Calwyn Morris brings expertise in data analysis, financial reporting, and auditing, with a strong ability to manage and interpret complex financial data. His experience in cost analysis, forecasting, and financial data management supports ClearGen’s operational and financial decision-making capabilities.

Calwyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and is bilingual in French and English. His background includes experience in data modeling, process automation, and audit support, along with proficiency in Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau.

With his technical expertise, analytical mindset, and attention to detail, Calwyn brings valuable skills that strengthen ClearGen’s financial operations and support our continued growth.

Dan McDermott, the Director of Asset Management at ClearGen, brings a wealth of experience in operations, investing, financing, and managing energy assets. He has played a key role in optimizing the performance of renewable energy projects. Prior to his current role, he held positions at renowned companies, including Manager of Asset Management at United States Solar Corporation, Asset Manager at Syncarpha Capital, and Portfolio Manager at Radian Generation. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.

Jason has over 15 years of experience in risk management, finance, and accounting at power and natural gas utilities, as well as, public accounting. While at Duke Energy, Jason supported the development and execution of enterprise risk management to quantify operational, financial, project, and strategy related risk. In a role in forecasting, Jason established a governance structure and policy for Capital Investment Planning to ensure efficient use of the capital spend. While at Piedmont Natural Gas, he managed corporate accounting, internal reporting, accounting systems, and business valuations.

Mr. Benoit earned a BA from Elon University and MBA from Wake Forest University. He holds an active CPA license in North Carolina.

Jibril brings over 8 years of experience in corporate finance, specializing in commercial real estate and alternative Investments. During his career, he has led the risk management and process improvement initiatives by introducing creative solutions into the foundation of daily operations. Under his previous role at LPL Financial, he introduced efficiencies that increased daily trading operations by 50% and managed the Alternative Investments resource platform that served as an information hub for over 19,000 financial advisors.

Jibril earned his BSBA in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Kaylyn Semones, Finance Manager at ClearGen, supports project valuation and underwriting, as well as new partnership due diligence and capital markets activity. She brings a diverse background in credit analysis, finance, and risk management having been a Credit Analyst at Bank of America, specializing in Power, Utilities, Renewables, and Commodities. There she managed a portfolio of corporate clients, conducting in-depth financial and industry analysis to support credit decisions, as well as playing a key role training junior analysts. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Finance – Risk Management & Banking from Virginia Tech.

Kevin brings over 12 years of strategy, investment, and operations experience in power and utilities to his role as Finance Manager. While working Duke Energy, Kevin oversaw the operation and P&L management and growth for Duke Energy’s Residential Demand Response programs, consisting of over 1 million customer and 1.4 GW, across six states and two markets. Earlier in his career at Duke Energy, Kevin conceptualized, designed, and received approval for over $300 million of capital investments in grid modernization and clean technology.

Mr. Fox received an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Palmer Scholar, and a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds an active Professional Engineer’s license in North Carolina.

With 20 years of diverse experience in the field, Meaghan Nocella is a seasoned Human Resources professional with a wide range of expertise. Her skill set spans strategic planning, organizational development, talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, compliance, talent development, executive coaching, and program design.

Before joining ClearGen, Meaghan served as Senior Vice President at U.S. Bank, where she supported clients of various sizes and functions. She has worked with stage zero start-ups as well as mature, geographically dispersed organizations with over 10,000 employees. Meaghan’s focus has been on developing and executing talent strategies, fostering strong cultures, leading large-scale business transformations, designing innovative talent management programs, and supporting mergers and acquisitions.

Meaghan holds a BS in Human Resource Management from the University of Cincinnati and has also attended Xavier University’s MBA program.

Mihaela Gorciu is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in various aspects of finance and accounting. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Mihaela has honed her skills through diverse roles across different industries.

Drawing from her extensive experience Mihaela has held key positions, within the renewable energy industry including Lead Accounting Analyst at Deriva Energy and Senior Accountant at Duke Energy. Her tenure in public accounting with Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (FORVIS) has provided her with a profound understanding of financial systems and practices, including auding, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, implementing accounting standards, and navigating complex mergers and acquisitions.

Mihaela’s educational background includes a master’s degree in accounting from UNC Greensboro, a master’s degree in financial Analysis and Valuation and a bachelor’s degree in international business and economics from Bucharest University of Economic Studies in Romania.

Rob has 20 years of experience investing in, financing, and managing energy assets. From 2016 to 2020, Rob was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Cogentrix Energy, a leading power asset manager. Previously he has held investment underwriting roles with The Carlyle Group and ArcLight Capital Partners, two leading energy investors. In the span of his career, Rob has overseen the investment of over $1 billion of equity investments in power and midstream assets throughout North America and Europe.

Mr. Howard received a BA from Duke University and MBA from Yale University.

Rory Pako is an early-career professional who brings financial analysis experience along with strong analytical skills, determination, and enthusiasm. He holds a Master’s in Communication and Business Leadership and a B.S.B.A. in Finance from High Point University.
Rory’s past financial analysis experience includes financial analysis, productivity enhancement, and client relationship management. Prior to ClearGen, Rory worked as a Data Analyst at Bloomberg L.P., where he evaluated term sheets, prospectuses, public filings, and offering memorandums, and developed data management systems to improve efficiency.
Rory’s blend of financial expertise, big data handling, innovative problem-solving, and dynamic approach makes Rory a valuable asset to the ClearGen team.

Zaq brings 15 years of experience in energy-related development, construction, acquisition, and operations. Prior to joining ClearGen, Zaq was the General Counsel of Entropy Investment Management, a specialty energy investment and management company specializing in asset finance, private equity investments, and arbitrage investments primarily in renewable and alternative energy spaces in North America, South America, and the Caribbean. During his time with Entropy, he also served as the Chief Operating Officer of two utility-scale food-waste-to-energy anaerobic digesters in Charlotte, NC and Johnston, RI. Zaq began his career at McGuireWoods LLP where he represented banks, utility companies, and renewable energy developers on real estate, finance, and energy projects.

Zaq received his BA from Furman University and his JD from Campbell University, Norman Adrian School of Law.