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2025 Keynote Speakers

Mathias Carlbaum
President and Chief Executive Officer
International
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As CEO, Carlbaum spearheaded a comprehensive rebranding initiative, transforming Navistar into International Motors. This rebranding went beyond visual identity to include innovative operational strategies and smarter workflows, aligning the company with the evolving digital landscape. Under his leadership, the company not only gained market share in North America but also substantially increased profitability following the 2021 merger with the TRATON GROUP.
As global sustainability efforts continue to gain momentum, Carlbaum signed a commitment for International to develop science-based goals, supported the participation of International in the United Nations Global Compact initiative, reinforced the establishment of Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT) alongside industry peers, and is driving further integration of software into International products to drive efficiency, safety and add customer value.
Beyond leading the operational and cultural post-merger management of International on behalf of the TRATON GROUP, Carlbaum has extensive experience in sales and international markets. For five years, he served as Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations of Scania CV AB in Södertälje, Sweden. In that role, Carlbaum managed support functions critical to sales and marketing efficiency.

Catharina Modahl Nilsson
Member of the Executive Board of TRATON SE, Group Product Management
TRATON
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Catharina Modahl Nilsson
Member of the Executive Board of TRATON SE, Group Product Management
TRATON
Catharina Modahl Nilsson was born in 1963. She holds a Master of Science in Vehicle Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1987, Modahl Nilsson started her career as a trainee with Saab-Scania. She held a number of management positions at Scania CV AB, including Project Director/Head of Project Management Office and Engineering Director Cab Development. In 2016, Modahl Nilsson was named Head of Chassis, Cab, Complete Vehicle, and Bus in the TRATON GROUP. From 2019 to 2021, she was Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Permobil Group. In January 2022, Modahl Nilsson took over as Head of Group Product Management in the TRATON GROUP. Since April 2023, she has been a member of the Executive Board of TRATON SE, responsible for TRATON Group Product Management.

Jennifer Rumsey
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Cummins Inc.
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Jennifer Rumsey is the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Cummins Inc., a global power leader that offers its customers a broad portfolio of innovative power solutions and technologies, including advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains; batteries; fuel cells; hydrogen production technologies; and related components. Rumsey oversees the strategic direction, growth initiatives and global operations for the 105-year-old, Indiana-based company, which has more than 75,500 employees worldwide and achieved $34.1 billion in revenue in 2023.
Prior to serving as Chair and CEO, Rumsey served as President and Chief Operating Officer, where she co-authored Destination Zero, the company’s strategy to go further, faster to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) and air quality impacts of its products. She has served in multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Components and Chief Technical Officer, two roles where she oversaw the advancement and launch of many new products that continued to progress the company’s efforts reduce emissions while offering industry-leading performance.
Rumsey holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Lars Stenqvist
Chief Technology Officer
Volvo Group
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Lars Stenqvist is Executive Vice President Group Trucks Technology and Chief Technology Officer Volvo Group since October 2016, when he also became a member of the Volvo Group Executive Board.
Lars has over 30 years of experience from the heavy vehicle industry. Before joining Volvo Group, he was Head of R&D and CTO at Volkswagen Truck & Bus 2015-2016 and Senior Vice President Vehicle Definition R&D at Scania 2007-2015. Prior thereto, several senior positions at Scania.
Lars is a Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) and a Board member of cellcentric. In 2024, Lars Stenqvist was awarded CTO of the Year in Sweden.

Jim Walenczak
Vice President, PACCAR Inc and General Manager
Kenworth Truck Company
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Jim Walenczak
Vice President, PACCAR Inc and General Manager
Kenworth Truck Company
Jim Walenczak was named Kenworth Truck Company’s general manager in January 2024. He oversees all aspects of the design, manufacture, sales and service of The World’s Best® heavy- and medium-duty trucks, including development of advanced diesel powertrains, zero emissions vehicles, connected truck technologies and autonomous driving systems.
Jim has been with PACCAR since 2011, he previously served as Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. Jim has held positions of increasing responsibility including fleet, region and general sales manager positions at Kenworth and assistant general manager for operations at PACCAR Parts.
Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Michigan State University and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Washington. He attended the Stanford Executive Program in 2023. Jim is based at Kenworth Truck Company headquarters in Kirkland, Washington.
2025 Featured Speakers

Charlotte Argue
Senior Manager, Sustainable Mobility
Geotab
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As Sr. Manager of Sustainable Mobility at Geotab, the global leader in connected transportation, Charlotte’s focus is on enabling fleets in reducing carbon emissions with data-driven solutions and sharing aggregated insights to inform large-scale vehicle electrification strategies. She is a subject matter expert in fleet electrification and a champion for connected vehicle technology solutions in the EV industry. Charlotte has been involved in electric transportation since 2009. Before joining Geotab she managed the Plug In BC initiative in British Columbia, delivering EV programs for fleets, charging infrastructure and public awareness. She currently sits on the board of NACFE (North American Council for Freight Efficiency), and is BC Chapter Chair for Women of EVs.

Sarah Burke
Chief Executive Officer
Martin Brower
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Sarah Burke serves as Chief Executive Officer for The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C., a global leader in supply chain solutions serving many of the world’s most renowned brands. Martin Brower operates in 18 countries through a dedicated workforce of 13,500 team members who serve more than 26,000 customer locations. Martin Brower is a division of Reyes Holdings, a leader in the production and distribution of food and beverage products.
Sarah joined Martin Brower in 2012 as General Counsel, moving from Winston & Strawn where she practiced corporate law for several years. In 2016, Sarah became the President of Martin Brower Canada and two years later was appointed President, International Lead Markets. In 2020, Sarah led the largest business segment of Martin Brower as US President prior to being named Chief Executive Officer in January 2022.
Sarah holds an MBA degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, a Juris Doctor degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Susquehanna University. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and 3 children.

Tim Echols
Vice Chair
Georgia Public Service Commission
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PSC Commissioner Tim Echols created the EV Braintrust, the Clean Energy Roadshow, and has owned 7 seven EVs over the last dozen years. As a Republican now in his 15th year on the statewide-elected regulatory body, Echols has been the state’s most vocal supporter of alt-fueled vehicles. Off the bench, Echols has been married to Windy for 41 years, and they have seven children. He authored the historical fiction book, Jean Marc of Jekyll, and created TeenPact, a national non-profit operating in all 50 states. Believing human trafficking to be a blight on his state, he created the “Unholy Tour” to educate officials on its harms. Echols has a podcast called “Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols” heard around the world.

Wen HAN
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Windrose Technology
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2022-Now Windrose Technology Founder, Chairman, CEO
2019-2022 Plus AI Chief Strategy and Financial Officer
Raised $380mm+ as CSO and CFO for Plus in the largest private financing event in the autonomous trucking sector, from investors including Amazon and FTA
2018-2019 GSR Ventures Partner
2013-2016 Bridgewater Associates Investment Professional
Stanford University MBA, Williams College B.A
Donor of the $15mm Wen Han and Jessie Jia Fellowship at Stanford University

Michael Halbherr
Chief Executive Officer
ABB E-mobility
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Michael Halbherr, a Swiss national and CEO of ABB E-mobility, is an experienced investor, advisor, and board member. He began his career at Boston Consulting Group before moving to europatweb in 2000. As CEO of mobile maps pioneer gate5, he led the company’s growth before it was sold to Nokia in 2006. Michael later led Nokia’s HERE Technologies, a key player in autonomous driving. He returned to advising tech startups and joined several boards, including ABB E-mobility, where he became CEO in 2023. He also serves on the board of Zurich Insurance Group. Michael holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zurich and completed postdoctoral research at MIT.

John Harris
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Harbinger
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Harbinger CEO and Co-Founder John Harris is focused on redefining the medium-duty commercial vehicle industry and reducing harmful environmental emissions through electrification. Leading the company with a detailed, personal approach, John brings strong expertise in battery, hardware, and mechanical engineering from work at Anduril Industries, Boeing, Faraday Future, and Xos Trucks. Throughout his career, John has had a massive impact on his world-class employers. At Anduril, he led Sentry Tower from prototype to volume production in less than three years. He developed a low-cost battery system at Xos and was sole-inventor on numerous patents. Formerly a Structures and Mechanisms Design Engineer at Boeing and Disney, he was also heavily involved in battery systems at Faraday Future.

Olivia Hu
Head of Autonomous Trucking
Uber Freight
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Olivia Hu is Head of Autonomous Trucking at Uber Freight, a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. She manages OEM, AV, and EV partnerships on the Business Development team at Uber Freight. She is passionate about the role of technology in defining the future of supply chains and transportation. Prior to joining Uber Freight, Olivia led business development at a self-driving car startup and as a native New Yorker, can’t wait until it’s normal to never need a driver’s license again!

Steven Kekki
Manager of Fleet and Construction Support
East Bay Municipal Utility District
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Steven Kekki
Manager of Fleet and Construction Support
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Steven Kekki is the Manager of Fleet and Construction Support for East Bay Municipal Utility District. EBMUD is a public utility district that provides clean water to over 1.4 million people in 35 cities and multiple counties in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay, and a wastewater treatment system that protects the San Francisco Bay and serves 740,000 customers. Steven manages the District’s large fleet and is focused on transitioning the fleet to zero emission, to comply with California’s air pollution rules and regulations and to meet the District’s overall goal of being carbon neutral by 2030.

Kedar D. Murthy
Chief Commercial Officer
Nuvera Fuel Cells
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As Nuvera’s Chief Commercial Officer, Kedar Murthy is responsible for developing and leading the commercial strategy, distribution, and aftermarket service of Nuvera’s cost-effective fuel cell solutions for commercial and industrial mobility applications. Kedar has extensive general management experience in large companies, private equity and start-ups with a proven track record in leading teams in the successful commercialization of hard technologies. He has a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and an MS degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Bradley Northup
Public Work Superintendent – Fleet Operations
City of Carlsbad, California
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Bradley Northup
Public Work Superintendent – Fleet Operations
City of Carlsbad, California
Bradley Northup is a NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) and seasoned fleet professional, Bradley has over two decades of experience in the automotive fleet industry.
Bradley holds an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University
His career in public fleet management spans 15 years with the County of San Diego and the City of Carlsbad
Bradley serves on the NAFA Fleet Management Association’s Board of Directors, is vice chair to the San Diego Clean Cities Coalition advisory board, and member of APWA’s Fleet Management Committee.
Bradley is involved in supporting the development of regulations that govern fleets and serves as Co-Chair to CARB’s TRIG Rules & Provisions group.

Dr Isabella Panovic
Programme Manager (Zero Emission Road Freight)
Innovate UK
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Dr Isabella Panovic is a Programme Manager at Innovate UK, facilitating the delivery of the UK Government’s £200m Zero Emission HGV & Infrastructure Demonstrator programme. The programme aims to increase HGV operator confidence and government understanding of various zero emission HGV technologies and their infrastructure.
Prior to joining the Land & Maritime Transport team at Innovate UK, Isabella has worked in R&D policy for several years to support development of other net zero technologies, such as offshore renewables and decarbonising heating and cooling. Isabella also completed a PhD at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, focussing on biorefineries and the chemistry of biomass.

Laura Parkan
Senior Vice President, Commercial Management, Large Industries and Hydrogen
Air Liquide North America
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Laura Parkan
Senior Vice President, Commercial Management, Large Industries and Hydrogen
Air Liquide North America
Laura Parkan currently serves as Senior Vice President, Commercial Management, Large Industries & H2E. In this role, she leads Air Liquide’s commercial strategy and customer relationship development for large industries and hydrogen energy.
Laura joined Air Liquide in 1992. With over 30 years of experience in project management, strategic planning, engineering, and business development, Laura played a significant role in developing and achieving both business and strategic objectives to increase Air Liquide’s profitability and presence in the energy market. She led and managed numerous departments, including the Hydrogen Energy & Mobility for the Americas, CO2 Business Line and Divestiture field, and improved operational efficiency of Air Liquide’s business lines. Most recently, Laura served as Vice President of Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Energy Networks.

Bonnie Nixon, Ph.D.
Director of Sustainability
Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), Port of Long Beach, CA
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Bonnie Nixon, Ph.D.
Director of Sustainability
Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), Port of Long Beach, CA
Ms. Nixon leads the Net Zero 2030 Strategy, Grants Management, ESG reporting, Stakeholder and Community Outreach and day to day environmental operations. Previously she served as Global Sustainability Director at Hewlett-Packard for 13 years, Executive Director for the Walmart-led Sustainability Consortium, Mattel Toy’s Director of Corporate Responsibility and Senior Partner at ERM. Bonnie also spent two decades leading complex community environmental programs for large scale infrastructure (transportation, water, wastewater, land use, solid and hazardous waste and utilities) with many regional, state and federal governments. Ms. Nixon is a Professor of Sustainable Supply Chain at UCLA, obtained a Bachelors from Penn State, a Learning Technologies Masters Degree and recently completed a PhD in Global Leadership and Change at Pepperdine University.

Nicole Portello
Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer
Volvo Trucks North America
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Nicole Portello
Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer
Volvo Trucks North America
Nicole Portello was named Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America on July 1, 2022. In this role, Portello is responsible for: Digital and IT including all internal, dealer, and customer facing commercial and aftermarket solutions; connected vehicle services; contract services; leasing operations, and services and solutions development.
Portello joined the Volvo Group in 2006 and has held a number of increasingly responsible positions in project management, process and IT and commercial solutions. Most recently, she served as vice president of services and solutions, program management office, and was previously the vice president of strategy for Mack Trucks.
Portello serves on as a volunteer troop leader with the Girls Scouts of the USA and is based out of the company’s North America headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Jonathan Randall
President
Mack Trucks North America
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Jonathan Randall was named president of Mack Trucks North America effective December 1, 2022, reporting to the global president of Mack Trucks.
In this role, he is responsible for all sales, customer order fulfillment and commercial administration functions related to the brand’s activities in the North American heavy-duty market. He also acts as a key voice in the company’s future product development and branding strategy. Randall has more than 25 years of commercial vehicle experience with OEM leadership positions in truck sales, product marketing, leasing and aftermarket parts and service. Randall joined Mack in 2016 as senior vice president – North American sales and served most recently as senior vice president – North American sales and commercial operations.
Prior to joining Mack, Randall served in executive positions at Wrightspeed, a Silicon Valley startup focused on hybrid drive technology for commercial vehicles, and Hines Specialty Vehicle Group, which creates custom heavy-duty chassis for the agriculture, oil and gas, waste hauler, and concrete mixer markets.
Randall joined Daimler Trucks North America in 1999, where he served in a variety of management and executive roles in aftermarket parts and service, sales, and product marketing.
Prior to Daimler, Randall served as vice president of national accounts for Idealease of North America beginning in 1995.
Randall holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from Colorado State University. He is a member of Mack Trucks’ executive leadership team and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Joel van Rensburg
President, Alternative Fuels
ANGI Energy Systems
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Joel joined ANGI Energy Systems, a leading supplier of refueling systems for compressed gases, in 2013. From Director of Continuous Improvement & Quality, he has held diverse roles of increasing responsibility, including VP of Engineering, and later VP of Business Development & Marketing. With a strong focus on diversifying ANGI’s portfolio internationally, Joel has also led Vontier’s expansion into alternate fueling market segments, including the incubation of ANGI’s Hydrogen business in 2021, taking on the role of General Manager of Hydrogen. Most recently, he was promoted to President, Alternative Fuels in March 2023, where he is responsible for leading the growth of Vontier’s multi-energy alternative fueling platform, whilst supporting customers on their journey to decarbonization.

Edwin Richard
Sustainable Development Director
Nationex
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Edwin Richard is a dynamic innovator and co-founder of Courant Plus, where he championed eco-friendly delivery solutions and spearheaded efforts to reduce carbon emissions in urban logistics. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Edwin played a pivotal role in establishing Courant Plus as a leading player in zero-emission delivery networks, leveraging electric vehicles and cargo bikes to redefine last-mile delivery.
Now at Nationex, Edwin continues to advance his vision for a greener future. As a key leader in the organization, he focuses on scaling Nationex’s green initiatives, including electrifying delivery fleets, expanding micro-hub networks, and fostering partnerships that align with sustainable logistics practices.
Edwin’s expertise lies in operational strategy, team leadership, and innovative problem-solving, driving impactful change in the logistics industry. Passionate about creating a better tomorrow, he remains dedicated to integrating sustainability into the core of modern delivery systems.

Charles Schoenfeld
Fleet Division Manager
Travis County Texas
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Mr. Charles “Chuck” Schoenfeld brings over 40 years of experience in the government fleet automotive industry. Chuck joined the County of Travis in 2019. He serves as the Fleet Division Manager and is working to move the County’s fleet to a Sustainability zero emissions fleet. Before joining Travis County Chuck worked for the City of Austin as a Fleet Maintenance Manager overseeing multiple maintenance locations. Once Chuck retired, He then went to work for the State of Texas as the maintenance Manager of Texas Department of Public Safety overseeing 5 maintenance shops across the State.

Mohammad Usman
Sustainability Head
thyssenkrupp Materials, N.A.
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Mohammad Usman, a Lahore, Pakistan native, is a distinguished Industrial Engineer who, fueled by a commitment to environmental sustainability, earned his degree from the University of Windsor, Canada. Mohammad holds internationally recognized licenses and certifications. He is a Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager & Auditor, Project Management Professional, and have an expertise in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Mohammad’s expertise spans diverse domains. His fervent interest lies in mitigating climate change and advise internal and external stakeholders on climate change, energy transition and decarbonization. Beyond his professional pursuits, His passion for creating a greener future has fueled his dedication to implementing innovative solutions. Beyond his professional pursuits, Mohammad finds joy in swimming and cricket, indulging in these hobbies whenever he can. With a relentless drive for sustainability, Mohammad continues to inspire positive change and drive impactful solutions in the quest for a greener, more sustainable future.

Salim Youssefzadeh
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
WattEV
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Salim Youssefzadeh is CEO and co-founder of WattEV and has a mission to speed up the transition of US trucking transport into zero emission faster than anyone could expect. WattEV uses a combination of business and technology innovation to create infrastructure and data driven workflow that provides truckers and fleet operators the lowest total cost of ownership. Youssefzadeh graduated from UCLA in 2011 with a BS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Computer Science and a BS in Applied Mathematics and graduated Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2014 with a MS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA.
2025 Session Speakers

Tarek Abdel-Baset
Chief Hydrogen Storage Systems Engineer
FORVIA
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Tarek Abdel-Baset serves as Director of Business Development for Hydrogen Storage Systems in North America within the Clean Mobility division at FORVIA, where he leads the company’s zero-emissions business development activities in the region. Tarek joined Faurecia in 2022, bringing with him over two decades of automotive industry experience. Prior to his current role, Tarek served as Chief Engineer for Faurecia Hydrogen Storage Solutions. Before joining Faurecia, Tarek was an Advanced Electrified Propulsion Systems Engineer at Stellantis from 2020 to 2022 and held various positions at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), including Program Manager, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Storage Engineer, and Business and Policy Strategist. During his two decades at Chrysler,
Tarek developed new features for the Advanced Development Engineering department, implemented research programs addressing hydrogen storage issues and built prototypes.

Eric Azeroual
Vice President of Sales Development and Portfolio
Danfoss Editron
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Eric Azeroual is currently Vice President of Sales Development and Portfolio as well as the Power Charging Solutions business unit for the Editron division of Danfoss Power Solutions. He joined Danfoss in June 2021 as Vice President, Group Strategy, and later became Vice President of the Editron On-Highway business unit.
Prior to Danfoss, Eric held positions in sales, marketing, and business development, most recently serving as Head of Global Sales Electrification for Dana Incorporated. He has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive electrification industry, with skills including start-up growth, strategy, and product portfolio management of electric motors and power electronics. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Polytechnique Montréal with a focus in mechatronics.

Andrew Bartosh
PhD, Business Excellence Manager
Heliox
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Andrew Bartosh is the Business Excellence Manager at Heliox/Siemens eMobility. He is a seasoned veteran of the eMobility and distributed energy industry. He has held roles in product and program management as well as sales and account management. At Heliox, he spent three years focusing on heavy duty truck fleet electrification and now oversees sales operations and product strategy. Mr. Bartosh holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UW-Madison and an MBA from Marquette University.

Paul Beach
President
Octillion Power Systems
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Paul Beach is a cleantech leader, with over two decades in the lithium-ion battery industry, with deep experience in EV, medical, and aerospace sectors. For the last decade, he has managed Octillion Power Systems’ global operations, helping the company become a leading Tier 1 supplier of battery systems to the EV market, with 10% of EV battery market share in China. He spearheaded Octillion’s expansion into India, securing over 50% of the EV bus pack business. Previously, Mr. Beach spent 12 years at Quallion, building a factory for Li-ion cells and directing partnerships with Boeing, NASA, General Atomics, and others.
He holds an LL.M. from UC Berkeley, a J.D. from the University of Maine, and a B.A. from Colby College.

Steve F. Bennett
President and Chief Operating Officer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company LLC
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Steve F. Bennett
President and Chief Operating Officer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company LLC
Steve Bennett, a fourth-generation member of the Bennett family that founded Utility in 1914, began his career while still in school, working at the California factory and corporate office. In 1989, he became a salesman at the San Leandro, California dealership. After six years, Steve returned to the corporate office as the Western Division Sales Manager. In 1998, he relocated to England to become the Managing Director of Utility International Limited and was later promoted to Vice President of European Sales and Marketing. Upon returning to the United States, Steve served as Vice President. In 2023, the fourth generation assumed new leadership roles at Utility, with Steve currently serving as President & COO. Steve is also President & CEO of Cargobull North America.

David Renschler, CPFP
Fleet Division Manager
City of Fairfield, California
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David Renschler is the Public Works Fleet Division Manager for the City of Fairfield. David has over 30 years of experience in the fleet industry with most of the time spent in Government service. David has served in multiple fleet organizations and is currently the Chairman for the Municipal Equipment Managers Association (MEMA NOR CAL). David has held over 20 ASE’s and has gained the APWA’s Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) designation. The City of Fairfield is proud to have been in the top 100 Government Fleets since 2009 and in the Leading Fleets for three years. David was the 2022 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the year and was inducted into the Fleet Hall of Fame in 2023.

Arun Chickmenahalli
Director of Maintenance R&D
Ryder System, Inc.
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Arun is the Director of Maintenance R&D at Ryder. He is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction in evaluating and assessing new technologies in the EV/AV/Advanced Vehicle space.
Arun has over 30 years of global engineering, operations and management experience in the automotive, aerospace, consumer, utility and transportation industries. He is an Air Force veteran and holds bachelors and master’s degree in mechanical engineering along with management diplomas in international trade, marketing and operations management.
Arun is a licensed Project Management Professional, holds five patents and has published various papers/articles. He is a member of SAE, ASME and SME.

Flavio da Cruz
Technology Development Project Manager
SoCalGas
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Dr. Flavio da Cruz is a Technology Development Project Manager for the Low Carbon Resources team at SoCalGas’s cutting-edge Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) group. With extensive experience in technology development and first-of-a-kind (FOAK) deployments, Dr. da Cruz manages a vibrant portfolio of projects in the clean molecules space, including groundbreaking work in hydrogen production, carbon management, and renewable natural gas production. He collaborates closely with researchers, startups, national laboratories, academia, and organizations worldwide to identify and pursue new RD&D opportunities for SoCalGas.
Dr. da Cruz holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from UCLA, as well as an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil.

Dr. Kevin Dahlberg
Vice President, Cell Technology
Freudenberg e-PowerSystems
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Dr. Kevin Dahlberg joined XALT Energy (now part of Freudenberg e-Power Systems) in 2014. As VP of Cell Technology, he guides R&D for FEPS power cell products. He has led research of next-generation materials and technologies including NMC, LTO, and LMO-based cell chemistries supporting the launch of 5 cell products and a USABC grant to develop an LMO/LTO 12V start-stop HEV battery. His team is now developing a Gen 3 power cell with high charge rate, long cycle life, and high energy density for launch in 2026. Kevin earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, focused on heterogeneous catalysis and surface science.

Dr. Raj DasGupta
Chief Executive Officer
Electrovaya, Inc.
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Dr. Raj DasGupta is the CEO of Electrovaya and has been involved with every aspect of the business from cell manufacturing, engineering activities and business development, since 2009. Prior to being named CEO in 2022, Raj has had various roles in the company including COO, research and development and business development. Raj attended Imperial College, London; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and the University of Cambridge, where he received his Doctorate in Materials Science.

Ralph Dimenna
Chief Commercial Officer
Aperia Technologies
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Known for his transformative leadership, Ralph Dimenna builds high-performing teams that drive innovation, growth, and resilience. After a 27-year Michelin career as President of the Global Services & Solutions Business Line and COO for Michelin Americas Truck Tires, Ralph was CRO for Decisiv. He holds a ME master’s and bachelor’s from the University of Illinois and completed executive programs at Kellogg School of Management, London Business School, and Furman University.

Ryan Erickson
Vice President
Love’s Alternative Energy Group
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Ryan Erickson, VP of Trillium Energy Solutions, a Love’s Family Company has been with Houston based company for 10 years. His tenure began in business development, selling fueling infrastructure solutions to CNG customers, then creating Trillium’s hydrogen business and establishing leadership for Trillium’s RNG portfolio. Ryan manages all of Trillium’s business solutions units, including Design Build Services, Zero Emissions Solutions, Fuel Sales, Operations and Customer Care.
Ryan has a vast proven history in the alternative and renewable fueling industry and has aided in several Society of Automotive Engineers technical committees and served as vice-chair of the South Coast Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee.
Ryan leads vision and growth supplying sustainable transportation fueling solutions to customers across the country.

McKay Featherstone
Senior Vice President of Global Innovation
THOR Industries, Inc.
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McKay Featherstone
Senior Vice President of Global Innovation
THOR Industries, Inc.
McKay Featherstone is Senior Vice President of Global Innovation at THOR Industries, Inc. McKay’s leads THOR’s innovation activities from strategy to execution. He has significantly accelerated work to create competitive advantage for THOR’s global family of companies, including a customer-driven focus on eMobility, Connected Vehicles, and Advanced Manufacturing.
Prior to this role, McKay led the Airstream Design and Engineering organizations and Airstream’s leadership into the connected vehicle and IoT space, where he launched the first “Smart RV” focused on delivering Airstream owners with the best travel and adventure experiences. McKay loves being at the intersection of Technology, Design, and Branding while working with talented and creative people to deliver experiences that delight customers.

Chad Fohne
Fuel Delivery System Engineering and Integration Leader
Cummins Inc.
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Chad Fohne is the Fuel Delivery System Engineering and Integration Leader at Cummins, responsible for the global development and integration of Cummins’ Fuel Delivery Systems for natural gas and hydrogen powertrains. Over his 19 years with Cummins, Chad has held various roles in service, customer support, and product integration, including integration of the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine into key OEM vehicles. In his current, role Chad supports Cummins’ efforts in developing and integrating gaseous fuel delivery systems for hydrogen and natural gas engines. Chad holds a bachelor’s degree in automotive technology from Southern Illinois University.

Alan Gassler
National Account Support and Zero Emission Analyst
PLM Fleet
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Alan Gassler is the Zero Emissions, Customer Sales & Operations Analyst at PLM Fleet. As the subject matter expert on all technology used to monitor, report and define zero emissions performance, Alan provides direct customer consulting on metrics and how to best optimize and evaluate the success of zero emission and refrigerated equipment within existing customer fleet operations. Alan customizes analytic reports and program metrics to directly support customer sustainability goals and programs. Alan is a frequent guest as a Zero Emission expert on panels, webinars and podcasts.

Bernd Graef
Director – Customer Chief Engineer
ETAS Inc.
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Bernd Graef is the Director – Customer Chief Engineer for ETAS in North America, where he plays a crucial role in working with key automotive players in the region. His primary focus is on enabling them to develop, operate, and secure differentiating vehicle software with increased efficiency, utilizing his experience with software development tools, software testing solutions, automotive middleware, and end-to-end engineering and consulting services.
Bernd previously held various managerial roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of connectivity, cloud and SDV topics, both in the United States and Germany for ETAS and Robert Bosch GmbH. Bernd earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering information technology from the University of Cooperative Education in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany.

Mark Jamieson
Business Development Director – Cummins Alternative Technologies
Cummins
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Mark Jamieson
Business Development Director – Cummins Alternative Technologies
Cummins
Mark Jamieson is a key leader at Cummins on the company’s approach to Destination Zero, its strategy to go further, faster to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) and air quality impacts of its products and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Jamieson joined Cummins in 2005, holding various roles and is now focused on Cummins’ alternate technologies, including natural gas and Hydrogen internal combustion engines as well as battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. Mark leverages his experience having worked in both the Cummins Accelera and Engine businesses, partnering with both OEMs and fleets to help them leverage Cummins broad product range and capabilities for their success.

Henry Johnson
Global Product Manager for Truck and Bus Applications
Alpitronic
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Henry Johnson is the Global Product Manager for Truck and Bus applications at Alpitronic, a global leader in DCFC charging infrastructure. Based in Munich, he drives the development of customer-focused solutions for commercial vehicles at both public charging sites and in behind-the-fence applications to help accelerate the industry’s shift to a sustainable future.
Henry previously spent 10 years working at Daimler Truck in Germany and Japan where he was the lead for charging infrastructure. Through the company’s global reach, he was in regular contact with their US team, which helped him build an understanding for the US market and gain a strong desire to support US customers’ uptake of electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks by offering world-class charging solutions.

Chip Jones
National Account Manager – Electrified Product Group
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.
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Chip Jones
National Account Manager – Electrified Product Group
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.
Chip Jones is a recognized leader in the truck equipment industry, bringing nearly two decades of expertise in compressors, pumps, cranes, and power systems. His career spans all facets of the industry, from managing truck upfitting operations to national sales and product management. For the past five years, Chip has spearheaded the development and education of electrified Mobile Power Systems® at Vanair® Manufacturing, a Lincoln Electric Company. He has been instrumental in transforming the work truck landscape, pioneering the electrification of traditionally hard-to-electrify models to deliver Clean Quiet Power™ and reduced the carbon footprint. Originally from Louisville, KY, Chip now resides in Nashville, TN, with his wife and daughter.

Kel Kearns
Chief Executive Officer
Amplify Cell Technologies LLC
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Kel Kearns is the CEO of Amplify Cell Technologies, a startup JV in Mississippi with Daimler Truck, PACCAR, Accelera by Cummins, and EVE Energy as parent companies.
Previously, he managed the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center (TEVC) at Blue Oval City, leading its design, approval, and construction.
Kel has worked in five countries, including Thailand as President & CEO of Auto Alliance Thailand, and China, managing a Ford-Changan JV plant.
He also led the successful launch of a Ford plant in India.
With a background in aerospace engineering, Kel brings technical insight to his leadership.
A motorsport enthusiast, he won the 2020 Thailand Super Series TAV8 Championship and recently competed in the 2024 Mustang Challenge Series.

Shawn Kerrigan
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder
Plus
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Shawn Kerrigan, Ph.D., is the COO and Co-founder at Plus. Under his direction, the company is building driving intelligence to power a safer and greener world with a full suite of autonomous driving software solutions, from driver-in to driver-out.
Prior to Plus, Shawn was CTO and Co-founder of a hardware and software company in the solar industry. His earlier experience includes investment work at Bridgewater Associates, as well as strategy and operations work at McKinsey & Company.
Shawn earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He received his Master’s and Ph.D. in Engineering from Stanford University, where he conducted research across engineering and computer science, and first worked with artificial intelligence technology.

Jeffrey Kinsey
Vice President of Engineering
EverCharge
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Jeffrey joined EverCharge in 2022 to support the acceleration of operations after their acquisition by SK Group. Jeffrey has an extensive background in engineering, bringing more than 20 years of experience from both start-ups and large tech companies. Before joining EverCharge, Jeffrey served as VP of Engineering at Volta. Prior to working in the EV charging space, he served as an engineer, manager, and director at Microsoft. Jeffrey has also held multiple engineering roles, where he led the development of a variety of technologies such as augmented reality, computer vision, and android devices. He is an inventor with dozens of patents in the technology space. Jeffrey earned his B.S. in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at Pacific Union College.

Ehren Korshus
Manager, Zero Emissions Vehicles
Xcel Energy
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Ehren Korshus has spent the last 25 years of his career building fleet programs and strategies designed to help leaders across the extensive transportation landscape present in North America carve cost while maximizing productivity and safety in their fleet commodities. In 2019, he shifted his focus toward the electrification of transportation, and he developed a holistic, people-first strategy for EV deployment. This strategy combined with his expertise and dedication to sustainable transportation solutions guide his efforts in achieving Xcel Energy’s goal to convert 20% of its combined fleet to full electric, plug-in hybrid, or other zero-emissions alternatives by 2035.

Paul Kroes
Trailer Innovation Leader
Thermo King
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As the Trailer Innovation Leader for Thermo King Americas, a Trane Technologies company, Paul Kroes has been
instrumental in advancing hybrid and electric refrigeration technologies, focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of the transport industry Thermo King products while aligning with current customer needs and anticipated industry trends.
Kroes has been a featured speaker at key industry events, where he discusses the challenges and innovations related to the transition to zero-emission technology in transport refrigeration. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Minnesota.
Abhinav has over 17 years of combined work experience across the Industrial Gas and Oil & Gas industries. He started his career working for the Deepwater Oil & Gas Industry in Houston, TX. During his time in O&G he served a mix of technical and project management roles for customers such as Shell, BP and Chevron. He has worked internationally on projects across the Americas/Europe/West Africa, Middle East and SE Asia. In his current role Linde at Engineering, Abhinav is responsible for product management and execution of hydrogen refueling stations and other fuel-cells based technologies. Previously he was responsible for merchant supply system installations in the 13 midwestern states for Linde North America Gases.
Abhinav is passionate about building cross functional and diverse teams, climate strategy, energy transition and decarbonization in hard to abate sectors.

Dean Kunesh
EV Fleet Advisor
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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Dean Kunesh
EV Fleet Advisor
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Dean Kunesh has been with PG&E’s Clean Energy Transportation group for over 6 years and consults with customers seeking to transition their fleet to battery electric vehicles.
Prior to this role, Dean was PG&E’s Transportation Account Manager supporting the needs of large trucking companies, transit agencies and railroads. As a native of California, he worked at High Tech Fortune 500 companies in Silicon Valley as a Quality Engineer and in Field Marketing. Dean has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial & System Engineering from San Jose State University and did Masters work in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Joachim A. Ladra
Head of Sales, Marketing and Communication
cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG
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Joachim A. Ladra
Head of Sales, Marketing and Communication
cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG
Joachim Ladra is Head of Sales, Marketing & Communication at cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG. He has many years of experience in internal consulting in the truck division of the former Daimler AG. He then moved to the company’s Business Innovation department, where he assumed project responsibility for the validation of business areas for Daimler fuel cell technology outside of Daimler’s core automotive markets. In this role, Joachim Ladra was instrumental in establishing today’s cellcentric organization as a joint venture between Daimler Truck AG and AB Volvo.
Since 2020, Joachim Ladra has been responsible for the newly created functional areas of sales, after sales, marketing, and communication at cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG since 2020.

Jonah Leason
Electrification Product Manager
Parker Hannifin Corporation
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Jonah Leason has 20 years of experience in the design, development, and validation of commercial vehicles. This includes more than 10 years of combined experience in systems development for commercial battery electric vehicles (BEV). From scalable modular mobile energy storage systems (batteries), mobile inverters/ powertrain, and auxiliary systems, to BEV system and vehicle validation. He has spent more than 7 years of his career leading global electrification efforts for PACCAR, DANA, and now Parker.

Ramiro Lepe
Senior Advisor, Medium and Heavy Duty Transportation Electrification
Southern California Edison
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Ramiro Lepe
Senior Advisor, Medium and Heavy Duty Transportation Electrification
Southern California Edison
After spending 15 years in the Transportation & Commercial Equipment Rental industries, Ramiro is now using his extensive industry experience to assist Medium and Heavy-Duty Fleets transition to electric through Southern California Edison’s low to no-cost EV infrastructure installation program, Charge Ready Transport. Having worked with a diverse set of fleets and knowing the unique challenges that each industry segments face when undertaking an electrification initiative, Ramiro’s mission is to educate customers and the industry on SCE’s various Fleet Electrification pathways, and the EV infrastructure installation process. Ramiro represents SCE’s Charge Ready Transport program as a Senior Advisor, which coupled with his extensive fleet background, knowledge of programs and the utility interconnection process, makes for a truly unique customer experience.

Lauren Lynch
Senior Mechanical Engineer Researcher
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
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Lauren Lynch
Senior Mechanical Engineer Researcher
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Lauren Lynch is a Senior Mechanical Engineer Researcher within the Center of Integrated Mobility Sciences at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). At NREL, she contributes to the research, development and deployment of high-performance, low-emission, energy-efficient passenger and freight vehicle technologies via data analysis, technical project management, and stakeholder engagement. She leads technical assistance efforts that support fleets in deploying alternative fuel school buses and understanding in-use performance. Prior to her time at NREL, she enjoyed many years at Cummins Inc. developing next generation aftertreatment technologies within Cummins Emission Solutions.

Jess Lyons
Senior Product Manager
Ford Pro Charging
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Product manager easing the transition to electric vehicles for consumers and businesses. Currently improving EV charging access and utility-conscious charging algorithms to help customers feel confident in their vehicle electrification journey.

Bill Maddox
Director of Product Management
Carrier Transicold
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Bill Maddox is the Director of Product Management for Carrier Transicold. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Bill and his staff are responsible for investigating new technologies and trends, developing, and introducing new products, managing existing product lines, strategic planning, and regulatory review. Bill has worked for Carrier for more than 25 years and he has held various positions in engineering, technical services, applications, and product management. Bill has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech and a master’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jeff McAleese
Senior Manager Tech Sort Automation and Visibility
Purolator Inc.
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Jeff is a Senior IT Manager at Purolator Inc. with 26 years of experience in logistics, specializing in technology-driven solutions, sort automation, and operational visibility. A passionate leader committed to innovation and sustainability, He plays a key role in Purolator’s green fleet initiative, overseeing the deployment of 275+ EV chargers and implementing advanced software to manage 175+ electric vehicles. Jeff also led the launch of Canada’s largest automated express sort facility, integrating IT and mechanical systems to optimize operations. With a focus on aligning IT solutions with business goals, he manages a team responsible for over 300 technical systems, significantly enhancing package visibility and identification. Looking ahead, Jeff is dedicated to advancing AI and machine learning in logistics and fleet operations to drive greater efficiency and innovation.

Mark McBrine
Electrification Product Line Owner
Sensata Technologies
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Mark McBrine is the Electrification Product Line Owner for the Vehicle Business Unit at Sensata Technologies, a global industrial technology company and leading provider of sensors, sensor-rich solutions and electrical protection devices used in mission-critical systems. He leads the global electrification product strategy, including high voltage components and systems for automotive and heavy-truck markets. Mark focuses on delivering next-generation products to address major EV challenges. With 16 years of progressive leadership in strategy, marketing, product management and engineering, he holds multiple patents for sensing technologies and has led significant innovations in EV technology. He completed his MBA at Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business and earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.

Ismael Moran
Business Development
AMP Carriers, LLC
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Ismael Moran
Business Development
AMP Carriers, LLC
Ismael Moran is a dynamic professional with broad expertise in financial markets, corporate development, and training. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Texas-Pan American. Currently, Ismael serves as Business Development Advisor at AMP Carriers, LLC, focusing on growth and client relations in logistics. His background includes roles as a driver and trainer at Melton Truck Lines and CR England, where he earned top rankings for performance and safety. He has also advised nonprofits and worked with private equity firms. Ismael’s past roles at JP Morgan Chase and Scudder Investments honed his financial expertise. A former First Lieutenant in the Texas National Guard, he is passionate about community service. Bilingual in Spanish, he remains a dedicated leader across multiple sectors.

Tom Mourmouras
Business Development Manager, New Energy
Woodside Energy
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Tom is a Business Development Manager for New Energy at Woodside, where he is progressing large-scale, lower-carbon liquid hydrogen production in North America. Before Woodside, he worked at Shell and launched the first network of heavy-duty hydrogen refuelling stations in North America, serving fuel cell trucks and buses in California. Tom has spent time at mobility startups such as TrueCar & Lyft, and holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a BA in Economics from Claremont McKenna College. On the weekends, you can find him exploring Texas back roads with his Giulia and family.

Sean O’Connor
CPV Division Manager – Mobile Power Solutions
Dometic Mobile Power Solutions
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Sean O’Connor
CPV Division Manager – Mobile Power Solutions
Dometic Mobile Power Solutions
Sean O’Connor has been at the forefront of adapting solar technology to new markets for decades. Now, as the head of the Fleet division of Go Power! Solar (Dometic), he’s leading the charge in clean-energy initiatives worldwide. Sean’s efforts focus on eliminating idling and reducing battery waste, making a significant impact on sustainability. His experience and passion for renewable energy continue to drive innovative solutions that benefit both the environment and the industry.

Nicolas Pocard
Vice President Marketing and Strategic Partnerships
Ballard Power Systems
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Nicolas Pocard
Vice President Marketing and Strategic Partnerships
Ballard Power Systems
Nicolas Pocard leads Ballard’s global marketing, collaboration and commercial partnerships activities with the goal of delivering customer-centric fuel cell solutions. He also oversees corporate market strategy and government relations.
An active advocate of the fuel cell industry since 2024, Nicolas joined Ballard in 2012 after holding various leadership positions in sales, business development and marketing in high-tech companies in Europe and Asia.
Nicolas is a member of the Boards of the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA), Hydrogen BC and of the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC). He is also Ballard’s representative on the Board of Directors of Forsee Power.
He is a graduate engineer from Ecole de Chimie Organique et Minerale in Paris, and holds a Master of Science Degree in chemistry from the Ohio State University.

John E. Pool
Chief Operating Officer
Mail Management
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Married to Maria since 2002, with children, currently residing in San Antonio, Texas.
Mail Management Services COO since March 2021, the company is a direct USPS contract supplier with 45 contracts nationwide and 525 employees. The company is in the beginning transition to electrification and started a pilot program in September 2023 running US Express Mail with Tesla model Y passenger vehicles. The company was recognized by USPS in 2023 at NPF Charlotte, NC with two awards, 2022 Performance Supplier & Transportation Partner of the year. The company has maintained better than 95% of time service standards over the 14 years of the company’s existence.
Specialized in transportation and operations organization with government compliance proficiency related to Department of Transportation, Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service. I am a consultant to several companies related to restructuring and proficiency redesign and operational visualization.

Spencer Pope
Product Manager; Manager of Grant Acquisitions
Taylor Machine Works, Inc.
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Spencer Pope
Product Manager; Manager of Grant Acquisitions
Taylor Machine Works, Inc.
Spencer Pope serves as Product Manager, and Manager of Grant Acquisitions, for Taylor Machine Works, Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Mississippi. The Taylor portfolio features over 150 heavy industrial material handling equipment models, including Forklifts, Container Handlers, Reach Stackers, and many other heavy industrial machines. His tenure as Product Manager has spanned the development of many new products, including ZERO emissions battery electric Container Handlers, battery electric heavy Forklifts, and negative-lift Reach Stackers purpose-built to serve inland waterway barge applications.
Working to educate Taylor’s industrial customer base on new material handling technologies and air quality advancements is a responsibility that Spencer is passionate about. He works at the State and Federal levels to drive policy and encourage alternate sources of funding for these new technologies.

David Rehimi
Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
Wallbox North America
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David Rehimi
Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
Wallbox North America
David Rehimi has been a leader in the EV Charging industry for over 8 years. He has helped deploy tens of thousands of chargers across North America, including all different applications of fleet such as motorpool, medium/heavy duty, truck, bus, and everything in between. With his unique experience in this space, David aims to support the electrification of transportation in by spreading education about the industry, and sharing his learnings from practical experience deploying EV infrastructure. David is currently the Head of Business Development and Partnerships at Wallbox. Wallbox is Publicly listed on the NYSE and is a global leader in the EV Charging industry with over 1M chargers deployed in 120+ different countries.

Christopher Roberts
Senior Customer Solutions Advisor
San Diego Gas & Electric
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Christopher Roberts grew up in Mexicali, Baja California, immersed in the trucking industry. As a project manager, he led the installation of the first DCFC station at a U.S. truck stop, the first public fast-fill CNG station in Otay Mesa, and spearheaded major hydrogen projects in the region. Christopher studied economics at the University of California, San Diego. Currently, as a Senior Customer Solutions Advisor at San Diego Gas & Electric, he advised Bali Express on electrification, enabling them to become the first heavy-duty fleet to cross the U.S.-Mexico border with electric trucks. Passionate about sustainable transportation, he also played a key role in promoting the ACF rule and the benefits of electrification in the region.

Dave Rogers
Director, Electric Truck Division
ETHERO Truck + Energy
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Dave Rogers manages ETHERO Truck and Energy, a zero-emissions commercial truck dealership headquartered in Mechanicsville, Virginia, with locations in Williamsburg, Virginia; Elkridge, Maryland; and Northern California. With over 30 years in the marine, automotive and trucking industries, he’s worked for a Sea Ray dealership, led manufacturing teams at General Motors, and managed sales for commercial vehicle suppliers. Dave also owned a manufacturer’s rep business focused on heavy truck OEMs such as Daimler, PACCAR and Volvo/Mack. An
active member of the American Trucking Association’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) since 2014, he has contributed to numerous electric vehicle study groups there. Dave has shared his expertise speaking at industry events, including two Virginia Trucking Association panels, the University of North Carolina Clean Vehicle Summit, and TMC’s tech session on “Maintenance Considerations for Battery Electric Vehicles.”

Nikolas Runge
Chief Technical Officer
InCharge Energy
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Nikolas Runge is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at InCharge Energy, a leading provider of turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for North American fleets. Appointed as CTO in June 2024, Runge has been instrumental in driving technological advancements and scaling the company’s engineering and product teams.
Runge’s journey in the electric mobility sector spans over 12 years, with significant contributions at technology consultancy P3, charging solution provider innogy eMobility, and EV charging systems manufacturer BTC Power. His expertise and innovative approach have been pivotal in launching several cutting-edge fleet charging solutions, including Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) chargers and high-capacity split systems.
At InCharge Energy, Runge is based at the Virginia Engineering Testing & Fulfillment Center, where he continues to lead the development and productization of reliable and high-uptime charging solutions.

Taylor Sayward
Account Executive, Schools
The Mobility House
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Taylor Sayward is an Account Executive at The Mobility House USA, specializing in helping schools transition their bus fleets to electric. Through his expertise, Taylor collaborates with school districts to design and implement scalable electrification solutions, ensuring a smooth shift to sustainable transportation. Prior to joining The Mobility House, he worked with the San Francisco Environment Department, where he supported the city’s efforts to electrify municipal fleets. Taylor holds an MBA in Sustainable Solutions from Presidio Graduate School, bringing a strong foundation in sustainability and innovation to his work.

Emilia Sibley
General Manager, Heavy Duty
Terawatt
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Emilia is General Manager, Heavy Duty for Terawatt where she is responsible for heavy duty charging sales, partnerships, and products, and leads Terawatt’s involvement in the I-10 Consortium. Previously, she worked at Chanje Energy as Program Director of charging infrastructure solutions, as VP of Commercial Ops at Fair.com, and as management consultant at Bain & Company. She has a MBA and Masters in Sustainable Systems from the University of Michigan.

Keith Leech Sr.
Retired Fleet Manager and Co-Director
Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition
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Keith Leech Sr.
Retired Fleet Manager and Co-Director
Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition
Keith Leech Sr. retired in 2015 as the City of Sacramento’s Fleet Manager and most recently in 2023 as Sacramento County’s Fleet Division Chief. Both the City and County of Sacramento fleets are recognized as trailblazers in implementing renewable fuels and innovative fleet technology projects driven by strategic business planning processes and data driven decisions. Sacramento County’s fleet was recognized as the #1 Green Fleet in 2018 by NAFA and was consistently recognized among the Leading Government Fleets by APWA and NAFA under his leadership. Keith was inducted into the Public Fleet Hall of Fame in 2017 by Government Fleet Magazine and APWA and he received NAFA’s 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards for Excellence in Public Fleet Sustainability and Excellence in Fleet Leadership. Keith served the as President of the Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition for over 15 years and currently serves as Co Director.

Marcus Suvanto
Vice President of Sales for North America
Kempower Inc.
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Marcus Suvanto is Kempower’s Vice President of Sales for North America, overseeing sales, sales support, partnerships, and business development teams in the region.
Before joining Kempower, Marcus held positions as Chief Operating Officer at Plugit Finland, a turnkey solution provider for EV charging, and Head of EV Charging Solutions at construction engineering company Destia. He also has 10 years’ experience working at electronics manufacturer Ensto and founded his own consulting company specializing in EV consulting for businesses.
Marcus holds a Master’s in Engineering, Supply Chain Management from Helsinki’s Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

Selman Tosunoğlu
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Technology Officer
AMPHERR AG
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Selman Tosunoğlu
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Technology Officer
AMPHERR AG
Selman Tosunoğlu is the CEO, CTO, and founder of AMPHERR AG, with over 14 years of expertise in battery technology. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams in electrical,
electronic, mechanical design, and software development to deliver custom battery packs that meet the rigorous standards of OEMs, compliant with ECE R100.3 and marine certifications.
AMPHERR’s solutions span multiple cell chemistries, including NMC, LFP, and LTO, with voltages reaching up to 800V. Tosunoğlu’s expertise centers on power management, optimizing energy density, and developing fast-charging capabilities, positioning AMPHERR as a leader in innovative battery solutions. Based in Germany, AMPHERR AG produces advanced battery
packs in various housing formats and chemistries tailored to industrial vehicles under his guidance.

Marc Trahand
Vice President and General Manager
ConMet
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Marc Trahand is Vice President and General Manager of ConMet’s eMobility business unit. He joined ConMet in 2021 with extensive experience across industries in as electric mobility, energy, automotive and mobile telecoms. Mr. Trahand is an entrepreneurial executive with a background in marketing & communications, operations, and product management. His experience includes managing complex international projects with large corporations as well as several successful startups. He received a B.Eng. in EE Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the Imperial College of London, an M.S. in EE Engineering from CentraleSupelec in France and an M.B.A. in Business from The Wharton School.

Bonnie Trowbridge
Executive Director
Drive Clean Colorado
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Bonnie serves as the Executive Director of Drive Clean Colorado, spearheading initiatives to ensure clean air for all by accelerating the adoption of clean transportation. She has held roles in public relations and marketing for electric vehicle manufacturers, charging depot companies, and policy makers. Over the past 16 years in the clean transportation industry, she has developed expertise in funding and incentives for clean vehicles and infrastructure, starting with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust through the current funding landscape at the state and federal level, utility programs and more. Bonnie co-chairs the Colorado Women of EVs chapter and is a Board member of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Transit Enterprise Board.

Patrick Vallerand
Director of Energy Transition
AttriX Technologies
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Director of Energy Transition at AttriX Technologies, Patrick Vallerand is a seasoned expert in transport operations optimization and fleet energy transformation. With over 20 years of experience in vehicle maintenance, process improvement, and telematics analysis, he has become a key figure in the shift towards sustainable heavy vehicle operations. Patrick excels in leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance fleet reliability and reduce environmental impact. Passionate about innovation, he actively contributes to the energy transition ecosystem by guiding organizations in adopting cleaner technologies while maintaining operational efficiency. His leadership and forward-thinking approach empower businesses to embrace the future of transportation confidently.

Brian Wilson
General Manager, eMobility
Accelera™ by Cummins
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Brian Wilson is the General Manager of eMobility at Accelera by Cummins, leading the innovation of electric and hydrogen fuel cell power solutions. Driving strategy and product development, Brian oversees a comprehensive portfolio of zero-emissions technologies including batteries, integrated powertrain solutions, traction systems and hydrogen fuel cells for commercial applications.
Throughout his career, Brian has worked in a diverse group of industries, including telecommunications, aerospace, retail, technology and manufacturing. He has a B.S. in acoustical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University, Bloomington.

Mark Van Wingerden
Global Product Strategy Manager, eMobility
Eaton
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Mark Van Wingerden
Global Product Strategy Manager, eMobility
Eaton
Mark Van Wingerden has 15 years of experience in lean manufacturing and product
design spanning work on naval warships with the department of defense and
automotive with Eaton. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of
Michigan and an MBA from Washington State University. In his time with Eaton, Mark
has worked to reduce carbon emissions of commercial vehicles through Advanced
Valvetrain and electrification. Mark is currently the Global Product Strategy Manager
for Eaton’s Power Distribution and Protection product line which includes Breaktor, EV
Fuses and Power Distribution units.