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Don manages Pioneerâs day-to-day operations and steers the organization as a whole. In his spare time, youâll find Don exploring the richness and diversity of Placer and El Dorado counties. Don, a self-proclaimed history buff, finds âthis region to be one of Californiaâs greatest places to discover the past.â
Sam brings more than 25 years of experience in the areas of energy commodity portfolio planning, transaction structuring, energy procurement and risk management to his role as COO of Pioneer Community Energy, with additional experience in renewable and conventional power project development. Before joining Pioneer, Sam spent many years as an executive for both PG&E and Pacific Energy Advisors, performing portfolio resource planning, transaction structuring, energy procurement and risk management in the areas of renewable energy, energy storage and distributed energy resources. Sam likes to stay busy on his time off and enjoys golf, tennis, SCUBA diving and eating all kinds of food.
Brad oversees Pioneerâs business administration, budget and rate-setting components. He has called the foothills and mountains of the Sierras home for his entire adult life, making his go-to activities of hiking and kayaking easy to enjoy right in his own backyard.
Eric supports Pioneer in a variety of financial functions including budgeting, contract administration, power settlements and accounts payable/receivable oversight. Eric enjoys hiking, backpacking, learning new music, tackling DIY projects and spending time with family and friends.
Mark prides himself on enhancing internal and external relationships while leading Pioneerâs efforts to provide exemplary community and customer service. Mark loves the San Francisco Giants, hiking in the Sierra foothills and sampling the various craft beers made in our region.
Paige works collaboratively with staff, committee members, and the Board to create and implement programs for all of Pioneerâs customers. She has a degree in Environmental Studies and brings years of program and communication experience to Pioneer. During her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, hiking, and baking. Â Â
Steve manages the critical area of information technology and facilities at Pioneer. In his free time, Steve plays golf, mountain bikes and coaches local youth baseball, softball and soccer teams. He also serves his community as a volunteer board member on various sports commissions.
Devin brings his skills in economic forecasting and energy trading to Pioneer. He procures renewable and conventional energy, manages resource adequacy and related products. Through his analysis of portfolio risk and value related to power generation, load forecasts and scheduling, Devin develops hedging strategies which support Pioneerâs reliable and affordable energy solutions. An avid golfer and snowboarder, Devin also enjoys hiking and the other outdoor activities the region has to offer.
Cianan Mauk is a driven and accomplished professional serving as the Power Supply Contracts Manager at Pioneer Community Energy. With a background in corporate law, he brings valuable expertise to his role in the energy sector. Alongside his fulfilling career, Cianan enjoys a rich personal life with his wife, two children, two dogs, and two cats. Passionate about the outdoors, he finds solace and adventure in activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
Gina brings more than two decades of experience working on energy-related issues, having worked on some of Californiaâs most pressing initiatives. She brings a history of success communicating with diverse stakeholders and knows how to clearly articulate technical, often sensitive, information. Gina previously was a Vice President at a statewide public affairs firm, served as the Media Relations Manager for the California Lottery, and spent several years working in broadcast and print media.Â
Kirstin received a bachelorâs degree in political science from U.C. Riverside and a masterâs degree from Sacramento State University in Government. She has worked in and around the Capitol in various capacities including Chief of Staff to two Assembly Members, appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to work in the Governorâs Office of Planning and Research, lobbied for the League of California Cities, and the California Forestry Association, and most recently worked in the Assembly Republican Caucus as the Republican Consultant for both Natural Resources Committee and Budget Subcommittee #3.
Alexia brings extensive communications, regulatory and customer service experience to her role as Customer Service Specialist at Pioneer Community Energy. In her spare time, Alexia supports several community nonprofits and is earning her black belt in karate. A proponent of sustainability and clean energy, Alexia spent more than 20 years with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and currently serves as a Placer County Fish and Game Commissioner.
I have 6 years of experience in the solar industry as project coordinator and manager, specifically for residential and agricultural systems. In my free time I enjoy gardening, cooking, and spending time outdoors with my family. I also try to make time for my creative passion: watercolor and mural painting.
Zach covers both legislative matters and regulatory proceedings at the California Public Utilities Commission. He enjoys working with Community Choice Aggregators, particularly with the emphasis on community at Pioneer. When not focused on public utility legislation , Zach enjoys camping, the outdoors and exploring the Sierra Nevada Mountains with his family and friends.
Colleen enjoys her role as a Financial & Administrative Analyst with Pioneer Community Energy along with providing a positive interaction with our local communities and its neighbors. She has two values that she strives to maintain, âtreat others the way you would want to be treatedâ and show âhuman kindnessâ. When not working, Colleen enjoys gardening and spending time with her feline friends as an animal advocate that supports the local SPCA.
As a Master Municipal Clerk and the first Board Clerk & Executive Assistant at Pioneer Community Energy, Teresa brings her knowledge and experience to all clerk-related aspects of Pioneer, its Governing Board, and various committees. Teresa holds faith and family in high priority; enjoys the beauty and serenity found on the trail and at the waterâs edge, and looks forward to adventurous travel opportunities.
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