Management

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Andrew J. Littlefair, President and CEO, leads Clean Energy’s day-to-day operations. Mr. Littlefair is Chairman of the Natural Gas Vehicles for America (ngvamerica.org) and has been a Board Member and Officer for 10 years. Additionally, Mr. Littlefair is credited with developing a number of the early successful models instrumental in switching fleets to natural gas while simultaneously building economically viable stations. The earliest of these models has been embraced by such recognized fleet names as SuperShuttle, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and Chrysler—ultimately resulting in the development of three of the largest public fueling stations in the United States.

Richard R. Wheeler, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Wheeler has held several executive-level financial positions with various companies over the past eight years. Most recently, he was the Chief Financial Officer for Blue Energy and Technologies, LLC, acquired by Clean Energy on December 31, 2002. Prior to entering private industry, Mr. Wheeler spent eight years with Arthur Andersen LLP in its audit division. Mr. Wheeler has extensive experience in buying and selling businesses, raising debt and equity capital, building financial departments, and structuring complex transactions. Mr. Wheeler has an MBA and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Colorado.

James N. Harger, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, assisted in the launch of the NGV program at SoCalGas in 1992. During his tenure at SoCalGas, he developed economic models for several vehicle classes and stations. These models have been successfully leveraged by his marketing staff at Clean Energy. Mr. Harger additionally developed the industry model for several public/private partnerships, in which government funding and private industry pool their assets to develop sustainable NGV programs.

Mitchell Pratt, Senior Vice President, Engineering, Operations and Public Affairs, came to Clean Energy following his stint as the General Manager of the Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) department for the Southern California Gas Company. His 18-year career represents a diverse background of leadership roles ranging from customer satisfaction, financial and distribution operations, to public policy, and sales and market development. He has a degree in Engineering as well as an MBA.

Clay Corbus, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development, helps develop strategic growth opportunities, acquisitions and financing strategies for Clean Energy. He was Co-CEO of WR Hambrecht + Co, which managed Clean Energy’s 2007 initial public offering (IPO). Previously, he worked with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette from 1989. He graduated from Dartmouth College with an AB in Government and has an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School. Corbus serves as a director of Alaska Energy and Resources Co., Overstock.com and Goodwill of San Francisco.

James L. Hooley, Vice President, Federal Government Relations, manages Clean Energy's Washington DC office, seeking to enhance Clean Energy's and the NGV industry’s efforts there. Hooley was Vice President, Government Relations, Global Public Sector for Unisys Corporation. Earlier in his career, he served as a member of President Ronald Reagan’s Senior White House Staff with the rank of Assistant to the President, as well as as senior political advisor and events specialist for President and George H.W. Bush and Senator Robert Dole.

Peter Grace, Vice President, Leasing and Finance, has held several executive posts in the equipment leasing and finance industry over the past 13 years. He has extensive expertise in structuring sound financial transactions for government and private industry. In addition, Mr. Grace has several years of hands-on production experience in the natural gas industry. At Clean Energy, he provides turnkey financial solutions to help governmental and private fleet operators take full advantage of natural gas vehicle technology.

Raymond P.  Burke, Vice President, Business Development (Refuse) A 30-year refuse sector veteran, Mr. Burke focuses on developing new strategic growth opportunities for Clean Energy in the solid waste industry. He leads outreach efforts aimed at educating waste industry leaders on the benefits of using clean-burning natural gas fuel for their trash collection fleets. Most recently, Mr. Burke served as Southern California Area Vice President for Waste Management, one of America’s largest refuse companies.  He began his career at a 50-route disposal company where he held operational posts leading up to General Manager. Mr. Burke earned an MBA degree from Chapman University, Orange, CA.

Brian Powers, Assistant Vice President, Operations, has been involved in the natural gas business for more than 19 years. Prior to becoming Director of Operations for Clean Energy, Mr. Powers was responsible for sales, marketing, operations and maintenance of all assets of eFuels, Inc. in Canada. In 1982, he began his career with CNG Fuel Systems of Canada, a pioneer in the natural gas industry. At eFuels, Mr. Powers oversaw the successful completion of 40 stations in Canada designed to serve retail, transit and large fleet customers. Mr. Powers has served on the technical and marketing committees of the Canadian Gas Association and Canadian Standards Association. He was instrumental in the development of the initial natural gas industry standards in Canada that led to the U.S. standards. A member of the Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance, Mr. Powers currently serves on the groups’ marketing committee.

Michael Eaves, Assistant Vice President, Technology Advancement
Mr. Eaves came to Clean Energy following a five-year stint as President of the California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (CNGVC). At CNGVC, he led statewide advocacy programs urging wider use of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) to improve air quality, help curtail greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce California’s dependence on petroleum for vehicular transportation. Previously, he managed the NGV market development program at the Southern California Gas Company as well as the SoCalGas NGV customer services program, and a $30 million NGV research program that was instrumental in bringing many of today’s NGVs to market. Mr. Eaves has a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of California at Davis.

Todd Campbell, Director of Public Policy, has been at the forefront of creative transportation and environmental public policy initiatives in California. As the former Policy Director for the Coalition for Clean Air, he worked tirelessly to improve atmospheric quality and alternative fuel advocacy. Mr. Campbell has also been a member of the Natural Resources Defense Council, the California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership and co-author of Failing the Grade: How Diesel School Buses Threaten Our Children’s Health.

Denis C.K. Ding, Assistant Vice President, Engineering & Construction, has designed, engineered, installed and managed the construction of more than 50 natural gas stations in the United States, including a number of the largest capacity stations in the world. For Clean Energy, Mr. Ding oversees both existing station performance and new construction. Under his direction, Clean Energy has initiated one of the most comprehensive engineering organizations in the NGV industry. This unique maintenance program has allowed Clean Energy to build one of the cornerstones of its operation: to ensure that its stations are state-of-the-art and provide quality service.

John A. Somers, Director, Business Development (Transit) Mr. Somers directs his efforts toward the transit industry. In addition to fixed route transit operators, his business focus includes para-transit systems, and university transit operations. Mr. Somers brings to his post extensive public policy, grant-making/grant-writing, and federal government funding experience. Recently, he served as Executive Director of a grant-making program sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID.)  He holds a master’s degree in international public policy from The John Hopkins University, and a B.S. degree in business administration-finance from Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Greg Roche, Director, Business Development (Ports and Logistics) Focused on the goods movement industry, Mr. Roche works to develop freight transportation business opportunities for Clean Energy at the nation’s ports, terminals, intermodal facilities, warehouse operations, and distribution facilities. He began his career with Southern California Edison, and has amassed significant energy and environmental management expertise. Mr. Roche founded two businesses, where he gained significant operations, product management, sales and marketing, and capital formation experience. He holds an M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from UCLA, and a B.S. degree in nuclear engineering from Iowa State University.