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

Jen Szaro

President and CEO

Florida

Angela Glover

Angela Glover

Membership Coordinator

Arizona

Ashley Smith, CAE

Ashley Smith, CAE

Vice President, Member Engagement

Kansas

Ian Perterer

Ian Perterer

Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications

Washington, DC

Jennifer Lee

Jennifer Lee

Program Manager

Florida

Jenny Senff, PMP

Jenny Senff, PMP

Vice President, Programs and Education

Washington, DC

Kimani Johnson

Kimani Johnson

Marketing Coordinator

Arizona

Kelly Thorsgard

Kelly Thorsgard

MIS Manager

Wisconsin

Kristi Hewitt

Kristi Hewitt

Senior Manager, AESP Institute & Trainings

Arizona

Melanie Cohen

Melanie Cohen

Programs and Education Coordinator

Colorado

Our Board Members

Sue Hanson

Sue Hanson

Board Chair

VEIC

Knox Cameron

Knox Cameron

Chair Elect

DTE Energy

Sarah Colvin

Sarah Colvin

Board Governance Committee

GE Digital

Laura Orfanedes

Laura Orfanedes

Secretary

ICF

Chris Baggett

Chris Baggett

Treasurer

APS

Ariana Arguello

Ariana Arguello

Strategic Initiatives

FortisBC

Art Christianson

Art Christianson

Member at Large

The Home Depot
Scott Alan Davis

Scott Alan Davis

Member at Large

SEEL
David Backen

David Backen

Board Member

Backen Consulting

Joyce Bodoh

Joyce Bodoh

Board Member

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown

Board Member

Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Katie Falk

Katie Falk

Board Member

Evergreen Consulting Group

Brett Feldman

Brett Feldman

Board Member

Rhode Island Energy

Elizabeth Freeman

Elizabeth Freeman

Board Member

AECOM

Liz Haworth

Liz Haworth

Board Member

Michaels Energy

Quinn Parker

Quinn Parker

Board Member

ENCOLOR Consulting
Laura Schauer

Laura Schauer

Board Member

ILLUME Advising
Eammon Urey

Eammon Urey

Board Member

Salt River Project (SRP)

Katie Vrabel

Katie Vrabel

Board Member

Buckingham Companies
Alvis Wright

Alvis Wright

Board Member

Alabama Power Company

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