Ten years experience in energy related fields. Highly qualified in the utilization of computational fluid dynamics. Delivered engineering consulting services by applying computational fluid dynamics and specific equipment sub-models to problems encountered in various industries, including the pulp and paper and cement industries for boilers (biomass, power, and recovery), wet and dry kilns, digesters, sedimentation devices, wood kilns, head-boxes, and separation devices. Models are used to improve designs of air systems, solve flow problems, and develop methods to predict flow and combustion for equipment optimization and to reduce environmental emissions. Participated in the development of numerical models for various equipment and industrial processes, and worked on the development and application of real-time virtual simulators and viewers to enhance client's value obtained from the modeling results.

Twenty seven years experience in the energy generation field and is a leading expert in the development of energy projects. Experienced in applying energy conversion technologies utilizing renewable energy sources, especially biomass. Technical responsibility is as Principal Engineer, specializing in consulting projects for utilities, developers, financial institutions, businesses, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. Functional responsibility is to lead the marketing and business development arm of IAE. This includes development of and coordination of the transfer of proprietary technologies, including drying, gasification and other energy conversion technologies, from companies supplying the technologies to licensees and users. Considerable expertise in biomass and other specialty fuel applications such as gasification evaluation and design, biomass drying applications and evaluations, EPC contract negotiations, and power plant design and operations.

Thirty years of experience in process controls, system integration, software development, and project management. Knowledgeable about aseptic manufacturing practices, and validation for biopharmaceutical facilities. Experienced with packaged equipment integration, including ROD/units, glass washers, autoclaves, clean steam generators, and CIP systems. Extensive S-88 software design for DeltaV implementation. Proficient in Visio Technical, Clarion Professional developer, AutoCAD 2000 and DCS Systems including: DeltaV, Honeywell TDC-2000, 3000, GUS, and Moore Procidia; Allen PLC/HMI: Allen Bradley, GE 9030/9070; Siemens TI-545/555, S7-200/300, and Intellution Fix32. Experience includes: M10 lab scale up to production, batch fermentation, recombinant urokinase, green field contract manufacturing facility, Beta interferon, monoclonal antibody production facility, and biowaste incinerator. Received training in DeltaV Batch Implementation I, Course 7016, DeltaV Operation Implementation, Course 7009, Allen﷓Bradley PLC﷓5 Configuration and the Intellution VAR program.

Thirty year career in assessment of commercial and industrial market segments and for preparation of new business development packages for targeted markets makes him well suited to ensure economic realities are met in energy projects. Developed Georgia Power Company’s first econometric based energy requirements forecasting model and initiated work toward disaggregated market forecasting. Provided staff coordination and training to 52 commercial marketing representatives across Georgia during prior service as a Commercial Marketing Field Supervisor. Commercial Marketing Supervisor for six years in the rapidly growing northeast Atlanta area and in the expanding downtown Atlanta office market, responsible for all Building Owners and Managers Association member accounts. Recent responsibilities have included a three year energy data collection and load research effort for the Integrated Resource Plan adopted by Southern Company and its affiliated operating companies. Responsibilities have included analysis of commercial and industrial markets, economic development and end-use energy evaluation. Managed the design, construction and start-up of the high technology Georgia Business Location Center, important to State and Company economic and industrial development efforts. Directed a number of long-range national advanced energy and research programs and was directly involved with the Company’s Commercial Marketing activities while at Georgia Power Company. Extensive experience in providing the background, insight, and ability to make significant contributions to the Company in the areas of marketing and strategic planning and in the development of new business markets.

Has been an engineering supervisor of major design projects as a technical specialist. Managed the electrical layout design of two nuclear power plants and numerous retrofit projects for nuclear, fossil and hydro electric plants. Responsible for the overall design of the electric power distribution and control system, preparing technical specifications for electric equipment, reviewing other disciplines’ specifications, design coordination with other disciplines, and scheduling. Generated computer programs for fault analysis, load flow, transmission line impedance, etc., performed protection coordination, performed motor and generator redesigns and upgrades, developed and qualified insulation systems for rewinding safety related (Class 1E) motors for nuclear power plants.

Primary responsibilities, as Technical Manager for the Cascade Drying Systems was to integrate the Cascade Dryer into market driven biomass fuel drying applications for power and heat production in North America. Supervised the installation, integration and commercial operation of biomass fuel drying systems in many different applications throughout North America including power generation for a 35 MW equivalent pulp and paper application. Participated in the project conceptual design and marketing effort, including complete turnkey systems cost determination and firm price offerings, complete with appropriate commercial guarantees and warranties for performance, energy savings and emission. Managed the installation and start-up of turnkey systems and trained plant personnel in the operation and maintenance of the integrated biomass fuel drying and power generation system. Led the design of unique applications for biomass drying systems including co-firing with fossil fuels, sludge drying for fuel purposes and 100% suspension firing to replace oil firing at the full boiler capacity. Reviewed and evaluated various biomass gasification technologies prior to recommending an acquisition of a biomass gasification company by the Biomass Systems Group. This effort required extensive market research, visits to numerous field installations and manufacturing facilities, and attendance at several conferences and symposiums on biomass gasification. In addition, manufacturing costs were analyzed with respect to the competitive market forces and potential design and manufacturing improvements. Supervised in the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), manufacturing startup, tuning of retrofit gasifier and combustion systems for Biomass Systems Group clients. The biomass fuel drying technology is often applied as an integral part of this and other gasification systems.

Principal Engineer with wide experience in the combustion and power generation field. Notable expertise in the international arena managing projects and project development activities. Performed field engineering project management and construction management in a wide variety of locations and can function effectively in most any location worldwide. Proven international power generation expertise from pre-feasibility to commercial operation makes him a valuable asset for clients interested in developing projects worldwide. Experienced in boiler design, performance evaluation, specifications, construction support and startup. Responsibilities include control of all project costs, technical and organizational requirements, consulting with customers and equipment manufacturers, administration of contracts, and related activities for large multi-unit power generation facilities. Speaks and writes in Spanish and French as well as English.

Thirty two years in the field of electric power generation. This includes the responsibility for coordinating the procurement and installation of mechanical equipment with supervision of mechanical engineers and designers. Experience includes technical and economic evaluations, cost estimates, budgets, schedules, procurement, installation, start up, testing, operation, and maintenance of numerous projects and systems. Organized and supervised a Technology Support Group for the review of new technologies for application on both the supply and demand sides for a major power company utilizing a cross discipline group of engineers. Responsible for controlling all the systems and process flow diagrams required for a retrofit gas turbine/steam combined cycle power plant. In addition, was responsible for making the technical evaluations and decisions required to meet the clean water National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance for all power generating plants operated by a major southeast utility and for calculating the air emission for all these facilities and those operated by other utility companies.

Twenty five years experience in the energy generation field as an experienced Executive with a successful track record in engineering, operations, marketing, management, strategic planning, process improvement, and consulting. Directed projects worth over $3.5 billion in engineering, manufacturing and power generation. Responsibilities have included: (1) Rescued, in 15 months, a $1 billion program (25 related projects) that was $100 million over budget. (2) Restructured an $18 million company by reducing costs 25% and obtaining over $1 million in delinquent fees (turnaround). (3) Saved an offshore utility company over $50 million annually in operational costs. (4) Developed and implemented project management processes for major Fortune 500 Companies. (5) Served in leadership role in development of three biomass projects in Honduras, C.A. Projects have all been successfully completed within budget, schedule, and performance targets. International experience includes projects in Canada, New Zealand, the Caribbean basin and Finland.