Ep. 25 — Wes Walker is the Head of the Energy & Performance Services business at Siemens Smart Infrastructure for Region Americas (North & South America).  He is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the business overall and for delivering planned growth in financial, innovation and customer satisfaction at Siemens.  He and his staff work to create innovative, cost-effective energy and environmental solutions, including renewable energies, for building owners and utilities in almost every sector of the economy.

Wes has worked in the energy industry for nearly 20 years, including utility energy production, contracting and energy and environmental solutions.  He holds a Professional Engineering License focused in Electrical Engineering, and the following industry certifications:  Green Building Engineer (GBE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and LEED accredited professional.

Wes Walker earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) focused in finance, from Illinois State University, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.) from Purdue University.

 The Nenni and Associates team are strategic partners in multiple facets of the energy and infrastructure services sector. We strive to continuously support our clients with their hiring needs and overall organization health. We are here to serve our clients as the market changes and be “in the moment” with market intel as we look to the future together.

Ep. 24 — Tom Bowen brings nearly 30 years of facility service, energy solutions and construction experience along with a passion for organizational culture and teamwork as the CEO of North American Roofing.  Tom’s track record of customer commitment along with profitable growth and employee development was formed through leadership roles in Fortune 500 as well as nimble entrepreneurial companies throughout his career.  His background in business development, general management and executive leadership throughout North America combined with vertical market and industry specific knowledge provide the foundation for his leadership approach.

Most recently Senior Vice President of ABM’s Technical Solutions division, Tom was responsible for unprecedented profit and sales growth throughout the United States.  He oversaw the core project and service offerings for Electrical and HVAC along with guaranteed energy solutions and a dedicated National Accounts platform.  His career includes similar executive leadership roles at Honeywell International and Sempra Energy, and includes mergers and acquisition experience as well as speaking and teaching engagements.  A longtime board member for the National Association of Energy Service Companies, Tom has written numerous published articles on topics ranging from sustainability to employee motivation.  A graduate of California State University Long Beach, Tom subsequently received his Executive MBA at Wake Forest University.

The Nenni and Associates team are strategic partners in multiple facets of the energy and infrastructure services sector. We strive to continuously support our clients with their hiring needs and overall organization health. We are here to serve our clients as the market changes and be “in the moment” with market intel as we look to the future together.

Ep. 22 — Ridah Sabouni (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsabouni/) is a Director with the clean energy consultancy, Energetics. His expertise is focused on the development of clean energy strategies, technologies, and programs for government and private sector clients. His experience includes extensive work for the U.S. Department of Energy. He also led the launch of Energetics' first international office in Dubai in late 2015, where he has led consultancy projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with focus on Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and the UAE. 

He is an engineer by education, with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Davis and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is also certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP).

Energetics (www.energetics.com) is a leading U.S. energy and management consultancy, with over 40 years of experience working with government and commercial clients to solve complex energy and technology challenges from inception to deployment and beyond. Energetics works with government or private sector organizations to help them achieve their clean energy mission and targets. Energetics operates across multiple areas of clean energy, including energy efficiency and energy management, manufacturing technologies, renewable energy and hydrogen/fuel cells, advanced transportation, climate resilience and sustainability, critical infrastructure resilience, and grid modernization. 

Established in 1979, Energetics is headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, with offices in Maryland, Washington DC, New York, California, Washington State, and Dubai (UAE). 

The Nenni and Associates team are strategic partners in multiple facets of the energy and infrastructure services sector. We strive to continuously support our clients with their hiring needs and overall organization health. We are here to serve our clients as the market changes and be “in the moment” with market intel as we look to the future together.

Ep. 21 — Mr. Nelson co-founded LightEdison in 2015 to directly support the fast-growing energy efficiency market, specifically focused on solar and solar + storage projects. Since inception, LightEdison has leveraged the industrial engineering background of its founders to deliver best in class implementation results built on a foundation of standard operating procedures and its proprietary digital project toolbox. Mr. Nelson has responsibility for managing the team in charge of key project deliverables, supporting and growing key account relationships, and ensuring the quality and integrity of the installation process.

Before founding LightEdison, Mr. Nelson participated in the startup rounds of three fast growing Colorado companies. For five years he led the sales team at one of Colorado's first turnkey residential solar companies and helped grow it to one of Colorado's largest installers. For the next 6 years he worked in the commercial solar thermal industry before helping start and grow a national solar distribution center in Denver serving residential and commercial clients around the country. Mr. Nelson holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, both from the University of Wyoming.
lightedison.com

The Nenni and Associates team are strategic partners in multiple facets of the energy and infrastructure services sector. We strive to continuously support our clients with their hiring needs and overall organization health. We are here to serve our clients as the market changes and be “in the moment” with market intel as we look to the future together.

Ep. 20 — Bob's profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-mckinney-633a4195/ 

Bob believes his primary purpose is loving and contributing to his family. He has been married 24 years to his best friend, Jackie, and together they strive to positively impact each other, their 4 daughters, friends, family, and community. In addition, Bob enjoys reading, exercise, boating and traveling.

Professionally, Bob has been leading and growing companies in the construction, real estate, and energy industries for nearly 25 years. Upon graduating from Oglethorpe University with a BA in Economics, Bob spent several years with real estate development firm Pittman Partners. During his time with Pittman, he gained valuable knowledge of account, project, and operations management while developing residential living communities around the greater Indianapolis area. The experience and insight gained through Pittman led Bob to launch R.W. McKinney Companies in 2001.

Bob oversaw the growth of R.W. McKinney Companies from a construction firm that generated $1M of revenue in year one to a multifaceted organization encompassing holding, development, construction, service, and brokerage with over $25M in annual sales. He built the firm by delivering on promises and honoring the relationships developed throughout his career.

Bob entered the energy services world in 2012. He was hired by Johnson-Melloh (JM) to transform and expand their mechanical service platform and simultaneously advance Johnson Melloh Solutions (JMS) as an energy industry leader. The company was in the early stages of restructuring a long-standing mechanical contractor into two distinct companies, JM remaining focused on mechanical service and JMS delivering strategic energy options.

Post-sale of the Johnson Melloh companies, Bob is focusing on his passions of advising public entities (K-12 & Municipal Governments) on energy projects and leveraging his entrepreneurial background in specialty contracting and energy services to consult with companies seeking to achieve growth through a targeted approach. This year his public customers have built projects which will generate nearly $10 million in operational and energy savings and private clients have realized desired and defined outcomes while enhancing their cultures.

Ep. 19 — Scott Mendelsohn received his degree from Indiana University in 2002 and soon after joined Imperial Lighting. He has become an active member and leader of several national lighting organizations. He is currently serving on the Board of NALMCO as its Treasurer and President-Elect. His primary focus at Imperial Lighting is in a business development capacity in addition to managing several key clients.

Website: www.imperiallighting.com

NALMCO: https://www.nalmco.org/

Ep. 18 — Jim Hockett is the Vice President of ESCO for Acuity Brands Inc (AYI). Mr. Hockett has responsibility to lead process and sales initiatives that promote customer connectivity, new technology placement, and growth within the energy segments. 

Mr. Hockett began his lighting and energy solutions career in 1983 with Sylvania where he spent 30 years prior to accepting an early retirement & enhanced severance package. Since 2013 he has served in several sales and marketing roles within the Acuity Brands organization. 

Mr. Hockett has been active in the Technology and Energy Solutions Industry for many years. He became Lighting Certified by the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) in January of 2009. He served on the University of North Texas Industrial Advisory Board – Mechanical and Energy Engineering from 2012 – 2015. He also serves as the NAESCO Affiliate Committee Chair and a member of the NAESCO Executive Advisory Committee

Mr. Hockett currently resides in Ft Myers Beach Florida and holds an Associate of Arts in Computer Information Systems from Midway University and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from John Brown University.

The Nenni and Associates team are strategic partners in multiple facets of the energy and infrastructure services sector. We strive to continuously support our clients with their hiring needs and overall organization health. We are here to serve our clients as the market changes and be “in the moment” with market intel as we look to the future together.

Ep. 17 — Beth Weier is the Talent Acquisition Manager at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley.  The YouTube version can be found here https://youtu.be/hjEffBEupfY

Hiring the right talent is a big aspect of my job, but ensuring all candidates have a positive experience is my goal. From beginning to end, I want candidates to know we appreciate their time, ensure they have a positive recruitment experience and know we value their interest in our organization. Regardless of the outcome, I want every candidate to feel that I’m a Talent Manager that cares about people. Every open and closed door is a new possibility, today, tomorrow or in the near future.

I didn’t choose Human Resources, it chose me.

Ep. 16 — Ruthie Reid is a senior Human Resources Leader with direct experience managing all facets of human resources functions in a variety of industries such as energy, publishing, manufacturing and technology.  She has been successful in developing strategic partnerships within a variety of companies to facilitate organizational change, develop high performance cultures, leverage talent within organizations, and develop and implement policies and procedures which align human capital and strategic business objectives.

Ruthie is highly proficient in developing and implementing innovative recruitment and retention strategies, developing employee policies and procedures, managing employee relations, developing compensation and benefit programs, performance management and recognition programs, and safety.  She brings 20+ years of leadership and human resources expertise to the companies in which she works.

For the past fifteen years, Ruthie has been the Director of Human Resources for Harshaw Trane, a professional services company that delivers high performing environments by offering energy efficient and environmentally responsible heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, services, sophisticated building controls, parts support and financial solutions. During her tenure at Harshaw Trane she has worked tirelessly to create a culture that reinforces values which are based on the importance of each associate understanding their role, taking personal accountability to achieve success, and always remembering the importance of customers.

Ruthie understands the importance of supporting the community in which she works and has developed partnerships with local colleges, such as Sullivan University of Technology and Design, to create and implement talent development models that create access to career opportunities for students in this community.  Ruthie currently serves on the Sullivan Board for Student Professional Development, and also works with female athletes at the University of Louisville and local high school youth to create employment pathways for young adults.  Ruthie has also served as the Board Chair for CASA of the River Region for the past three years. 

Ruthie graduated from the University of Louisville with a bachelor’s degree and an MBA in management.  She currently resides in Louisville with her husband Scott, and two children, Cameron and Christian.  She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking.

Ep. 15 — Link to book: https://amzn.to/2UI4A9u
Sean-Kelley Quinn is a Mental Conditioning Consultant with elite experience from some of this country’s top performance training venues. A graduate of UC Davis in Human Development, Sean also earned his Masters degree in Sport Psychology from JFK University. He is a Certified Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (#555) and has obtained thousands of hours working with clients from diverse backgrounds including Professionals in the Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, and Golf world as well as executives from a variety of top corporations. For more info on Sean and Moawad Consulting Group visit https://moawadconsultinggroup.com/

The Nenni and Associates team are strategic partners in multiple facets of the energy and infrastructure services sector. We strive to continuously support our clients with their hiring needs and overall organization health. We are here to serve our clients as the market changes and be “in the moment” with market intel as we look to the future together.

Ep. 14 — On today’s episode, we sit down with Michael Nenni who discusses how he got started in recruiting and why the relationships you build will pull you through tough times and allow you to thrive during good times. The video version can be found here https://www.youtube.com/c/NenniAssociates
Today’s video is our latest episode of the Executive Search Sit-Down. And for this series we invite fellow peers who are navigating the recruiting and executive search landscape.
We find out about their backgrounds, and we unpack their tools and strategies for recruiting top talent and how they deliver value for their customers in their specific industries. We also discuss trends and provide advice they’d like to pass along to other fellow recruiters

The Nenni and Associates team are strategic partners in multiple facets of the energy and infrastructure services sector. We strive to continuously support our clients with their hiring needs and overall organization health. We are here to serve our clients as the market changes and be “in the moment” with market intel as we look to the future together.

Ep. 13 — Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President.

Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann, itself has sold over 950,000 copies and it has been translated into 28 languages.

His and John’s newest parable in the Go-Giver Series is The Go-Giver Influencer.

Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic, and is a past member of the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch in his town of Jupiter, Florida.

Link to YouTube video: https://youtu.be/SLp3dqfz_lY
Link to book: https://amzn.to/2BYjdiH

Ep. 12 — Clear Leader Group (CLG) is a local small business owned by Kevin Waters, CEO/Talent Optimizer.
Kevin and his team bring over 50 combined years of experience serving public sector,business, and non-profit leadership teams.
Kevin is a fit-to-role expert helping clients get the right people in the right seats. He and his team do this by providing talent optimization, a four-part discipline used to align your people strategy with your business strategy for optimal business results.
CLG uses online, scientifically-validated tools to help businesses develop role requirements, hire the right people, inspire their teams so they stay engaged and diagnose culture problems. When people do what they are designed to do they thrive at work and get results. When people are happy at work it impacts their personal lives as well. Together we can make work as fulfilling and productive as possible. Check us out today at www.clearleadergroup.com or feel free to reach out to us through our information provided below.
Kevin Waters, CEO/Talent Optimizer
kevin@clearleadergroup.com
Melissa Spangler, Director of Client Success
melissa@clearleadergroup.com

Ep. 11 — Chuck is a Senior Executive in the Energy Services Industry with a proven track record for delivering results and helping clients achieve and exceed their goals. With more than 30 years of sales and leadership experience, he's passionate about using his unique skill set of market knowledge to build high performance teams that can help solve complex engineering and financial problems. As Performance Infrastructure vice president of sales at Johnson Controls, he is responsible for leading and executing strategies to profitably advance their business in North America and successfully deliver customer-focused innovation.

Ep. 10 — Pete Todd founded Veltiosi Advisors to help companies improve their sales execution and results.   He specializes in helping entrepreneurs get to the next level, and established companies to rapidly improve results.    He has led  multi-billion global enterprise teams, grown VC/PE backed micro-cap start-ups - successfully selling to high-tech Fortune 50 and old economy customers. 

 He has also been successful in a wide range of markets and technologies including computing, industrial, consumer, IoT, energy, manufacturing, lighting and business services.    Pete serves on advisory boards of several private companies.

Pete graduated from the University of Southern California with a BS Biomedical Engineering and an MBA.  His volunteer activities include mentoring MBA students at the University of California, Irvine and with the "Army of Good" men's team at Saddleback Church.

Ep. 10 — Pete Todd founded Veltiosi Advisors to help companies improve their sales execution and results.   He specializes in helping entrepreneurs get to the next level, and established companies to rapidly improve results.    He has led  multi-billion global enterprise teams, grown VC/PE backed micro-cap start-ups - successfully selling to high-tech Fortune 50 and old economy customers. 

 He has also been successful in a wide range of markets and technologies including computing, industrial, consumer, IoT, energy, manufacturing, lighting and business services.    Pete serves on advisory boards of several private companies.

Pete graduated from the University of Southern California with a BS Biomedical Engineering and an MBA.  His volunteer activities include mentoring MBA students at the University of California, Irvine and with the "Army of Good" men's team at Saddleback Church.

Ep. 8 — Rhonda Courtney is the Director of ESCO Business Development at Eco Engineering. Ms. Courtney is based in Opelika, AL and joined Eco Engineering to help expand their energy efficient lighting business on a national platform.  

Ms. Courtney brings over 27 years of experience in the Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) and lighting industries. Prior to joining Eco Engineering, Ms. Courtney served as Vice President of Business Development for Energy Focus and the Stones River Companies where she led ESCO market development for the public sector.  She carries strong expertise in the new technologies which characterize today’s lighting design and advanced lighting controls marketplace and has helped her clients save millions of dollars by implementing energy efficient solutions. 

Ep. 7 — Julie Chesna is the Founder of Energy Services Media, an independent integrated media platform reporting on the energy services industry. Energy Services Media fills a void in media coverage for the industry. The content is focused on energy savings performance contracting, P3s, and energy efficiency as a service.

www.energyservicesmedia.com  

Ep. 6 — Dr. Timothy D. Unruh is the Executive Director of the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO).  In this role, he manages the representation of its member Energy Service Companies.  NAESCO provides advocacy for the industry at the Federal, State and Local levels, and provides for member company Accreditation.

Really enjoyed spending time with Timothy learning about how he got started in the industry, what its like working for the Federal Government and discovering what he wants his lasting legacy to be. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

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Ep. 5 — Jeff Seifert is the Co-Founder and COO of Snapcount.  Really enjoyed this conversation learning about Jeff’s background in entrepreneurship and where he sees the building efficiency industry heading. Be sure to stick around until the end to hear about Jeff's daily non-negotiables and how he hopes to pass these practices down to his kids. 

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