With the help of Ally Energy Solutions, Steelscape is benefiting from a lighting strategy that redirects funds budgeted for the utility to finance investment costs while reducing consumption and furthering the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
BlueScope Buildings is the business unit that produces steel building systems for the two preeminent brands in North America; Butler Manufacturing and Varco Pruden Buildings. The Plant Manager identified that lighting accounted for approx. 40% of their electric consumption. When he ran into Corporate CAPEX restrictions, that’s when he teamed up with AES to structure a cash flow positive, off-balance sheet operating lease structure with their existing equipment leasing company to fund the lighting retrofit.
An ammunition manufacturer in Missouri was struggling with a lighting retrofit from less than five years ago that left savings on the table and inconsistent lighting levels throughout their facility.
With the help of Ally Energy Solutions, Steelscape is benefiting from a lighting strategy that redirects funds budgeted for the utility to finance investment costs while reducing consumption and furthering the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
Ally Energy Solutions LLC delivers turnkey energy solutions to Manufacturing, Industrial and Distribution facilities throughout the U.S. Ally looks at energy savings opportunities from the whole facility and facility owner perspective, with an emphasis on relationships over transactions. Through the relentless pursuit of sustainable, financially viable savings opportunities, the Ally team has earned the privilege to serve as the trusted energy advisor to some of the largest facility owners, utilities and technologists in the world.
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Engineering & Construction
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Client Services & Industrial Controls
San Marcos, CA
Data Solutions & Administration
Director of Mechanical Construction
Henry Fox leads his Ally team with a focus on workplace safety and efficient project implementation. Over the span of his thirty-year career, Henry has developed a comprehensive knowledge of industrial manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and the energy industry as a whole. He applies this expertise to his role at Ally in a manner that allows him to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Director, Software Development
As Ally’s director of software development, Fred Vergenz manages the teams responsible for next gen supply and demand side energy monitoring and analytics products. He is an expert with multiple programming languages and is an Agile Software Development Certified ScrumMaster, a Scrum Trainer, and a software configuration management (SCM) administrator.
Prior to joining Ally, Fred spent 13 years with a leading global aerospace company managing various software development and operations groups and projects. He has a bachelor’s of science degree in management information systems (MIS) from the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma.
Process Engineer
As a former systems engineer and director of electrical technologies, Travis Williams brings more than twenty-two years’ experience in the fields of electrical automation design, industrial refrigeration systems and administration to his role at Ally. Travis oversees large cap projects with a talent for creative problem solving and fulfilling project scopes on time and within budget. As a manager, Travis focuses on safety, quality assurance, and maximizing asset performance.
Travis is FLIR Thermography level I and II certified and is GCAP certified in ammonia operator I, process safety management, risk management for ammonia refrigeration and boiler level I. He also has PLC programming training in Modicon ProWorx and Rockwell Control Logix.
Electrical Mechanical Engineer
Ross has more than a decade of experience in the design and installation of industrial power systems. He uses his vast knowledge of electrical systems to make sure all project control and distribution systems such as switchgear, motor controls, and programmable logic controllers are properly configured and tested for optimum functionality before system launch. His electrical expertise benefits all aspects of Ally efficiency projects and his excellent communication skills allow him to share that expertise in a manner that leads to continual improvement for all team members.
Ross has a bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Denver and is a LEED accredited professional.
Process Engineer
Justin has more than fifteen years of experience in electrical and mechanical engineering. As a process controls expert, Justin works with Ally team members in the development and implementation of automated systems for national scale industrial manufacturing clients. Prior to joining Ally, Justin was a controls supervisor for Denver Water and a field service engineer for Beef Products, Inc. in South Dakota.
Justin has associates of applied science degrees in electrical construction and maintenance, and supervisory control and data acquisition. He is also a level II ISA certified control systems technician and is HAZWOPER certified.
Principal Engineer
Calvin sets the standard for our process engineering, industrial refrigeration, cogeneration, and other complex solutions. Whether it is a CO2 conservation opportunity, a digester gas cleanup strategy, or something completely unique to a specific manufacturing process, Calvin approaches every facility with a blank slate and has an incredible talent for identifying, engineering and executing optimization opportunities.
With over 20 years of energy solutions project development to his credit, Calvin has worked for hundreds of commercial, industrial and federal facilities. His hands-on approach is based on a thorough understanding of each facility, so for our most challenging opportunities he personally performs energy audits, in-depth calculations, provides execution support and post project commissioning, measurement and verification.
Calvin is a thought leader, innovator, and inventor with a passion for energy efficiency and sustainability. He holds patents related to methods for improving energy efficiency and reverse osmosis. He is also a 2010 award winner from the highly competitive ARPAe program (http://arpa-e.energy.gov/) for an innovative new cooling cycle.
Calvin is a frequent presenter at industry events, speaking on the topics of energy cost management, strategic planning, and energy efficiency as a competitive business strategy. His specialties include industrial refrigeration, new product development and developing creative, cost-effective energy efficiency opportunities across the spectrum of unique manufacturing systems and processes.
Energy Engineer
Jackie is a detail-oriented engineer with years of experience identifying, implementing, and verifying energy efficiency projects for both industrial and commercial customers. He has a background in utility rebate programs and a thorough understanding of utility incentive acquisition. During his career, he has worked extensively on industrial steam, natural gas, and building HVAC systems, as well as compressed air and refrigeration systems. He has the capability to examine each system individually to provide a comprehensive account of the energy efficiency opportunities in a facility.
Jackie received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an A.S. in Nuclear Technology from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and is currently licensed as a professional engineer, certified energy manager, and certified measurement and verification professional in the state of Arkansas.
Director of Engineering
With a deep understanding of utility-side efficiency programs and years of project management experience, Evan brings a high level of insight to Ally’s strategic energy plans. Evan began his career as a field engineer for a utility energy efficiency program implementer. During this time, he was exposed to a variety of industrial facilities, processes and energy systems. After a few years of performing audits, developing recommendations, and building measurement and verification strategies, his duties evolved to include those of engineering team manager. In this capacity, Evan developed and managed high-performance teams, maintained a high accuracy of work and achieved savings goals for multiple utility clients. He excels at listening to the needs of his clients and leveraging his team’s strengths to support their complex objectives.
Evan holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from Tennessee Tech University. He also holds a professional engineer license in Arkansas as well as certified energy manager and certified measurement and verification professional certifications from the AEE.
Electrical/Mechanical Sr. Project Manager
With twenty-five years in the construction industry – thirteen of which have been spent right here at Ally Energy Solutions — Jeremy is one of our most adept and capable Managers. During his tenure with Ally, Jeremy has built his mechanical and electrical implementation expertise while overseeing the total construction of over twenty million square feet of energy efficiency projects. He has both led and provided support for the teams responsible for a nationwide project rollout that spanned the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Prior to joining Ally, Jeremy worked on ground-up general construction for a national sandwich chain. He is a licensed electrician specializing in large industrial projects and is certified for OSHA 30, NFPA70E: Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace and Arc Flash.
Director, Lighting & Electrical Construction
Chris leverages his years of experience as a field electrician and electrical foreman to help implement industrial, manufacturing and distribution energy efficiency projects that meet the needs of both financing interests and facilities management staff. Based out of our Colorado office, Chris is an expert in installation-side management and has applied his skills and insights to numerous Ally projects.
Chris is a Journeyman Electrician with the state of Colorado and is a member of the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM).
Director of Lighting Development
Tim combines his skills as an analyst and researcher with his interest in energy efficiency and sustainable business to effectively source and secure utility backed rebates and incentives for Ally clients and is a utility rebate program expert for dozens of states. In addition to his work on the structured financing side of project management, Tim ensures that his team of lighting professionals provide fluid communication and maintain collaborative working relationships with the wider Ally team and engineering personnel.
A highly analytical and diligent professional, Tim has created and implemented various systems, which have contributed to streamlining Ally’s internal project management practices to achieve consistent, reliable results. Tim has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rockhurst University.
Senior Project Manager
Jeremy has twenty-years of experience as an electrician, ten years of which have been spent implementing projects within the lighting retrofit industry. He is a Master Electrician and a licensed electrical contractor in the state of Kentucky. As a project manager, Jeremy uses his extensive field experience to insure projects are installed on schedule, while also adhering to the strictest quality and safety standards.
Senior Project Manager
Troy has decades of experience as an electrician and project manager and is an expert at minimal-impact lighting installation. As a project communication liaison and boots-on-ground manager, Troy leads his implementation teams with the overarching goal of producing the least amount of disruption possible for the facilities and the employees who must continue working throughout the lighting upgrade and retrofit process.
Troy uses his first-hand electrical experience to ensure each project is in compliance with Ally’s standards of excellence. An adept communicator, he also makes sure that each phase of the project, its timelines, and the degree and type of impacts the facility may expect are communicated clearly and in advance.
Troy holds a Master Electrician Certification from the state of Tennessee.
Project Manager
Brian has twenty-three years of electrical and mechanical experience in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, including ten years in management. He has built his career around developing cost-effective operations for companies including Gemstone Foods, Mar-Jac Poultry, Wayne Farms Poultry, and Sara Lee. As a troubleshooting and preventative maintenance specialist, Brian is responsible for project coordination and ensuring proper deployment of the mechanical and electrical components associated with Ally projects.
Project Manager
Aaron is a master electrician with twenty years’ experience, fifteen of which were spent as a foreman. Throughout his tenure, Aaron has specialized in installation-side project management and quality assurance. As part of the Ally team, he is responsible for ensuring all aspects of the project – from plan deployment to sensor integration, to product integrity – are implemented correctly and with efficiency.
Energy Engineer
Casey uses her years of experience working in the utility-scale power generation industry to inform her strategic analysis and planning for Ally projects nationwide. Before joining Ally, Casey handled multiple aspects of energy efficiency and power generation; providing oversight to all areas and phases of projects including planning and development, bid documentation, commercial contracts, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), environmental permitting and regulations, commissioning, and operations and maintenance (O&M). She also is experienced in energy technology and policy, energy storage, and carbon-capture systems.
Casey holds a bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas and holds her EIT certification.
Auditor
With 27 years of experience in the lighting retrofit industry and millions of square feet of audited facility space under his belt, Cliff Eubanks is an expert at identifying the correct lighting solutions for every type of commercial or industrial application. Cliff is instrumental in guiding Ally project managers and engineering teams as they plan LED lighting and sensor implementation strategies that pay careful attention to workplace safety and productivity.
Prior to joining the Ally team, Cliff worked for Energy Retrofit Solutions, Precision Paragon, and Hubbell Lighting.
Site Superintendent
Daymon is responsible for quality control and the onsite management of Ally projects. With more than a decade of construction experience, four of which were spent in the industrial power management industry, Daymon is an expert at cost forecasting, document control, and procurement. His project scope experience includes working on $20 million+ greenfield projects as well as small-cap maintenance.
Daymon holds a bachelor of science degree in business from the University of Phoenix and certification in project management from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Director of Mechanical Construction
Michael has a diverse background that includes design, sales, project management, and systems development. He uses his diversity of knowledge and adept problem-solving capabilities to direct, support and oversee project installations of all sizes. His specialties include workflow management, troubleshooting and assessment, and solutions development.
Michael has a bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arkansas and is a Registered Engineering Intern 2-D and 3-D CAD Systems (AutoCAD and Pro/E).
Director, Data Solutions
Todd approaches every project through the lens of his experience as a mechanical and electrical systems specialist. With a background that includes work as an energy auditor, chief engineer, and facility automation manager, Todd has a “whole-systems” perspective, which allows him to develop data solutions that are multi-faceted and comprehensive. Before joining Ally, Todd was a product manager and senior systems integration engineer for Yardi Systems, where he worked to convert an on-site, proprietary HVAC control systems into a cloud-based application.
Todd is a graduate of the Naval Nuclear Power School and the Steam Plant Maintenance School. He is certified in Naval Nuclear QA, Niagara AX TCP, and Niagara AX.
Site Superintendent
Alec is responsible for project organization and status management. As the go-to help on permit expediting, proposal development and document compiling, Alec is instrumental to the day-to-day activities across multiple Ally projects.
He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration in Land and Energy Management from Colorado Mesa University.
Executive Consultant
Victor helps Ally leverage strategic alliances throughout the energy industry to deliver a comprehensive scope of energy solutions. He focuses on energy technologies and supply options for commercial and industrial clients nationwide.
As a corporate strategist and business development expert, Victor has extensive experience positioning companies for growth in the gas, power, and sustainable energy industries. He maintains close relationships in related business, policy and financial communities and is well regarded as an industry thought leader.
Previously, Victor worked with ENGIE Resources as a Director and Advisor on sustainability, energy efficiency and demand response issues. He also served as an in-house executive consultant to the retail arm of Duke Energy, the deregulated entity of Maine and Maritimes, Inc., and The Energy Authority—the nation’s largest public power trading corporation.
Principal Engineer
Greg has specializations in cogeneration, waste heat recovery, energy storage, refrigeration and HVAC. With decades of experience developing demand-side management solutions for commercial, industrial and institutional customers, Greg provides top-level guidance and assessment for many of Ally’s most complex projects. Throughout his career, Greg has worked with clients including Lockheed Martin, the US Department of Defense and the City of Hong Kong, as well as utilities including Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Pacific Gas & Electric.
Greg holds a bachelor’s of science degree in environmental resources engineering from Humboldt State University. He is an AEE Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) and is well versed in the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP). He spent seven years as a member of the California Commissioning Collaborative (CCC) Advisory Board and has authored several white paper studies on energy efficiency and onsite generation.
Site Superintendent
Jackson is responsible for running the day to day operations of on-sight lighting retrofits and installations. As part of the Ally team, Jackson applies his exemplary communication and organizational skills to maintain project schedules, delegate tasks, and coordinate subcontractors. With several years’ experience installing retrofit kits and fixtures on efficiency projects, Jackson has a thorough understanding of the lighting efficiency landscape, which he uses to ensure all projects meet the stated objectives and are completed under the highest quality standards.
Senior Principal Engineer
Cal oversees design, scoping and trouble-shooting for a nationwide portfolio of Ally efficiency projects. Applying the principals of economic justification to resource conservation, Cal designs industrial-scale efficiency projects with cost savings always being a primary motivator. With a focus on improving energy, maintenance, and operational efficiency, Cal’s experience includes projects relating to HVAC, industrial refrigeration, compressed air, controls, and hydronic systems. As a seasoned engineer with years of experience, Cal has contributed to the implementation of more than 100 industrial and commercial energy efficiency projects, including work for the Wisconsin Department of Administration, the Iowa Energy Bank, Alcoa, Miller-Coors, John Deere, and Trane.
Cal has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota
Site Superintendent
Jeffry has fifteen-years’ experience in the industrial electrical space. Throughout his career, he has worked as a superintendent, operations manager, estimator, and project design bid builder. Educated in industrial electrical theory and process control, Jeffry spends his time on site making sure that Ally projects are completed under the highest quality and safety standards.
Jeffry is certified via Colorado Aero-Tech for airframe and powerplant mechanics, he holds his journeyman electrician license from the state of Wyoming, and he has completed hazardous environment electrical installation training for H2S, SO2, and chlorine gas. In addition, he is also certified OSHA 30, HAZWOPPER and IBEW JATC. He holds an MSHA low-med-high voltage electrical surface and underground license and has completed Safeland Training.
Vice President of Business Development and Marketing
Jim is responsible for the advancement and oversight of processes and products that make Ally Energy Solutions the leading sustainability and efficiency partner for large scale business and manufacturing throughout the United States.
With a focus on client-based solutions and a strategy that hinges on scalable growth, Jim provides leadership and analysis that dives Ally teams toward the creation of efficiency products that are relevant, innovative, and ultimately useful in terms of both sustainability and client profitability. Jim’s role intersects product development, customer development, and marketing, and his “whole system view” informs the communication and marketing materials that support new products while educating customers on the added value these products will deliver over time.
With a long history working in the retail electricity market and expertise in risk management, operations, and executive leadership, Jim is credited with using his deep understanding of supply-side energy management to build one retail electricity business from $4 million to $1.1 billion in just four years. His prior experience also includes building the wholesale electricity trading business at CNG Energy Services to be in the top five nationally in terms of traded volume. Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Alliance College.
Director, Industrial Controls
Kyle leads the Ally team of system integrators in the design, development, and implementation of industrial automated control and data acquisition systems. Kyle has delivered value-added solutions to industrial and manufacturing clients including food processors, aviation equipment manufacturers, and data centers. With a focus on client satisfaction and safety standards, Kyle and his team of talented engineers and support personnel deliver start to finish systems on time and on budget.
Kyle has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska and is certified as an industrial SCADA systems design engineer.
Control Engineer
Jordan is responsible for the design and troubleshooting of control systems for some of Ally’s largest industrial manufacturing clients. Jordan has spent years working with systems including Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, GE, and Mitsubishi PLC, and development programs including Inductive Automation. This expertise allows him to identify issues quickly and efficiently, while also developing integration strategies based on experience-backed insights.
Jordan has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kansas, several years of SQL database programming experience, and knowledge of Python, Visual Basic, and C++ programming languages.
Controls Engineer
Emanuel specializes in automation, with an extensive background in mechanical installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting. His controls expertise includes Smart MCC’s, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and field service. Emanuel is adept at developing PLC and HMI programs for multiple applications and is a go-to for systems commissioning, on-site personnel training, and service calls. He has worked with OEMs and integrators for food, aerospace, oil and gas industries.
Emanuel has a bachelor of science degree in industrial automation engineering technology and an associate of applied science degree in electronics engineering technology from ITT Technical Institute. He also has completed the UL 508A and short circuit current rating training course and Mitsubishi training at MEAU for FX3 PLC.
Programmer/Draftsman
Levi brings years of experience in computer science and database management to the Ally system integration team. As a programmer, Levi specializes in the design and deployment of industrial data applications that result in heightened system visibility and efficiency. He uses his background in schematic design, and HMI graphics development and programming to create intuitive data platforms for Ally’s industrial manufacturing clients.
Levi has an associate of applied science degree in computer program design and development, and certificates in C++, Python, and Inductive Automation’s Ignition.
Client Services
Corbin works with administration and accounting to prepare purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, maintain account records and communicate with vendors and clients.
Field Engineer
Lucas specializes in on-site control systems commissioning, client software upgrade installations, client database management, and technical support. Lucas uses his knowledge of Autocad and HMI/SCADA software to design and develop graphics and electrical schematics for use in a variety of control systems applications.
Lucas is Ignition 7.9 certified, with proficiency in SQL, Python, AutoCAD, AB, WonderWare, Rockwell, Epicor ERP, and Plex ERP.
Senior Project Manager
Ed is responsible for all aspects of Ally’s on-site project implementation. In addition to coordinating and managing projects, Ed is adept and identifying and troubleshooting issues with mechanical systems and controls. With a focus on safety and compliance, Ed’s management background includes wastewater treatment, NASA launch complex facilities, steam turbine plants, renewable energy sites, and interior/exterior/street lighting and HVAC retrofits.
Ed has worked for companies including Engie North America, OpTerra Energy Services, and Chevron Energy Solutions. He is a member of the United States Marine Corps and attended Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Systems Build Engineer
Randy helps the Ally integration and data solutions team create the frameworks that support and facilitate the deployment of portfolio-wide automated controls. In addition to his work as a systems integrator, Randy also has a background in commercial HVAC, which contributes to his understanding of facility processes and allows him to identify integration opportunities from multiple perspectives.
Site Superintendent
Tanner is responsible for managing Ally’s industrial manufacturing efficiency projects. In this capacity, Tanner helps ensure the adherence to all safety and quality control guidelines, while managing schedules and sub-contractors. His first priority is to meet implementation deadlines and perform upgrades with the least amount of intrusion possible to day-to-day operations. Prior to joining Ally, Tanner was responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of oil pipelines, in addition to other duties as a geologist and mudlogger for Impac Exploration Services.
Tanner earned a bachelor of science degree in Geology from Colorado Mesa University in 2017, has completed the Safeland training course, and is in the process of completing HAZWOPER training.
Project Manager
Graig has twenty years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Graig uses his extensive knowledge of plant operations, facilities management, and engineering to run Ally’s efficiency projects in a manner that results in minimal to zero disruption to day-to-day operations. Prior to joining Ally, Graig spent ten years with the McLane Company where he oversaw all real estate and construction projects for forty-eight distribution centers located across the United States. In this capacity, Graig managed new construction, expansions, and efficiency upgrades with budgets upwards of $48 million.
Graig has a bachelor’s of science degree in engineering technology from Pittsburg State University.
Engineering Analyst
Hayden has a background in energy efficiency project implementation. As a student at Colorado Mesa University, Hayden researched and presented a large-scale water and energy conservation project, in which all of the campus shower heads would be replaced with low-flow designs. The project was approved and installed and now offsets approximately five-million gallons of water and one-billion BTUs of natural gas with savings of over $50,000, annually. His background includes several years working in the construction and automotive repair fields as well as an array of special projects ranging from residential furnace efficiency to micro-hydroelectric system design.
Hayden has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Business Administrations and Accounts Manager
Sally has nearly a decade of experience in operations and management in the industrial controls space. As an original team member with R Systems, now a part of Ally Energy Solutions, Sally helped to build the business from the ground up, establishing protocols and managing systems related to human resources/employee relations, payroll and taxes, benefits administration, accounts payable and receivable, client and vendor relations, reporting and analytics.
Sally has a bachelor’s degree in social science from California State University, San Marcos.
Executive Administrator
Jessica is responsible for the setup and organization of many of Ally’s growth initiatives including new location launches, event coordination and logistics, and marketing on-boarding for new hires. She also serves as point-of-contact for many of Ally’s day-to-day marketing initiatives, including website management, collateral development, and new project implementation.
Engineering Analyst
Kayce is a specialist in calculations, modeling, and data analysis. With a background in applied physics and a talent for problem-solving, Kayce helps the Ally planning and implementation teams with project development and troubleshooting through all phases.
Kayce has a bachelor of science degree in applied physics from the University of Central Arkansas, and is fluent in both Python and C++.
Senior Vice President Applied Technology
With extensive experience in the electric utility and ESCO industries, Troy Knight is focused on working with the Applied Technology Team to ensure efficient project implementation and best-in-class client support. His background includes working as a plant and performance engineer before moving into executive roles including vice president of engineering at Viron Energy Services. Prior to joining Ally, Troy was the founder and president of RTS Water Solutions, where he managed sales, engineering, operations, and fiscal management. In this role, he oversaw strategic growth that resulted in the quadrupling of sales and revenue over four years.
Troy has a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He is a Certified Energy Manager and holds professional engineering licenses in Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia.
Vice President, Operations and Construction
With a long history of leadership and a track record of success in the energy industry, Ryan Kessler leads the Ally operations and construction teams in their implementation of national-scale portfolio projects. As a management leader, focused on individual growth and team development, Ryan has extensive experience building and scaling operations teams in alignment with company growth initiatives. With an eye toward holistic company growth, Ryan leads with a focus on employee and customer satisfaction as well as continual improvement through collaborative and communications-based strategic initiatives.
Prior to Ally Energy, Ryan spearheaded the operations group at Engie Services, with a focus on developing and implementing energy initiatives for nationwide customers.
Ryan has a bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering technology from Northeastern University.
Vice President, Industry Principal, Operational Technology
Erlan Rice is a systems integration and process controls specialist with more than thirty years’ experience in the design and operation of electrical and electronics systems. With expertise in process control design, SCADA systems, variable speed drives, and ammonia (NH3) refrigeration systems, Erlan helps the Ally industrial controls team develop and implement automation and control protocols that result in higher levels of efficiency and system visibility. Specializing in highly automated processing and control solutions for sanitary food processing facilities, Erlan helps Ally meet the particular needs of its industrial food processing clients.
Prior to joining the Ally team, Erlan was the founder and director of the technology integration company R Systems. In this capacity, he led his team of industrial controls system experts in the implementation and innovation of technology that helps industrial facilities increase production rates, reduce waste, improve quality and remain competitive.
As a private consultant, Erlan developed VFD based PLC controlled artificial irrigation and stream systems. He has developed graphics and PLC programs for sanitary fresh water supply systems for the United States Armed Services, and he was instrumental in creating the standards for use with Department of Homeland Security National Cyber Security Division’s Control Systems Security Program.
Erlan is a Marine Corp Communications Electronics School-trained radio technician, a SICK Vision systems programmer and a basic pallet tech Kuka robot programmer. Additionally, he has received Schneider Electric factory training in SoMachine, Unity, Concept, Proworx, and Vijeo Design.
Executive Vice President
Brian is a true native in the energy solutions community. After graduating from Rockhurst University in 2006, he began working with Kansas City based American Energy Solutions, where he learned the supply side discipline of tariff analysis. In his role as a Field Service Manager, Brian learned the tremendous challenges and opportunities of demand side energy efficiency. During this time, Brian established working relationships with his eventual partners in the founding of Ally Energy Solutions.
Today at Ally Energy Brian leads our incentive acquisition team having personally worked to secure more than $10 million in utility incentives and federal tax credits. Throughout his career Brian has acquired utility incentives in 44 states.
In addition to leading the Companies incentive acquisition team, Brian manages many of our most important client relationships, driving strategic energy initiatives from concept to completion and also coordinating measurement and verification of projects installed by Ally Energy.
Director of Proposals
With twenty-five years of experience as a strategic communications specialist within the energy industry, Steve Spurgeon is a key asset to Ally’s business development team. Steve is an expert at capture planning, proposal planning and development, technical writing, and proposal standards formation and implementation. Throughout his tenure at companies including Viron Energy Services, Chevron Energy Solutions, OpTerra Energy Services, and ENGIE Services U.S., Steve has written proposals for projects that have resulted in hundreds of millions in revenue.
Steve holds a bachelor’s of science degree from Iowa State University and is certified at the foundation level by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals.
Executive Vice President, Founding Partner
Troy has been building and leading high-performing teams for over 30 years in the energy, lighting and electrical industries. Troy is currently responsible for the design, development and implementation of industrial, energy efficient projects across the US, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
With over thirty years of combined experience in construction and project management of lighting and electrical systems installation, Troy has built a reputation for successfully pairing cutting edge energy saving technology with client goals, and facilitating the achievement of those goals with maximum payback for the client. He has advised global technology, consumer products and energy clients on lighting, uninterrupted power supplies and emergency standby systems.
More than a decade ago, Troy and the team that would eventually form Ally Energy Solutions began what has become a prolific and enduring working relationship.
Prior to Ally Energy, Troy worked in project and construction management and electrical plant supervision with United Cable, McBride Electric and Electron Corporation. He is a graduate of the Denver Institute of Technology where he obtained his degree in Industrial Electronics. Troy holds memberships in the Association of Energy Engineers; Institute of Industrial Engineers and Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He is current with his OSHA training certification and holds a Master Electrician’s license. Troy has been certified with APC for (UPS) Uninterruptible Power Supplies and completed certification courses with Hubbell lighting and Cogeneration developers.
Brand Manager, Creative Director
Dea Goldsmith is an advertising creative and former agency owner and CCO, with B2B market specializations in clean energy products and IoT building efficiency applications and systems. She has concepted, designed and developed strategies and materials for national energy efficiency initiatives, utilities, industry associative bodies and private businesses.
Dea helps the Ally marketing team to position the company for brand recognition and visibility, with messaging that is crafted to engage and inform, while also maintaining the overall company objectives of relationship building and fluid communication channels.
Vice President, Key Accounts
As a customer-focused and relationship-driven sales professional dedicated to fostering long-term business connections, Joe Janes is committed to the Ally philosophy which places authentic value to the client and to the facility above all else. Joe brings to Ally twenty years of experience as a sales manager covering multiple territories, in addition to several years as a nationwide sales manager for a major retail manufacturer. His experience working for a number of large corporations gives him valuable insight as to the needs, pressures, and pain points that drive large scale US businesses to pursue higher levels of energy efficiency throughout their operations.
Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Denver.
CEO
Ray has been building companies, relationships, and brands in the energy solutions industry since 1989, leading three different energy solutions businesses to scaled growth and sustained success.
Decades of serving national markets as a service provider, an equipment manufacturer, and a utility consultant have created a national peer network and technical experience that spans commercial lighting, HVAC optimization, building intelligence, transportation electrification, demand response, distributed energy resources, renewable power, software development, systems integration, and practical applications of grid intelligence.
This diverse business and technical experience – concentrated within the commercial and utility energy solutions industry – provide Mr. Pustinger with a unique ability to see the entire field as major elements of the energy solutions industry converge.
In 2002 Ray began working with the team that would become Ally Energy Solutions. This was the start of a successful collaboration that would develop tens of millions of square feet of industrial energy solutions projects for clients that Ally continues to serve today.
Over the course of his career Ray has been both hands-on and in leadership roles in operations, engineering, finance, business development, marketing, strategic planning, reseller channel management and corporate development.
He has served as regional Vice President of a national lighting service company, President & CEO of national manufacturer of energy efficient lighting, President of an HVAC optimization software company, and CEO of an energy engineering consultancy that serves utilities throughout the United States.
The common thread through these diverse experiences is consistent leadership of high-performance customer-centric teams, with a business culture focused on common goals, creative problem solving, accountability, and the power of alignment of interests.
A frequent speaker at industry events and occasional author of trade press, Ray currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Peak Load Management Alliance and the Illuminating Engineering Society Roadway Outdoor Lighting Controls Committee. His past board service includes the Sustain OC Board of Directors, the interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies Board of Directors as well as several commercial boards.
Senior Director, Applied Technology
As an energy industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in lighting, controls, HVAC and IoT efficiency systems, Greg Bair leads Ally Energy teams in roadmapping mechanical and data-driven solutions that result in long term energy and cost savings for large scale industrial facilities. Greg specializes in the development and engineering of demand-side energy saving and IoT structures that empower facility managers to make real-time energy decisions based on system insights.
Greg’s oversight is informed by a long history in lighting and controls; advanced HVAC systems, applications and demand response integration; back-up power; and microgrid design and installation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from California State University, Fullerton, and a California C10 Electrical License. He is an AEE Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP) and a NALMCO Certified Lighting Management Consultant (CLMC).
Controller
With more than 25 years of experience as both a Financial and Administrative Controller working within the industrial manufacturing and energy solutions sectors, Mark understands the Ally business as well as our customers and valued suppliers. He is a highly skilled finance and accounting professional directly responsible for the development, implementation and management of reliable, repeatable and scalable systems for accounting, financial planning and reporting.
In addition to his financial expertise, Mark’s previous professional experience and can-do attitude have resulted in his appointment as manager of Ally’s Information Technology (IT), Credit Management, Human Resources, Safety Training Coordinator and Administration departments. In this capacity, Mark will use his skill at creating consistent practices and accountable policies to achieve exceptional operational performance metrics.
Mark’s ongoing commitment to customer service, his passion for creative problem solving and his dedication to operational excellence will help ensure that both Ally and our clients achieve our common goals.
Energy Engineer
Jeremy is a highly analytical performance-driven engineering professional tasked with identifying, developing and implementing energy efficiency projects for Ally Energy clients. He performs complex energy measurement and verification activities for industrial refrigeration, compressed air, and various other technologies. Jeremy received B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and is currently licensed as a professional engineer and certified energy manager in the state of Arkansas.
Energy Engineer
Steven came to Ally from the utility community where he developed a solid understanding of utility incentive acquisition, measurement & verification processes and an affinity for energy efficiency.
In his work as an Engineering Analyst for a large scale rebate program administrator, Steven managed more than 100 industrial projects totaling over 13.5 GWh in energy savings projects. Steven holds a B.S in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Systems with a minor in mathematics from the University of Arkansas Little Rock and is a member of the Arkansas Association of Energy Engineers.
Sr. Lighting & Controls Designer
With over 30 years of experience in high-performance lighting and controls, Dave applies his professional experience and subject matter expertise to the challenging manufacturing and distribution environments that have become the Ally team specialty. With literally hundreds of millions of square feet of retrofitted space to his credit, Dave has a passion for quality illumination, bringing tremendous experience to the team for the benefit of Ally clients.
Dave began his energy solutions career with ABM Industries in 1986 (NYSE: ABM), ultimately serving as a Senior Key Account Manager within ABM’s lighting service division. For more than a decade, he led successful retrofit and maintenance programs for regional and national portfolios of commercial and industrial facilities.
This foundational experience led Dave to the manufacturing side of the lighting industry at energy efficient lighting manufacturer Precision-Paragon [P2] which was eventually acquired by Hubbell lighting (NYSE:HUB-A). At P2 and again at Hubbell Dave continued to serve national portfolios, with an emphasis on large industrial and distribution facilities. In his role as an application engineer supporting ESCO clients, during the early 2000’s Dave pioneered leading edge applications of fluorescent Hi-Bay lighting and controls – and was again a leader in the paradigm shift to LED beginning in the late 2000’s.
Vice President, Business Development
Justin’s career has revolved around manufacturing, industrial, and distribution facilities. Initially engaged in the design and construction of manufactured buildings with a global leader in engineered building solutions, Justin began to focus on opportunities to add value by making the built environment more energy efficient.
Through a systemic approach to sustainability, configured to his engineered buildings client base, Justin helped accelerate the adoption of innovative energy solutions by first quantifying the full lifecycle benefits of the system and then by leveraging all applicable rebates, grants, and incentives available to justify the incremental cost of construction.
These same principles have served our clients well since Ally’s inception, making Justin a true Ally on the energy side of our clients operations.
President
As Ally Energy Solutions President, Shawn leads our Business Development team with his passion for service, an intuitive curiosity that allows him to see opportunities where others do not, and a remarkable ability to create opportunity for our clients.
Shawn’s nearly two decades in the energy solutions space began in utility tax consulting, providing large energy consuming industrial customers with tax and utility auditing services, identifying available sales tax exemptions from state and local agencies and monetizing his customers exemptions. This highly specialized service has become a staple of the Ally Energy Solutions practice.
Shawn and the group that would ultimately become Ally Energy Solutions began working together in 2002, as a result expanding his supply side energy experience to include demand side energy efficiency.
Throughout his career in energy solutions Shawn has developed enduring relationships with the industrial clients that Ally continues to serve today.