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Executive TeamExecutive TeamThe executive team described below leads the work of over 200 staff located throughout the country, dedicated to serving the needs of Franklin Energy’s clients: Paul Schueller - Chief Executive Officer Paul Schueller, Chief Executive OfficerPaul Schueller is the CEO of Franklin Energy, providing strategic oversight to the firm's business development, client relationships and the delivery of contracted services for energy efficiency programs across the country. He founded the company in 1994. Prior to starting Franklin Energy, Paul was responsible for the start-up of a successful consulting company. The company later merged with two other holdings to form an energy services company (ESCO). Paul served as the managing director and shareholder for this company from start-up through growth to seven figure monthly sales. A licensed professional engineer, he began his career with two Wisconsin utilities where he managed multi-million dollar construction projects and designed and implemented energy efficiency programs for commercial and industrial customers. The ESCO experience helped shape the Franklin Energy business model. Paul recognized the importance of having an objective and independent implementation effort for utility programs. Franklin Energy has remained true to that vision of being a trusted resource for our utility clients and their end-use energy customers. This vision has endured as we have grown from a start-up company to of more than 200 employees. Paul earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He serves on the Board of Directors for Franklin Energy and is a director for a bank holding company and a biotech firm in addition to contributing to charitable board activities. Dan Tarrence, PresidentDan Tarrence was named President of Franklin Energy in 2007 after serving as General Manager for 13 years. He led the development of internal infrastructure necessary to maintain success through a high-growth period and is responsible for driving the company culture through oversight of its 200 employees located in 5 states. Dan has more than 20 years of industry experience. He has led many new program start-ups and developed innovative ideas that resulted in successfully engaging “hard-to-reach” markets. He previously managed the Commercial Programs for the Wisconsin Focus on Energy statewide energy efficiency programs for four years, oversaw multi-family programs for the state of Wisconsin, and led program managers of agricultural, industrial, and residential programs. Dan began his career in the industry as a Program Manager and later was Midwest Operations and Finance Manager for an energy efficiency implementation firm. Dan earned an MBA from Arizona State University and a BBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. He is a frequent presenter at national conferences and has served as the chairperson of the Associate of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) Implementation Topic Committee since 2006. Nels Andersen, Vice President - EngineeringNels Andersen was named Vice President of Engineering in February 2009. He is responsible for oversight of the company’s technical staff that provides support and review of energy efficiency projects for Franklin Energy utility clients and their end-use customers. In his role, he ensures that continuity and integrity is maintained among his staff’s approach to energy savings calculations and use of deemed savings data. He keeps abreast of emerging technologies and their ability to provide energy savings that will endure quality assurance and evaluation scrutiny. During his eleven years with Franklin, he has managed traditional incentive, performance contracting and request for proposal (RFP) programs. He previously managed engineering and Quality Assurance functions in the industrial sector. Nels earned both a B.S. and Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University. He frequently presents the company’s best practices to industry professionals at national conferences. Steve Anderson, Chief Financial OfficerSteve Anderson oversees the company’s financial operations including financial reporting, program and department budgets, cash management and program incentive check disbursements. He has a strong accounting and financial background gained through positions within the Professional Services, Manufacturing and Consumer Products industries. Through diverse roles, he has been held responsible for improvement of critical business performance metrics, banking relationships, detailed budgeting and traditional treasury, accounting and risk management functions. He is Certified Public Accountant, and earned a BA in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Ed Carroll, Vice President - Program Design & DevelopmentEd Carroll joined Franklin Energy in October 2008. He is responsible for oversight to the company’s regional development through energy efficiency program initiatives. He is an 18-year veteran in the energy efficiency industry, with experience in the design, implementation and administration of energy and demand reduction programs serving residential, commercial and industrial customers. Prior to joining Franklin Energy, Ed was one of three principals of a consulting group, where he was responsible for the firm's energy efficiency program design and implementation. Additionally, he served in a variety of leadership roles for another industry firm, including Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development where he was responsible for leading the company’s internal research effort. He previously was Vice President and General Manager for a building-science consulting firm serving the environmental insurance industry. Ed received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Dayton, Ohio and an M.S. in Energy Analysis & Policy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Fred Dreher, Vice President - Program ImplementationFred Dreher joined Franklin Energy in 2003 and is a leader in the company’s implementation of energy efficiency programs. In his current role as Vice President, he oversees the effective start-up and management of programs, leading transition teams through best practices to effectively launch programs. He has oversight for program management, customer service, quality control, budgets, savings goals, reporting, and personnel. He is an energy efficiency business veteran, with more than 20-years of energy efficiency experience, having been involved in more than 25 major program implementations (each being $1 million or greater). His oversight of a portfolio of programs for We Energies resulted in energy savings exceeding goals and accomplished under budget. Prior to joining Franklin Energy, Fred was involved in leading energy efficiency programs and engineering services for other firms in the industry. He holds a BS. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and is a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. Kevin McKinnon, Vice President - Business DevelopmentKevin McKinnon develops and maintains relationships with external stakeholders, including clients and strategic partners. He provides leadership and direction to the business in its efforts to establish and increase market share. He has over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles in the energy efficiency and utility metering industry. As a Regional Director for an implementation firm and manufacturer of energy controls, he directly managed large energy efficiency programs across the United States and grew a key territory from one local utility program to ten programs in the Midwest United States. Kevin also was General Manager for two start-up companies engaged in energy management solutions and metering. Kevin has a BA in Journalism and Business from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. He is actively involved in roundtable discussions and events with the industry’s professional organizations. He was a Board member for the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP). Tom Quasius, Vice President - OperationsTom Quasius is responsible for overseeing operations and facilities at Franklin Energy’s 14 locations across the country. In his role he oversees the strategic recruitment of staff and a customized training plan that has them quickly contributing to program and client support. He is also responsible for the company’s employee development program which has helped the firm maintain a high rate of retention. Additionally, he serves as the Senior Program Manager for the Commercial Sector of Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program. His leadership has resulted in increased participation and award winning recognition for the program. Tom joined Franklin Energy in 2006 and brought to the company 11 years of energy-related experience. He held various roles in the sale and manufacture of power generators. His roles provided leadership experience with new product start-ups, department management and launching of a division for a nationally recognized manufacturer. Tom earned a BA in Political Science from Arizona State University.
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