Back in early 2000, Patrick had an idea and vision to utilize the millions of gallons of discharge water to generate clean energy. While solar and wind power were beginning to take hold, water flow to generate hydropower was far more efficient, reliable, and predictable. For the next year or so, Patrick was mentored by Hoke Thomas, a Georgia hydro engineer and titan in the hydroelectric arena. Hoke designs, fabricates, installs, and repairs hydro systems and sites around the world.
Josh Collins joined Green Power Group, PR, LLC as Chief Operating Officer in June of 2022. Josh comes to us with over 25 years of experience in EH&S, Power Plant O&M, Construction Staffing,
Business Development and Project Management primarily focused on power generation and environmental control technologies. Josh’s extensive contact base within the industry extends from working directly for large-scale utilities and servicing utilities with engineered equipment and construction services across the US. Josh also comes equipped with a great entrepreneurial spirit starting up and operating several successful business ventures of his own in recent years.
Josh Collins joined Green Power Group, PR, LLC as Chief Operating Officer in June of 2022. Josh comes to us with over 25 years of experience in EH&S, Power Plant O&M, Construction Staffing,
Business Development and Project Management primarily focused on power generation and environmental control technologies. Josh’s extensive contact base within the industry extends from working directly for large-scale utilities and servicing utilities with engineered equipment and construction services across the US. Josh also comes equipped with a great entrepreneurial spirit starting up and operating several successful business ventures of his own in recent years.
During Josh’s various roles in Business Development, he managed corporate sales of multiple business units covering the Southeastern US, a territory that boasted over $250 million in annual sales. Josh’s team closed the first major foreign fabrication project sold through Babcock Power Services on a significant coal-fired water wall replacement project. He developed multiple alliances with key utility clients and led the evolution of a single corporate sales team, replacing multiple business unit sales forces.
Josh began his path in power through graduate research at the University of Georgia on manufactured gas plant remediation projects funded by Georgia Power, a Southern Company. He then started his career with Carolina Power & Light. When Progress Energy was formed during the early 2000s, he was in the first wave of O&M management that was sent to the newly acquired generating assets in Florida, a demanding merger between non-union and unionized workforces. Following his time at Progress Energy, he was recruited by the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he was a Project Manager directing $250 million plus environmental control installations on mega coal-fired power plants.
Josh was an executive nominee and graduate of the Progress Energy Leadership Development Program, managed environmental programs for two large coal plants resulting in zero violations and the achievement of all corporate environmental goals, an Employee Recognition Award Recipient at Asheville Steam Plant, and a Carolina Power & Light Key Performer Award Recipient at H. F. Lee Plant. In addition to commissioning the Paradise Unit 3 FGD System, Josh installed the largest temporary cooling tower project that the Tennessee Valley Authority had ever attempted at Cumberland Fossil Plant.
Sam brings with him four years working in energy-focused economic development in Puerto Rico, where he supported the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars across the island.
Prior to Green Power Technologies, Sam served as Research and Strategy Analyst and later Business Development Manager for Invest Puerto Rico, where he focused on connecting interested companies and investors with energy opportunities in Puerto Rico. In doing so, he leveraged a deep professional network of private and public sector experts in energy, logistics, real estate, and manufacturing.
In 2020, Sam created a Puerto Rico Energy Investment Community that meets regularly, discussing the diversity of energy opportunities in Puerto Rico and supports a variety of stakeholders in advancing their specific energy investment goals. These initiatives support a wide array of technologies and position Puerto Rico at the forefront of energy-related investments.
Sam brings with him four years working in energy-focused economic development in Puerto Rico, where he supported the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars across the island.
Prior to Green Power Technologies, Sam served as Research and Strategy Analyst and later Business Development Manager for Invest Puerto Rico, where he focused on connecting interested companies and investors with energy opportunities in Puerto Rico. In doing so, he leveraged a deep professional network of private and public sector experts in energy, logistics, real estate, and manufacturing.
In 2020, Sam created a Puerto Rico Energy Investment Community that meets regularly, discussing the diversity of energy opportunities in Puerto Rico and supports a variety of stakeholders in advancing their specific energy investment goals. These initiatives support a wide array of technologies and position Puerto Rico at the forefront of energy-related investments.
Prior to moving to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sam completed his Masters in Public Policy jointly at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He focused his research on how energy investment would be the driving motor for economic growth in Puerto Rico. He remains deeply committed to the conclusions drawn in his thesis.
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Sam received his BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a die-hard Tennessee Volunteer fan. He is based out of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Bill is a global authority on water treatment, management, reuse, and conservation. He is a renowned water equipment designer and environmental application expert. Bill was one of the founding architects of the LEED™ program. As a water specialist and technology advisor, Bill is a consultant for over 30 countries, numerous local and federal Water Agencies, and private clients and engineering firms.
Bill is a global authority on water treatment, management, reuse, and conservation. He is a renowned water equipment designer and environmental application expert. Bill was one of the founding architects of the LEED™ program. As a water specialist and technology advisor, Bill is a consultant for over 30 countries, numerous local and federal Water Agencies, and private clients and engineering firms.
EDUCATION
MEMBERSHIPS:
A Logistics professional and Industrial Engineer, I have experienced the startup, development, and administration of organizations dedicated to Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding of general cargo. Over 30 years of providing organizations with advice for compliance through Customs Border and Protection, FDA, OSHA, USDA, DOT, transportation, handling, and distribution of goods and services in domestic and international markets. As a consultant for the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority – Commercial Field Operations integrated metrics for the distribution of clean water and supervised commercial operations for residential, government, and industrial clients. Have developed relationships with networks in Latin America and the World.
Hoke Thomas is the president of Thomas Brothers Hydro, Inc. Over the years, they have established themselves as suppliers of parts and services throughout the US, Canada, and Central and South America. Clientele includes dozens of major power companies, US Army Corps, US Department of Defense, numerous municipalities, various manufacturing facilities, GSA, and individually owned and operated hydropower generating stations. From manufacturing to design, their highly trained professionals have been handpicked from among the best in the industry. They are trained to provide you with the solutions you need – as well as the quality you deserve.
Hoke Thomas is the president of Thomas Brothers Hydro, Inc. Over the years, they have established themselves as suppliers of parts and services throughout the US, Canada, and Central and South America. Clientele includes dozens of major power companies, US Army Corps, US Department of Defense, numerous municipalities, various manufacturing facilities, GSA, and individually owned and operated hydropower generating stations. From manufacturing to design, their highly trained professionals have been handpicked from among the best in the industry. They are trained to provide you with the solutions you need – as well as the quality you deserve.
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Experience:
Joel is directly involved with the construction and maintenance of hydropower facilities, including private and public plants, dams, and other water conduction locations. Joel is active in the planning and implementation at the Thomas Brothers manufacturing, fabrication, and production facility. Joel has over 20-years of expertise in field service, installations, repairs, corrective maintenance, and turbine replacement for hydro facilities across the U.S. and Latin America.
Joel is directly involved with the construction and maintenance of hydropower facilities, including private and public plants, dams, and other water conduction locations. Joel is active in the planning and implementation at the Thomas Brothers manufacturing, fabrication, and production facility. Joel has over 20-years of expertise in field service, installations, repairs, corrective maintenance, and turbine replacement for hydro facilities across the U.S. and Latin America.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Wayne is highly creative and energetic and knows his way around technology. Because he has worked in both small and large organizations, he brings a rare ability to get things done in various environments and countries. Wayne was on the development team that launched the VFH Turbine™ program in South and Central America. Wayne spearheaded the design and acquisition of a state-of-the-art, 46-foot mobile transporter featuring the VFH system, supporting hydro-based equipment, and a complete testing lab. The demonstration trailer was used throughout many regions of Peru to show the versatility, reliability, and efficiency of the VFH technology and its off-grid applications.
Wayne is highly creative and energetic and knows his way around technology. Because he has worked in both small and large organizations, he brings a rare ability to get things done in various environments and countries. Wayne was on the development team that launched the VFH Turbine™ program in South and Central America. Wayne spearheaded the design and acquisition of a state-of-the-art, 46-foot mobile transporter featuring the VFH system, supporting hydro-based equipment, and a complete testing lab. The demonstration trailer was used throughout many regions of Peru to show the versatility, reliability, and efficiency of the VFH technology and its off-grid applications.
EXPERIENCE:
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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