January 26, 2023
Peter Brehm, Executive, AMSC
Peter is an experienced energy executive with a long history of engagement in the region, sector, and at the CleanTech Alliance. He has served on various state committees and contributed thought leadership to the sector.

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January 26, 2023
Julie Bennion, Trade Commissioner
Julie is the Trade Commissioner for Life Science & Clean Technology at the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle, where she facilitates international trade between Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. She is a global professional with over 20 years of experience creating success in international trade, and spent 10 years with the Washington State […]

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January 26, 2023
Monica Brummer, Director, Center of Excellence for Clean Energy at Centralia College
I’m thrilled to be directing important workforce education work for our clean energy and clean technology industries in Washington state. It’s an exciting time to be involved with industry that’s buzzing in innovative technologies. We are about to witness many changes during this decade!I bridge communications between our stakeholders (industry, labor, and organizations) to Washington’s […]

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January 26, 2023
Stephen Bay, Founder and CEO EarthUP
Stephen Bay is a successful entrepreneur with a proven track record, passionate about finding/creating solutions to reduce emissions and improve our environment. In his mid-twenties, he channeled his passion for sustainability into his first company called Eco Consulting in partnership with Puget Sound Energy, the largest utility in the Northwest US. Eco Consulting is an […]

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January 26, 2023
Bill McSherry
Bill McSherry is vice president of State and Local Government Operations for The Boeing Company, responsible for local government relations initiatives at Boeing sites across the country. McSherry leads a team that manage relationships with elected officials and business leaders in all 50 states. His team advocates for key issues that advance Boeing’s business objectives […]

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January 26, 2023
Kirt Montague, CEO Plum Energy LLC
Kirt Montague is the founder, chairman and CEO of Plum Energy. Since forming the company in 2011, he has focused primarily on the development of small-scale LNG value chains to service the industrial and transportation markets. Plum is privately held, with just two outside shareholders, a large regional gas and electric utility company, and a […]

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January 26, 2023
Brian Young, CleanTech Lead, Washington State Department of Commerce
As the Clean Technology Sector Lead, Brian Young coordinates statewide economic development efforts for the state’s clean technology sector. In 2013, Gov. Inslee directed the Washington State Department of Commerce to initiate an industry sector-based economic development program to accelerate growth in key industries driving Washington state’s economy. Sector Leads work with companies, research and […]

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January 26, 2023
Daniel Schwartz, Ph.D.
Dr. Daniel Schwartz was first interested in electrochemical materials and interfaces were first stoked in the mid-1980s when he worked at Cybernex Corp, a Silicon Valley start-up that is now part of Western Digital. Today, his research ranges from fundamental research on electrochemical materials and advanced battery diagnostics to the practical challenges of building a […]

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January 26, 2023
Jason Herbert, Senior Director of External Strategy, New Nuclear Development
Jason Herbert is a highly experienced Director of Government Affairs and Communications with a demonstrated history of working in the energy industry and United States Congress. He is skilled in written communication, advocacy, grassroots organizing, energy and environmental policy, coalition building, tax policy, appropriations, state legislative policies, and international relations. He uses is expertise on […]

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