The Tech Deployment Track advisory panel plays a crucial role in accelerating climate tech adoption in Alaska.

The panel convenes volunteers from leading Alaska businesses, research institutions, government bodies, and community organizations – all experts in energy, transportation, or industry. These professionals dedicate their time to helping Tech Deployment Track cohort companies uncover partnership and project opportunities throughout the state.

During Session 1, 2024 Tech Deployment Track advisors engaged with 11 cohort companies, listening to their pitches and providing customized feedback. This guidance helps companies pinpoint potential customers and projects across Alaska. Following Session 1, some advisors choose to continue their involvement, mentoring companies as they map out projects and move toward deployment. It’s a dynamic and rewarding cycle that offers substantial benefits for both the companies and the individuals who participate.

Thank you to the 2024 Tech Deployment Track advisors who help make the program happen.

• Anna Brawley, Owner, Tiny Birch Consulting

• Brendan Babb, Chief Innovation Officer, Municipality of Anchorage

• Cady Lister, Senior Energy Advisor, Southeast Conference

• Calvin Chang, Associate, 49th State Angel Fund

• Christopher Schutte, Principal Consultant, Capricom LLC

• Clayton Gooden, Director, NANA Regional

• Daniel Jensen, Director, Business Development and Asset Management, Cook Inlet Region, Inc.

• David Gamez, Transportation Engineer, Lounsbury & Associates

• David Persinger, Assistant General Manager, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility

• Donald Ralph Gibbs, Executive Director, Alaska Police and Fire Chaplains

• Doug Huntman, Owner, Delta Backhaul Company

• Erica Dye, Program Manager, gener8tor

• Eric Rodgers, Sr. Mechanical Engineer, HZA Engineering

• Garrett Evridge, Partner, AquaVision

• Gwen Holdmann, Senior Research/Founding Director, Alaska Center for Energy and Power

• James Wiseman, Project Director, Formerly Tesla

• Jacqueline Summers, Executive Director / CEO, Health TIE / Paxaro Solutions

• Jacques Annandale, Municipal Infrastructure Coordinator, Municipality of Anchorage

• Jay Hermanson, Management Consultant/Principal, NorEnergi Consulting

• Jennifer Starrs, Project Manager, Renewable Energy Alaska Project

• Jocelyn Fenton, Federal Co-Chair, Denali Commission

• Josh Craft, Managing Partner, Crafty Enterprises, LLC

• Jonny Hayes, Chief Design Officer, Anchorage Museum

• Linda Janes, Managing Director, gener8tor

• Lynn Zender, Director, Zender Environmental

• Madison (Madi) Hanneman, Community Development Associate, McKinley Alaska Growth Capital

• Mark Henspeter, Business Development Analyst, Chugach Electric Association, Inc.

• Mark Wiggin, Board Chair, Chugach Electric Association Board of Directors, Chugach Electric

• Mary Miner, VP Community Development, Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc.

• Megan Militello, Supply Chain Optimization Manager, Alaska MEP

• Michael Schovel, President, Shee Atiká Enterprises

• Michelle Wilber, Beneficial and Equitable Electrification Lead, ACEP UAF

• Mike Daniels, Business Advisor, AK SBDC

• Molly Dischner, Communications Professional, None (Independent)

• Morgan Howard, Director, SEALASKA

• Nathan Davis, Senior Manager, BDO USA

• Peter Warden, Director AFDF Startup Accelerator, Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation

• Rebecca Clark, Deputy Director, Alaska Air Carriers Association

• Richelle Johnson, Lead Analyst, University of Alaska Center for Economic Development

• Rysen Shirzadi, Development Engineer, ASRC Energy Services

• Robert Seitz, Owner, Engineer, Artech Engineering

• Sean Skaling, Sr. Manager, Business & Sustainable Program Development, Chugach Electric Association

• Shaina Kilcoyne, Energy Transition Director, Alaska Venture Fund

• Timothy Treuer, Director, Alaska Climate Tech Hub, Cook Inlet Tribal Council

• Tyler Arnold, Director, TREND Program & SSBCI Partner Equity Funds, Alaska Small Business Development Center

• Tyler Mahoney, Principal Product Manager, LaunchPad

• William Mendenhall, President, Trident Winds 4.9

• Zachary Leslie, Director, Southeast Conference