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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