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Michael Ferrante is an Operations executive with deep experience in growing companies.  Mr. Ferrante is an Executive Member of Galehead Development, the trusted greenfield development platform for Independent Power Producers (IPPs), global utilities and Fortune 500 energy companies. 

Mr. Ferrante also serves as the Executive in Residence and Advisory Board Chair for Sunwealth Power, Inc, a Somerville, MA – based clean energy investment firm that unites accredited investors with commercial solar projects through its Solar Impact Fund.  Prior to these latest roles, he was Chief of Operations and on the diligence team for all mergers and acquisitions at MultiPlan, a leading company providing technology-driven cost containment solutions in healthcare. 

Over his 22-year career at MultiPlan, Mr. Ferrante helped lead the growth of the company from a market value of $200 million to over $8 billion. He holds a BS in Mathematics from Fairfield University, and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from NYU’s Stern School of Business.

Bob is the former Chief Brand Officer for the Americas for Volvo Cars where he led a turnaround of the iconic auto brand and repositioned it for an electrified future. He also spent 6 years leading marketing and guest experience for the Sheraton and Westin Brands at Starwood Hotels introducing programs like runWestin and Sheraton Social Hour. 

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He joined Starwood after more than 20 years at Procter and Gamble leading marketing for brands like Crest, Pampers, and Duracell in both the U.S. and Western Europe.

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Bob is an avid runner and skier and also enjoys cooking and traveling with his family. He currently lives with his wife and four children in Newtown, Connecticut.

Kevin Kushman is the CEO of Electrada one of the nation's fastest-growing Charging as a Service (CaaS) companies. Electrada was launched in 2020 to provide clean electric transportation for every community and use case in North America.

Through Charging-As-A-Service (CaaS), Electrada helps fleets across North America power their electric vehicles reliable and without capital investment. Electrada also serves public, workplace, and residential organizations to power the electric vehicles of their residents and employees, accessibly and affordably.

Will is the co-founder of Vehya a Detroit-based company that offers turn-key solutions for electric vehicle charging. Vehya's platform uses Ai combined with a network of electrical contractors to provide sales, installation, and servicing of EV chargers. Vehya believes in an all-electric future and they are committed to creating 100,000 electrical professionals by 2030. Like EdgeEnergy, Vehya believes that workforce development is a key part of a sustainable and equitable furture.

Kameale is the Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp, Inc. an app that enables on-demand repair of electric vehicle charging stations. As the former Director of Programs at EV Connect, an electric vehicle charge station network provider, Kameale structured and led teams to execute electric vehicle infrastructure projects and programs in the United States, Australia, and Canada for commercial and government entities. Her most notable projects include the Electrify America - Phase One Program, the Southern California Edison Charge Ready Pilot, and the New York Power Authority portfolio.

Prior to this role Kameale created, hired, and oversaw the Customer Experience Department at EV Connect, by partnering with the Southbay Workforce Investment Board to employ candidates from the local community. As a South Central Los Angeles native, Kameale believes that an equitable green economy can be achieved through impactful workforce development and realignment.

Jon is an innovative, strategic, and operational finance executive with 30 years of senior-level experience in the banking, technology, and e-mobility sectors. Jon has launched new divisions for Wells Fargo and Chase generating $300M+ in sales along with numerous private companies.  Jon was the CFO at EV Connect where he also help launch EV Installation Powerhouse QMerit. Jon has scaled several early-stage EV charging companies through hyper-growth periods over the past 5 years. Jon holds a degree in Finance and is an EV driver that is passionate about working with early-stage companies that further the adoption of sustainable mobility.