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Executive
Peter V. Longo   

Peter V. Longo, CPA, CFA
President and Executive Director

Peter joined Connecticut Innovations in 1995.  He manages CI’s array of initiatives, including its venture capital investments, laboratory infrastructure fund and support service initiatives.  Under his leadership, CI introduced the Pre-Seed Support Services Program, Connecticut Clean Tech Fund and CTech, an entrepreneurial assistance initiative.  Additionally, Peter oversees the administration of the ratepayer-funded Connecticut Clean Energy Fund.

Peter has invested in over 20 early-stage investment opportunities across a variety of technology sectors, leading CI investments in Achillion Pharmaceuticals (bioscience), CYA Technologies (software), Nufern (photonics), Perimeter eSecurity (IT infrastructure), Post-N-Track (software) and Transaction Methods (IT infrastructure).  He serves on the boards of CYA Technologies, ExeCue (software) and Post-N-Track. He is a board observer of Perimeter eSecurity and Transaction Methods.

Prior to being named president and executive director of CI in 2007, Peter was a member of CI’s investment team and most recently was chief investment officer for CI.  He also previously served as controller of CI before he joined the investment team.

Peter is a certified public accountant and a chartered financial analyst. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut and holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Hartford. Peter also served six years in the Connecticut Army National Guard.

 

Investment Team
Kevin Crowley   

Kevin Crowley
Managing Director, Investments

Kevin joined Connecticut Innovations in 2006.  He has led CI’s investments in Cara Therapeutics (biotechnology),  Oil Purifications Systems (oil filtration) and RemoTV (Internet media streaming).  Kevin serves on the boards of Oil Purification Systems and RemoTV and is a board observer for Rib-X Pharmaceuticals.  Additionally, Kevin manages the $46 million Connecticut BioScience Facilities Fund, which invests in the build-out of wet laboratory space.

Prior to joining CI, Kevin was director of the Office of BioScience at the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), where he was responsible for bioscience business recruitment, client interaction, bioscience related public policy strategy and day-to-day operations of the office.  He also previously served as director of business recruitment in DECD's Business Recruitment and Industry Clusters Division, negotiating relocation incentive packages for both large and small corporate development projects.

Kevin holds a master of business administration degree from Quinnipiac University.

 

Stepheni J. Harpin   

Stepheni J. Harpin
Investment Analyst

Stepheni has been with Connecticut Innovations since 1992. She helps with the due diligence process and assists the investment team. Stepheni joined the investment team in 1999 as an investment analyst, screening inquiries and tracking the progress of potential investment clients. Previously, she served as finance associate, responsible for legislative reporting and investment tracking.

Prior to joining CI, Stepheni worked for several years in retail management and law firm administration.  Stepheni holds a bachelor's degree in business management and human resource development from the University of Connecticut as well as a master's degree in business administration from the University of Hartford.

 

Patrick O'Neill   

Patrick O'Neill, P.E.
Investment Associate

Patrick joined Connecticut Innovations in 2006.  His focus is in the area of clean technology and,with expertise gained while part of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund team, he is now helping to launch and manage the new Connecticut Clean Tech Fund.

Prior to joining CI’s investment team, Patrick was a project manager for the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund’s On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation Program and Project 100.  In this role, Patrick performed financial analysis on numerous renewable energy projects that utilized diverse technologies including fuel cell, solar photovoltaic, hydro and sustainable biomass.  Previously, Patrick worked for UTC Power, Duke Engineering and Services (now Areva NP Inc.) and Yankee Atomic Electric Corporation.

Patrick holds a bachelor of science degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a professional engineer's license from the State of Connecticut. Additionally, Patrick is pursuing a master's degree in business administration at New York University's Stern School of Business.

 

Pauline M. Murphy   

Pauline M. Murphy, CPA
Managing Director, Investments

Pauline joined Connecticut Innovations in 2002.  Pauline has led CI’s investments in Environmental Energy Services (combustion engineering), FMP Products (laboratory equipment), New Ortho Polymers (advanced materials), Premise Corporation (software) and XLerant (software).  She serves on the boards of Environmental Energy Services, FMP Products and New Ortho Polymers and is a board observer of Premise Corporation, CGI Pharmaceuticals (bioscience), eNR Services (IT services) and SmartEquip (software).  In addition to being responsible for initiating and closing deals, Pauline manages the investment associates and investment team support staff.

Pauline joined CI with over ten years of experience in both manufacturing and service organizations. She was controller of an early-stage software development company and launched her career at Ernst & Young, LLP.

She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Connecticut and is a registered certified public accountant in the state of Connecticut.

 

Julie F. Rader   

Julie F. Rader
Director, Business Investment & Analysis

Julie joined Connecticut Innovations in 1993.  She is responsible for analyzing new investment opportunities, assisting the investment team with due diligence and tracking the progress of investment candidates.  Julie also maintains CI’s information resources.

Julie came to CI with 15 years of experience as a media specialist in the Connecticut school system and in public libraries. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Theresa, Kansas City, and took graduate-level courses in library science at Southern Connecticut State University.

 

Maneesh Sagar   

Maneesh Sagar
Managing Director, Investments

Maneesh joined Connecticut Innovations in 2006. His focus has been in the areas of information technology and technology, media and telecom (TMT), where he has acquired particular expertise in mobile applications.  Since joining CI, Maneesh has led the organization’s investments in frevvo, Keisense, Legitime Technologies, NetKey, Retail Optimization and ShopText.  He now serves as a director of these companies.

He came to CI with more than 15 years of hands-on operating experience in technology start-ups, serving in a variety of positions that spanned corporate and business development, enterprise sales, product marketing and executive management.  Maneesh co-founded and was vice president, business development, of NeuVis, a former CI portfolio company that was acquired by IBM Rational.  He previously worked for Vendavo, a leader in pricing optimization solutions, and the office of the chairman and CEO of DataEase (acquired by Symantec). Earlier in his career, Maneesh was a management consultant at Booz & Co.

A magna cum laude graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, Maneesh earned his MBA from Columbia University's School of Business. He is actively involved with the Connecticut Venture Group, The Indus Entrepreneurs TriState, Yale Entrepreneurial Society and Connecticut Technology Council. In addition, Maneesh serves as an Alumni Career Coach and on the Executive Sounding Board of Columbia University's School of Business.

 

Matthew B. Smith   

Matthew B. Smith
Managing Director, Investments

Matt joined Connecticut Innovations in 2005.  His focus has been primarily in the area of bioscience.  He led CI’s investments in Cirrata (business software), SPOC (medical device) and Standing Stone (healthcare software) and serves on the boards of Oxford Performance Materials (advanced materials), PhytoCeutica (bioscience), Retail Optimization (business software), SPOC, and Standing Stone.  He also serves as a board observer of GenCell (clean energy).

Matt came to CI with broad-based experience in the life science, medical device and healthcare arenas. He was a co-founder of CompreMedx Cancer Centers Corporation and Health Excel Management, both healthcare services companies, and was a co-owner of Kramex Corporation, a radiology equipment supplier. Matt also served on the board of directors and in senior management capacities for a variety of venture-backed bioscience companies, including companies involved in robotics, healthcare services and medical devices. Additionally, he made venture capital investments in medical device companies while at GTE New Ventures Corporation.

Matt has also shared his business experiences in an academic setting, having served as the first executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Institute at Quinnipiac University and as an adjunct member of the Quinnipiac University School of Business faculty.  He also was a member of the faculty of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, where he co-authored the first federally funded HMO feasibility study.

Matt holds both a bachelor's degree and a master of business administration degree from Boston University.

 

Russ Tweeddale   

Russell E. Tweeddale
Managing Director, Investments

Russell has been with Connecticut Innovations and its predecessor organization since 1985.  Over the past 20 years, he has invested in more than 50 companies.  He has led CI’s investments in bioscience companies including Affomix Corporation, Cardiopulmonary Corporation, Genaissance Pharmaceuticals and Ipsogen Inc.  He also led CI’s investment in I-Mark (software).  He serves on the board of Ipsogen Inc. and is also a board observer of Ipsogen SA, parent of Ipsogen Inc., and Affomix.

Seven of the current or former CI portfolio companies that Russell invested in have had successful initial public offerings:  Achillion Pharmaceuticals, BioPlexus, Genaissance Pharmaceuticals, Ipsogen, International Telecommunication Data Systems (ITDS), Open Solutions and Proton Energy Systems.  Additionally, two of the companies in which he invested were acquired:  Cardium Health Services (acquired by Centene Corporation) and Genaissance Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Clinical Data).

Russell came to CI with over 25 years of experience in economic and venture analysis, engineering cost accounting, systems analysis, scientific and commercial programming, math analysis, EDP auditing and computer modeling.  He was previously with Scientific Leasing, the Robert E. Nolan Co. and United Technologies Corp.

Russ holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and a master of  business administration degree from the University of Hartford.


Anil Vasigiri   

Anil Vasagiri
Senior Investment Associate

Anil joined Connecticut Innovations in 2007.  His focus has been in the area of information technology.  Anil led CI’s investment in ExeCue (software), helping to relocate the company from New York to Connecticut.  He serves on the boards of ExeCue and Acumetrics (clean energy).

Anil came to CI with more than ten years of experience in business strategy, operations, finance and business development in Fortune 500 high-technology and communications companies. As a senior consultant at IBM, Anil evaluated investment opportunities in new technologies and worked on engagements to streamline business operations. As a manager at Oracle, Anil led product development initiatives and solution implementation teams for several client engagements. Anil also worked as a summer associate at TL Ventures, conducting IT industry research.  Additionally, he served as an intern with the video and media engineering group of Comcast Corporation, where he conducted market research on alternate multicasting platforms and evaluated new technologies for increasing broadcast bandwidth.

Anil earned a bachelor of engineering degree in chemical engineering from Regional Engineering College, Durgapur, India, and a master of business administration degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.


Dan Wagner   

Daniel Wagner
Investment Associate

Dan joined Connecticut Innovations in 2007 and is responsible for evaluating investment opportunities, structuring new investments and monitoring portfolio companies.  Dan also helps to administer Connecticut’s $100 million Stem Cell Research Fund in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Dan came to CI with over ten years of experience in the Connecticut biotech arena.  He was previously employed by CuraGen Corporation, a successful former CI portfolio company. While at CuraGen, Dan held a variety of scientific and operational management positions.  His extensive experience in research and development, technology assessment, and implementation of next generation scientific technologies enabled Dan to help transform CuraGen from a genomic and proteomic platform company into a biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to advancing its protein, antibody and small molecule therapeutics.  Dan has worked with a variety of  bioscience technologies: DNA sequencing, gene expression analysis, proteomics, biomarker and SNP detection, process analytics, drug formulation, LIMS and bioinformatics development, and protein and antibody therapeutics production.

Dan holds a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Dayton and earned master’s degrees in business administration and health sciences from Quinnipiac University.


Technology and Program Management
Charlie Moret   

Charles Moret
Managing Director, Business Development

Charlie directs business development for Connecticut Innovations. He is responsible for developing and supporting business opportunities for CI and its portfolio companies. Additionally he is responsible for creating and sustaining a network of potential referral sources and business partners both within and outside of the State of Connecticut. Charlie joined CI in 2000 with more than 25 years of experience in business, finance, marketing and entrepreneurship. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from Pace University and a master's degree in business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is active on numerous boards and community organizations.

 

Technology and Program Management
Emily C. Smith   

Emily C. Smith
Chief of Staff & Managing Director, External Relations

Emily joined Connecticut Innovations in 1998. She is senior advisor to CI's president and executive director assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of CI policies, goals and objectives. Emily is responsible for communications, marketing and media relations as well as directing programs and operations related to legislation and regulation. Previously, Emily represented the state's largest managed care company before the state legislature. She is active in several community organizations and was chairwoman of the North Branford Economic Development Commission. Emily received a bachelor's degree in political science from Providence College.

 

Pamela A. Hartley   

Pamela A. Hartley
Marketing Manager, Communications and Business Development

Pamela has been with Connecticut Innovations since 1989 and is responsible for marketing communications. Previously she served as director, development, and director, business development. In the latter role, she was responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with outside organizations with which Connecticut Innovations could leverage its funding. Also, she previously served as director, Connecticut Technology Partnerships, and was responsible for the Connecticut Technology Partnership Program, which provided loans to match federal research funding and commercialization funds to help launch Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) projects. Pamela graduated cum laude from Yale University with a bachelor's degree in biology. Pamela served for six years on the board of directors of the Yale Club of Hartford.

 

Suzanne Kaswan   

Suzanne Kaswan
Human Resources Manager

Suzanne joined Connecticut Innovations in 2007 as the human resources manager. She is involved in a full range of human resource functions including recruitment, training, and employee relations. Previously, Suzanne worked at the Department of Administrative Services as a human resources consultant. She also has done consulting in the private sector in the areas of recruitment, classification and compensation. Suzanne earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Connecticut.

 

John Murphy    

John Murphy
Marketing Manager

John joined Connecticut Innovations in 2004. In his role as marketing manager, John is responsible for a broad range of marketing efforts, including website development, collateral material design, marketing communications, public relations, and market research. Prior to joining CI, John developed his hands-on marketing skills over the course of 16 years with Integrated Industrial Systems, a machinery engineering and manufacturing firm in Yalesville, Connecticut. He holds a bachelor of science degree in communications from Eastern Connecticut State University.

 

Gladys Rivera    

Gladys Rivera
Marketing Manager

Gladys joined Connecticut Innovations in 2001. She is responsible for a variety of marketing functions designed to raise awareness of Connecticut Innovations, enhance its image, and communicate its key messages to primary markets, referral sources and other key audiences. Gladys is also responsible for event management. Gladys joined Connecticut Innovations with several years of marketing and contract administration experience.

 

Chelsey Sarnecky   

Chelsey Sarnecky
External Relations Coordinator

Chelsey joined Connecticut Innovations in 2007 as a legislative assistant. As external relations coordinator, Chelsey is responsible for tracking and monitoring legislation of importance to the organization; attending legislative committee meetings and public hearings; and, working with other interested parties to advance CI's legislative agenda. Chelsey also provides administrative support to the Connecticut Stem Cell Research Fund. Chelsey attended Central Connecticut State University and currently attends Charter Oak State College.

 

Finance and Administration
George D. Bellas   

George D. Bellas
Vice President, Finance and Administration

George joined Connecticut Innovations in 2005 as its controller and in 2006 was promoted to vice president, finance and administration. Previously, he worked for 20 years as the controller of two divisions of BKM. He also spent five years at Price Waterhouse as a senior accountant. George served as a committee chair of the Continuing Education Committee of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants and has been a volunteer at Community Accounting Aid and Services. He is a certified public accountant and has a bachelor of science in business administration degree in accounting from Western New England College.

 

Heidi J. Bieber   

Heidi J. Bieber
Administrative Assistant

Heidi joined Connecticut Innovations in 1995. She is the administrative assistant to the president of CI, vice president of finance and administration, chairman of the board and investment team. Previously, she assisted the president of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and CCEF’s staff. When she joined CI, Heidi assisted the investment team of CI as its secretary. Before joining CI, Heidi worked for eight years as an administrative assistant at Education & Training Programs (ETP). Prior to that, she worked for Wetzel Tool and Joseph H. Bertram & Co. Heidi attended Manchester Community College and Hartford College for Women.

 

Joseph J. Casparino   

Joseph J. Casparino
Managing Director, Information Technology

Joe began consulting for Connection Innovations in 1996 and became an employee in 1998. He is responsible for CI’s systems infrastructure, including its computer hardware, software, and network systems and phone systems. Joe brought to CI 20 years of experience in computer systems. Joe is a graduate of the University of Hartford Samuel Ward College and served for four years in the United States Air Force.

 

Donna Connolly   

Donna Connolly
Accounting Manager

Donna joined Connecticut Innovations in 2005 as a senior accountant. She is responsible for generating financial statements for both Connecticut Innovations and the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. Donna brought with her eight years of corporate financial accounting experience with a manufacturing company. Donna graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor of science degree in accounting.

 

Bonnie K. Greenwell   

Bonnie K. Greenwell
Payroll Administrator

Bonnie has been with Connecticut Innovations since 1994 and is responsible for payroll. Bonnie was hired as a secretary and promoted to an administrative assistant in 1997. In 1999, Bonnie was promoted to database administrator. As database administrator, she was responsible for the management of CI's database. Prior to joining CI, Bonnie was employed as a secretary at Western Connecticut State University, a senior clerk at the Connecticut Department of Public Works and a data entry operator for the state comptroller. She also worked for six years in the data processing department of Bethlehem Steel Corporation as a data entry operator/supervisor.

 

Michelle Leonard   

Michelle Leonard
Senior Accountant

Michelle joined the staff at Connecticut Innovations in 2008 as a senior accountant. She is involved in the financial statement preparation for CI and the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. Michelle received her undergraduate degree in accounting from Sacred Heart University and a master’s degree in business administration from Southern Connecticut State University. She brings with her two years of public accounting experience as an auditor and three years of experience as an accountant at the University of Connecticut Health Center.

 

Kimberly Maron   

Kimberly Maron
Software Support Specialist

Kimberly joined Connecticut Innovations in December 2006. She provides software support and training to the staff, as well as develops and manages a new CRM-based database system. Previously, she provided support to the external relations team. Before joining CI, Kimberly worked in the development department at the New Britain Museum of American Art as their membership associate. She brings to CI a variety of technology experience through college internships and coursework. She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Saint Joseph College.

 

Irene Turker  

Irene Turker
Receptionist

Irene joined Connecticut Innovations in May of 2008 as its receptionist. She brings with her over ten years of office experience in the hospitality field. Irene was the office manager at an internationally know destination spa in northeastern Connecticut. She joins CI with much enthusiasm and pride to be part of such an innovative enterprise. Irene is a native of New York, grew up on the north shore of Long Island and attended State University of New York at Cobleskill.

 

Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
Lise Dondy   

Lise Dondy, President
Vice President, Connecticut Innovations

Lise is the president of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, having joined CCEF’s staff in 2004 as its chief operating officer. Previously, she had been managing director, investments, for Connecticut Innovations and served on the board of CiDRA Corporation. She formerly served as a director of LinkSoft Technologies. She holds a bachelor's degree from Lake Forest College and a master's degree in business administration from the Yale School of Management.

Lise is a board observer of CiDRA Corporation.

 

Beth Byron   

Beth Byron
Project Associate

Beth supports voluntary market initiatives and educates the public about the benefits and availability of clean energy. She manages the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund’s formal education initiatives and informal museum-based initiatives. Previously, Beth worked for the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters as the education director, introducing environmental public policy issues to communities across the state. Beth earned her master’s degree in plant pathology from the University of Hertfordshire in England and a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin.

 

Jillian Carbone  

Jillian Carbone
Project Assistant

Jillian provides support and assistance to the energy market initiatives team. As project assistant, Jillian works with municipalities and educators on promoting the adoption of clean energy. Prior to joining the energy market initiatives team, Jillian was the assistant to the president of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. Jillian holds a bachelor of arts degree in English from Southern Connecticut State University.

 

Jillian Carbone   

Christin Cifaldi
Project Associate

Christin supports the growth, coordination and development of the incentive programs for renewable energy projects. Prior to joining the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund as a project associate in 2008, Christin worked for the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority evaluating affordable housing developments in communities across the state. Christin earned her bachelor’s degree in real estate and urban economic studies from the University of Connecticut’s business school in 2005, and is currently pursuing a master of business administration degree from the University of Hartford.

 

Bill Colonis   

Bill Colonis
Project Associate

Bill joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2007. He supports the implementation and development of the incentive programs for small renewable energy systems. He has been a small business owner and has worked several years in the environmental consulting industry in both New York and Connecticut. Bill holds a master of science degree in environmental management from the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University and a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and education from Merrimack College.

 

Keith Frame   

Keith Frame
Director, New Technologies

Keith evaluates proposals from developers seeking funding to support the development of new clean energy technologies or innovative combinations of existing clean energy technologies. Keith coordinates and oversees Connecticut Clean Energy Fund project budgets and disbursements. He had previously spent nearly 20 years in the power industry at Northeast Utilities. Keith holds a bachelor of science degree in aeronautics and astronautics engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Keith is a board observer of GenCell, Inc. 

 

Loyola French   

Loyola French
Paralegal

Loyola is a paralegal supporting the legal and regulatory team of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. Under the supervision of the director of regulatory policy, her responsibilities include assisting with the drafting of various legal agreements relating to renewable energy projects; assisting in contract administration and tracking; and maintaining records of dockets, pleadings, and statues. She brought to CCEF law firm and court system experience. Loyola attended Elms College, Eastern Connecticut State University and Manchester Community College, earning a paralegal degree.

 

David Goldberg   

David Goldberg
Director, Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects

As director, strategic initiatives David focuses on creating new market and program opportunities for the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund on behalf of ratepayers throughout Connecticut. David joined the CCEF team in 2007. Previously, he had been managing renewable energy policy and programs for the Department of Public Utility Control. David briefed commissioners and executive staff members on research and policy analysis and served as a department spokesperson and representative on numerous state, regional and federal committees including the Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Connecticut Climate Change Coordinating Committee, Washington Action Alert Committee, ISO-NE Capacity Protocol Committee and NEPOOL GIS Committee.

David received a bachelor of arts degree in organizational communications with a primary focus on public and private management and is currently working towards a master of business administration degree in marketing.  

 

Dale Hedman   

Dale Hedman
Director of Project Development

Dale evaluates project proposals involving commercially available fuel cell, solar, biomass, landfill gas and wind equipment technologies and determines what financial and/or technical support the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund may be able to offer to make the projects economically viable. Previously, he was with US Energy Biogas Corporation, Yankee Energy Services Company's Energy Division and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Dale holds a master's degree in business administration from Xavier University and a bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University.

 

Dondy   

Dave Ljungquist
Associate Director of Project Development

Dave's career has been concentrated in new business and product development for both large companies and small, entrepreneurial companies. His involvement in the energy field began in 1990, when he worked for Nitech, Inc., a joint venture between Niagara Mohawk Power Co. and a small Connecticut product design/engineering firm. He subsequently joined Northeast Utilities as that organization was gearing up to meet the challenges of deregulation. Following his time with NU, and before joining the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, he helped with the startup of Nxegen, Inc., a company that provides energy monitoring and management services. Dave holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master of business administration degree from Columbia University.

 

Lynne Lewis   

Lynne Lewis
Administrative Assistant

Lynne joined Connecticut Innovations in 2005 after a temporary assignment with CI. Lynne provides administrative support to members of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund projects group. Before coming to CI, Lynne worked in many diverse areas in a corporate environment for over 20 years. Most recently, she had been the program administrator for Aetna's fleet car safety program. Prior to that, she had worked as a consultant in the company's ergonomics consulting department. Lynne has volunteered in various capacities for a number of civic, social, and health organizations/groups including the American Cancer Society of Connecticut, Connecticut Valley Girl Scouts, Community Involvement Team at JFK Elementary School and the Windsor Giants cheerleaders.

 

Paul Michaud   

Paul Michaud
Director of Regulatory Policy and Managing Counsel

Paul leads the CCEF’s legal and regulatory group. He actively participates in energy-related regulatory and policy-making proceedings to advocate rules, regulations, decisions, and public policies that further the CCEF’s mission and strategic goals. Paul also drafts and negotiates funding, loan, and equity agreements, and other legal instruments to implement the CCEF’s renewable energy projects and initiatives. Prior to joining the CCEF, Paul was a Senior Attorney with the law firm of Curtis, Goodwin, Sullivan, Udall and Schwab, PLC in Phoenix, Arizona, where his legal practice focused on all aspects of renewable energy project development, power plant siting and permitting, and utility-related regulatory matters. Prior to that, Paul was the Assistant Chief Counsel for the Residential Utility Consumer Office, in Phoenix, Arizona, where he represented residential electric, gas, and water customers, as a statutory class intervenor, in utility rate-related evidentiary proceedings before the state public utility commission, and state and federal courts. Paul is admitted to practice law in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Arizona, as well as the Federal District Court of Arizona. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from New England School of Law, a Master of Business Administration degree from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree from Bentley College.

 

Angela Perondi-Pitel   

Angela Perondi-Pitel
Project Manager

Angela joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2005. She develops and manages incentive programs for small renewable energy systems. Angela's previous roles included supporting CCEF voluntary market initiatives and managing CCEF education/outreach efforts. Before relocating to Connecticut, Angela was Massachusetts Institute of Technology project fellow, developing clean energy technology programs in Massachusetts. In previous positions, she worked in both private and nonprofit sectors on programs related to socially responsible investing and environmental management systems. Angela earned her master's degree in environmental management and policy from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the Sao Paulo Catholic University.

 

Rick M. Ross   

Rick M. Ross
Senior Project Manager

Rick Ross joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2007 as project manager for the On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation (DG) program. He is a seasoned project manager, having spent over 20 years in project development and management in the energy industry. Prior to joining CCEF, he worked for UTC Power as a project development manager in the commercial on-site power division. He has received several design patents in helping forge the way for the commercialization of on-site fuel cell power generation technology. Rick holds a master's degree in business administration from Western New England College and a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Connecticut.

 

Rick M. Ross   

Matthew L. Stone
Associate Counsel

Matt joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund’s legal and regulatory group in 2008. Prior to joining the CCEF, Matt was brownfields coordinator for the Regional Growth Partnership in New Haven, where he acted as project manager for various pollution remediation projects, including several funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to that, he was a business development and government affairs liaison at the Connecticut Development Authority, where he primarily worked on the Authority’s legislative agenda, including drafting legislation and promoting its passage at the State Capitol. Matt is admitted to practice law in Connecticut. He earned a juris doctor degree from Western New England College School of Law, and a bachelor of arts in legal studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

 

Lucy Sullivan   

Lucy Sullivan
Contract Administrator

Lucy is responsible for developing and maintaining a project/contract tracking and reporting system for Connecticut Clean Energy Fund programs. She brought to CCEF 20 years of business analysis, project management and database experience acquired from the insurance industry. Prior to joining CCEF, Lucy's most recent positions were senior business analyst with Travelers and financial controls manager with UnitedHealthcare.

 

Mary Vigil   

Mary C. Vigil
Project Assistant

Mary started with the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2004 as a temporary employee and became part of the staff in 2005. She previously worked at UnitedHealthcare as a facility coordinator. Mary brought to CI over 15 years of secretarial and administrative experience.

 

Bob Wall   

Bob Wall
Director, Energy Market Initiatives

Bob develops and manages programs intended to increase consumer awareness of clean energy and its benefits to society. Prior to joining the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, he worked on clean energy marketing and grass roots initiatives in various New England states with nonprofits SmartPower and Clean Water Action. Bob also practiced complex civil litigation for nearly two decades in which he concentrated on environmental and public health issues. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and a juris doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law.

 

Kirsten Weschler   

Kirsten Weschler
Administrative Assistant

Kirsten joined Connecticut Innovations as a temporary employee in mid-2007 and joined the marketing team later that year. Currently, Kirsten works as an administrative assistant to the president of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and supports the programs of energy market initiatives and operational demonstration. Kirsten attended Ohio Wesleyan University.

 

 
 
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