Staff Directory

As the loan servicing processor, Lecam is responsible for setting up and maintaining loan accounts including processing payments, generating reports, and preparing billing statements, payoffs, satisfactions, and subordinations.

Lecam joined CEE in August 2017. She graduated from Hamline University with a BA in English with minors in business administration and Chinese. Prior to joining CEE, she worked with nonprofits including the Minnesota Literacy Council, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Mercy International Mission, and Heart of Dance.

As a research engineer, Ranal studies emerging technologies in building energy efficiency and electrification. His recent work includes the development of several modeling tools and calculators for end-use electrification measures, an investigation of special utility rates for air source heat pumps, and a field evaluation of air-to-water heat pump performance.

Before joining CEE, Ranal worked on emissions research for Drawdown Georgia in Atlanta, where he modeled the potential for emissions reductions from the growth of large-scale solar generation in Georgia, as well as its effects on the carbon reduction potentials of electric vehicles, building energy efficiency retrofits, and distributed solar generation.

He received his BS in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 2020, specializing in energy systems analysis and design.

Before joining CEE as an HR Coordinator, she worked at Exxel Outdoors in Boulder, Colorado as the HR and Facilities Specialist while also serving as the leader of the Happy Camper Club. Originally from Minnesota, she is excited to be back in the state. 

Lauren graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in Business Management and an HR Minor.

Rabi manages the air source heat pump (ASHP) initiative within the Minnesota Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA). He also manages the Minnesota ASHP Collaborative, which implements market development strategies from the ETA ASHP initiative to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps in the residential sector.

Prior to joining the market transformation team at CEE, Rabi managed and consulted on a variety of projects focusing on electric vehicles, demand response, and the first non-wires alternative pilot in Minnesota in partnership with Xcel Energy.

Prior to joining CEE in 2017, Rabi worked at Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) on a variety of projects such as Vermont Solar Pathways, Vermont's Community Energy Dashboard, zero energy modular homes, development of an employee carbon-reduction engagement platform, and management of VEIC's corporate sustainability goals and greenhouse gas accounting. Rabi has a bachelor's and master's degree in environmental studies from Bemidji State University.

As a project coordinator for CEE's residential programs, Bailey works directly with homeowners to help them review the results from their energy audit and take the next steps toward improved comfort and reduced energy costs. She also provides guidance on utility rebates and low-interest financing options, and she helps connect customers to reliable, cost-competitive contractors.

Bailey holds a BA in Spanish language & literature from the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining CEE in 2019, she spent six years working for the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, where she coordinated arts and humanities programming in libraries throughout Saint Paul.

Certifications

• Building Performance Institute (BPI), Building Science Principles

As a One-Stop Efficiency Shop lighting consultant, Mike assists small business customers with efficient lighting purchase decisions, and educates customers, contractors, and distributors on the benefits of energy efficient lighting and the opportunities available through One-Stop and other utility rebate programs.

Memberships

• Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

Megan works with communities through Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy by leading planning efforts, project management, and strategy implementation to create energy plans tailored to communities' needs. She manages the program's network offerings and administers community-facing communications. Megan also supports other programs that foster community-led energy and climate planning.

Megan joined CEE in 2021 and has a background in community facilitation, environmental education, and program coordination. Prior to joining CEE, she worked at Climate Generation educating and engaging communities on climate change solutions. Megan holds a BA in biology from the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University.

As a refrigeration consultant, Chris performs commercial refrigeration assessments for small and midsize businesses like convenience stores, liquor stores, small grocery stores, restaurants, and schools. He helps these businesses implement upgrades by showing energy savings along with available rebates. 

Previously, Chris was a sales consultant for a commercial HVAC/R wholesaler where he sold refrigeration, HVAC equipment, and parts to mechanical contractors, original equipment manufacturers, and end users. He has a technical degree in HVAC from Hennepin Technical College along with a basic electricity degree with NEI.

As a program coordinator on CEE’s market transformation team, Julia supports both the Minnesota Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative and the Midwest Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative. Her focus areas include contractor training and outreach, utility coordination, distributor engagement and resource development for contractors and consumers.   

Prior to joining the market transformation team, Julia conducted residential energy audits for CEE’s Home Energy Squad program. She also served as a Minnesota GreenCorps member with the City of Minnetonka, where she worked on a variety of energy-related initiatives. Julia holds a BA in physics from Wellesley College. 

As the accounting supervisor, Robin assists with managing the general ledger and supports the preparation of accurate and timely financial reporting for CEE.

Robin joined CEE in 2021 with more than 20 years focused on supporting the nonprofit sector, most recently as a financial consultant focused on improving financial processes. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Minnesota and holds a BA in accounting from Illinois State University.

As a Building Science Trainer with the Workforce  Development team, Anna teaches building science principles and work readiness skills. She trains interns as they transition from classroom to field with the Home Energy Squad. She also helps design new curriculum to expand the workforce development classes. 

Prior to this role, Anna worked as a Senior Energy Auditor with the Home Energy Squad. Anna carries a Building Performance Analyst certification.

Anna holds a BS in wildlife biology and fisheries management from the University of Wyoming.

As senior technical manager, Dan consults with clients and trains stakeholders in residential, multifamily, and small business programs on what is required to create High Performance Buildings and the technologies that operate within them.

Before joining CEE, Dan accrued 27 years of experience performing energy audits and ratings, weatherization and HVAC repairs, consultations, and analysis, as well as delivering trainings and presentations for clients in both new construction and the existing buildings markets. He holds a BA from Evergreen State College with a focus in Energy Studies.

Doug brings decades of experience in nonprofit finance and accounting. Prior to joining CEE, he has held senior finance roles at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Washburn Center for Children and Minneapolis Jewish Federation.  

Doug’s experience includes expertise in mergers and acquisitions, revenue-cycle redesign, process improvement, software implementation, nonprofit taxation, treasury management and financial analysis. In addition to the finance function, Doug has managed strategic planning, human resources, information technology, facilities and purchasing functions.   

Doug holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St Thomas.  

As a program coordinator, Katie will be working primarily with the Lighting Luminaire Level Controls and Air Source Heat Pump Initiatives.

Katie has completed internships with several environmental non-profits where she has gained experience in communications, data analysis, and education. She also spent time working as a research assistant with the University of Minnesota Applied Economics Department. In her free time, she enjoys biking, cooking, playing pool, and the occasional camping trip.

Katie holds a BA in global studies from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

As scheduling assistant, Ainai is responsible for scheduling program activities and providing administrative support to the Customer Engagement Team within the Residential department. 

Ainai previously worked in many different administrative assistant positions before joining CEE. She has a breadth of experience working in administrative and operations software programs and a passion for CEE's energy efficiency focus.

Before moving to Minnesota, Vinai attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and worked various jobs. Vinai worked for the Eau Claire Area School District as a bilingual assistant tutoring students from K-5th grade, and interpreting for non-English speaking Hmong parents and teachers to better understand one another. Upon being hired at CEE, he worked for the Salvation Army Thrift Store as the night manager. Vinai enjoys help others and meeting new people. 

As a help desk technician, Jaggar provides technical support and assistance to CEE staff.

As an Energy advisor, Tony assist homeowners procced with projects and answer questions after Energy Audits. He conducts virtual visit with Homeowners to give advice on best practices for energy efficiency.  He can also help direct customers to the right resources to reach their energy goals.  

Prior to this role, Tony was a long time Energy Consular and Auditor.