\, manage risk\, and drive profitable growth\, with a focus on solutions that perform from bid through commissioning.\nRon Haxton\, Senior Vice President of U.S. Business Development\, AmerescoRon Haxton is a seasoned energy and infrastructure executive with over three decades of experience in engineering\, operations\, and business development. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of U.S. Business Development at Ameresco\, where he has contributed for 14 years. Prior to that\, Ron spent 18 years with Siemens\, holding roles across engineering\, operations\, and sales\, with a focus on Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) and advanced technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Idaho.\nBob Hinkle\, President & CEO\, Metrus EnergyBob established Metrus in 2009 and created the Efficiency Services Agreement (ESA) and Sustainable Energy Services Agreement (SESA)\, which has become the contractual backbone for the financing of large-scale energy efficiency retrofit and renewable energy projects. Bob helped develop and grow the Energy as a Service market\, which is currently a $5.4 billion industry. Previously\, Bob was vice president of energy efficiency at MMA Renewable Ventures where he directed the company's energy efficiency financing business and identified and negotiated investment opportunities with ESCOs and large commercial & industrial energy users. He has over 25 years of experience in the energy industry and worked for 10 years at Nexant (at that time owned by Bechtel Corporation). He has developed and implemented over $500 million of large-scale energy efficiency projects and clean energy investment programs in the U.S. and in emerging global markets for utilities\, major energy end-users\, government agencies\, export credit agencies and international donors. Bob currently serves on the board for the Alliance to Save Energy. He has authored articles published in leading publications including Bloomberg\, GreenBiz\, Utility Dive\, and the California Management Review. Bob has an MA degree in international business from the Fletcher School\, Tufts University and a BA degree in international politics and economics from Middlebury College.\n Leslie Larocque\, Senior Vice President\, Energy & Technical Services\, McKinstryLeslie Larocque is a nationally recognized energy and sustainability leader with nearly two decades of experience transforming the built environment. As Senior Vice President for the Energy & Technical Services Division at McKinstry\, Leslie oversees strategic growth\, market development\, and delivery of high-performance building solutions through both construction projects and consulting services across the United States.Since joining McKinstry in 2006\, Leslie has built the company's Energy & Technical Services business in the Mountain Region from the ground up\, where she directed landmark sustainability projects for K 12 school districts\, higher education institutions\, municipalities\, and private industry clients. Leslie is a strong supporter of regional economic development and a passionate advocate for equity-driven clean energy. She has championed groundbreaking initiatives including the City and County of Denver's community solar garden program designed to bring renewable energy to low-income residents and large Energy Performance Contracting programs with the Denver Public Schools and the City & County of Denver that are saving nearly $7 million in annual utility costs. Her work consistently bridges financial performance and social impact\, reflecting a conviction that sustainable buildings are a force for positive community change.Leslie holds a master's degree in Environmental Policy & Management from the University of Denver and a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Middlebury College. She has served on several boards including the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)\, the Energy Services Coalition and she led an industry STEM coalition in Colorado to inform the State's STEM roadmap.\nLunch - Sponsored by Hemma Lighting Solutions!12:00 PM - 1:30 PMLocation: Narragansett A\nWhy am I a Member Panel12:30 AM - 1:30 PMLocation: Narragansett ASpeakers\nSteve Smith\, Vice President\, Federal Business Unit\, Energy Systems Group (moderator)Steve has over 20 years of experience in the energy performance contracting industry and has background expertise in industrial building science\, energy management\, and project financing. As a Vice President for ESG's Federal Business Unit (FBU)\, Steve oversees all business activity for the Federal Business. Steve administers over a team of business development professionals\, engineering professionals\, construction management professionals\, administrative staff\, and other personnel. He is also responsible for all of the ESG's enduring service projects. He and his team of managers supervise the development of energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) and utility energy service contracts (UESCs) in support of the federal government's energy conservation\, electrification\, carbon reduction and infrastructure modernization needs. Steve received his MBA from Baldwin Wallace University and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton.\nRhonda Courtney\, Vice President of Business Development\, Hemma Lighting Solutions \nOver a 30-year career in lighting and the ESCO industry\, Rhonda has secured more than $120 million in ESPC and lighting design projects and led teams to strong national performance. As Vice President of Business Development at Hemma Lighting\, she brings deep industry expertise and a proven track record of driving growth. Rhonda has played a key role in advancing the ESCO industry\, founding the Tennessee chapter of the Energy Services Coalition\, serving 12 years on its Board\, and holding multiple leadership roles with NAESCO\, including four years on the Executive Committee.\nDrew Franyo\, Director of Building Envelope Development\, Applied Energy Savings SystemsDrew Franyo is the Director of Building Envelope Development at Applied Energy Savings Systems bringing over 16 years of hands-on experience in building performance assessment. A certified building analyst\, Drew has evaluated more than 95 million square feet of municipal\, federal\, and commercial facilities. His work focuses on identifying envelope deficiencies that impact energy performance\, durability\, and occupant comfort\, and translating field data into actionable\, performance-driven solutions.\nBrandon Miles\, Senior Manager of Business Development\, AerosealBrandon Miles is the Senior Manager of Business Development at Aeroseal\, where he leads strategic growth within the ESCO\, ESPC\, and energy-as-a-service markets. Over the past five years\, Brandon has supported the development and execution of more than 50 commercial duct sealing projects across municipal\, university\, school\, healthcare\, federal\, and commercial facilities.His work focuses on positioning Aeroseal duct sealing as a measurable energy conservation measure that helps ESCO partners reduce HVAC energy waste\, improve air delivery\, enhance comfort\, and support long term building performance. Brandon works closely with ESCOs\, engineers\, facility owners\, and implementation teams to identify high value airside opportunities\, develop savings narratives\, support project qualification\, and translate measured leakage reduction into customer-facing value.With a background in business development\, project development\, and consultative sales\, Brandon specializes in helping ESCO partners integrate duct sealing into ESPC and broader building performance programs. His experience includes supporting opportunity development\, technical scope alignment\, M&V strategy\, and partner education to help advance duct sealing from an emerging measure into a repeatable\, scalable solution for commercial energy efficiency projects.\nVirginia Activities Panel1:30 PM - 2:45 PMLocation: Narragansett ASpeakersEric Fournier\, Senior Vice President of Business Development\, Avi-on Labs (moderator)Eric has over 25 years of experience in the lighting control industry. Over the years\, he has been leading teams of seasoned product managers\, brought to market innovative award-winning products. Most recently Eric has helped build the Avi-on brand within the industry and position it as the leader in Bluetooth lighting controls.\nMark Gallick\, Account Executive\, McClure CompanyMark Gallick graduated from Penn State University with a Mechanical Engineering Degree. Mark is responsible for developing Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreements (GESA) with K-12 School Districts.After graduating from college\, Mark worked in the Building Automation market. Beginning as a field engineer and quickly moving to application engineering and finally into Account Management. Mark moved into his role as an Account Executive with McClure in 2012. His experiences in system operation\, energy savings strategies\, and serving customers has given him the skills to communicated technical aspects of building systems to non-technical buyers. Since his start at McClure\, Mark has been involved in the development and execution of over $100 Million in energy savings programs in K-12 market across the Mid-Atlantic.\nLara Spader\, Senior Director\, Energy and Sustainability\, Facilities and Campus Operations\, George Mason UniversityAs the Senior Director of Energy and Sustainability at George Mason University\, Lara Spader is responsible for leading coordination of the university's efforts in sustainability\, energy efficiency and utilities management. In this role\, she oversees the Energy & Utilities Management Program\, the Central Heating and Cooling Plant\, and the Office of Sustainability. Before joining George Mason\, Lara served as a Program Manager in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations where she co-led the Industrial Demonstrations Program responsible for managing the execution of $6.3 billion to support large-scale emissions reduction demonstration projects. Previously\, Lara worked at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as the Director of the Energy\, Environment and Fleet Program Service. Within that role\, she oversaw VA's Department-wide policy and programs for energy and water management\, energy performance contracting\, fleet management\, environmental management\, sustainable buildings and climate change adaptation. Prior to that\, she was the Program Manager for VA's nationwide Energy Performance Contracting Program with oversight of over $1 billion of energy efficiency projects at VA medical centers. Lara joined the Federal government as a Presidential Management Fellow\, served a detail at the White House Council on Environmental Quality\, and was a 2020 VA Congressional Fellow at the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a Certified Energy Manager with a Master of Business Administration from the George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Boston University. \nMason Trimble\, Program Lead\, Virginia Energy Management Program (VEMP) - Virginia Department of EnergyMason Trimble serves as the program lead for the Virginia Energy Management Program at the Virginia Department of Energy. A mechanical engineer and U.S. Army veteran\, he has built his career across machinery\, electronics\, and utility-scale photovoltaic systems\, with a focus on improving the reliability\, efficiency\, and long-term performance of complex energy assets. His background combines hands-on technical work\, system analysis\, and program management an integrated perspective that informs his approach to advancing Virginia's energy management priorities.\nClosed Board Meeting (NAESCO Board and Executive Advisory Committee Members Only)3:00 PM - 5:15 PMLocation: Narragansett B|C\nNetworking Reception - Sponsored by Avi-on and MaxLite!5:30 PM - 7:00 PMLocation: Rooftop at the Providence G\, 100 Dorrance St. Providence\, RI 02903\n\nMembers Meeting Lanyards - Sponsored by Walker Blue!Members Meeting Wi-Fi - Sponsored by Aeroseal LLC!Members Meeting Caffeine Station - Sponsorship available! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Location: Omni Providence Hotel \;

1 West Exchange Street\, \;

Providence\, \;Rhode Island\, 02903


Join us for the June Members Meeting! Highlights will include networking events\, an Affiliate Advisory Committee meeting\, the Board of Directors Meeting\, and a combined Members Meeting with guest speakers!


Note: \;To participate in a members-only meeting\, the participating individual needs to have an email address with the member company domain.


Promote your attendance to your network on LinkedIn! Here is a graphic template to help spread the word.


Hotel Information

NAESCO has secured a block of rooms at the Omni Providence for conference attendees.

 \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; Omni Providence

 \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; One Exchange Street

 \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; Providence\, Rhode Island 02903

Please call the hotel directly at (401) 598.8000 or connect via it&rsquo\;s \;online link to make your room reservation. The special group rate is $249 per night plus applicable taxes and will be based on availability at the time of booking. To receive the special group rate you must make your reservation no later than May 12th\, 2026. Please identify yourself as a NAESCO Member Meeting attendee. A one night&rsquo\;s room and tax will be required as a deposit at the time of booking.

Reservations may be cancelled 72 hours prior to the day of arrival\, otherwise there will be a cancellation fee equal to one night&rsquo\;s room rate plus applicable taxes.


Schedule-at-a-Glance



Registration Information

Wednesday\, June 3rd\, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday\, June 4th\, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Narragansett Lobby


Agenda - Wednesday\, June 3rd

When Projects Go Right: The Affiliate Advantage Panel

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Narragansett A

Stephen Mitchell\, Director of Business Development\, Rexel Energy Solutions (moderator)

Stephen Mitchell serves as Director of Business Development at Rexel Energy Solutions (RES)\, where he leads the national sales team with a focus on expanding strategic partnerships\, streamlining operations\, and uncovering new ways to create value for customers. He is a results-oriented sales\, marketing\, and management executive with more than 35 years of experience driving profitable growth\, building strong customer relationships\, and leading high-performing teams. Throughout his career\, Stephen has consistently aligned strategy\, operations\, and customer needs to deliver value and exceed expectations.

In his current role\, Stephen helps position RES to support customers as the energy landscape continues to evolve toward electrification\, efficiency\, and sustainability. His career spans senior leadership roles in national accounts\, utilities\, business development\, sales\, and marketing at MaxLite\, Sea Gull Lighting\, JIMWAY\, SIMKAR\, and Ideal Industries. Across these roles\, he has helped launch new channels\, grow major customer relationships\, and build nationwide sales and service networks.

Known for his motivational leadership and strategic mindset\, Stephen brings deep industry expertise and a strong commitment to customer success.


Paul Bassett\, Senior Account Manager\, Envocore

Paul Bassett is an accomplished energy infrastructure and business development executive with more than 30 years of experience helping public and private sector organizations implement practical\, results-driven energy and infrastructure solutions. Throughout his career\, he has supported more than $35 million annually in energy infrastructure sales across Federal\, MUSH\, and commercial markets\, including over 20 MW of solar PV opportunities and 10 MW of battery storage and resiliency projects. His expertise spans performance contracting\, distributed energy resources\, decarbonization strategy\, and turnkey EPC/design-build delivery\, making him a trusted advisor to ESCO partners\, engineers\, executive stakeholders\, and facility owners nationwide.

As Senior Account Manager for Envocore\, Paul leads strategic business development and executive account growth across the Southeast U.S.\, representing a broad portfolio of solutions including solar PV\, battery energy storage systems (BESS)\, microgrids\, lighting and controls\, water efficiency\, utility metering\, EV charging infrastructure\, and building modernization initiatives. Prior to Envocore\, he founded Water Savers\, LLC\, a successful water conservation and facility efficiency company that was later integrated into Envocore. Known for building long-term client relationships and navigating complex infrastructure opportunities\, Paul has played a key role in advancing projects for federal agencies\, healthcare systems\, airports\, municipalities\, universities\, and commercial organizations.


Shawn Beavers\, Business Development Lead\, Energy Systems Group

Shawn serves as the Business Development Lead for Energy Systems Group&rsquo\;s Solar Solutions team\, collaborating with ESG region teams nationwide to evaluate opportunities and advance the development of solar and renewable energy projects from early qualification through contracting and execution. As one of the founding members of the Solar Solutions team\, established in 2025\, Shawn has played a central role in shaping ESG&rsquo\;s solar strategy&mdash\;supporting the company&rsquo\;s existing solar portfolio while driving a pipeline of more than 30 MW of new commercial solar projects across the country. Since joining ESG in 2022\, Shawn has held multiple roles supporting both the Solar Solutions and Measurement &\; Verification teams\, strengthening technical accuracy\, reporting reliability\, and overall project accountability. With a foundation in performance analytics and customer experience\, Shawn brings a detail‑oriented\, solutions‑driven approach that enhances project development\, partner coordination\, and long‑term performance across ESG&rsquo\;s growing renewables portfolio.


Jason Denue\, Vice President\, Energy Principal\, Wendel Energy Services

Jason G. Denue is Vice President of Energy Services at Wendel\, leading all aspects of the firm&rsquo\;s ESCO business. He brings nearly two decades of experience across energy engineering\, design\, construction\, M&\;V\, project development\, and contract negotiations. Jason is known for his hands-on approach and is a recognized thought leader in responsible decarbonization\, guiding clients in implementing practical\, performance-driven clean energy solutions.


Ryan Maccarone\, Director of Project Development &\; Specification\, Rexel Energy Solutions

Ryan Maccarone is the Director of Project Management &\; Specification at Rexel Energy Solutions\, where he leads teams responsible for front‑end project design\, technical specification\, and execution support across complex energy and infrastructure initiatives. In this role\, Ryan works closely with ESCOs partners to translate project goals into well‑defined\, executable solutions&mdash\; ensuring alignment across design intent\, budgets\, schedules\, and performance outcomes.

Ryan brings more than 20 years of experience in the lighting and energy solutions industry\, with deep expertise supporting ESCO‑led projects that require rigorous up‑front coordination and specification support. His team provides detailed support for lighting\, controls\, and broader energy efficiency and electrification solutions\, helping customers reduce risk and accelerate project delivery.

Today\, Ryan&rsquo\;s work sits at the intersection of design\, specification\, and execution\, making him a trusted partner to ESCOs navigating increasingly complex projects and performance requirements. His focus on disciplined project planning\, technical accuracy\, and collaboration helps ensure energy projects move efficiently from concept through completion.


Affiliate Meeting (All NAESCO Affiliate Members Welcome)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM \;

Location: Narragansett A


Evening Activity - Sponsored by Rexel Energy Solutions!


5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: \;Snookers Sports Billiards Bar &\; Grill\, \;53 Ashburton St\, Providence\, RI 02904


Agenda - Thursday\, June 4th


Breakfast - Sponsored by Applied Energy Savings System!

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Location: Narragansett C


Opening Board Meeting (All NAESCO Members Welcome)

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Narragansett A


Break - Sponsored by ESPEN Technology!

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Narragansett Lobby


Washington Activities Panel

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Narragansett A

Speakers


Jason Samuelian\, VP of Sales\, C&\;I &\; Managing Director - EV Solutions\, MaxLite (moderator)

Jason Samuelian is a senior sales and commercial leader with extensive experience partnering with energy service contractors to deliver practical\, scalable solutions in the field. As Vice President of C&\;I Sales for the Western U.S.\, Jason works closely with contractors navigating project economics\, customer demands\, and an evolving energy landscape&mdash\;bridging strategy with real‑world execution. He brings a clear understanding of what it takes to win work\, manage risk\, and drive profitable growth\, with a focus on solutions that perform from bid through commissioning.


Ron Haxton\, Senior Vice President of U.S. Business Development\, Ameresco

Ron Haxton is a seasoned energy and infrastructure executive with over three decades of experience in engineering\, operations\, and business development. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of U.S. Business Development at Ameresco\, where he has contributed for 14 years. Prior to that\, Ron spent 18 years with Siemens\, holding roles across engineering\, operations\, and sales\, with a focus on Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) and advanced technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Idaho.


Bob Hinkle\, President &\; CEO\, Metrus Energy

Bob established Metrus in 2009 and created the Efficiency Services Agreement (ESA) and Sustainable Energy Services Agreement (SESA)\, which has become the contractual backbone for the financing of large-scale energy efficiency retrofit and renewable energy projects. Bob helped develop and grow the Energy as a Service market\, which is currently a $5.4 billion industry. Previously\, Bob was vice president of energy efficiency at MMA Renewable Ventures where he directed the company'\;s energy efficiency financing business and identified and negotiated investment opportunities with ESCOs and large commercial &\; industrial energy users. He has over 25 years of experience in the energy industry and worked for 10 years at Nexant (at that time owned by Bechtel Corporation). He has developed and implemented over $500 million of large-scale energy efficiency projects and clean energy investment programs in the U.S. and in emerging global markets for utilities\, major energy end-users\, government agencies\, export credit agencies and international donors. Bob currently serves on the board for the Alliance to Save Energy. He has authored articles published in leading publications including Bloomberg\, GreenBiz\, Utility Dive\, and the California Management Review. Bob has an MA degree in international business from the Fletcher School\, Tufts University and a BA degree in international politics and economics from Middlebury College.


 \;

Leslie Larocque\, Senior Vice President\, Energy &\; Technical Services\, McKinstry

Leslie Larocque is a nationally recognized energy and sustainability leader with nearly two decades of experience transforming the built environment. As Senior Vice President for the Energy &\; Technical Services Division at McKinstry\, Leslie oversees strategic growth\, market development\, and delivery of high-performance building solutions through both construction projects and consulting services across the United States.

Since joining McKinstry in 2006\, Leslie has built the company'\;s Energy &\; Technical Services business in the Mountain Region from the ground up\, where she directed landmark sustainability projects for K&ndash\;12 school districts\, higher education institutions\, municipalities\, and private industry clients. Leslie is a strong supporter of regional economic development and a passionate advocate for equity-driven clean energy. She has championed groundbreaking initiatives including the City and County of Denver'\;s community solar garden program &mdash\; designed to bring renewable energy to low-income residents &mdash\; and large Energy Performance Contracting programs with the Denver Public Schools and the City &\; County of Denver that are saving nearly $7 million in annual utility costs. Her work consistently bridges financial performance and social impact\, reflecting a conviction that sustainable buildings are a force for positive community change.

Leslie holds a master&rsquo\;s degree in Environmental Policy &\; Management from the University of Denver and a bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in East Asian Studies from Middlebury College. She has served on several boards including the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)\, the Energy Services Coalition and she led an industry STEM coalition in Colorado to inform the State&rsquo\;s STEM roadmap.


Lunch - Sponsored by Hemma Lighting Solutions!

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: Narragansett A


Why am I a Member Panel

12:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Narragansett A

Speakers


Steve Smith\, Vice President\, Federal Business Unit\, Energy Systems Group (moderator)

Steve has over 20 years of experience in the energy performance contracting industry and has background expertise in industrial building science\, energy management\, and project financing. As a Vice President for ESG&rsquo\;s Federal Business Unit (FBU)\, Steve oversees all business activity for the Federal Business. Steve administers over a team of business development professionals\, engineering professionals\, construction management professionals\, administrative staff\, and other personnel. He is also responsible for all of the ESG&rsquo\;s enduring service projects. He and his team of managers supervise the development of energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) and utility energy service contracts (UESCs) in support of the federal government&rsquo\;s energy conservation\, electrification\, carbon reduction and infrastructure modernization needs. Steve received his MBA from Baldwin Wallace University and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton.


Rhonda Courtney\, \;Vice President of Business Development\, Hemma Lighting Solutions \;


Over a 30-year career in lighting and the ESCO industry\, Rhonda has secured more than $120 million in ESPC and lighting design projects and led teams to strong national performance. As Vice President of Business Development at Hemma Lighting\, she brings deep industry expertise and a proven track record of driving growth. Rhonda has played a key role in advancing the ESCO industry\, founding the Tennessee chapter of the Energy Services Coalition\, serving 12 years on its Board\, and holding multiple leadership roles with NAESCO\, including four years on the Executive Committee.


Drew Franyo\, \;Director of Building Envelope Development\, \;Applied Energy Savings Systems

Drew Franyo is the Director of Building Envelope Development at Applied Energy Savings Systems bringing over 16 years of hands-on experience in building performance assessment. A certified building analyst\, Drew has evaluated more than 95 million square feet of municipal\, federal\, and commercial facilities. His work focuses on identifying envelope deficiencies that impact energy performance\, durability\, and occupant comfort\, and translating field data into actionable\, performance-driven solutions.


Brandon Miles\, Senior Manager of Business Development\, Aeroseal

Brandon Miles is the Senior Manager of Business Development at Aeroseal\, where he leads strategic growth within the ESCO\, ESPC\, and energy-as-a-service markets. Over the past five years\, Brandon has supported the development and execution of more than 50 commercial duct sealing projects across municipal\, university\, school\, healthcare\, federal\, and commercial facilities.

His work focuses on positioning Aeroseal duct sealing as a measurable energy conservation measure that helps ESCO partners reduce HVAC energy waste\, improve air delivery\, enhance comfort\, and support long term building performance. Brandon works closely with ESCOs\, engineers\, facility owners\, and implementation teams to identify high value airside opportunities\, develop savings narratives\, support project qualification\, and translate measured leakage reduction into customer-facing value.

With a background in business development\, project development\, and consultative sales\, Brandon specializes in helping ESCO partners integrate duct sealing into ESPC and broader building performance programs. His experience includes supporting opportunity development\, technical scope alignment\, M&\;V strategy\, and partner education to help advance duct sealing from an emerging measure into a repeatable\, scalable solution for commercial energy efficiency projects.


Virginia Activities Panel

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Location: Narragansett A

Speakers

Eric Fournier\, Senior Vice President of Business Development\, Avi-on Labs (moderator)

Eric has over 25 years of experience in the lighting control industry. Over the years\, he has been leading teams of seasoned product managers\, brought to market innovative award-winning products. Most recently Eric has helped build the Avi-on brand within the industry and position it as the leader in Bluetooth lighting controls.


Mark Gallick\, Account Executive\, McClure Company

Mark Gallick graduated from Penn State University with a Mechanical Engineering Degree. Mark is responsible for developing Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreements (GESA) with K-12 School Districts.

After graduating from college\, Mark worked in the Building Automation market.  \;Beginning as a field engineer and quickly moving to application engineering and finally into Account Management.  \;Mark moved into his role as an Account Executive with McClure in 2012.  \;His experiences in system operation\, energy savings strategies\, and serving customers has given him the skills to communicated technical aspects of building systems to non-technical buyers. Since his start at McClure\, Mark has been involved in the development and execution of over $100 Million in energy savings programs in K-12 market across the Mid-Atlantic.


Lara Spader\, Senior Director\, Energy and Sustainability\, Facilities and Campus Operations\, George Mason University

As the Senior Director of Energy and Sustainability at George Mason University\, Lara Spader is responsible for leading coordination of the university&rsquo\;s efforts in sustainability\, energy efficiency and utilities management.  \;In this role\, she oversees the Energy &\; Utilities Management Program\, the Central Heating and Cooling Plant\, and the Office of Sustainability. Before joining George Mason\, Lara served as a Program Manager in the U.S. Department of Energy&rsquo\;s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations where she co-led the Industrial Demonstrations Program responsible for managing the execution of $6.3 billion to support large-scale emissions reduction demonstration projects. Previously\, Lara worked at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as the Director of the Energy\, Environment and Fleet Program Service. Within that role\, she oversaw VA&rsquo\;s Department-wide policy and programs for energy and water management\, energy performance contracting\, fleet management\, environmental management\, sustainable buildings and climate change adaptation. Prior to that\, she was the Program Manager for VA&rsquo\;s nationwide Energy Performance Contracting Program with oversight of over $1 billion of energy efficiency projects at VA medical centers. Lara joined the Federal government as a Presidential Management Fellow\, served a detail at the White House Council on Environmental Quality\, and was a 2020 VA Congressional Fellow at the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a Certified Energy Manager with a Master of Business Administration from the George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Boston University.  \;


Mason Trimble\, Program Lead\, \;Virginia Energy Management Program (VEMP) - Virginia Department of Energy

Mason Trimble serves as the program lead for the Virginia Energy Management Program at the Virginia Department of Energy. A mechanical engineer and U.S. Army veteran\, he has built his career across machinery\, electronics\, and utility-scale photovoltaic systems\, with a focus on improving the reliability\, efficiency\, and long-term performance of complex energy assets. His background combines hands-on technical work\, system analysis\, and program management&mdash\;an integrated perspective that informs his approach to advancing Virginia'\;s energy management priorities.


Closed Board Meeting (NAESCO Board and Executive Advisory Committee Members Only)

3:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Location: Narragansett B|C


Networking Reception - Sponsored by Avi-on and MaxLite!

Members Meeting Lanyards - Sponsored by Walker Blue!

Members Meeting Wi-Fi - Sponsored by Aeroseal LLC!

Members Meeting Caffeine Station - Sponsorship available!



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