Meet the 2025 Speakers
May 6-8, 2025
Springfield, MA
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch is the author of the 2021 release, Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be.
During his 23 year career in the Army, Oak McCulloch held numerous leadership positions in the Infantry and Armor branches. He assisted in disaster relief operations for Hurricane HUGO in Charleston, SC and Hurricane ANDREW in south Florida.
Oak’s operational deployments include:
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Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and Iraq as a General’s Aide-de-Camp;
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Support operations in Bosnia as a Congressional Liaison Officer; and
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A peace keeping deployment to Kosovo as an Operations Officer.
Based on his 40+ years of leadership in the U.S. Army and subsequent civilian positions, Oak highlights principles that will benefit today’s leaders and inspire the leaders of tomorrow.
Oak is an internationally recognized keynote speaker who gives talks on a variety of topics including leadership, success, history, college preparation and others.
Stay tuned, we are still finalizing our speakers and schedule.
Andrew Briggs
Vice President, Power Telematics
Andrew Briggs is a Vice President at Power Telematics Inc., a leading provider of advanced remote monitoring solutions for the power systems industry. With almost a decade of experience in the power systems industry, Andrew specializes in sales, marketing, and business development, helping generator dealers, owners, and service companies maximize generator reliability and profitability utilizing generator monitoring. Andrew has a passion for helping clients find the right solutions to fit their needs and embracing technology to boost service efficiency.
Cate (Catherine) Brooks
President, C Brooks, DOT Training And Compliance LLC
Cate Brooks, with 29 years in transportation regulation, served over 20 years at the state and 9 years at the federal level. State roles included CDL driver testing, school bus industry training, and industry discussions on topics like Hours of Service. Certified for roadside inspections and New Entrant Safety Audits, she transitioned to the federal level, conducting compliance reviews. Brooks actively engaged in industry outreach, addressing vital topics such as Driver Fitness and Controlled Substance and Alcohol requirements. Her extensive experience reflects a commitment to regulatory excellence, making her a seasoned professional in the transportation sector for over two decades.
Edward M. Browne
Consultant, Joint Commission Resources
Edward Browne brings over 35 years of healthcare engineering and management expertise, overseeing facility, safety, security, and clinical departments in diverse settings, from community hospitals to teaching institutions. Specializing in environment of care, life safety, construction, and emergency preparedness, Browne has a nationwide presence as an environment of care consultant. He tackles challenges and implements best practices, particularly in mental health and pediatric facilities. His extensive contributions include published articles in national publications, covering topics crucial to the healthcare industry, showcasing his commitment to advancing and sharing knowledge in the field.
Bryan Dusza
Sales Director – Power Generation, Rypos, Inc.
Bryan Dusza is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the power generation industry. Currently serving as Sales Director for Power Generation at Rypos, Inc., Bryan focuses on clean air technology to combat climate change. Previous roles include Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager at Nixon Power Services, where Bryan was responsible for industrial product sales and the growth of sales markets in Georgia and Alabama. Additional experience includes strategic account management at Prime Power Services and regional sales management at Power Service Products, along with Power Generation Sales at Cummins Southern Plains.
Shana Duthie
Duthie Consulting Group
Shana Duthie is passionate about optimizing the value she can deliver to her clients. For 30+ years, Shana Duthie has built teams that delight customers and drive revenue growth.
Shana has worked in various industries as a full-time employee and consultant. Shana has worked in diverse verticals such as energy, health insurance, pharma, medical, voice technology, and senior technology products. Shana has also served on several corporate boards, including the Aging Technology Alliance and SOS Wireless Communications. and values community projects. She is also the current chair of the Membership and Marketing Committee of the Electrical Generations Systems Association.
Always interested in leveraging innovative technologies, Shana is now focused on helping her clients use AI strategically to drive sales and deliver an exceptional customer journey.
Michelle Hilger
Founder & Chief Connector, Mongoose Power Solutions
Michelle began her career in 2009 at a laboratory focusing on oil, coolant, and diesel fuel sampling across the US. After 8 years, she transitioned to business development roles in power generation service and parts companies.
Recognizing a significant need for trained technicians and advocacy in the power generation industry, Michelle founded Mongoose Power Solutions in 2019.
Jennifer Hoyt, P.E.
Fire Protection Engineer and Senior Technical Advisor, Code Red Consultants
Jennifer Hoyt, P.E. is a fire protection engineer and Senior Technical Advisor with Code Red Consultants, specializing in Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With extensive experience in code development and fire safety regulations through her history with the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office, Ms. Hoyt has a deep understanding of emerging technologies, including ESS, and their fire protection challenges. She has conducted third-party reviews of ESS designs and regularly collaborates with local authorities having jurisdiction. Her expertise extends to providing technical guidance on ESS compliance and safety through education and advisory roles on local and national code development committees.
Frederik Joerg
Sales Representative – Power Generation, Hotstart
Frederik Joerg is the Sales Representative for the Power Generation market at Hotstart. Hotstart is a world leader in thermal management systems with significant markets in energy storage, power generation, and industrial equipment and facilities.
Using his background as Customer Service Supervisor, Frederik fosters deep relationships with customers and utility providers across the United States and Canada. His high level of technical and product knowledge enables him to build collaborative and informative relationships with customers, while his skills in business development and strategic planning allow Hotstart to grow alongside its customers and continually adapt to the ever-changing energy market.
Jennifer Landon, M.Ed.
VP of Leadership & Total Human Health Initiatives at ABC NH/VT
Founder, YGM Consulting
Jennifer is VP of Leadership & Total Human Health Initiatives for ABC NH/VT, an ABC Mental Health Champion, and Certified DISC Behavioral Analyst. After a friend’s loss to a military training accident, she became a Certified Grief Educator, VitalCog Suicide Prevention Trainer, Mental Health First Aider, and advocate for Recovery-Friendly Workplaces. In 2022, she launched YGM Consulting and has since incorporated psychological safety and leadership development into her practice.
Kent McLemore
Co-Owner, Marketing and Development Manager, Power Temp Systems
Kent has been involved in the development of the portable and permanent power industry since 1986 when Aggreko was first opened in the US. There he developed the first complete rentalized portable power distribution systems and developed their entertainment division. In 1991 he founded Power Temp Systems where they developed the standard for portable power distribution systems still used today. In 2005 he started APS Power Systems which he sold to Trystar in 2008. In 2013 he left and his team bought back Power Temp Systems where they have continued to develop the integration of the portable and permanent power worlds, helping to drive safer and better industry standards and practices in the portable generator and load bank quick connects, paralleling, ATSs, Isolation Bypass, and Switchboard industries.
Blane Oestreich
National Sales Rep Manager, Power Temp System
Blane Oestreich is a skilled National Sales Rep Manager with a diverse background, including 4 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing Quick Connect Panels. This technical expertise provides Blane with a unique advantage in understanding product design and customer needs. Over the past 3 years, Blane has transitioned into sales, where he has successfully led and managed sales teams, driving growth and building lasting client relationships. Known for his strategic planning, sales optimization, and customer engagement, Blane is committed to achieving organizational goals while fostering a high-performing, results-driven sales environment. Outside of work, Blane enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending quality time with his family and friends, finding relaxation and balance in the great outdoors.
Christopher Powell
Director, Energy Management and Commissioning for Yale New Haven Health/Veolia
Chris has over 30 years in various energy intensive industries, coupling energy expertise with sound business principles to develop long term energy and carbon management strategies from global corporations to Universities and Hospitals.
Dileep Prabhakar
Regional Sales Director at Freedom Energy
Dileep Prabhakar, a seasoned professional in the energy sector, has been a Regional Sales Director at Freedom Energy since 2022, bringing over 30 years of engineering and energy experience to his role. His background includes business development and technical roles for energy brokers and suppliers, with expertise in commodity and renewable energy solutions, battery storage, and infrastructure services.
Dileep has advocated for municipalities, school districts, commercial and industrial customers, and other clients, managing their energy procurement and sustainability initiatives while optimizing their energy spending and achieving decarbonization goals. He is an industry thought leader, passionate about sustainability, electrification, and the clean energy future.
Jeff Prusko
Sr. Project Manager,UL Standards & Engagement
Jeff Prusko, a Sr. Project Manager with UL Standards & Engagement with 30 years of experience, developing and maintaining standards of safety and working with industry, keeping stakeholders informed and involved in the process to ensure a safer world. Graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1993. Joined UL in 1994 and has worked with the oil and gas and HVAC industries. Part of the team that published the first edition of the Standard for EV Charging System Equipment, UL 2202 (1998) and the first edition of the Standard for Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies, UL 2200 (2011). Currently working with developing harmonized US-Canadian standards in the oil and gas industry.
Olen Scott
CRO, Stored Energy Systems LLC (SENS)
Olen Scott is the CRO of Colorado-based Stored Energy Systems LLC (SENS). SENS is an industry leading supplier of non-stop DC power systems, high reliability power electronics and distributed energy products that are essential to critical infrastructure function.
Olen received his Finance degree from The American University. He has over 30 years of success in technology and critical power businesses. His background includes deep roots in IT where he navigated organizations through rapidly evolving network and security technologies, including their journey to cloud and software defined solutions. Prior to joining SENS, Olen served as Senior Vice President and Channel Chief at Nextiva and Windstream.
At Stored Energy Systems, he is a key contributor to the company’s transformation from a predominantly industrial charger supplier to an innovator offering significantly more complete and impactful DC Systems.
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We look forward to seeing you in Springfield, MA, May 6-8,2025!