The governing board is made up of members who represent commercial, utility and consumer advocacy organizations along with SECC’s legal counsel and president. Started in 2010, SECC’s Board has staggered terms, with approximately half the directors elected each year to a two-year term.
Gomathi Sadhasivan
Chair of the Board
Vice President – Energy Systems, DNV
Gomathi Sadhasivan is Vice President – Energy Systems at DNV. In this role, she builds and strengthens trusted partner relationships and helps clients navigate the energy transition. She has worked at the intersection of customer behavior, market research, and analytics for 30 years. She brings to bear a sophisticated toolkit honed on projects for clients in highly competitive sectors like automotive, finance, and retail, to a rapidly evolving energy industry seeking insights on topics such as customer engagement, price sensitivity, and product optimization. Gomathi served as Research Committee Chair for the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative from 2015 – 2019 and has served on SECC’s Board of Directors since October 2018. She received an award from the SECC in 2016 recognizing her outstanding contributions as Research Committee Chair. Gomathi has an MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School and graduate degrees in Mathematics & Statistics from Michigan Technological University and the University of Mumbai. She is a Guest Lecturer in Customer Engagement for Willamette University Atkinson School's "Utility Management Certificate" program for professionals in the utility industry.
Brad Langley
Treasurer
Chief Marketing Officer, GridX
Brad Langley is the Chief Marketing Officer at GridX, the energy industry's leading enterprise rate platform. He oversees the company's corporate, product and growth marketing efforts. Prior to joining GridX, he was a director of marketing at Oracle, where he led product marketing for the company's Opower business unit. Before that, he spent six years at Tendril, one of the early pioneers and leaders in the home energy management space. As the senior director, he played a key role in their strategy to acquire several related companies and form a new entity called Uplight. He has also held senior-level roles at communications agencies Blanc & Otus and Porter Novelli. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Santa Clara University and is the host of the popular podcast, With Great Power, which features interviews with industry pioneers building the future grid.
Mike H. Shanlever
Secretary
Partner, Alston & Bird
With more than a decade of experience focused on the construction of energy, manufacturing and commercial projects, Mike has the experience to guide owners and contractors through complex transactions and disputes. He is known for his work on power projects inside and outside the U.S. Mike Shanlever advises owners, general contractors and subcontractors as issues arise throughout the project lifecycle. Mike routinely appears in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediations, arbitration proceedings and settlement negotiations. Mike is ranked as a Georgia construction lawyer in Chambers USA 2018-2019.
Jeff Adams
Senior Vice President, ICF International
Jeff has focused on the business of the environment within the energy sector since earning graduate degrees from Yale University. The first eight years of his career focused on the oil and gas sector and for the past seventeen years, while at ICF, he has focused on end customer programs for electric and gas utilities. Today’s utility customers expect personalized choice and control. Utilities are transforming and must find new ways to engage with and reward customers for the energy choices they make. As the Senior Vice President in charge of ICF’s Commercial Energy Customer Engagement practice, Jeff oversees the delivery of holistic but customer-centric solutions and programs for electric and gas utilities. Nationally, Jeff and his team deliver deep analytics, technology, marketing, applied behavioral science customer care services and turn-key electrification programmatic services for some of the nation’s largest, most complex, and leading demand side initiatives. He meets clients at their needs and their role in the energy transition to leverage ICF’s national data universe and proprietary analytics, multichannel marketing, building controls/IOT, innovative program design and electrification measures to benefit the end consumer across their energy journey. Through data driven customer engagement, the applied use of technology and digital engagement utilities can build and sustain durable relationships with their customers – yielding educated, satisfied customers with reduced energy consumption that is also persistent and beneficial to the environment.
Bruce Brazis
Account Executive at Arizona Public Service Company
Bruce Brazis is an Account Executive at Arizona Public Service Company. Bruce is an engineer with 30+ years of professional and entrepreneurial experience in positions of program management and solution delivery. He has current knowledge and experience in energy efficient technologies, demand response - both residential and commercial, and other distributed energy resources (DERs). He earned his bachelor’s degree in General Engineering from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Rob Caiello
VP, Marketing and Customer Experience, Allconnect
Rob leads the teams responsible for Allconnect’s business-to-business marketing and communication strategies, email marketing and customer experience and quality oversight. He also oversees customer satisfaction research and measurement, including benchmarking Allconnect’s customer experience with national brands using the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Prior to Allconnect, Rob focused on direct-to-consumer marketing through senior-level marketing roles with DIRECTV and Home Shopping Network. He began his career in the utility industry with Niagara Mohawk Power Company (now National Grid), where he worked for eight years in demand side planning, energy efficiency programs and at a deregulated spin-off. He received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, followed by a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Quantitative Methods from Syracuse University.
Jonathan Coons
Director, Sales, Smart Energy Water (SEW)
Jonathan brings over 18 years of experience and success including a proven track record in driving revenue growth, brand expansion, and client satisfaction to Smart Energy Water, the industry leading connected eco-system of technology products for utilities. As a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the evolving clean energy transition market dynamics and consumer behavior, he has successfully built and led high-performing sales and marketing teams to deliver exceptional results for clients, for close to a decade in the energy and utility industries. He lives in Needham, with his wife Meagan and two young boys Owen and Declan.
Laura Cornish
Director, Product, Uplight
Laura is the Director of Product based in Vancouver, Canada in Uplight’s Activate Product Line. She is an outstanding strategic thinker, having demonstrated success in the tactical execution of product management and customer success. She previously worked at EnerNOC as Director Product Management. Laura has a broad set of interests and is dedicated to industry transformation for a more consumer-centric energy system. She holds a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary from The University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & International Development Studies from McGill University.
Nina Cummins
Senior Director, Business Development, Strategic Accounts
DynaTouch Interactive Technologies
Nina Cummins has nearly 25 years of extensive experience focusing on omni-channel marketing, advertising, digital sales, and media planning with the ability to adapt and learn new industries. She has been working exclusively with utilities and utility partners for 8 years with her role at currently at DynaTouch Interactive Technologies and previously at Questline Digital, purchased by Harris Computers. Currently, she is a Senior Director, Strategic Accounts, responsible for managing the larger utility clients and solving their billing and payment concerns. Nina has focused on digital marketing, branding and content creation for many industry verticals, including utility, consumer packaged goods, healthcare and retail. Outside of work, she serves on a board for a rare genetic disorder, enjoys time with her two sons and traveling as much as possible.
Laurence Christopher Daniels, Esq.
Assistant People's Counsel, Office of the People's Counsel – DC
Attorney Laurence Daniels is currently the Director of Litigation for the Office of the People’s Counsel. He has an extensive background in the electric and telecommunications industry. Since January 2000, he has worked for the Office as a regulatory attorney advocating on behalf of telecommunications, electric and natural gas consumers. During his tenure with the Office, he represented the consumers’ interest in a number of electric rate cases and the smart grid pilot program, PowerCentsDC. Through the pilot program experience, he learned how digital technology is transforming the electric industry, that consumer education is essential to empower consumers’ ability to benefit from this new technology and that there is a need for new policies to be created to protect consumers. Prior to joining the Office, he obtained a solid understanding of cable television and telephony infrastructures while serving as a product manager of cable television and fiber optic enclosures while working for Reliance Comm/Tec. In 1997, Mr. Daniels received his law degree from Howard University School of Law. He and his wife Gilda, a voting rights attorney, reside in Mitchellville, Maryland with their two children Lauren and William.
Jeff Fanning
Vice President of Software & Services, Landis+Gyr
With nearly four decades of experience in the technology sector, Jeff Fanning has dedicated his career to understanding and addressing consumer needs, specializing in technology services and customer delivery and support. As Vice President of Software & Services at Landis+Gyr, Jeff’s mission is to empower utility customers with sustained support and service beyond their initial Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployment. Before assuming his current role, Jeff led the Cloud Services team at Landis+Gyr’s Network Operations Center, providing robust support for all Software as a Service (SaaS) and Managed Services customers—ensuring they harness the full potential of their technology solutions. Prior to joining Landis+Gyr, Jeff spent nearly 20 years at Apple, Inc. He began his journey as a Systems Engineer, quickly advancing to senior IT Management. Jeff’s tenure at Apple was marked by his success in scaling IT infrastructure and operations—crucially supporting Apple’s rapid growth and the launch of innovative, iconic products like the iPod and iPhone.
Jordan Folks
Associate Director of Demand Flexibility, Opinion Dynamics
Jordan is an Associate Director at Opinion Dynamics, where he uses a social science lens to study the intersection of human behavior and energy consumption. Jordan has a decade of experience conducting customer research for the energy industry, including countless process evaluations and market research studies to support energy efficiency programs – many of which have focused on low-income populations and increasing equity of utility offerings. In addition to his experience conducting research directly for utility clients, he has an extensive history with SECC as its Research Chair since fall of 2021. Alongside his involvement in conducting SECC research studies, he has routinely presented research at both in-person and virtual SECC events. In addition to his involvement at SECC, he is also a key player in other high-profile industry organizations, currently serving as the Co-chair of the Peak Load Management Alliance’s (PLMA) Retail Pricing Interest Group and Co-chair of the Association of Energy Services Professional’s (AESP) Resilience Topic Committee.
Tim Jarrell
Vice President, Cobb EMC
Tim Jarrell is the vice president at Cobb EMC, overseeing the power supply, rates, and distributed energy resource (DER) strategy. His team manages power supply planning, contract compliance, rate design for residential and commercial sectors, and the execution of DER projects. Under his leadership, Cobb EMC has achieved a 400% growth in its renewable energy portfolio and implemented a solar and battery energy storage project on campus, along with a microgrid. Tim previously served as the Associate Vice President of Information System Programs and Project Management Office at Cobb EMC. With nearly three decades of experience in the energy industry, Tim began his career as an electric power trader at SCANA Energy Marketing. He later transitioned to senior rates analyst roles, working with both gas and electric divisions at South Carolina Electric & Gas. Tim holds a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) and a Six Sigma Black Belt designation. He earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing management from Florida State University and a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. Outside of work, Tim is actively involved in community organizations in Cobb County.
Branndon Kelley
Chief Strategy Officer and SVP of Strategy & Innovation, American Municipal Power
Branndon Kelley is the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation and Chief Strategy Officer for American Municipal Power, Inc., the nonprofit wholesale power supplier and services provider for 132 Members across nine states that serve approximately 650,000 customers. He has more than 24 years of experience providing vision, leadership, governance and execution of technology and strategic programs, projects and departments. His diverse background includes leading the development of enterprise technology and innovative solutions in a wide variety of business environments, including technology, education, government, financial services, energy, healthcare and manufacturing.
Kelley joined AMP in 2009 as the Senior Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) and has led the organization through a complete information technology transformation. In 2023, he was promoted to his current role where he oversees AMP’s information technology and risk departments and has responsibility for its innovation and transformation initiatives. During his tenure as AMP’s Chief Information Officer, Kelley spearheaded a digital transformation, modernizing infrastructure and incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as smart grids and data analytics as well as the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to support efforts by AMP and its Members to protect critical infrastructure.
Kelley serves as AMP’s representative on the boards of Hometown Connections, Inc., and the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative. He also serves as president of the Board of Directors of the DeVry Scholarship Fund. Kelley has received many industry honors in recent years, including the comSpark Central Ohio Tech Power Player Award in 2018 and 2019, the 2015 Frost and Sullivan CIO Impact Award; being named to the 2017 class of Smart Business Magazine’s Central Ohio Smart 50 and to the Top 20 Most Innovative CIOs list in 2014.
Prior to joining AMP, Kelley held senior management and executive roles at Quick Solutions, Inc. (now Fusion alliance), HP, EDS, Saber Corp., and has spent more than nine years as an adjunct professor at local colleges.
Kelley received a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from DeVry University and was inducted into their alumni hall of fame, earning a Pinnacle Award. He also holds a Master of Business Administration in finance from the Keller Graduate School of Management, where he received the 40 for 40th award in recognition of being one of the top 40 graduates in school history.
Recognized as a leader in his field, Kelley is often invited to share his insights through publications and speaking engagements at national and regional technology and utility conferences and events.
Ryan Irwin Klausmeier
Director of Product Management for Opower, a part of Oracle Energy & Water
Ryan is Director of Product Management for Opower, a part of Oracle Energy & Water. His team guides the development of all Opower solutions that utilities deploy for their residential and business customers. Opower helps energy providers reduce emissions and streamline operations by influencing consumer action - and currently serves over 59 million electric and over 30 million gas consumers globally. Ryan has worked in software since 2008, and joined Opower in 2015. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative since 2024. Ryan holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University, and lives in Eugene, Oregon, with his spouse and two children.
Seth Little
Director, Market Development, CLEAResult
Seth Little leads Market Development for CLEAResult. In this role he seeks ways in which decades of developed best practices in utility energy programs may be applied in new markets to accelerate the energy transition. Seth has been part of the energy industry since 2010 with expertise in residential energy efficiency program design, digital engagement, equity, and program delivery across residential, C&I and Higher Ed. In addition to supporting best practice identification and innovation for CLEAResult’s EE portfolio, Seth serves as a subject matter expert for virtual operations, home energy assessments, electrification, and energy advising. Seth Lives in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and son who share his passions for good food, community and the Appalachian Mountains they call home.
Kelsey Lawhead
Vice President, Customer Programs & Strategy, ElectriCities of North Carolina
Kelsey Lawhead joined ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc. in 2016 as Product Development Specialist. In her time at ElectriCities she has served as Manager, Educational Programs and Manager, Program & Product Development, and is currently Vice President, Customer Programs & Strategy. In her tenure she led the launch of NC Public Power’s retail customer survey, an annual research project to benchmark customer preferences, satisfaction and growing program interest and served as project lead for the association’s new member management system. Kelsey has served as a member of Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative’s Education and Outreach committee since 2017 and has served as chair since January, 2020. Prior to joining ElectriCities, Kelsey served in marketing roles for Apple Gold Group and Kaplan Test Prep. Kelsey has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Truman State University and a Master of Business Administration from Illinois State University.
Heather Mulligan
Manager, Customer Clean Energy Solutions
Puget Sound Energy
Heather has spent her career working on the deployment of leading edge clean energy technologies, including more than 25 years in solar; and most recently adding transportation electrification to her portfolio. She started her career as a renewable energy policy consultant in Washington DC before going to work for the U.S. Department of Energy in 2000, where she led both the national and regional coordination of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Million Solar Roofs Initiative. In 2006, she transitioned to the utility industry, working for Puget Sound Energy, where she manages PSE’s renewable energy and electric vehicle products& services. Heather’s prior Board Service includes serving 6 years on the board of Spark Northwest, a non-profit organization supporting the creation of community led clean energy generation and efficiency projects for frontline communities until 2019. She currently serves as the utility representative on the Green-e Governance Board.
Vincent Potter
Energy Policy Analyst, NC Clean Energy Technology Center
Vincent Potter is an Energy Policy Analyst at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center. His expertise includes grid modernization, community solar programs, and beneficial electrification. Vincent researches and maintains DSIRE and DSIRE Insight policy information for eight states and the PJM Interconnection. Vincent received a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from NC State where he focused on Energy Policy and Sustainable Energy Systems. He previously worked in the energy management and engineering sector on utility metering infrastructure, distributed energy systems, energy performance measurement and verification, and energy data analysis. Vincent enjoys board games, nature preserve exploration, baking, and attending live theatre of all descriptions.
John Smith
Director of Product Management and Partnerships, Energy Transition Solutions, Vistra Corp
John Smith is the Director of Product Management and Partnerships, Energy Transition Solutions at Vistra Corp a leading electricity generator and competitive retailer serving over 5 million customers in 18 states through leading retail energy brands that include TXU Energy, Ambit Energy, TriEagle Energy and Dynegy. John is responsible for managing products, programs and partnerships that help customers participate in the Clean Energy Transition. These include green / clean retail rate plans and add-ons, distributed generation products including rooftop solar and batteries, net metering plans, smart thermostats and demand response. Prior to this John served as VP sales & marketing for Crius Energy and TriEagle Energy. John has been in the retail energy industry since 2016 after spending the previous 15+ years in the telecom industry in sales management and business development roles.
Greg Stevenson
Director of Product Innovation, Consumers Energy
As the Director of Product Innovation at Consumers Energy, Greg leads a team of energy innovators who are at the forefront of developing and testing new ways for customers to save and manage energy while building a brighter future for communities across Michigan. Greg started his career at Consumers Energy in 2010 and has held various technology, strategy, and customer-focused roles since then, most recently leading the Customer Pricing and Small Business Customer product portfolios. Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications and Information Management from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in Management from the Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University – however, he takes most pride in his “dad diploma” and loves exploring the shores of Michigan with his wife and daughter.
Nathan Shannon
President & CEO, Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC)
Nathan is SECC's President & CEO and leads the organization's research, membership and policy initiatives. He came on as SECC's Deputy Director in early 2015, and in this role, he grew membership almost 40 percent to over 150 members. Along with his work on the Research and Policy committees, Nathan leads member recruitment and engagement and routinely presents SECC 's research at major industry conferences and policy workshops around the country. He previously served as Director of Operations and Major Gifts Officer at Athens Land Trust where he had a focus on policy and sustainability through his work with land conservation and carbon credits. He also gained extensive knowledge in the realm of non-profit development and capacity building. Nathan has a bachelor's in economics from the University of Georgia and a background in financial management.
Paul Wezner
Chief Product and Customer Officer, Powerley
Paul Wezner, Chief Product and Customer Officer at Powerley, is responsible for crafting the company’s product offering to its utility customers and overseeing the deployment and success of those programs. Since joining the company as its first employee in 2015, Paul has driven the overall product roadmap – leveraging market intelligence and customer insight to create innovative and differentiated offerings in the home energy management space. Paul has over a decade of experience in the digital realm, with work spanning research, strategy, analytics, and development, including the last six years in the energy industry. In addition to his work at Powerley, Paul has been very active in the industry, serving as a member of the board of directors for the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative since 2019 and speaking at other key industry events, including PLMA, MEEA, Energy Star and the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. Paul holds a BA in Economics and an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
