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.
David has over 25 years of cleantech and renewable energy business management experience, including eight years of private equity investing. His past experience includes being President and CFO of a water treatment company with over 15,000 active customers, more than 100 employees, $10 million in revenue, and $3 million in EBITDA. David created the company by negotiating the purchase of 5 companies and securing senior and subordinated debt to facilitate the acquisitions. He also oversaw the rapid growth of AIR-serv, a tire inflation vending machine manufacturer, as it grew from $10 million of EBITDA to $20 million of EBITDA in the year prior to its sale for $151 million to WindPoint Partners.
David has over 25 years of cleantech and renewable energy business management experience, including eight years of private equity investing.
His past experience includes being President and CFO of a water treatment company with over 15,000 active customers, more than 100 employees, $10 million in revenue, and $3 million in EBITDA. David created the company by negotiating the purchase of 5 companies and securing senior and subordinated debt to facilitate the acquisitions. He also oversaw the rapid growth of AIR-serv, a tire inflation vending machine manufacturer, as it grew from $10 million of EBITDA to $20 million of EBITDA in the year prior to its sale for $151 million to WindPoint Partners.
David secured a $60 million credit facility to fund the 36 add-on acquisitions that created the rapid growth in EBITDA. David managed the turnaround of a civil engineering firm, increasing revenue by 70% and EBITDA by 200% over 4 years. In 2019, David founded Penumbra Solar, Inc. to sell agrivoltaic power systems. In 2020, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. appointed David Peterson as a Class 3 director. Mr. Peterson is currently the Manager of Crowdex Investment, LLC. Crowdex Investment and its affiliates are the controlling stockholders of Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
Mr. Peterson has an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he majored in Environmental Studies.
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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