• A trained and experienced Engineer and Public Affairs professional who served as a four-term Mayor of Purcellville, Virginia, which is a municipality in Loudoun County, Virginia, which is currently the epicenter of data center development in the entire U.S.

• He is a key player in energy and technology infrastructure deployment and led the development and adoption of The Town of Purcellville’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan with extensive public engagement.

• Data Center Development Strategic Evaluation Experience and Past Performance.

• He provided expert advisory and strategic leadership in securing a landmark $31.2 million grant for the Grace Complex renewable-powered microgrid project in Lancaster South Carolina. This project is a joint effort between Virginia and South Carolina.

• Through his extensive experience in energy infrastructure development, public-private partnerships, and government engagement, he played a pivotal role in evaluating and positioning the Grace Complex for inclusion in the Virginia Department of Energy’s (VA Energy) successful application for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) funding.

• Project Title: Grace Complex Renewable-Powered Microgrid Solution

o Data Center Project Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
o Project Partners: County of Lancaster, South Carolina, Catawba Native American Nation and Alphastruxure, which is a joint venture between Carlyle Group and Schneider Electric.
o U.S. Department of Energy GRIP Funding Secured: $31.2 M

Academic and Professional Credentials

• Earned an MBA Degree from Rutgers University
• Bachelor Engineering Degree Stony Brook University
• Executive Education Certificate Harvard University
• Project Management Professional Certificate from Project Management Institute
• Lean Six Signa Black Belt from Verizon