Our Advisory Council comprises a strategic mix of industry professionals and experts from cleantech companies and support organizations who offer both expertise and networks to advise and implement our strategic plan. 

Chair:

Gary Rackliffe

Vice President, Smart Grids North America, ABB Inc.

Members:

Suellen Aldina

Director of Engagement and Administration, Duke University Energy Initiative

Alyssa Farrell

Global Marketing Manager, Energy practice, SAS

Michael Haley 

Director Of Business Recruitment And Expansion, Wake County Economic Development

Greg Gangi

Associate Director for Education, UNC Institute for the Environment

General Nick Justice, U.S. Army (Retired)

Executive Director, PowerAmerica Institute

Steve Kalland

Executive Director, N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center

Sara Lawrence

Senior Economic Development Analyst, RTI International

John Nelms

Economic Development Manager, Duke Energy

Renee Peet

Director, Global Brand and Corporate Marketing Communications, Sensus

Vikram Rao

Director, Research Triangle Energy Consortium

Tim Watkins

Deputy Director of the National Exposure Research Laboratory, United States Environmental Protection Agency

Kelly Witter 

Director of STEM & Enviormental Outreach EPA-RTP, United States Environmental Protection Agency