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uncategorized    Author BiosChristopher Abbuehl
Business Development Manager

Christopher Abbuehl is responsible for the development of projects that utilize solar, wind, geothermal and biomass resources.

uncategorized    Author BiosJason Barker
Wholesale Market Development Director

Jason Barker supports Constellation’s generation, customer supply and commodities trading interests by overseeing development of and advocacy for competitive wholesale electricity markets in the mid-Atlantic.  He also teams with senior management to craft initiatives to influence development of federal and state electricity market regulations and legislation.

Mr. Barker has served on the PJM Members Committee, MISO Advisory Committee, the PJM Finance Committee and the PJM and MISO Board Nominating Committees.  He has also served on numerous technical markets and planning committees in PJM, MISO, NYISO, and ISO-NE.

uncategorized    Author Bios John Bennett
Vice President, Indirect Sales

John Bennett is theVice President of Indirect Sales for Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., a subsidiary of Constellation Energy.  With more than 20 years of experience in power production, energy management, and business development, Mr. Bennett oversees all indirect sales activities nationally, across all energy products and services including electricity, gas, demand response, renewable energy, on-site solar, and energy efficiency.

uncategorized    Author BiosJohn Domagalski
Manager, Product Innovation

John Domagalski has been with Constellation NewEnergy since 2004.  In his current role, he is responsible for identifying, evaluating and developing new products and markets.

Mr. Domagalski has over 15 years of experience in supporting business growth initiatives, both in the U.S. and internationally, and has written widely on the topic of competitive trends in the utility industry.

uncategorized    Author BiosDavid I. Fein
Vice President, State Government Affairs – East
David Fein is responsible for directing Constellation’s state-level regulatory and legislative activities for its retail, wholesale, power generation and development, and global commodities businesses on the East Coast.

uncategorized    Author BiosJoseph A. Franz
Vice President, Product Management
Constellation NewEnergy

Joseph A. Franz works on developing products and solutions to help customers more effectively manage their energy costs as well as make it easier for customers to interact online with Constellation Energy. He joined NewEnergy (CNE) in 2003 as the director of information services, responsible for maintaining and building new information services for customers. During this time, he developed NewEnergy Online for all CNE customers. He also helped launch Constellation’s Smart Grid Services, NewEnergy.com and moved Constellation into the SMB space.

Mr. Franz is currently working on a number of online initiatives and the newly expanded Pennsylvania market, along with developing strategic partnerships.

uncategorized    Author BiosJonathan Freedman
Vice President, National Accounts and Regional Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Group Constellation NewEnergy Gas

As Vice President of National Accounts, Mr. Freedman designed and implemented the National Account Solutions program, training over 100 sales people, account managers and customer care representatives. The focus of the program is to create value for the customer by pulling together energy data across the customer’s entire operation, identifying cost-reduction opportunities and assisting them in developing successful risk management strategies for natural gas for corporations with facilities across the United States.

Mr. Freedman also serves as Vice President of the mid-Atlantic sales group, growing the customer base and ensuring high customer retention rates.

uncategorized    Author BiosTracie Genaw
Regional Sales Manager 

As Regional Sales Manager of Constellation NewEnergy Gas Division, Tracie Genaw is responsible for managing the business development and sales activities in Michigan.

uncategorized    Author BiosDel A. Hilber
Director, Technical Solutions

Del Hilber manages Constellation Energy’s Load Response products and initiatives marketed to Commercial and Industrial customers throughout the United States.  He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Constellation Energy’s Load Response business, which includes overseeing product development, program management and technical solutions.

Mr. Hilber is also the Co-Inventor and Chief Architect of the VirtuWatt™ energy management platform.

uncategorized    Author BiosMark Huston
Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Energy
A 28-year veteran of the energy utility industry, Huston oversees Constellation’s industry-leading retail energy business and is responsible for marketing, sales, operations, fulfillment and product development of energy solutions in support of commecial, industrial and residential customers.

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Louis J. Hutchinson III
Vice President of Public Sector & Energy Efficiency Sales

Louis J. Hutchinson III has 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He manages Constellation’s Public Sector practice nationally, and is responsible for the daily business development and sales activities.

uncategorized    Author BiosKathleen (Kathi) Hyle
Senior Vice President, Constellation Energy & Chief Operating Officer, Constellation Energy Resources

Kathleen W. (Kathi) Hyle was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Constellation Energy Resources in November 2008.

In her role as Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Hyle oversees the operations and strategic direction of the company’s commercial businesses and its non-nuclear and renewables generation fleet.

uncategorized    Author Bios Michael Kagan
Senior Vice President & Chief Sales Officer, Retail Energy

Michael Kagan directs an organization of over 200 sales professionals that help customers intelligently buy, manage and use their energy through an integrated approach that addresses energy, business and sustainability goals.

Throughout his career at Constellation Energy, he has overseen the expansion of the retail business into all competitive energy markets with innovative energy and risk management products, technologies and solutions.

uncategorized    Author BiosMatt Lawson
Vice President, Green Initiatives

Since 2007, Matt has been responsible for the management and development of Constellation Energy’s suite of retail environmental products, focusing specifically on voluntary renewable and carbon products that enable clients to reduce their environmental impact.

Matt joined Constellation in 2003 and his previous experience involves real-time and short term electricity trading, managing the wholesale market operations desk, and trading environmental credits.

uncategorized    Author BiosScott Lewis
Executive Director, Regional Sales

In 2005, Scott joined Constellation NewEnergy, bringing over 14 years of energy expertise at that time. He has been Director of Sales for the Great Lakes Region for the last three years. In this capacity, he has served some of the region’s largest customers, working with them to develop electric supply strategies tailored to their needs.

uncategorized    Author BiosMary Lynch
Director, State Government Affairs – West

Since 2005, Mary has been responsible for Constellation’s wholesale market regulatory and legislative affairs in the WECC region, with a particular focus on California market development issues, including resource adequacy, capacity markets, utility procurement practices, and emerging environmental requirements.

Prior to coming to California in 2005, Mary had lead regulatory responsibilities for Constellation’s business in the PJM region, and participated extensively in working groups and committees at PJM that focused on electric market design and operation.

She also has participated extensively in state regulatory proceedings dealing with the development and design of wholesale competitive energy procurement practices in Maryland, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Delaware, Ohio, and New York.

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John Orr, Jr.
Director, State Government Affairs – South

John Orr, Jr. is responsible for the retail policy aspects of Constellation’s business in Texas along with the wholesale markets in the Southeast and coordinates national policy with regard to demand response.

uncategorized    Author BiosAndrew Singer
Vice President, Key Accounts

Andrew Singer is a leading expert in today’s most discussed energy-related issues. With over 20 years of experience working with some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated energy consumers, Mr. Singer is a nationally recognized speaker on timely topics such as the future of alternative energy solutions, why green and sustainable business practices matter and how businesses can implement dynamic, budget-centric energy management programs.

uncategorized    Author BiosMichael D. Smith
Vice President, Solar & Energy Efficiency

Mike leads the development and coordination of green initiatives for Constellation Energy Resources (CER). In his current capacity, Mike is responsible for evaluating opportunities for CER to realize synergies between and among its various green and traditional energy offerings and develop its renewable business lines.

During his career, Mike has participated in numerous legal and regulatory matters involving the competitive energy markets, including the restructuring of the U.S. and European natural gas and power markets, wholesale and retail competition, interstate gas pipeline regulation and the formation and structure of independent system operators.

uncategorized    Author BiosBrian Stanton
Manager, Commodity Management Group

As Vice President of Portfolio Management, Brian runs Constellation’s Commodity Management Group, a customer-focused technical sales team that helps Constellation’s retail customers create and execute effective energy risk management strategies.

uncategorized    Author BiosBruce Stewart
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer

Bruce J. Stewart joined Constellation Energy in August 2010. In his position, he oversees energy product and technology innovation, marketing, branding and strategy efforts, market insight and analytics, as well as channel and business development for Constellation Energy’s commercial, industrial, public sector and residential markets. His experience includes 20 years of leadership, expertise and innovation with several leading consumer brands including kgb, Yahoo!, America Online, Netscape, among others.

Bruce holds numerous professional and charitable board memberships. He is a member of the CTIA Wireless Internet Caucus Leadership Board, Xtone Inc. Board, and Project Rebirth Board. He holds a juris doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a bachelor of arts from Holy Cross College.

uncategorized    Author BiosEd Wilson
Executive Director, Associations

In 2003, Ed joined Constellation NewEnergy, first as a Business Development Manager and Director of Sales. In these capacities, he has served some of the region’s largest customers; working with them to develop electric supply strategies tailored to their needs.

uncategorized    Author BiosVanessa Zeigler
Associate, Market and Product Development

In 2008, Vanessa joined Constellation Energy and currently works in Market and Product Development at Constellation NewEnergy.  In her current role she supports the evaluation of market opportunities and commercial strategies.