Staff Directory

As a systems engineer, Robert helps employees and associates reach their goals by leveraging and supporting information technology. He manages, researches, and implements technology from the data center to the desktop and beyond.

Robert has been with CEE since late 2007. Prior to CEE, Robert worked as a systems administrator and software developer. He's been in the IT industry for over 24 years and has been an IT enthusiast since he was first introduced to the personal computer in the late 1980s.

Arthur works at CEE as a scheduling assistant. He helps customers prepare for home energy visits that inform and save families energy and money.

Arthur graduated from Colby College with a degree in Computer Science.

Prior to CEE, Karen worked as an Energy Efficiency Specialist with EnerChange and Energy Smart serving commercial customers and spent the last four years serving the non-profit sector. She provided energy assessments, assisted with project implementation, including working with utility representatives and contractors, and provided on-going support for organization staff and facility managers.

Karen is a Certified Energy Manager and holds a BS in environmental and public health from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Brett works at CEE as an energy counselor. He helps homeowners make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable by installing smart thermostats, weather stripping, LED lighting, and high efficiency water fixtures. Together with an energy auditor, Brett provides additional recommendations for energy savings and comfort. Brett is also an ongoing volunteer with Minnesota Renewable Energy Society since 2010 along with hosting the annual Solar Boat Regatta. 

 

As the commercial content marketing specialist, Cayne assists the marketing account managers with developing and executing marketing plans for CEE's commercial programs, as well as the strategic concept, creative development, production, and analysis of commercial marketing campaigns.

Prior to CEE, Cayne worked in marketing & communications for a non-profit affordable housing developer. He holds a BS in advertising with a minor in mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Kaitlyn works at CEE as an energy auditor. Her responsibilities include performing an energy audit and provide customer with customized solutions. She also educates customers on how they can save and conserve energy, reduce energy costs, and connect them with resources for their home improvements. Previously, she worked as produce assistant at East-Side Food Cooperative

Ashly leads the development and implementation of the regulatory policy and savings forecasts for CEE’s market transformation programs. This includes all regulatory filings and savings forecasts related to the Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA), CEE’s flagship market transformation program.

Ashly has over fourteen years of experience in the energy efficiency industry. Prior to rejoining CEE, Ashly managed the regulatory strategy for multiple Demand Side Management (DSM) regulatory filings for a regulated U.S. electric and natural gas utility. In her previous roles, she has managed the implementation of conservation programs, supported the Department of Energy Better Plants Program, developed energy management software, and managed NSF funded research projects on urban sustainability.

Ashly is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota and master’s degree in atmospheric sciences from the University of Washington.

As the senior manager of market deployment, Ed leads the strategy and execution of market deployment efforts within the Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA) program for emerging commercial and industrial energy efficiency and decarbonization technologies.

Ed has over thirty years’ experience in the energy and utility industries with an emphasis on integrated energy solutions targeting the commercial and industrial building sectors. Prior to joining CEE, Ed held leadership positions with several national implementation contractors where he provided thought leadership, developed market strategies and innovation in advancing energy efficiency and climate change programs.

Ed holds an MBA from Providence College and BS in electrical engineering technology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and he formerly served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Energy Service Professionals, New Building Institute and Compressed Air Challenge.

As an energy auditor, Isaiah works as part of a team to install energy-saving measures such as bulbs, door weatherstripping, and more during Home Energy Squad visits and helps educate homeowners on habits and upgrades that can improve their home’s efficiency. Before he came to work at CEE, he worked as a foreman at a concrete company lifting and leveling concrete. 

Isaiah has a building official certificate from NHCC.
 

Emily has worked at CEE since 2018 and currently serves as the Director of Market Transformation Deployment. In this role, Emily works to overcome market barriers and rapidly increase adoption of energy efficient and carbon-reducing technologies. This includes managing the Market Deployment team, leading strategy development, process alignment, and implementation excellence across a portfolio of initiatives. Market Deployment strategies include training development and delivery, utility coordination, marketing strategy, awareness building, market research, and national engagement.

Prior to joining CEE, Emily was at CLEAResult Consulting for over eight years where she worked on numerous energy efficiency market transformation programs in the Pacific Northwest. In her most recent role, she managed the implementation of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's Heat Pump Water Heater Program where she accelerated adoption of an emerging water heating technology. Emily specialized in energy efficiency market transformation, program planning, implementation, and market actor collaboration.

Emily holds a BA from Willamette University and completed a Sustainable Building Adviser Certification in 2011.

Emmanuel works at CEE as a business system analyst. He is responsible for Klient support and development. He also maintains the health of Klient systems and how CEE uses it with other business systems. His previous roles include Ameriprise Financial & University of St. Thomas.

As a manager of special residential projects and programs, Jarad helps builders construct healthier, more efficient, and more comfortable homes. His work includes coordinating new homes and quality assurance (QA) visits, communicating with contractors and inspectors/raters, calculating rebates and invoicing, and managing budgets.

Jarad began working with CEE in 2018 as an Energy Counselor before becoming an Energy Auditor and Field Supervisor in the Home Energy Squad (HES) program. As a supervisor, he managed a small team of energy experts, helped lead the development of the virtual visit program, and played a primary role in managing internal applications for collecting HES program data. Previously, he worked as a writer-editor and marketing strategist for design-build firms in the high-performance building sector. In addition to his work at CEE, Jarad has written for The Nature Conservancy and served on the board of Passive House Minnesota to help promote the Passive House building energy standard.

Jarad is a certified BPI Building Analyst and holds a BS in journalism and mass communications with a minor in Psychology from South Dakota State University.

As a senior compliance accountant, Laura is responsible for billing and accounts receivable, as well as project creations within CEE systems. 

Prior to joining CEE, Laura worked in finance in a variety of industries, including numerous years in the hazardous waste industry, nonprofit healthcare, legal, construction, and manufacturing. 

Laura has BA in accounting and an associate's degree in computer information systems from Western Governors University. 

Laura holds a Project Management Project+ PMI Certification and a Network Technician A+ Certification and is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants.

As a research analyst, Mason collects and analyzes data for various energy efficiency research projects.

He graduated in 2020 from Saint John’s University with a bachelor of arts in applied physics.

As a program coordinator within the Minnesota Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA), Rachel works within the market transformation team to advance air source heat pump (ASHP) technology throughout the state. Her focus areas include stakeholder engagement and communication as well as outreach and support for contractors and distributors.

Previously, Rachel worked as a science educator and served as a Climate Impact Corps member with the University of Minnesota Extension's Southwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership before joining CEE. 

Rachel received a BA in natural science with an emphasis in biology from the College of Saint Benedict and earned a MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Mary's University, Minneapolis.

As an energy counselor, Jaymes works as part of a team to install energy-saving measures such as bulbs, door weatherstripping, and more during Home Energy Squad visits and helps educate homeowners on habits and upgrades that can improve their home’s efficiency.  

As an energy auditor, Matt works directly with homeowners to help them understand how their home uses energy by identifying and installing low-and no-cost opportunities and measures to save both energy and money. 

Matt previously worked as the Library Director at a small Iowan public library.

Quetina works in the lending center as the loan servicing processor where she is responsible for maintaining loan accounts, processing payments, preparing billing statements and payoffs.

Before working at CEE, Quetina had various roles in sales and office management. She has a BA in business. 

As a senior rater, Andy helps advise new home builders and residential contractors in energy efficient design and home performance applications.

Andy joined the new homes team in 2021 after five years working with the Home Energy Squad. He started working with the Neighborhood Energy Connection in 2016 (prior to the organization’s merger with CEE in 2017) as a volunteer with the Minnesota Conservation Corps. Andy holds a BA in philosophy from St. Olaf College.