January 26, 2023
Stephanie Wright, Executive Policy Officer, Snohomish County
Stephanie is an experienced Council Member with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. She is the Retired Chair, Snohomish County Council, and Past President Washington Association of Counties. She is a strong business development professional, skilled in finance, government relations, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, and technology. She holds a Master of […]

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January 26, 2023
Keith VanderZanden, Executive VP and Wholesale Benefit Practice Leader, Advanced Professionals
Keith provides leadership and management to the Wholesale Benefit Practice, and is responsible for providing General Agent and Client Management Services. Outside work, he spends time with his family (Lori, Will, and Kyle), friends, St. Louise Community, and enjoys creativity, endurance, and competition. Hobbies include cycling, skiing, golfing, mountain biking, wake surfing, the outdoors, fitness, […]

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January 26, 2023
Matt Wegworth, VP Dawson Ventures
Matt advances McKinstry’s vision and industry leadership through collaborativeinnovation. Constantly curious, he partners with his team to always ask what’s possible andcontinually explore emerging industry trends that are reshaping and advancing the builtenvironment. The result can be seen in McKinstry’s emerging and inflight ventures, deliveringinnovative products and solutions to clients across the country. Matt has […]

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January 26, 2023
Josh Sweere, Co Founder; Director, Zero-Emission Systems, First Mode
Josh leads efforts in a variety of industries at First Mode, seeking out holistic and innovative ways to solve the complex challenges facing organizations today. He leverages his technical experience in electrical systems and product lifecycle design management to bring solutions to life. This includes work in electrification, clean technology, and system management.

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January 26, 2023
Tom Redd, CEO Continuus Materials
Cleantech Chief Executive Officer with a track record of developing, financing, and building innovative businesses in energy and resource recovery. He was formerly CEO of Pyrolyx USA, Inc and President of Reklaim, Inc. Tom has also served as an advisor for a variety of early stage cleantech startups. Tom has a BS, Aerospace Engineering from […]

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January 26, 2023
Nathan Orme, Partner and Patent Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Nathan helps companies protect their inventions with strong patents. His background in chemistry and the machining industry helps me understand a wide range of technologies and draft stronger patents. His practice focuses on patent preparation, prosecution, opinions, and counseling in a wide range of technologies including: chemical separation technologies, advanced materials, drill bits and bearing […]

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January 26, 2023
Jodi Guthrie, President, Sewer Energy Tapped (SET) Consulting
Jodi Guthrie is the President at SET Consulting, LLC. Jodi began her career at the age of 17 working for Leading Technologies, a firm out of Washington State that took a prototype Boeing Space Program technology and turned it into an industry ready, physical rehab machine. During her time at Leading Technologies, Jodi worked in […]

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January 26, 2023
Tatsuya (Ted) Fuse, Head of Seattle Office, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)
Ted has served as he as the head of Seattle Office for Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) since April 2021. His career spans the globe and a myriad of industry sectors, and with more than 15 years of leadership roles for Mitsubishi Corporations. He is known for his strategic leadership and planning expertise. He also serves as […]

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January 26, 2023
Clarence Clipper, General Manager, Centrio Energy
Clarence Clipper is a highly experienced General Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the utilities and real estate industry. He has an extensive background in MEP Engineering, Facility, Construction and Contract Management. He has educational background including an Executive Development Program Certificate from the UW Michael G Foster School of Business, training in […]

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January 26, 2023
Dave Curry, Chairman, Nextwatts
Dave is a successful entrepreneur having founded, taken public, and successfully exited three companies. Dave has over 30 years of combined telecommunications and energy software industry experience. Dave is currently Chairman of NextWatts and CarbonQuest, clean energy technology companies. Prior to starting NextWatts in 2015, he was co-founder (2008) and CEO of Demand Energy Networks, […]

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