Walter L. McLeod has more than 25 years of executive experience in business development, strategy and government relations in the energy and mobility sectors.  He has been actively engaged in clean technology deployment and finance for over a decade.  Mr. McLeod is the Founder and Managing Director of Eco Capitol Companies, where he has served as a senior advisor to energy companies, startups, investors, trade associations and think tanks.  He was a junior partner candidate with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) Green Tech Partners Investment Team.  Walter has been an active thought leader in shaping clean energy and mobility policy in the United States for many years.  He was appointed to serve on the original “Utility 2.0” project steering committee commissioned by the United Nations Foundation.  Walter was also appointed to the “Value of Solar” stakeholder committee commissioned by the Virginia General Assembly.  He has successfully developed or permitted a portfolio of utility scale solar projects with a capacity exceeding 500 megawatts (MW) and valued at more than $750M.  Mr. McLeod is also the Founder of the Global Energy and Innovation Institute, where he created the “Electric Vehicle Roundtable” consortium which produced the 2017 landmark document, “Guiding Principles for Electrified Mobility.” Industry participants included Xcel Energy, Dominion Energy, Deutsche Bank, Daimler, Tesla, Volkswagen, EVgo, ChargePoint, Lyft and Uber – representing a collective market cap exceeding $344B.  Walter was also appointed to the Virginia Automated 20xx Strategic Plan autonomous mobility committee by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).  Walter has served on several boards and advisory committees, including the George Mason University Alumni Association, American Council on Renewable Energy, Chemical Angels Network, MIT Energy Prize and SURGE Ventures Accelerator, to name a few.    Mr. McLeod earned an M.S. in chemistry from the College of Science at George Mason University, a Bachelor of Art in chemistry from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and completed the Executive Education Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. http://www.vsfsolar.com/ https://carbon.substack.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Mr. Best is the founding CEO of Syzygy Plasmonics. He has a demonstrated track record of success in a corporate setting, from management to intrapreneurship. His skills in launching special projects, project management, and supply chain management will be essential for success of this early-stage venture. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 2007 with a triple major in International Business, Marketing, and Management with a minor in Spanish, while also learning Chinese. After joining Baker Hughes in 2009, he has steadily progressed to the level of Senior Manager, where he has gained expertise in quality assurance (Six Sigma Black Belt), regulatory compliance, technology development management, project and personnel management, supply chain management, internal/external communications, and business process architecture. http://plasmonics.tech/team https://nexuspmg.com/

Julia Craighill provides sustainability strategy development and execution plans that enable clients to improve financial and environmental performance. She is a driven, award-winning sustainability expert committed to helping organizations build value through green strategies. With more than three decades of experience in architecture, construction, and sustainability, she provides pragmatic guidance to building owners, managers, and occupiers for their workplace and building operations. Julia also offers specialized services for the real estate industry. As one of the first certified BREEAM USA In-Use Assessors in the United States, Julia leverages her considerable knowledge of the system for clients seeking certification. A frequent speaker and author on issues of sustainability and resiliency, Julia is known for her ability to inspire organizations to make the leap from good intentions to long-term, profitable performance. https://www.ensightconsult.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Amy is the Co-Founder of Good Coworking in Dallas, TX, the first coworking space in the world focused on inclusive sustainability, powered by solar. As an evangelist for the triple bottom line, Amy champions entrepreneurs who are building profitable businesses that allow people and the planet to thrive. Her flagship space in Dallas is pursuing LEED and WELL building certification, as well as JUST. She plans to use these certifications to educate the entrepreneurial community on how to be successful in a global, purpose-focused economy. Prior to her migration to Texas, she led the incubation and leadership development of 80 USGBC chapters for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and their green rebuilding support to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. When she isn’t at work, you can find Amy volunteering to find homes for rescue dogs, or traveling the globe. https://goodcoworking.co/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Joan Michelson is an award-winning, marketing communications leader, journalist, trainer, speaker and coach who brings 20+ years of experience  in the media and leading ground-breaking communications and marketing in Fortune 50 companies.  She is host of the acclaimed podcast Green Connections Radio, which was chosen by USA Today as one of the top six podcasts for business travelers, and she writes on social innovation and careers in Forbes. In addition to Forbes, her work as appeared in HuffPost, TheAtlantic.com, Greenbiz.com, The Washington Post, The New Economy magazine, CBS “60 Minutes,” ABC News, NBC, WTOP-FM and in various other outlets across the globe. http://greenconnectionsradio.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/ 

Kenny Green is a CPA who assists organizations in the integration of ESG principles and sustainability reporting. In addition, he is the founder of Green Passion Projects, an organization that consults with professional athletes and entrepreneurs to create effective business strategies.   Kenny’s background includes working with NBA star and Heisman trophy winner Charlie Ward on a community fundraiser, consulting with Grammywinning songwriter, Steven Battey, on a social impact music video featuring Superbowl Champ DeMarcus Ware and Snoop Dogg and partnering with the Jackie Robinson Park of Fame on a holiday extravaganza for undeserved families.    Kenny earned a BA in Economics from Wesleyan University and has held several corporate leadership roles, including leading the accounting and reporting function for a multinational organization.  Kenny resides in Stamford, CT with his wife Makeda Mays Green (a television executive) and their three children.   Education   MS, Accounting, University of Hartford BS, Economics, Wesleyan University   Credentials  FSA, Certification in Financial Sustainability Accounting, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board CPA, Certified Public Accountant, State of Connecticut CRMA, Certification in Risk Management Assurance, Institute of Internal Auditors CIA, Certified Internal Auditor, Institute of Internal Auditors  https://nexuspmg.com/

Louisa Ulrich-Verderber is an artist, engineer, inventor, and founder of Undula Tech, a company dedicated to making renewable energy more accessible to those who need it most by taking inspiration from nature. She is currently a Senior Engineering and Management major at Clarkson University and has been a welding artist since age 12. Her dual passions for art and science have to lead her to the field of biomimicry and drive her to ask new questions and find answers in odd places. You can find out more about Undula Tech at undulatech.com, and more about Louisa, her story, and other projects at louisauv.com. https://nexuspmg.com/

A true visionary, Chris’ passion is driven by an obsession with problem solving, and deep seated frustration with the every-day waste and inefficiency that characterizes modern business and consumer lifestyles.  Having spent his career listening to magical solutions that might solve problems “later,” you could say that Chris is a visionary with no time for vision, instead choosing to focus his life and his career on the unlimited number of problems that can be solved right now. His passion is undergirded by decades experience manufacturing paint, building technology and running data analytics firms. It’s this unique knowledge set, ranging from the chemical to the regulatory to the technical, that allows Chris to see opportunities and imagine solutions invisible to many in the world of waste and recycling. When not obsessing over work, you’ll find Chris swimming or fishing in, near or on water. https://www.smartersorting.com/company/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Sanya Detweiler is Associate Director of the Clinton Climate Initiative’s Islands Energy Program, which provides technical assistance to island nations to advance their transition to renewable energy. The Islands Energy Program has worked in fifteen islands in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Sanya has been spearheading the team’s solar microgrid projects in Puerto Rico since the devastating 2017 hurricane season. Sanya previously worked in solar for the nationwide residential solar company, Sunrun, and as a volunteer team leader for GRID Alternatives. Prior to that, she worked on clean cookstove projects, primarily in Central and South America and Southeast Asia. Sanya has a B.A. in Architecture from the University of California Berkeley and a M.S. in Sustainable Energy System Management from Hanze University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. She completed her Master thesis on battery storage and electric vehicles with Mercedes-Benz Energy. https://www.clintonfoundation.org/our-work/clinton-climate-initiative https://nexuspmg.com/

Meghna Tare is UT Arlington's first Chief Sustainability Officer, Meghna works collaboratively to foster partnerships among academic, research, and operational departments at UT Arlington. She leads institutional sustainability efforts in support of the UT Arlington 2020 Strategic Plan- Bold Solutions | Global Impact that is enabling a sustainable megacity that centers on four themes: health and the human condition, sustainable urban communities, global environmental impact and data-driven discovery. She also works to address opportunities to promote sustainability in several areas, energy efficiency, resource conservation, waste management, transportation, education, outreach, community engagement, supporting and encouraging student initiatives, and implementing an interdisciplinary and sustainability-focused curriculum. https://sustainability.uta.edu/rce/ http://www.meghnatare.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/