AESP advances the energy industry
by providing critical knowledge and professional development resources for our 2,200+ members in the U.S. and Canada.
AESP is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit. We’re focused on energy efficiency, demand response and DERs and are dedicated to building a clean and efficient future. We are working to lead the energy transformation within utilities and their partners by providing our members with valuable relationships and experiences. And we are constantly investing in content to help improve the delivery and implementation of programs that will make that future a reality.
Our Team

Jen Szaro
President and CEO
Florida

Angela Glover
Membership Coordinator
Arizona

Ashley Smith, CAE
Vice President, Member Engagement
Kansas

Ian Perterer
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Washington, DC

Jennifer Lee
Program Manager
Florida

Jenny Senff, PMP
Vice President, Programs and Education
Washington, DC

Kimani Johnson
Marketing Coordinator
Arizona

Kelly Thorsgard
MIS Manager
Wisconsin

Kristi Hewitt
Senior Manager, AESP Institute & Trainings
Arizona

Melanie Cohen
Programs and Education Coordinator
Colorado
Our Board Members

Sue Hanson
Board Chair
VEIC

Knox Cameron
Chair Elect
DTE Energy

Sarah Colvin
Board Governance Committee
GE Digital

Laura Orfanedes
Secretary
ICF

Chris Baggett
Treasurer
APS

Ariana Arguello
Strategic Initiatives
FortisBC

Art Christianson
Member at Large

Scott Alan Davis
Member at Large

David Backen
Board Member
Backen Consulting

Joyce Bodoh
Board Member
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Jeff Brown
Board Member

Katie Falk
Board Member
Evergreen Consulting Group

Brett Feldman
Board Member
Rhode Island Energy

Elizabeth Freeman
Board Member
AECOM

Liz Haworth
Board Member
Michaels Energy

Quinn Parker
Board Member

Laura Schauer
Board Member

Eammon Urey
Board Member
Salt River Project (SRP)

Katie Vrabel
Board Member

Alvis Wright
Board Member
Alabama Power Company
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AESP membership is the best way to network, stay informed, and gain access to education and training.