AESP advances the energy industry
by providing critical knowledge and professional development resources for our 4,500+ 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
Ashley Smith, CAE
Vice President, Member Engagement
Kansas
Jenny Senff, PMP
Vice President, Programs and Education
Washington, DC
Sharon Dallas
Controller
Arizona
Cory Fox
Director, Business Development
Maine
Kelly Thorsgard
Director, Information Systems
Wisconsin
Ian Perterer
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Washington, DC
Kristi Hewitt
Senior Manager, AESP Institute & Trainings
Arizona
Jennifer Lee
Program Manager
Florida
Angela Glover
Executive Assistant
Arizona
Christina Coppotelli
Senior Marketing Coordinator
Missouri
Melanie Cohen
Programs and Education Coordinator
Colorado
Board of Directors
Sue Hanson
Board Chair
VEIC
Knox Cameron
Chair Elect
DTE Energy
Sarah Colvin
Board Governance Committee
GE Vernova
Laura Orfanedes
Secretary
ICF
Chris Baggett
Treasurer
APS
Ariana Arguello
Strategic Initiatives
FortisBC
Art Christianson
Member at Large
The Home Depot
Scott Alan Davis
Member at Large
SEEL
David Backen
Board Member
Backen Consulting
Jeff Brown
Board Member
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Katie Falk
Board Member
Evergreen Consulting Group
Pamela Fann
Board Member
Impact Energy
Brett Feldman
Board Member
Rhode Island Energy
Elizabeth Freeman
Board Member
AECOM
Liz Haworth
Board Member
Michaels Energy
Antonia Ornelas
Board Member
Elevate Energy
Quinn Parker
Board Member
ENCOLOR Consulting
Laura Schauer
Board Member
ILLUME Advising
Katie Vrabel
Board Member
Buckingham Companies
Alvis Wright
Board Member
Alabama Power Company
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