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.