Fresh Solutions for Low-Income and Historically Underserved Utility Customers

Dan Chwastyk joined SEPA in 2015, where he works as Utility Strategy Manager on the Advisory Services team. Dan helps utilities develop and execute customer facing renewable energy offerings and leads SEPA’s research into community solar programs across the country.

Dan formerly worked for Navigant where he worked primarily on energy efficiency, smart grid and demand response issues for government, utility and private sector clients. He holds his bachelor’s in structural engineering from Penn State University and his master’s of business administration from Wake Forest University.

A marketing leader possessing a diverse and unique skill set that draws from over 15 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies and distinguished non-profit organizations. An expert in brand experience, marketing strategy development and social networking, Amy has been recognized as one of the top marketers in her field, and is frequently asked to present best practices to other organizations looking to improve their brand. Amy has a long history of serving the community through her work with the non-profit sector, particularly with such agencies like Meals on Wheels Central Texas and VH1 Save the Music Foundation. She is a current member of the City of Austin’s Equity Action Team. She brings a perspective and passion to her role at Austin Energy that is focused on creating human centered designed programs that ensure communities are not left behind as emerging technologies come into full force.

Gibbs has worked for APS for over 7 years and has served in a variety of customer service roles in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Maggie currently serves as a project manager within the Customer Technology Project Implementation group where she manages the APS Solar Communities program. She is actively involved in community endeavors and APS employee network groups including Toastmasters and WISE (women in search of excellence). Maggie earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Kent State University. She is from Pittsburgh, PA (go Steelers!), has a 1.5 year old daughter Olivia and husband, whom are her pride and joy!

Milton is privileged to serve as the Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association (PVREA) alternative energy administrator. Working on behalf of PVREA’s member-owners in northern Colorado, he leads community-scale solar and distributed energy resource projects and programs. Milton previously worked as an applied energy educator and researcher for the University of Wyoming Extension and School of Energy Resources.

Milton is a graduate of Colgate University and the University of Wyoming.