Michael has more than 30 years of professional experience working on behalf of state and federal agencies, a diverse set of private sector companies and nonprofit organizations. He is known for his expertise in strategic policy development, business strategy, sustainability, and for having an in-depth understanding of environmental regulatory and legislative issues.
Professionals
Executive Vice President
Tom joined MJB&A in 1997 and currently directs the technical services group staff in the MJB&A’s Manchester New Hampshire office, which was founded in 1999. Tom has 23 years of professional experience managing pollution control design, transportation engineering and air permitting projects. Tom has a specific focus and knack for developing, demonstrating and evaluating advanced technologies in both the electric generating and transportation sectors including advanced emission control and system efficiency improvement technologies.
Vice President
Tom brings a strong background in both engineering and policy to MJB&A. He assists MJB&A clients in the development of regulatory and legislative strategies to address energy and environmental concerns as well as in the identification of pollution control technologies.
IT Manager
Todd is responsible for maintaining all of MJB&A's web sites and maintaining the computer networks for our Concord, MA, Manchester, NH and Washington, DC offices. He also managed the development of our Climate Policy Service and Project Management sites. He develops web-based Access data management systems for several MJB&A clients. He operates and analyzes data from the Sensors, Inc. SemTech-DS portable emissions analyzer to emission test heavy duty diesel engines.
Vice President
Cherie is based in the Washington, DC office and brings a combination of public and private sector experience to MJB&A, having worked in both Houses of Congress as well as at the corporate and trade association levels. She uses her experience with coalition building, crafting consensus driven policies, legislative strategy development and advocacy to aid members of the Clean Energy Group and other clients on air quality and climate change related initiatives in Congress and the Administration.
Policy Analyst
Lily provides MJB&A clients, including members of the Clean Energy Group (CEG), with analysis of regulatory and policy initiatives in the electric sector, with a particular focus on air emissions, climate change, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.
Policy Analyst
Camden provides analytical support on federal, state, and regional regulatory and legislative proceedings in support of MJB&A’s clients in the electric, natural gas, renewable energy, transportation, and not-for-profit sectors. His work includes focused analyses of national and international energy and power markets, research on electric system reliability, business strategies for the integration of natural gas and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and corporate environmental strategy.
Senior Vice President
With over ten years of experience working in environmental law and corporate strategy, Carrie provides strategic advice on energy, climate change, and air quality issues to MJB&A clients. She advises companies on the business implications of regulatory and legislative proposals and works with clients to engage with state and federal policymakers.
Senior Vice President
Brian advises energy sector clients on climate change related programs and policies at the state, regional and national levels including but not limited to greenhouse gas emissions reporting, carbon offset markets and protocols, new source performance standards, CO2 cap and trade programs and low carbon fuel standards.
Executive Vice President
Rob joined MJB&A in 2012 to lead the development of new and expanded products and services in the natural gas, electric power, and transportation sectors. Rob has 20 years of professional experience working on the intersection of energy and environmental issues with deep expertise in environmental policy and strategy, energy scenario analysis, climate change policy, emissions trading and clean energy.
Senior Consultant
Dana assists MJB&A clients with strategic analysis, project management, and technical support for mobile source emissions reduction programs. He brings to clients a wealth of practical knowledge and experience with vehicle retrofits and emission testing, the real-world perspective of a major fleet operator, and a proven track record in technology implementation.
Senior Project Manager
Paul assists clients with designing and implementing emission reduction projects across all mobile source sectors. Since joining MJB&A in 1999, Paul has supported MJB&A’s growth in strategic transportation initiatives, managing complex, multi-faceted projects ranging from hybrid-electric vehicles and non-road construction retrofits to locomotive generator set conversions and marine repowers.
Senior Project Manager
Steve is a Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in industrial air quality management. He is MJB&A's prime contact for regulatory policy evaluations and emission control strategies for the industrial sector. Industrial sector work includes: new source permitting, development of Title V operating permit strategies, implementation of record keeping, monitoring and reporting procedures, performing compliance audits, and feasibility studies of emission control alternatives.
Senior Policy Analyst
Lea assesses state, regional, and federal regulatory and legislative initiatives regarding air quality and climate change, market-based regulation, and renewable energy. She provides analyses of regulatory and legislative proceedings of strategic interest to public and private sector clients, including members of the Clean Energy Group.
Policy Analyst
Pye provides clients with analysis of regulatory and policy initiatives in the electric and natural gas sectors. In addition to work on air regulations, Pye focuses on water issues, particularly those associated with unconventional shale gas development. He also tracks economic and regulatory policy developments for renewable energy sources and contributes to MJB&A’s quarterly, Environmental Energy Insights. Recently, Pye has supported efforts aimed at increasing coordination between the electric and natural gas sectors.
Senior Policy Analyst
Kathy provides research and strategic guidance to energy companies, including members of the Clean Energy Group, regarding climate change and air quality regulatory and legislative initiatives. Her expertise is federal initiatives, particularly EPA’s implementation of the Clean Air Act and its implications for a wide range of electric and gas utility operations, including generation, demand-response programs, and corporate environmental strategies. Her current emphases include EPA’s regulation of greenhouse gases, interstate transport of air pollution, and air toxics.
Business Office Manager
Darlene is a business professional with 10+ years of business administration experience. She manages the financial, bookkeeping, and human resource needs for the company. She also provides operational support to our staff, manages vendor relationships, and implements and maintains all of the office policies and procedures.
Vice President
Amlan joined MJB&A in June 2007. He specializes in strategic analysis and modeling of energy sector policy. Amlan assists MJB&A clients with regulatory and market structure of electric and gas utilities, economic implications of environmental regulations, cap and trade systems, and wholesale electricity market development. He is responsible for tracking the U.S. electric and natural gas sectors, state of the U.S. natural gas pipeline infrastructure, and electricity market data.
Staff Engineer
Dave supports MJB&A in the evaluation and implementation of emissions reduction technologies for heavy-duty vehicles, off-road equipment, marine vessels, and locomotives. Most recently, he has been involved with marine SCR emission testing, in-use data collection and analysis of hybrid school buses as well as installation support for locomotive diesel oxidation catalysts and auxiliary power units. He also provides technical support for industrial air quality management initiatives and projects.
Senior Vice President
Chris provides strategic advice on air pollution regulations, energy policy, business strategy, and climate change policy with a focus on the electric and natural gas industries. For more than 10 years, he has worked with the Clean Energy Group (CEG), a coalition of electric power companies committed to responsible environmental stewardship, evaluating and responding to environmental and energy policy issues.
Vice President
Austin assists MJB&A clients with business strategy and modeling, financial and investment analysis, and decision-making in environmental markets. He brings knowledge of financial markets and corporate environmental strategy to MJB&A. Some of his recent projects include energy efficiency finance, solar energy project development, and natural gas and electric sector market analysis for clients in the utility, industrial, and non-profit sectors. Austin has 13 years of experience working in corporate strategy, consulting, marketing, and environmental finance.
Project Manager
Lauren is an environmental engineer with fifteen years of experience in industrial air quality management, environmental health and safety, and mobile source emission reduction projects, as well as technical grant management. She has knowledge of air permitting and regulatory issues for a wide range of facilities with a variety of unique chemical handling processing operations. Lauren also provides technical expertise for mobile source and fuel alternative initiatives.
Senior Advisor
David joined MJB&A in 2012 in an advisory role on strategic planning and analysis associated with motor vehicle technology, fuels, and vehicle emissions. He focuses specifically on current policy and social trends in both domestic and international markets.
Senior Advisor
Eric joined MJB&A in the fall of 2012 in an advisory role on strategic planning and analysis for the electric and gas utility industry. He has over 39 years of experience in many aspects of the industry including: electric power plant operations, engineering and construction, strategic planning, electric and gas transmission and distribution systems, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, environmental permitting, and environmental remediation of utility legacy operations.
Senior Advisor
Stephanie Grumet joined MJB&A in 2003. Her work focuses on regulatory compliance issues in the power sector. She has twenty years of experience working on air pollution issues at the federal, state and local levels. She regularly works at the intersection between technical analysis and policy development, bringing private sector insights to policy makers at federal agencies. Stephanie also designs and leads assessments of emissions and emission reduction strategies in the transportation sector.
Senior Advisor
Peter joined MJB&A in the spring of 2013 in an advisory role on communications strategies and media relations for the energy sector. He has over 20 years of experience in many aspects of public affairs including: media, regulatory and community outreach campaigns. Peter has significant expertise in state, regional, and federal public affairs pertaining to the electric and gas utility industry.
Senior Advisor
Paul joined MJB&A in the fall of 2012 as a senior advisor. He contributes to the firm’s regulatory policy analysis for the electric and gas industry and to our sustainability practice area. In addition to working with MJB&A, Paul also serves as a Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute, consulting to WRI’s Climate and Energy Program and developing WRI’s New Climate Economy Program.