Join Our 2027 E+E Leader Awards Judging Panel

Dr. Roger Achkar is a global sustainability, energy, and environmental strategist, recognized for pioneering frameworks that redefine waste and energy performance. He invented the IWOC metric and the DW2EP framework, advancing ESG reporting and revealing digital inefficiencies. Educated at Harvard, Leicester, Cranfield, CentraleSupélec, and Saint Joseph University, he blends engineering, management, and social sciences. He founded the Global Waste Cleaning Network, leads energy services projects, is an award-winning author, FEI and FIoL fellow, and a sought-after keynote speaker worldwide.

Maryna Bautina is an AI specialist focused on applied artificial intelligence, machine learning systems, and scalable MLOps architectures. She leads the design and delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions across industrial, cloud, and data-driven domains. Her work focuses on translating advanced AI research into reliable, production-ready systems. Maryna has been featured in international publications for her expertise in AI engineering, technical leadership, and innovation.

Paul Campbell is an innovative executive leader with 33+ years of experience in strategic business development, account management, operations, program execution, and Six Sigma implementation. He is Director of Energy & Sustainability Marketing at ICF International, supporting heat pump adoption with EPA ENERGY STAR. He spent 16 years at Sears leading energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, building partnerships and aiding Puerto Rico's recovery after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. A GE-trained Master Black Belt, he holds a BSME from the University of Illinois and an MBA from William & Mary.

Christian Custode is an energy finance and portfolio investment specialist with over 20 years of experience spanning oil & gas and renewable energy. His work focuses on investment governance, multi-year capital planning, and decision-ready economic evaluation for complex assets. He designs applied financial models and performance frameworks that translate operational and technical inputs into robust capital allocation recommendations. He also contributes to professional communities through technical leadership and peer-review activities.

Kirby Dipert holds an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management, an MPA from Indiana University South Bend, and a MLS degree with a Professional Certificate in Sustainable Studies from Indiana University South Bend. Kirby recently completed his Master's Degree from Pennsylvania State University with a concentration in Renewable Energy and Sustainability. Kirby is active in the Great Lakes Chapter of the AESP and the local ASHRAE chapter. He is also a LEED Green Associate and the board chair for the North Central Branch of the USGBC in Indiana.

Paul Garcia is an advisor to the Air Force Office of Energy Assurance, from Booz Allen, working within the innovation group to engage stakeholders across technology, academia, government, utilities, finance, and defense to develop climate-informed solutions for energy and water resilience at Air Force installations. An entrepreneurial marketing executive, he brings deep experience across hospitality, healthcare, and telecommunications. He has led product development and strategic brand realignments, is a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, and is driven by the opportunity to reduce pollution and waste in the global energy sector.

Dr. Jessica Jannaman is Director of EHS & Sustainability at TE Connectivity in Royal Oak, Michigan, with prior leadership roles at Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, Dura Automotive Systems, FCA, and ABB. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Safety Conference and is Past President of the ASSP Greater Detroit Chapter. Jessica also supports Oakland University as Chair of the Environmental, Health & Safety Industry Advisory Board and serves as an adjunct professor.

Alan L. Johnson is Managing Director, Chemical & Workplace Safety at 3E, where he leads global strategy for the company's safety product portfolio. He founded and built 3E's Alliance Network, expanding the firm's global footprint through integrated technology partnerships since joining in 2015. With more than 15 years of leadership in business development, alliances, and product management, he holds a BA from Mercyhurst College, an FLE certificate from Université Laval, and a dual MBA from RIT.

Paul Leavoy has worked in the green energy sector for more than 20 years, beginning as a journalist covering early public and private efforts to drive the green transition before moving into greentech communications. He later became a research analyst at LNS Research, where he founded the firm's EHS and Sustainability practice in 2014, and served as Founding Editor in Chief of Ascend Magazine, focusing on policy and regulation. For eight years, he has been a judge on Environment + Energy Leader's Product and Project Panel and currently serves as Editor in Chief of Green Growth Digest.

Jon Liesmaki is Senior Director of EHS at Apogee, bringing more than a decade of safety leadership experience. He led the transformation of Harmon's safety program by implementing a centralized EHS platform and LMS, creating a best-in-class system now influencing Apogee's broader operations. His work drove major performance gains, including sharp reductions in TRIR, OSHA incident rates, and LTIR, alongside $2.3 million in workers' compensation savings since 2019.

John Lopatynski is Director of PDS Projects in JLL's Integrated Facilities Management group, where he leads program and project delivery for industrial, manufacturing, and corporate facilities while advancing client sustainability initiatives across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. With more than 35 years of experience, he has managed projects ranging from nuclear decontamination studies to on-site solar and battery energy storage programs.

Mary Ann Grena Manley is the Founder & President of 15E Communications in Washington, D.C. She is an environmental lawyer, policy analyst, and communications expert who advises clients on strategy, content, policy, and brand leadership as an independent sustainability consultant. She spent more than 20 years leading coverage of global environment, health, safety, and sustainability at Bloomberg Industry Group before founding 15E in 2020. She holds a BA from American University, a JD from Widener University School of Law, and is a member of the D.C. Bar.

Charles McEwen has more than 20 years of experience in industrial hygiene, environmental health and safety compliance, and biological safety. He currently serves as GEMS Program Manager for the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center, overseeing a 26-acre main campus and 22 community-based outpatient clinics across metro Atlanta. Using ISO 14001 standards, he leads environmental sustainability and compliance programs and has earned national recognition and multiple environmental and sustainability awards, including honors from the EPA.

Semi-retired after 45 years, David Meyer maintains involvement as an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) advisor/writer, sustainability governance strategist, and non-profit Board Director and Technical Advisor. He has pivoted to supporting organizations promoting the circular economy, environmental, social and governance (ESG), risk-based business performance, and environmental and conservation education for the next generation.

Bridget Moyer is Avient's Senior Sustainability Engineer, leading cross-functional initiatives to improve operational efficiency and resource use. She holds a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.S. in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Denver. A Certified Energy Manager and active environmental volunteer, she brings creativity and problem-solving skills to advancing sustainability performance.

Arun Muthukrishnan is a Senior Manager in Project Development specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems across the United States. With more than a decade in the energy sector, including over seven years in renewables, he has led development of more than 1.2 GW of solar and 800 MW of storage in markets such as CAISO and ERCOT. He holds a Master's in Engineering Management from the University of Texas, is PMP certified, and is a member of SEIA.

Champion Olatunji has extensive experience advising global organizations on sustainability and clean energy development across business lines, with expertise in renewable energy, ESG, sustainable trade, and corporate governance. He currently leads business development at Liteon, expanding clean energy solutions for homes and businesses. Widely published, his work has appeared in outlets including the Oil, Gas & Energy Law Intelligence Journal. He is a Clean Energy Leadership Institute fellow in Washington, D.C., and holds an LLM from Duke University and an LLB from Obafemi Awolowo University.

Francis Peverly serves as Vice President and Utility Market Segment Leader at CHA Consulting following a 35-year career in the utility sector. He leads growth across the utility market segment, spanning electric and gas engineering, transmission and distribution, asset and project management, renewable energy development, and clean energy transition strategies.

Mary Jo Press is Chief Safety Officer and Director of Environmental Health & Safety at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, bringing more than 40 years of EHS experience. She works closely with affiliates including Hyundai Glovis, Mobis, Transys, Hyundai Steel, Hyundai Materials, and battery joint ventures with SK and LG. Previously, she spent over five years in management at Tesla and held EHS roles in packaging and global ingredients manufacturing. She holds a bachelor's in chemistry from North Carolina State University and an MS in Occupational Safety & Health from Columbia Southern University.

Kshitiz Raj is an Energy Finance Specialist who structures and prices distributed solar and battery storage portfolios across the United States. He has several years of experience across project finance, tax equity, and structured finance, supporting capital allocation and underwriting for large clean infrastructure investments. His modeling work translates incentives, tariffs, and PPA terms into lender-ready cash flows for schools, public facilities, commercial sites, and mission-critical loads.

Prashant Rajurkar is a Professional Engineer (PE) and a Senior Environmental Leader with over 20 years of experience in environmental compliance, sustainability, energy and risk management across the Americas. He has led global environmental teams in the chemical, oil and gas refining, mining, and manufacturing sectors, delivering measurable improvements in regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, ESG reporting, and environmental performance.

Marissa Rosen is the founder and principal consultant of Climate Social, an agency she launched in 2015 to help impact-driven organizations and thought leaders share their stories and drive positive change. She previously directed marketing for the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficient Buildings Hub and consulted with Wharton-affiliated startups. She holds a bachelor's in communications from the University of Missouri and a master's in environmental studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

Miguel Sossa-Mardomingo is Vice President and Deputy Sustainability Lead for Capgemini Americas. Miguel has over 20 years of experience navigating Fortune 500 clients through complex sustainability and organizational challenges. He is also an invited speaker on and champion for positive social and environmental change. On Earth Day 2024, he launched the MÁS Scholarship Fund at the University of Michigan, empowering underrepresented students to pursue careers addressing environmental and social needs.

Zaid Thanawala is a Senior Sustainability Scientist at Amazon with more than nine years of experience across the sustainability field. At Amazon, he has led life cycle assessments for Devices to reduce carbon footprints, supported Climate Pledge Friendly qualification, and built forecasting models to guide carbon abatement toward Amazon's net-zero 2040 goal. He holds a BE in Chemical Engineering, an MS in Sustainable Energy Technologies from Delft, and an MS in Sustainable Systems from RIT.

Ino Tsichrintzi is a Solutions Engineer at Mapistry, an environmental compliance software company, where she combines expertise in computer science with a passion for environmental innovation. She has developed groundbreaking tools and solutions that enable industrial facilities to address environmental challenges with greater efficiency and impact.

Deborah Williamson is Vice President at the Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation America. This workforce development organization focuses on growing talent pipelines for businesses, non-profits, and government agencies. Before joining the Institute, Williamson served as Director of Labor Relations at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. She possesses a Ph.D. in sociology with an emphasis on crime and deviance from the University of Kentucky.