Chuck "Chim Chim" Dockery
Schneider Electric
Chuck “Chim Chim” Dockery leads Schneider Electric Federal’s Department of the Navy account portfolio for the West Coast and Pacific. In his role, Chuck leads a dedicated and matrixed team that is committed to provide Schneider Electric’s technologies and integrated energy solutions to the Navy and Marine Corps.
Chuck understands the missions, challenges, and critical energy priorities of the Navy and Marine Corps from his 29+ years of service in the Marine Corps. That understanding allows him to lead a Schneider Electric Federal team that is committed to provide resilient, efficient, and sustainable digital energy solutions in both installation and operational environments. His responsibilities include managing a portfolio of installation infrastructure that encompasses secure energy solutions, power products/systems, digital power solutions, intelligent infrastructure, software solutions, microgrid technology and electric vehicle charging stations.
As an advocate for the Navy and Marine Corps, Chuck understands the need for affordable and integrated holistic energy solutions that ensures the services’ continuity of operations. In addition to program management, execution, and customer satisfaction, he provides operational and maintenance consulting specific to the Department of the Navy’s energy resiliency and climate goals.
Chuck joined Schneider Electric Federal after serving over 29 years in the Marine Corps as an F/A-18D Weapons Systems Officer with multiple combat and overseas deployments. Chuck’s penultimate assignment was as the Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar where he commissioned and proved the operational capability of Schneider Electric’s microgrid.
Chuck graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in General Engineering in 1994. He also holds a Master of Arts in Strategy and Policy from the University of New South Wales (Australia) and a Masters in Strategic Science from the United States Army War College. In his spare time he is a board member of Kimonos for Kai, a non-profit aimed at eliminating teen and pre-teen suicide. He also trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu – very poorly.
Aaron Jagdfeld
Generac
Aaron P. Jagdfeld is Generac’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. As the company’s third CEO since its inception in 1959, Mr. Jagdfeld has led Generac’s transformation from a manufacturer of backup generators and engine powered products into a global energy technology company with a strategy to Power A Smarter World.
Mr. Jagdfeld became President in 2007, was appointed CEO in 2008, and named Chairman in 2016. Under his leadership, Generac has rapidly grown to a $4 billion company with a diversified portfolio of energy products and solutions serving
consumers, communities, and businesses around the world. While Generac is still recognized as the market leader in U.S. home standby power, Mr. Jagdfeld has played a pivotal role in expanding the company into a global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products including clean energy, connected devices and industrial solutions.
Prior to becoming Chairman, President and CEO, Mr. Jagdfeld worked in a variety of operational roles at Generac. He started at the company in 1994 in the finance department and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2002. Before joining Generac, Mr. Jagdfeld worked in the audit practice of the Milwaukee office of Deloitte & Touche. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Mr. Jagdfeld is a member of the board of directors at the Hillman Group, a leading North American provider of complete hardware solutions, and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., a non-profit organization that is responsible for producing the Summerfest music festival on the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
George Langton
UL Solutions
International Regulatory & Compliance Engineer with over forty years of experience in developing and maintaining safety programs, quality assurance, process improvement, configuration management, development of test datasheets/configuration tracking documentation, and cost management.
2016 – Present: Standards Demonstrated leadership: Chairperson ISO TC 192 Gas Turbines, 2020 – Present: US TAG Chairperson SAE ISO TC 70 Gas Turbines, UL Technical lead nationally & internationally for engine generator applications.
2010 – Present: UL safety & compliance Evaluate alternative / renewable energy and power generation system designs, conduct product testing, and assist with new and innovative design construction evaluations for safety standards compliance.
2005 – Present: Standards development contributor & test procedure development: UL/ULC 6200, UL/ULC 2200, UL 1004-1, -4, -9, ISO 19372, ISO EN 21789, and ISO 8528 series.
7 years Industry design safety, manufacturing experience (2004 – 2010: Genset Manufacturing Compliance engineer for design, research & development, safety, utility interconnection, and national/international regulatory safety.
20 years of application experience (1984 – 2004): Technician engineering and design for the US Navy hovercraft (LCAC), shipboard power & propulsion (CG50, FF14, 43), operator power plant (marine mini-grid/microgrid) applications.
Mark McNeff
RCT Power USA
Mark has a decade of experience in the power and energy industry having worked in technical sales and application engineering for several global manufacturers including Schneider Electric, Moxa Americas, and EPC Power. With the last 4 years being dedicated to renewable energy, specifically the energy storage market, he brings a strong background of both the technical and commercial aspects of BESS projects. Currently he is working in aiding customers to bring behind the meter energy storage projects to fruition, providing insights into the benefits of battery systems, and promoting the RCT Power solutions in the market.
Mike Murray
Ageto Energy
Mike Murray is Founder and COO at Ageto Energy. Founded in 2017, Ageto Energy's mission is to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy by simplifying the integration and controls of renewable power systems. On August 1, 2024, Ageto was acquired by Generac Power Systems Inc., with the team being integrated into the Microgrid Solutions group.
Ageto has deployed the Ageto ARC Microgrid Controller, a robust and reliable, energy resource agnostic energy management system (EMS), to over 50 operating hybrid microgrid projects. The projects are maximizing renewable energy utilization by coordinating, dispatching, and monitoring a diverse range of energy resources.
Prior to founding Ageto Energy, Mike was the Director of Microgrid Business Development at a software company where he grew their microgrid market. Before that, Mike was the Global Key Account manager at DEIF genset controls company where he worked closely with a major OEM to support and expand sales.
Mike spent the first eight years of his career at Caterpillar working in product and customer support in the mining industry.
Mike has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Jon Pinney
Buckeye Power Sales
After exiting service from The Army, Jon was hired as an entry-level field service technician at Buckeye Power Sales in 1989. Jon is an EGSA-certified Journeyman technician and a Kohler Level II certified technician. Jon Returned to BPS in 2003 as a senior technician. Shortly after, he started developing a training program for the new entry-level technicians. In 2005 Jon was promoted to Service Manager of the Twinsburg (Cleveland) branch. His commitment to training the next generation of technicians is now an even higher priority. In 2022 he became the Learning and Development Manager for BPS. Of the 40 years Jon has been in the generator industry, over 27 years has been with Buckeye Power Sales.
Jon sits on the Advisory Board of Ohio Technical College in Cleveland and is heavily involved with their Generator training program. Jon is also the Chairman of the EGSA Education Committee.
Thomas Popik
Resilient Societies
Thomas S. Popik, Chairman and President of the Foundation for Resilient Societies. Mr. Popik leads this nonprofit that advocates for reliable and resilient electric grids. He has appeared before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Canadian Parliament, and the legislatures of multiple U.S. states and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg, Politico, The Economist, Reuters, Newsweek, Marketplace, and USA Today. His published work on electric grids includes articles in Foreign Affairs, "Ukraine’s Coming Electricity Crisis," and the Journal of Critical Infrastructure Policy, "The 2021 Texas Blackouts: Causes, Consequences, and Cures." Mr. Popik holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.
Michael Sanford
Cummins Inc.
Michael serves as Cummins Business Development Manager for North America within the New Energy Solutions organization while also managing Federal and state energy policy related to microgrids and distributed energy resources. He has over 12 years of experience in the power generation industry having started his career with MTU Onsite Energy in 2012 and joining Cummins in 2014.
Michael has served Cummins in a variety of roles including having led the North America Sales Application Engineering organization, launching the Technical Marketing business function and most recently served as the US Energy Policy Manager and Product Strategy and Sales Enablement Leader for Cummins Sales and Service, North America. Mike also serves the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) as an Executive Director and is actively engaged in a number of energy trade organizations.
Sam Silverstein
Accountability Institute
Sam Silverstein is a globally recognized authority on accountability and leadership, committed to helping individuals and organizations achieve exceptional success. As the founder of The Accountability Institute™, he works with leaders to build stronger accountability and cultivate impactful organizational cultures. The author of 12 books, including The Accountability Advantage and Non-Negotiable, Sam has been named one of the World’s Top Organizational Culture Professionals by Global Gurus. A former executive and business owner, he now partners with companies, government agencies, and entrepreneurs worldwide to enhance engagement, productivity, and growth through transformative leadership practices.
Craig Szot
MN8 Energy
Craig Szot is a Senior Manager at MN8 Energy (formerly known as Goldman Sachs Renewable Power), where he leads business development initiatives focused on Battery Storage and Microgrids. In this role, Craig is responsible for originating investment opportunities for both behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) battery storage assets, while also leading MN8's strategy for Microgrid and Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) ventures.
Before joining MN8 Energy, Craig held various technical sales roles at Schneider Electric supporting specifiers, contractors, and end-users across the entire Square D product line. He ultimately served as a Microgrid Solutions Architect, where he was instrumental in designing and delivering the switchgear and control systems associated with numerous first-of-a-kind microgrid projects within the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and MUSH (Municipalities, Universities, Schools, and Hospitals) sectors.
Craig holds a B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Rowan University and an M.S. in Sustainability Management from Columbia University in the City of New York. He is a certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT), holds a Series 3 certification with the National Futures Association, and has previously held certifications as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD+C).
Ian Walch
Enchanted Rock
Ian Walch is a seasoned energy industry professional with over 15 years of experience. As the Strategic Partnerships and Solutions Lead at Enchanted Rock, he is driving the expansion of the company’s reach and offerings nationwide.
Prior to joining Enchanted Rock, Ian served as the Demand Response Sales Lead at Centrica Business Solutions U.S., overseeing client relationships across multiple Independent System Operators (ISOs). His previous experience also includes a significant tenure at Constellation Energy, where he played a pivotal role in developing and selling a diverse range of energy solutions, from renewable energy to traditional power and gas agreements.
Ian holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bentley University and an MBA from Northeastern University.
