Ashish Achlerkar
PowerChampions
Ashish Achlerkar is the visionary founder behind PowerChampions, leading with a mission to elevate the critical power industry through people, partnership, and performance. With decades of experience in building and scaling service-based organizations, Ashish combines entrepreneurial insight with a deep commitment to integrity, innovation, and operational excellence. His leadership centers on one goal: building a network where people and businesses thrive together.
Frank Assaro
Fidelity Power Systems
Frank Assaro is the Service Sales Manager for Fidelity Power Systems, managing an expert sales team that is responsible for driving market penetration, profitable growth and expanding new business. Frank also oversees all sales and marketing initiatives as they pertain to service and solutions for power generation systems including related software, switchgear and accessories.
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Frank has nearly 30 years of experience in the power generation industry. Prior to joining Fidelity, Frank served as the Director of Sales for Cummins, where he led all sales, marketing and management efforts for the organization’s light commercial, residential and mobile power generation sales teams throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Under his leadership, Frank’s team realized continued revenue growth for two straight decades earning numerous top producer awards from Cummins. In addition, Frank also served as a Regional Sales Manager for Generac in the Mid-Atlantic Region, where he led strategic initiatives and operational aspects of the power generation sales channel. Throughout his career, Frank has been recognized by his colleagues for exceptional sales results.
Carsten Baumann
Schneider Electric
In his role as a Solution Architect, he is helping clients with their energy security initiatives in the Commercial & Industrial and Data Center markets that allow to achieve greater resiliency, efficiencies and sustainability objectives and create economic benefits. Prior, he supported the Consulting and Engineering community by advising on resource-optimized energy management solutions in the data center market. He offers over three decades of experience in the data center, broadcast, telecommunications, AV and IT industry. His papers have been published in peer-reviewed journals and he frequently speaks on national and international venues.
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Baumann, joined Schneider Electric in early 2012. He is a member of iMasons and past contributor to the Green G working group (Next G). Until 2018, he served as Treasurer and President on the board of AFCOM Southern California, was chairman for The Global Society for Asset Management (G-SAM). He’s a guest lecturer at USC, and completed a program at MIT in Smart Manufacturing. Baumann holds an electronic engineering degree from the Theodor-Litt-Schule in Giessen, Germany.
Steven Carlini
Schneider Electric
With his expertise in data centers and AI coupled with a passion for innovation and the ability to forecast technology trends, Steven is an instrumental member of Schneider Electric's global leadership team.
A popular speaker at business and technology summits, his focus areas include AI, accelerated computing, data centers, power systems, liquid cooling, sustainability, and cloud and edge computing.
Sought-after by the media for expert commentary, he’s been featured in CNBC, The Financial Times, Bloomberg, Barron’s, The Economist, BBC, and more.
A member of: Capacity Media's Capacity POWER 100, a list of “trailblazers, innovators and leaders driving the global digital infrastructure space”; Data Economy’s Future 100, the top 100 people to watch; Forbes Technology Council; and the World Economic Forum’s 5G-Next Generation Networks Programme.
Lisa Carter
CD & Power
Lisa Carter brings more than three decades of experience, leadership, and institutional knowledge to her role as President of CD & Power. After joining the company in its early years, Lisa earned founder Chuck Uishchner's trust and took responsibility for day-to-day operations as he stepped back from the business. She continued to provide steady operational leadership throughout Jill Collaro’s tenure as President.
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When Jill passed the torch, Lisa was the natural choice to lead the company forward. Her deep understanding of CD & Power’s customers, standards, people, and culture uniquely positions her to preserve its legacy while guiding its continued growth.
Under Lisa’s leadership, CD & Power remains committed to the mission on which it was founded: delivering remarkable service and dependable power solutions. Today, the company maintains a rental fleet of more than 150 units ranging from 10 kW to 1 MW, offers solar and hybrid power options, repairs industrial engines, and provides maintenance services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
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As President, Lisa is proud to lead the experienced team that has made CD & Power a preeminent generator maintenance company in the region—continuing the same culture of service, integrity, and commitment that has defined the company for decades.
Brittany (Fowler) Crowther
Accurate OEM
Brittany Crowther serves as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Accurate OEM, where she leads the company's industrial catalyst systems and remanufactured OEM catalyst initiatives. She works closely with customers across the power generation, industrial, and automotive sectors to develop sustainable solutions that reduce costs, extend equipment life, and support emissions compliance through EPA-approved remanufacturing processes.
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Before transitioning into executive leadership, Brittany built a successful career in education, teaching high school science for several years. Her passion for science, environmental stewardship, and translating complex technical concepts into practical solutions continues to shape her approach to business and customer partnerships today.
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Brittany holds both a Master of Arts in Communication and a Master of Science in Leadership, combining strong technical understanding with expertise in strategic communication, organizational leadership, and relationship development. She is passionate about building long-term partnerships, helping organizations solve complex challenges, and advancing innovative, sustainable technologies throughout the industrial & automotive marketplace.
Jay Dietrich
Uptime Institute
Jay Dietrich is a Research Director of Energy and Sustainability working in the Uptime Intelligence unit. He monitors and tracks developments in energy generation and transmission, energy efficiency and sustainability standards, regulations, technology, and program offerings. He evaluates the intersection of these energy and sustainability elements with data center operations to advise data center operators on the elements of a consequential sustainability strategy that meets customer and regulatory requirements and delivers meaningful business and environment improvements. He has published an extensive list of Updates, Reports, and an ongoing series of BrightTalk webinars on energy and sustainability topics.
Mr. Dietrich has a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Valparaiso University. Mr. Dietrich was an IBM Distinguished Engineer and a Registered Professional Engineer in Vermont.
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Jay Deshpande
Rehlko
Jayant Deshpande has over seventeen years of cumulative experience in the power generation, data centers, and industrial electrical equipment industry. An Electrical Engineer by education, before joining Rehlko as an Engineered Solutions Manager, Jayant worked with Cummins Northeast, LLC, in their Power Generation sales division. He has given numerous presentations to the design engineering community on various technical topics and written white papers on “Breaker-Free Generator Sets with Code-compliant Alternator Overcurrent Protection” and “Hydrogen Fundamentals for Electric Power Generation”. Jayant has received his MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a dual major in new product development & process innovation, and sales.
John Dorn
Fidelity Power Systems
John Dorn currently serves as the President of Fidelity Power Systems. One of the largest distributors of Rehlko (formerly Kohler Energy) generators in the United States, John leads the Fidelity Power Systems team to continue growing the organization’s exclusive distributorship of Rehlko generators and power systems throughout Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and parts of West Virginia. Additionally, John oversees product education and specifications within the engineering community, equipment sales, factory-authorized service, and exclusive Rehlko parts and generator rentals.
A 25-year industry veteran, John comes to Fidelity Power Systems from Trane®, where he and his team were recognized for top district performances and achieved Customer Satisfaction Index continually above the company average in service and contracting. He was also part of the Trane® District Field Board of Advisors (FBA), a small, select group of district business leaders that represented the field (along with corporate leadership) on key company-wide initiatives and programs.
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Meghan Eyvindsson
STAMFORD | AvK
Meghan Eyvindsson is the General Manager for the Americas region of STAMFORD | AvK, where she leads a $300M+ business with responsibility for commercial and operational performance across North and South America. With more than a decade of leadership experience in the power generation industry, Meghan is passionate about developing people, driving organizational growth, and building strong customer partnerships. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA), where she is committed to advancing the industry through workforce development, inclusion, and member engagement. Meghan holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas with graduate certificates in Strategic Growth, Transformational Change, and Organizational Development.
Michael Gonzalez
Service Pro by MSI Data
Michael Gonzalez is the CEO of MSI Data, leading the organization’s strategy to accelerate product innovation, expand market reach, and deliver greater value to its global customer base. He brings extensive leadership experience in software and technology, having previously served at Salesforce as the VP of Field Service AI product. Passionate about leveraging data and artificial intelligence to transform field service operations, Michael works closely with customers, partners, and the MSI Data team to build solutions that drive efficiency, empower frontline technicians, and support long-term growth.
Charlie Hicks
Fidelity Power Systems
Based out of the Fidelity Power Systems headquarters in Sparks, Maryland, Charles “Charlie” Hicks is responsible for all service operations as they pertain to the organization’s locations in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Charlie works closely with the service management and sales teams to ensure that business and team member goals are met and that customers receive only the highest levels of care and service. Charlie also works with the Rehlko (formerly Kohler Energy) Power factory to provide operational and service excellence.
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Charlie has been with the Fidelity Power Systems family for over 30 years and his leadership has contributed to Fidelity’s longstanding reputation as being one of the country’s largest distributors of Rehlko generators. This includes being recognized by Rehlko with the Exceptional Business Development Award in 2015, as well as the Rehlko Industrial Distributor of the Year Award in 2016.
Mark Holt
Rolls Royce
Mark Holt is Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. (RRSA) Emissions Expert and Emissions Compliance Manager for stationary engine 60 Hz products. His responsibilities include ensuring product compliance with government air pollution regulations and providing guidance and support for regulatory and emissions testing requirements for engineering, sales, and direct Clients and Distributors.
Mark's previous work prior to joining RRSA includes experience in the power generation industry for power utilities overseeing power plant operation and maintenance, and emissions testing and monitoring for GE Power System, GE Environmental, and Babcock & Wilcox Inc. Mark has served as a member of the Minnesota Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), and has presented work related to emissions monitoring and plant efficiency improvement at the 2014 and 2016 MRRA conferences. Mark holds a BSc. in Chemistry and a MSc. in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in power plant engineering. Over the years Mark has received 7 patents as lead or co-inventor in the field of emissions monitoring.
In his spare time Mark enjoys hiking, biking, sailing, cross-country skiing, traveling, the symphony, and supporting non-profit organizations.
George Lucas
Accurate OEM
George M. Lucas is a senior executive and entrepreneur with a proven track record of building, restructuring, and scaling businesses across precious-metals recycling, automotive supply chains, manufacturing, and clean-energy technologies. He has held CEO and C-level roles with more than $200 million in P&L responsibility, delivering sustained revenue growth and EBITDA expansion through disciplined operations, strategic diversification, and high-performance sales leadership. George has worked extensively with automotive OEMs, DoD contractors, and global industrial partners, and is a recognized industry voice frequently invited to speak at major conferences and technical forums. He is a U.S. Army combat veteran and holds a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Providence College.
Dan Molyneux
MSHS Pacific Power Group
Dan has 25 years experience in leading projects, teams, and organizations in the technical service and repair industries. He has worked in power generation since 2018 and currently leads the sales and project management teams for Pacific Power Group’s power generation business segment. He has been involved in projects large and small in many diverse locations from California wine country north to the Canadian border. He has even helped to repower a US embassy in Asia. His power generation experience runs the gamut from providing a single 30kW genset up to providing 9MW of paralleled medium voltage generators and switchgear used to power a high tech industrial campus.
Prior to working in power generation, Dan led large scale and complex commercial ship repair projects ranging up to $11M in revenue. He also has experience leading international business units and companies ranging from $500k to $10M in annual revenue.
Mike Sanders, PE, PMP
The Blackfin Group
Michael W. Sanders, PE, PMP, is Regional Vice President of The Blackfin Group, where he leads the firm's Tulsa operations serving the power generation, energy, midstream, and refining markets. A licensed Professional Engineer in 21 states and a certified Project Management Professional, Michael brings more than 25 years of engineering, construction, and operational leadership experience, much of it centered on power performance augmentation, heat management, and thermal auxiliary systems for gas turbine and power generation equipment.
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​Michael's work in power generation spans his entire career. At Braden Manufacturing, he designed evaporative coolers, chiller and steam coils, anti-icing systems, and inlet filtration for gas turbine installations worldwide, leading two complete evolutions of GE's evaporative cooling systems and delivering twenty-nine anti-icing systems across Europe. He went on to found SNT-Solutions, PLLC, a consultancy specializing in gas turbine power systems, providing design and consulting services on more than 160 gas turbine power and generation-augmentation systems, including Tucson Electric Power's chiller coil modification. He is the author of EPRI's Specification for Inlet Air Systems and Guideline for Inlet Air Systems.
Michael Sanford
Integra
Michael Sanford is a strategic industry advocate and power generation leader with over 14 years of experience advancing mission-critical energy solutions. As Director of Product Development at Integra, his focus is on delivering resilient, integrated on-site power solutions for the next generation of data centers. Drawing on a 12-year tenure at Cummins - where he drove initiatives across sales application engineering, technical marketing, sales enablement, government relations, and business development - Michael translates complex technical challenges into robust, customer-focused, future-ready solutions.
Equipped with deep technical expertise in engine generator sets, microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and distributed energy resources, Michael acts as a catalyst for continuous industry growth. He is fiercely passionate about the intersection of technology and compliance, actively championing the regulatory and policy work concerning on-site power. By navigating shifting emissions frameworks and critical industry codes, he ensures the sector is prepared for long-term decarbonization without compromising resilience.
Michael is a steadfast voice for education within the onsite power community. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA), chairs the "Data Centers, Onsite Power, CHP & Microgrids" committee for POWERGEN International and serves numerous other industry organizations. Through unyielding advocacy and leadership, Michael empowers the industry to build the next generation of resilient energy solutions.
Amy Serpliss
Schneider Electric Federal
Ms. Amy Serpliss serves as a Data Center Solutions Architect at Schneider Electric Federal, bringing more than 25 years of strategic infrastructure expertise to the federal sector, including 19 years focused exclusively on mission‑critical government computing environments. She specializes in translating complex national security requirements into practical, scalable data center solutions that enhance resilience, compliance, and mission readiness across U.S. Government programs.
Ms. Serpliss has led modernization initiatives at Department of Defense locations globally, delivering infrastructure that balances stringent security requirements with operational efficiency and sustainability goals. Her domain expertise spans High Performance Computing for defense applications, sustainable data center design achieving LEED certification in secure environments, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 compliance for new construction and facility upgrades, and the global deployment of prefabricated modular data center solutions. Drawing on deep experience with AI workloads, edge computing needs, and sustainability mandates within classified environments, she provides a clear, practical perspective on the future of federal computing infrastructure—advancing modernization while maintaining the highest security standards. Ms. Serpliss holds an MBA from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University.
Arnaud Van Der Haegen
Solar Turbines
Arnaud Van Der Haegen is a data center energy and power-generation leader with 27+ years of experience across the energy sector, specializing in resilient, efficient behind-the-meter generation solutions for mission-critical facilities.
He serves as Data Center Market Development Manager, leading a global team focused on expanding Solar Turbines’ presence in the data center community. He develops strategic networks, channel partners and customer relationships to support modern data centers’ energy needs, contributing to the sale and deployment of more than 8 GW of capacity with major colocation providers and hyperscalers.
In parallel, he drives internal alignment of products, service models and commercial offerings to meet evolving requirements for reliability, scalability and performance.
With an academic foundation spanning Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Business Management and a Master of Science in Thermal Power (Aerospace Propulsion), Arnaud bridges deep technical rigor with commercial strategy—translating complex power and thermal concepts into practical, market-ready solutions.
Across leadership roles in sales, service and operations, he has built a track record of aligning customer priorities with engineering-driven value—particularly where uptime, fuel strategy, emissions compliance and lifecycle cost are critical. He is recognized for structuring technically complex solutions, partnering effectively with EPCs and operators, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver dependable energy infrastructure at scale.
