The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) 2022 Souvenir Journal

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GREATER WASHINGTON REGION
CLEAN CITIES COALITION
2022
Maryland
Annual
Conference,
Meeting, & Awards
Northern VA
Luncheon
OCTOBER 20, 2022
National Press Club
529 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20045

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GREATER WASHINGTON REGION
CLEAN CITIES COALITION
2000 14th Street NW, Suite 330
P. O. Box 73402
Washington, DC 20056
1-202-671-1580
www.gwrccc.org
October 20, 2022
Dear Members, Stakeholders and Attendees:
Welcome to the Annual Meeting, Awards Luncheon & Conference hosted by the
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), a public-private
partnership that promotes the use of clean and alternative American transportation
fuels for homeland security and improved air quality. We also work to promote
diversity, inclusion, and equity in both the alternative fuels industry and movements
that champion reducing pollution and increasing environmental justice.
We have some exciting and powerful speakers at the luncheon and conference such as
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton. Today we will honor dynamic awardees and
champions of clean energy and transportation and environmental protection and
justice like County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Mayor Muriel Bowser. It is our
hope that this luncheon and conference helps you grow both professionally and
personally.
Again, thank you for attending the conference. I would like to thank Jill Hamilton, Chair
of the Board of Directors of GWRCCC, for your leadership and dedication to this great
institution. I would also like to thank the GWRCCC Office Team members Kimberly
Harden, Jill Harrison, Dianne Little, Khadijah Shaw, Maggie Klein, Ira Dorfman, Aly
Kedron, and Royce Lobban for making this event a huge success. Last, but not least, a
heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors for their generous contributions!
Sincerely,
Antoine M. Thompson
Executive Director
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2000 14th Street NW, Suite 330
P. O. Box 73402
Washington, DC 20056
1-202-671-1580
www.gwrccc.org
October 20, 2022
Welcome Greater Washington Region Clean Cities members!
It is an honor to be the Chair of this vital Coalition that is changing the landscape of
transportation energy use, not only in our region, but across the United States. I hope you
have watched our Coalition accelerate its reach and product offerings over the past year. I
am exciting excited to highlight our successes with you today. With a new executive
director Antoine Thompson at the helm, this past year has been a period of renewal and an
opportunity to reflect on our goals. As an organization, GWRCCC has completed its fiveyear
Department of Energy redesignation process, updated our bylaws, hired a new
accounting firm, and established new corporate best practices. These were no small
undertakings.
Under Antoine Thompson’s direction, the Coalition has elevated its political engagement at
the highest levels with meetings with Vice President Harris and participation in the White
House National Economic Council. Similarly, I am proud of our burgeoning relationship with
both DC Mayor Bowser’s office and Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, who is with us
today. Both are lending their support to the issues important to our Coalition.
Our members are making meaningful change in their clean, green energy use. Many will be
recognized today. But many other have busy been been busy sharing their successes at
many national conferences, demonstrating our leadership at a national level. Also, the
Coalition has secured funding and been recognized for our leadership in Environmental
Justice. We are pursuing Work Force Development and Technical Training programs that
will be useful tools for our membership. Expect more from these areas over the next year.
This renewal has positioned the Coalition to make huge strides in the coming months. As
always, we are here to support your efforts. Let us know how we can better serve you.
With admiration for you all,
Jill Hamilton
Jill Hamilton
Chair
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STAFF
MAJOR
Antoine Thompson
Executive Director
Ira Dorfman
Senior Advisor
Kimberly Harden
Association Manager
SPONSOR AD
Dianne Little
Executive Assistant
Jill Harrison
Marketing Consultant
2022 INTERNS
Royce Lobban
Consultant
Charles Brown
Jesse Casey
Teresa Doley
Maggie Klein
John Lucas
Isabella Puchkova
Khadijah Shaw
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ABOUT GWRCCC
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
(GWRCCC) is public-private partnership that promotes the use
of clean, and alternative American transportation fuels for
homeland security and improved air quality. This coalition is one
of nearly 100 coalitions around the country. DOE created Clean
MAJOR
Cities in 1993 to provide informational, technical, and financial
resources to EPAct-regulated fleets and voluntary adopters of
alternative fuels and vehicles. Since its inception in 1993, Clean
Cities and its stakeholders have displaced more than 2 billion
gallons of petroleum.
SPONSOR AD
At the local level, GWRCCC leverages these resources to
create networks of local stakeholders and provide technical
assistance to fleets implementing alternative and renewable
fuels, idle-reduction measures, fuel economy improvements,
and emerging transportation technologies. We also work to
promote diversity, inclusion and equity in the alternative fuels
industry and movements for reducing pollution and
environmental justice.
GWRCCC is supported by stakeholders that include area
government jurisdictions, the Council of Governments and
regional planning authorities, trade associations, private
companies and concerned citizens. All have a common interest
to encourage the expanded use of new automotive technology
to replace gasoline and diesel fuel for a cleaner transportation
future. We invite you to get involved and become a part of our
mission.
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ABOUT Clean Cities
As part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle
Technologies Office (VTO), Clean Cities coalitions foster the
nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by
working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation
fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving
MAJOR
technologies and practices. Since beginning in 1993, Clean
Cities coalitions have achieved a cumulative impact in energy
use equal to nearly 12 billion gasoline gallon equivalents
through the implementation of diverse transportation projects.
SPONSOR AD
More than 75 active coalitions serve as the foundation of Clean
Cities by working in communities across the country to
implement alternative fuels, fuel-saving technologies and
practices, and new mobility choices. Clean Cities coalitions are
comprised of businesses, fuel providers, vehicle fleets, state
and local government agencies, and community organizations.
Each coalition is led by an on-the-ground Clean Cities coalition
director who tailors projects and activities to capitalize on the
unique opportunities within their communities. Nationwide,
more than 20,000 stakeholders participate in Clean Cities
coalitions, and through their collective efforts they are
transforming local and regional transportation markets.
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9:30 - 10:30 AM
Board Meeting
Special Remarks ...............
Awards Presentations .........
TEDTalk ............................................
Implementing Clean School Bus Programs
Plenary Session ...........................
The Importance of Transportation,
Environmental & Energy Justice & Equity
Breakout Sessions I ..................
Leaders for Reducing Emissions in
Vehicles & Trucks
Emerging Technologies in EV Charging
Breakout Sessions II .................
Best Practices for EV Charging for Hotels,
Apartments, Condos
Creating Biofuel and Hydrogen
Corridors for the East Coast
Closeout Session ........................
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) &
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Funding:
"Show Us the Money!"
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AGENDA
11:00 AM
Awards Luncheon
Honorable
Eleanor
Holmes Norton
Congresswoman (DC)
12:45 PM
Annual Conference
Claire Alford
Highland Fleets
Joseph Alfred
Ally Power Inc.
Sheryl E. Ponds
DaiTechCorp
Genevieve Cullen
Electric Drive Transportation
Assoc.(EDTA)
Post Event Reception
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Annual Meeting
Sonja Bauer
First Student
Honorable
Deni Taveras
Prince George's County
Council Member & Maryland
State Delegate-Elect
Margaret Smith
U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) Vehicle
Technologies Office (VTO)
Alain Steven
Energy One Solutions
International (EOSI)
Brian Gillespie
SemaConnect
Dr. Amgad Elgowainy
Argonne National
Laboratory Inc.
Tom Deyo
Montgomery County
Green Bank
Sue Gander
World Resources
Institute (WRI)
Dan Gage
NGVAmerica
Kelsey Mattola
U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic
Regional Office
Floyd Vergara
Clean Fuels Alliance
America
Tucker Perkins
Propane Education & Research
Council (PERC)
Paul Vitrano
Waev Inc.
Whitaker Jamieson
Forth Empowering Mobility
Ezra Finkin
Renewable Energy
Group, Inc
Richard Ezike
Joint Office of Energy
and Transportation
Willem Polak
Potomac Riverboat
Company
Gabe Klein
Executive Director
The Joint Office of
Energy &
Transportation
Malinda Sandhu
The Lion Electric Co
William Washburn
NAACP-DC Chapter
Stephanie Klein
U.S. Department of Energy
Paul Winters
Clean Fuels
Alliance America

AWARD WINNERS
PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Pedro Leyton
MARYLAND
VISIONARY AWARD
Angela Alsobrooks
County Executive
Prince George's County
TRANSIT FLEET
OF THE YEAR
"The Bus"
Prince George's
County Transit System
AUTOMOTIVE
DEALERSHIP OF
THE YEAR
Jamie Darvish
DARCARS
Automotive Group
Parts Authority
D.C.
VISIONARY AWARD
Mayor Muriel Bowser
District of Columbia
Infrastructure Committee
ENERGY EFFICIENCY &
INNOVATION AWARD
Jason Nordt
DFW
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, &
INCLUSION CHAMPION
Antoine M. Thompson
GWRCCC
VIRGINIA
VISIONARY AWARD
Darrel Reynolds
Assistant Director Fleet Mgmt
Prince William County
MEDIA AWARD
Adam Tuss
NBC 4
JOB CREATION &
WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Muriel Bowser
District of Columbia
TRAILBLAZER AWARD WINNERS
NATURAL GAS AWARD
Stephen Laurine
Washington Gas
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING AWARD
Calvin Jones
Montgomery County
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BIODIESEL AWARD
Tim Fitzgerald
Department of Public
Works (DPW) -
DC Water - FMA
PROPANE AWARD
Ray Tyler
Hopwood Enterprises
E-85 AWARD
Daillard Paris
Sheetz, Inc.
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LUNCHEON REMARKS
Honorable
Eleanor Holmes-Norton
Congresswoman (DC)
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, now in her fifteenth
term as the Congresswoman for the District of Columbia, has
been named one of the 100 most important American women in
one survey and one of the most powerful women in Washington
in another. The Congresswoman's work for full congressional
voting representation and for full democracy for the people of
the District of Columbia continues her lifelong struggle for
universal human and civil rights.
Congresswoman Norton's accomplishments in breaking barriers
for her disempowered district are matched by her success in
bringing home unique economic benefits to her constituents.
During her tenure, Norton has held senatorial courtesy to
recommend federal judges, the U.S. Attorney, and other
significant federal law enforcement positions for the District;
secures funding for the District of Columbia Tuition Assistance
Grant Program, DCTAG, which helps pay for D.C. students to
attend any U.S. public college or university; and a unique
$5,000 D.C. homebuyer tax credit, which sharply increased
home ownership in the District during its enactment.
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LUNCHEON REMARKS
Honorable
Deni Taveras
Prince George's County Council Member
& Maryland State Delegate-Elect
Deni Taveras was recently elected as State Delegate for District 47B, the only Latino
majority district in the state of Maryland, and has served two four-year terms on the
Prince George's County Council. In 2020, she was elected as Vice-Chair, making
history as the first Latina elected to her seat and to a leadership role on the Council.
She has attracted more than $10 billion worth of investments and has nine new schools
and two new libraries in construction within her district. She also made history as being
chosen by her peers to be the first person of Latino descent to ever negotiate the
County's FY22 $4.1 billion budget with the County Executive.
Council Member Taveras is a strong regional environmental leader. She has been lead
sponsor and co-proposer of several key environmental legislation in the county
including the establishment of two climate action plan (Climate Action Plan for the
County) and the other for (PGCPS Climate Action Plan), and the banning of Styrofoam,
coal tar, fly ash landfills and plastic straws in the County. Council Member Taveras has
previously served as the Chair of the Metropolitan Washington Council of
Government's Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee (CEEPC), and has
served on its legislative subcommittee for several years. She has also served as a
member of the Transportation Planning Board and was a member of the Metropolitan
Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC).
Prior to coming to the council, she worked at the World Bank on solid waste
management issues in urban areas in South Asia, in FEMA responding to catastrophic
disasters such as Katrina, and at the EPA regulating the Toxic Release Inventory
program and assessing the cleanup at Superfund sites.
Taveras holds a dual Masters degree in public affairs and urban regional planning
from Princeton University’s School of International and Public Affairs, a Master’s
degree from the University of Utah, and a Bachelor’s degree from Barnard
College; the latter two in chemistry.
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LUNCHEON REMARKS
Gabe Klein, Executive Director
The Joint Office of Energy and
Transportation
Gabe Klein is the executive director of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.
Previously, he served as the Department of Transportation commissioner in Chicago
and director in Washington, D.C., where he revamped technology platforms and
government processes while focusing on putting people (versus cars) first on city
streets. This included launching two of the first and largest solar-powered bikeshare
systems in the country and building protected bike lanes and better pedestrian
infrastructure for vulnerable citizens citywide, as well as facilitating private services
like carshares and rideshares to support city mobility goals.
He honed his creativity and leadership skills working in business, as vice president at
Zipcar and national director of stores at Bikes USA. He also co-founded CityFi, a
consulting firm to help city leaders, chief executive officers, and others understand
the complexities of 21st century challenges, facilitate people-centric solutions, and
use new models and technology-based tools to deliver optimized results. Clients
ranged from foreign governments to cities, states, start-ups, and publicly traded
companies.
In 2015, he published Start-Up City: Inspiring Private and Public Entrepreneurship,
Getting Projects Done, and Having Fun. The book focuses on revamping how we
innovate in cities and rethinking public-private partnerships as technology shapes a
dramatically different future. He received a bachelor’s degree in marketing
management from Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business and an executive
certificate in transportation/mobility management from The Wharton School. He also
served on the 2020 Biden-Harris Agency Review Team for the U.S. Department of
Transportation with a focus on innovation, including transportation electrification,
and program delivery.
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Claire Alford,
Highland Fleets
TEDTALK
Implementing Clean School Bus Programs
Associate, Market Development
Claire Alford is the Mid-Atlantic Regional Associate on the Market Development team
at Highland Electric Fleets. At Highland, Claire leads outreach and community
engagement efforts in the Mid-Atlantic region. Previously, Claire was at Advanced
Energy Economy where she worked as a Policy Associate focused on regulatory and
legislative transportation electrification efforts across the country. Claire graduated from
Trinity University in San Antonio with a Bachelor of Art in Communication. Claire currently lives in Washington,
D.C. but is originally from Houston, Texas.
Sonja Bauer,
First Student
Director, Business Development
Sonja is the Director of Business Development for First Student, the leading pupil
transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America. First Student
provides the best start and finish to every school day. First Students' teams complete
five million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines
combined, operating more than 44,000 buses in 39 U.S. states and 7 Canadian
provinces/territories. Sonja has a bachelor's degree from Princeton and master's from University of Phoenix.
Sue Gander, Director, Electric School Bus Initiative
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Sue Gander leads a cross-organizational team in advancing the goal of electrifying
the US fleet of 480,000 school buses by 2030 with a focus on equity and inclusion.
Prior to WRI, Sue was Managing Director of Policy for the Electrification Coalition,
where she lead policy and advocacy efforts to electrify transportation at scale. Sue was
previously the Director of the Energy, Infrastructure and Environment Division at the National Governors
Association for more than a decade and spearheaded work on transportation electrification, power sector
modernization and resiliency. She also lead initiatives on clean energy, climate change and air quality
initiatives at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & the Center for Clean Air Policy. She has authored
many reports and papers and is a frequent presenter.
Sue holds an MA in Public Affairs from the University of Wisconsin, with a certificate in Energy Analysis &
Policy. She earned a BA with Honors in Public Policy from Brown University. Sue lives with her
family in Kensington, MD, where she enjoys riding her e-bike and walking their dog Zoey.
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TEDTALK
Implementing Clean School Bus Programs
Kelsey Mattola,
Grants Management Specialist
U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
Kelsey Mattola is a Grants Management Specialist in the Partnership Programs &
Grants Branch at the U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. She works on the Clean
School Bus (CSB) and Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Programs where she manages grants and
rebates and conducts external outreach to stakeholders discussing the benefits of transitioning to cleaner
vehicles.
Prior to EPA, Kelsey worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 4 in Atlanta as
a Grants Management Specialist where she monitored program compliance with federal grant policies to
close-out Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants.
Kelsey holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Science from Millersville
University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in Environmental Policy from Johns Hopkins University.
In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, hiking and surfing.
Malinda Sandhu,
The Lion Electric Co
Director, Business Dev.
Energized by the rapid interest in medium and heavy duty vehicle electrification
Malinda Sandhu joined the Lion Electric team in 2018 to build the US school bus
division and establish Lion as the first-to-market leader in all-electric school buses.
Malinda’s role expanded as the Director of Business Development to increase growth of Lion’s electric
vehicle line-up in the truck, utility and refuse markets. Malinda, a native of Vancouver, BC is passionate
about nature, clean air and equity. She is a co-founder of Women Accelerating School Bus Electrification
(WASBE) which serves the purpose of advancing the electrification of school bus transportation, with the
founder’s shared interest in racial and gender equity.
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Sheryl E. Ponds,
PLENARY
The Importance of Transportation, Environmental & Energy Justice & Equity
DaiTechCorp
CEO & Founder
CEO Sheryl Ellison Ponds, “YOUR Electric Vehicle Adoption Expert” has
extensive project management, negotiations, and transactional experience in
various industries including corporate ranking, manufacturing and commercial
real estate. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the
University of Tennessee, an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, & she is
also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Sheryl launched DaiTechCorp inspired by her personal desire to own an EV and working through
her experience to overcome Range Anxiety. Stymied by the physical limitations to energize her
vehicle at home and at work, she sensed that there are many individuals like her, living in urban
markets, who require more accessibility to EVCE’s - in places where they live, work and play.
Concluding there were no frictionless market solutions available, Sheryl began creating her own
and courageously catapulted into the new era of electrified transportation.
Sheryl - a native Washingtonian - is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is also a
former Leadership New York City Fellow and has received numerous recognitions for her
contributions towards economic development in Brooklyn, NY. During her tenure with District of
Columbia Government she gained in-depth knowledge about public-owned fleets. In her role
as a portfolio manager, Sheryl helmed real estate acquisitions for OSSE’s school bus fleet
expansion and DDOT’s Circulator Bus electrified assets. Sheryl was also honored by CREW,
AAREP and former District of Columbia Mayor Gray for her innovations in public space usage
and tenant improvements.
More information available at https://www.daitechcorp.com &
https://linktr.ee//daitechcorpinfo.
Margaret Smith,
Technology Manager
U.S. Dept of Energy (DOE)
Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO)
Margaret Smith is a Technology Manager in the U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO). In this role, she provides
oversight for a portfolio projects to ensure consistency with Technology
Integration (TI) Program goals including Electric Vehicle (EV) Community
Partner projects which prioritize benefitting underserved communities. She also provides
programmatic direction for the Clean Cities Coalition Network and oversees work
performed by DOE National Laboratories. Margaret leads energy and environmental
justice initiatives at the Vehicle Technologies Office including the Justice40
Initiative.
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PLENARY
The Importance of Transportation, Environmental & Energy Justice & Equity
Floyd Vergara,
Clean Fuels Alliance America
Director of State Governmental Affairs
Floyd serves as the Director of State Governmental Affairs for Clean Fuels
Alliance America (formerly the National Biodiesel Board). In this capacity,
he manages the West Coast office in Sacramento, CA, and supervises a
team of professionals responsible for government affairs in all 50 states. Before
joining Clean Fuels, he served in leadership roles at the California Air Resources Board. With
over three decades of experience at CARB, his expertise includes the Low Carbon Fuels
Standard, climate change and air quality programs, renewable and conventional fuels,
environmental justice, and other environmental issues. Floyd is a licensed Professional
Engineer with a BS in chemical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, as well
as being a licensed attorney with a JD from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of
Law.
William Washburn,
NAACP-DC Chapter
Environmental & Climate Committee Member
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Bill Washburn is a retired urban planner with 44 years of professional
experience in community planning focusing on transportation planning
and transit-oriented development (TOD) as well as teaching in community
planning programs at Howard University (1972-1975) and the University of the
District of Columbia (1980-1991). He coordinated interagency reviews of large-scale planned
developments, assisted in revising the District Elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the
National Capital, and served as Ward 8 neighborhood planner while at the District of
Columbia Office of Planning (1986-1995). During his tenure at the Prince George=s County
Department of Planning (2003-2016), Bill managed or co-managed the preparation of TOD
plans for five Metrorail stations: West Hyattsville, Capitol Heights, Prince George's Plaza,
New Carrollton, and Largo Town Center. He also coordinated land use studies for the Purple
Line light rail corridor and Annapolis Road (MD 450) between the Baltimore-Washington
Parkway and the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495).
Bill is a member of the NAACP-DC Chapter Environmental and Climate Committee. He is also
a Lifetime Member of the American Planning Association (APA) and the American Institute of
Certified Planners (AICP). He holds a Master=s Degree in City Planning (MCP) from Harvard
University (1972) and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Degree in Civil Engineering from
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS I
Leaders for Reducing Emissions in Vehicles & Trucks
Genevieve Cullen,
President
Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)
Genevieve Cullen joined EDTA in 2005 and serves as President of the cross-industry
trade association promoting the electrification of transportation by leading EDTA’s
policy and advocacy efforts for tax, research and development, infrastructure, and
deployment of electric drive vehicles. Prior to joining EDTA, Genevieve provided energy
policy counsel in the Executive and Legislative Branches, including serving as Energy
Counsel to Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) where she worked on diverse energy and industry
issues, including climate change, air quality, transportation and federal energy efficiency policies, and utility
regulation. She also previously worked at the Alliance to Save Energy, as a consultant to the Department of
Energy, and in the office of then-Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE). A graduate of Washington College of Law
and Bucknell University, Genevieve is a member of the District of Columbia bar.
Dan Gage,
President
NGVAmerica
Dan Gage is President of NGVAmerica, a national organization of roughly 200
members dedicated to the development of a growing, profitable, and sustainable
marketplace for on- and off-road fleets powered by clean natural gas and zero carbon
biomethane and for promoting the transition to flexible low carbon vehicle technology
solutions.
A proud Central New York native now based in Washington, DC, Dan holds almost thirty years of political,
government, corporate, and trade association issue advocacy, communications and government relations
experience.
Tucker Perkins,
President and CEO
Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)
Tucker Perkins is the president and CEO of the Propane Education & Research
Council (PERC), a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit which invests in the research
and development of propane-powered innovation, and promotes the safe, efficient
use of propane through safety training and education programs.
Perkins joined PERC in 2015 as Chief Business Development Officer and was promoted to
Chief Operating Officer before the Council named him President and CEO in 2018.
A Virginia Tech graduate with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Perkins earned his MBA from the
University of Richmond. He is active with many industry organizations including the National Propane Gas
Association, the Industrial Truck Association, the Outdoor Power institute, & the World LP Gas Association.
Perkins is a dynamic and relatable leader who has amplified propane’s voice in the national energy
conversation as a frequent keynote speaker on energy-related topics. Tucker is also host of the
podcast, Path to Zero, in which he engages energy thought leaders in provocative discussions
regarding energy and the environment and the path to zero carbon emissions.
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Emerging Technologies in EV Charging
Alain Steven,
CEO & Founder
Energy One Solutions International (EOSI)
Alain Steven is CEO and founder of Energy One Solutions International (EOSI), a
company focused on the economic and physical co-optimization of microgrids and
DERs. He is also CTO Energy for the Agile Fractal Grid Corporation, a company
offering broad solutions integrating advanced cybersecurity, telecommunication, and
energy into a comprehensive solution platform.
Mr. Steven has over 52 years of experience in the Electric Power industry, with focus on real-time mission
critical systems for demand side management, energy markets, grid management, microgrids, nuclear and
fossil power plant simulators and plant computers. He is an internationally recognized expert, having held
C-level executive positions for the last 35 years with Advanced Microgrid Solutions (AMS), Viridity Energy,
PJM, Alstom ESCA and ABB Combustion Engineering.
Mr. Steven graduated from the University of Liège (Belgium) in 1968, where he earned a degree of Engineer
in Physics and Aerospace.
Paul Vitrano,
Waev Inc.
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal and Policy Officer
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Paul Vitrano is a senior vice president (SVP) and the chief legal and policy officer for
Waev Inc., an electric mobility provider founded in 2021 to manufacture, distribute,
market and support the GEM and Taylor-Dunn brands. As a cofounder of Waev, Paul
was integral in the purchase of GEM and Taylor-Dunn from Polaris. As SVP and chief
legal and policy officer, Paul leads the legal, human resources, environmental health safety
and security, compliance and government affairs functions. He also develops government and strategic
business partnerships.
Most recently, Paul served as chief counsel to five of Polaris’ global business units, also serving as a
member of the business units’ executive teams. Prior to this, Paul served more than four years as the
company’s first VP of Global Government Relations. In addition, he was tapped to conceive, develop and
bring to market Polaris’ first business unit based on the delivery of non-ownership experiences through a
network of third-party partners. Paul also previously managed the company’s trade compliance function
and was counsel to the company’s international teams.
Prior to joining Polaris, Paul was an executive and general counsel for trade associations in the
transportation and consumer products sectors. Before that, he was a partner with Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP
(subsequently merged with Troutman Pepper LLP) in its Washington, D.C. office and maintained a national
litigation practice.
Paul has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Villanova University and a law degree from
George Washington University. He lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and they have two
adult children.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS II
Best Practices for EV Charging for Hotels, Apartments, Condos
Brian Gillespie,
SemaConnect
Territory Sales Manager
Brian Gillespie is the Territory Sales Manager for SemaConnect in our home state of
Maryland, also covering Delaware and West Virginia. Brian studied Business Economics
and Finance in college before jumping into the EV Charging industry in 2018. Brian is an
EV driver that has lived and charged in multi-family housing for years, and he is excited to
share his knowledge and experience here today.
Whitaker Jamieson,
Program Manager
Forth Empowering Mobility
Whit is a program manager at Forth and has worked at Forth since early 2019. Whit
specializes in EV and EV charging trends and has worked on a variety of programs
including workplace charging, multi-unit dwellings, electric tractors, utility partnerships,
ride, and drives, and much more. Whit loves talking about all things EV.
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS II
Creating Biofuel and Hydrogen Corridors for the East Coast
Joseph Alfred,
Ally Power Inc.
CEO
Joseph has a passion for the automotive industry and the environment.
Combining those passions was the inspiration for Ally Power. Joseph’s goal is
to make it possible for every person to convert to clean vehicles.
Dr. Amgad Elgowainy, Senior Scientist and Distinguished Fellow
Argonne National Laboratory
Dr. Amgad Elgowainy is a senior scientist and distinguished fellow at Argonne National
Laboratory. He leads the Electrification and Infrastructure with focus on engineering
process modeling, environmental life cycle analysis and techno-economic analysis of
hydrogen energy systems, fuel infrastructure and vehicle technologies. His research
projects support governmental agencies, OEMs, energy industries, and utility and gas companies.
Dr. Elgowainy has contributed to the development of the environmental life cycle analysis models (GREET®)
since 2001, and has led the development of the hydrogen infrastructure technoeconomic suite of models
(HDSAM). These models are recognized by thousands of users globally. Dr. Elgowainy authored and
coauthored more than 200 technical publications and received numerous government and industry awards.
Dr. Elgowainy earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New York at Buffalo in 1994.
Ezra Finkin, Director, Corporate Affairs & Development
Renewable Energy Group, Inc
Ezra Finkin serves as the senior manager for corporate affairs and development for
Renewable Energy Group where he works with a number of federal agencies. Prior to
his time at REG, Ezra served as the policy director for the Diesel Technology Forum,
representing diesel engine, vehicle and equipment manufacturers.
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Creating Biofuel and Hydrogen Corridors for the East Coast
Willem Polak, Owner Operator
Potomac Riverboat Company
Willem Polak was the owner operator of the Potomac Riverboat Company that he
started in1974 and was sold in 2016 to now Hornblower. He continues a Marine
Consulting business for water transportation on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers. He is
active member and advisor to the M-495 Stakeholders Group that have continued to study
commuter ferry. Willem is a licensed United States Coast Guard Captain.
Willem is an active member in the community as the past chairman of Fort Dupont Ice Arena and the
Alexandria Police Foundation. He served as the Mayor of the Town of Glen Echo from 2017-2021. He
remains as a director with the Fort Dupont Ice Arena and the Glen Echo Park Partnership. In 2004, Willem
was named the Washingtonian of the Year. Willem attended both Beauvoir and St. Albans schools. At the
University of North Carolina, he played both football and soccer until the schedules conflicted. He chose
soccer for the remainder of his college career. He was a professional soccer player with the Atlanta Chiefs,
NASL and later the British Lions, where they won the national championship that year over perennial favorite
Kutis FC from St, Louis. Willem is married to Cathie, raised three children & enjoys time with his four
grandchildren.
Paul Winters, Director of Public Affairs & Federal Communications
Clean Fuels Alliance America
Paul Winters is Director of Public Affairs and Federal Communications for Clean Fuels
Alliance America, leading communications efforts and media outreach on the industry's
federal policy priorities. Paul helps Clean Fuels members build robust relationships with
stakeholders and educate them about the benefits of biodiesel and renewable diesel. Paul
brings to Clean Fuels Alliance America extensive experience in media relations and advocacy
on biofuels, the RFS and other federal policies. Paul erned a bachelor's degree at UCLA and a master's
degree at the University of California, Davis, in political science and international relations.
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CLOSEOUT SESSION
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) & Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Funding: "Show Us the Money!"
Tom Deyo,
CEO
Montgomery County Green Bank
Tom Deyo is the Chief Executive Officer of the Montgomery County Green Bank (the
Green Bank). Tom joined the Green Bank in June 2017 as the organization’s first CEO
to support the Green Bank’s mission to accelerate affordable investment in clean
energy for the benefit of businesses and residents of Montgomery County. The Green
Bank has focused its initial efforts around commercial and industrial properties, singlefamily
owned homes, affordable rental housing properties, community solar, and commercial
solar in partnership with community banks, private capital providers, community development financial
institutions and credit unions. The Green Bank is principally funded through resources provided by the County.
Tom has been a resident of Montgomery County for 30 years. Tom is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago
and University of Virginia.
Richard Ezike,
Program Communications Specialist
Joint Office of Energy & Transportation
Richard Ezike is currently a Program Communications Specialist at the Joint Office of
Energy and Transportation, where he will be helping with stakeholder engagement
and outreach with a focus on equity, environmental justice, and workforce development
around the electrification of transportation. The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
supports the deployment of zero-emission, convenient, accessible, equitable transportation
infrastructure—coordinating and leveraging activities between the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S.
Department of Transportation. Prior to the Joint Office, Richard has worked for CH Planning Ltd., the Urban
Institute, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. He has advised
on transportation issues for federal agencies such as the Department of Energy, Department of Transportation,
and the Environmental Protection Agency; and for organizations such as the Transportation Research Board,
Smart Growth America, the Greenlining Institute, Securing America’s Future Energy, and the State Innovation
Exchange. Dr. Ezike holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a
B.S. in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University.
Stephanie Klein,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Engagement
Office of Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs
U.S. Department of Energy
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Stephanie was most recently the Washington, DC Field Organizer for Moms Clean Air
Force, where she advocated for policies that were protective of air quality and climate at
the local and federal levels. Previously, she worked for Capitol Canary (formerly Phone2Action)
as a Senior Client Strategy and Success Lead, where she supported environmental advocacy organizations
with their digital grassroots advocacy strategies and campaigns. Prior to that, Stephanie was a National
Program Manager within the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Commercial
Buildings Program. In this role she led efforts focused on energy efficiency and market transformation
through public-private partnerships, working with companies to implement and communicate
energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives. She holds a B.S. from Michigan State
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MODERATORS
Ira Dorfman, Senior Advisor
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC)
I​ra Dorfman is the Senior Advisor for the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities
Coalition. Mr. Dorfman has extensive public policy and private sector experience at the
Congressional, federal, state and local levels in cutting-edge technology, clean
transportation/energy, conservation and the environment. He served as a Professional Staff Member of the
United States Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee and as the international program manager of a
USDOE/USAID-funded clean transportation program in India where he traveled frequently. He has also held
positions as a national trade association executive and as a Washington representative for a variety of
companies and institutions. Throughout his career, he was worked on numerous alternative fuel
transportation projects including the vehicular use of battery electric and hydrogen fuel cells, natural gas,
propane, biodiesel and ethanol.
Mr. Dorfman is a graduate of Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio and attended graduate school in public
administration at Rutgers University. He serves as a member of the Metropolitan Washington Council of
Governments’ Climate, Energy & Environment Policy Committee and is Past Chairman of the Society of
Automotive Engineers’ Washington, DC Section.​
Carla Longshore, Associate Director of Transit Delivery
District Department of Transportation (DDOT)
Carla has worked in the transportation industry in Washington, DC for more than 30
years. having begun her career in transportation at Landmark Services Tourmobile, Inc., a
former locally owned and operated sightseeing company; she started as a revenue cashier and progressed to
become president of the organization. During her tenure with Tourmobile, she served in many capacities
within the operation to include dispatch, marketing, and maintenance oversight. Having to close the
business after the passing of the owner, she managed per capita tours and commuter routes for a local
division of a motor coach company. In 2015, she accepted the position of Associate Administrator for Fleet
Operations at the DC Department of Public Works.
Her experience and passion for bus operations led her to DDOT, where she continues to advocate for
transportation. She leads a team providing guidance and oversight for the DC Circulator, DC Streetcar, and
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Coordination programs. Carla focuses on
operations, budget, and contract management improvement. Born and raised in Washington, DC, she has a
strong connection to transit operations in the region, which gives her great pride in managing transit
operation programs and two administrative transit programs: School Transit Subsidy and coordination with
WMATA to improve transit operations. She actively supports the District’s priority to increase transit
ridership, reduce single occupancy vehicles, and improve safety for all transportation modes in the city.
Carla attended Howard University and earned both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
and an Master of Business Administration from Strayer University. She is also an alumna of the
ENO Transit Senior Executive Program.
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MODERATORS
Luis MacDonald,
AutoFlex Fleet Inc
President
Luis D. MacDonald is President of AutoFlex Fleet, Inc. a GSA Schedule Federal Fleet
contract holder for 25+ years. AutoFlex Fleet was incorporated in 1987, and is a
Maryland DOT certified Minority and service-disabled Veteran owned small business.
Mr. MacDonald is a charter member of the Federal Clean Cities Program and a charter
member of the GWRCCC Board of Directors. Mr. MacDonald served as Chair of D.C. NAFA's
first fleet-industry seminars on implementing Alternative Fueled Vehicle Legislation during early 1990’s. Mr.
MacDonald served as a Military Policeman at the end of the Vietnam-era and studied football and business
administration at Colorado State University under the G.I. Bill.
Anne Steckel, Principal
Ardent Strategies
Ardent Strategies
Anne has over 20 years of experience in fostering relationships, framing policy and
delivering results for companies in the energy, transportation and agriculture sectors.
She has successfully led and motivated geographically distributed teams of people with
diverse responsibilities in public policy, government affairs, finance and budgeting, fundraising,
constituent relations, public relations and legal.
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MODERATORS
Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC)
Antoine Maurice Thompson is a native of Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Buffalo
Public Schools #61, #60, and Bennett High School. A graduate of SUNY Brockport with a dual
bachelors’ degree in History and African and Afro-American Studies, Thompson also studied at the University
of Ghana in Ghana, West Africa. Antoine is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree from
Medaille College. He is a graduate of the 2001 Class of Leadership Buffalo.
Antoine M. Thompson is a nationally recognized leader for environmental justice, green business, housing,
diversity and urban policy. Antoine is the Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities
Coalition (GWRCCC), a public-private partnership that promotes the use of clean, American transportation
fuels for homeland security, improved air quality, environment justice, diversity and inclusion.
He is the former Executive Director of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) the oldest
organization of African-American real estate professionals in the United States. Antoine led efforts to
increase advocacy on Capitol Hill on closing the racial wealth gap through increasing the rate of Black
homeownership.
He had a significant public service career in his hometown of Buffalo, New York. His positions have included
election to Buffalo Common Council where he authored the Buffalo’s Fair Housing Law, the Minority and
Women Business Enterprise Inclusion Law and secured over $75 million for community development
projects. He was elected to the New York State Senate in 2006 and 2008 and served as the Senate Deputy
Majority Whip and the first African-American to Chair the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental
Conservation and Co-Chair of the Senate Minority and Woman Business Enterprise Task Force. He authored
the NYS MWBE Mentor/Protégé Law. He was key architect of the Green Jobs/Green New York law.
Antoine is a partner in Creative PMO Solutions. He is also a licensed real estate agent in New York State.
Antoine is married to Tracey Thompson, and the father of Deja L. Thompson and Joseph A. Thompson. He is a
member of First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Antoine is a Silver Life Member of
the NAACP, and a longtime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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AWARD WINNERS
PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Pedro Leyton,
General Manager
Parts Authority, LLC
Pedro is the General Manager of Parts Authority LLC. He began his career in the
automotive parts distribution business while in high school and worked his way through
college. He had the good fortune of starting at the bottom as a stock clerk and ascending to where he is
today. He is extremely dedicated to his teams and to the company's customer base. He learns and grows
from them every day.
Over the last ten years, he and his team have helped Parts Authority become the leading independent
automotive parts distributor in the Washington DC., Maryland and Virginia region. They have national
programs, massive inventories, excellent service and teams of trained dedicated professionals. They provide
branded and many OE parts for automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty trucks.
His company is dedicated to making cars last longer, run cleaner and safer. They support all alternative fuel
vehicles, including hybrid’s and electric. They carry environmentally friendly Biosynthetic motor oils, soy-
based cleaners, hydraulic oils, hand cleaners and more. They also work closely with fleets to give them
healthy/better choices.
Pedro serves on the GWRCCC board so that he can learn about cutting edge technology, support education
and find opportunities to support the environment.
MARYLAND VISIONARY AWARD
Angela Alsobrooks,
Prince George's County
County Executive
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In November 2018, Angela, a proud, lifelong Prince Georgian, was elected as the 8th
County Executive for Prince George’s County and the first woman to hold the position. Her
Administration is committed to providing a world-class education system, safe communities and a robust
economy that creates jobs and opportunities for all and increases the commercial tax base to ensure
residents are provided with the services they deserve.
In 2010, Angela was elected to serve as the County’s State’s Attorney, becoming the youngest and first
woman to be elected to the office in Prince George’s County. As the County’s top law enforcement official,
Angela played a key role in public safety and strived to carry out her responsibilities in a firm, fair and
consistent manner. She fought for additional resources to ensure the office could appropriately support the
needs of the community.
Angela received her B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University and her J.D. from the University of
Maryland School of Law. She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden and Delta
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AWARD WINNERS
D.C. VISIONARY AWARD
Honorable Muriel Bowser,
Mayor of D.C.
District of Columbia Infrastructure Committee
Muriel Bowser is committed to making sure every Washingtonian gets a fair shot in a growing and prosperous
Washington, DC. Her administration is focused on making DC's prosperity more inclusive, advancing DC
values, and building safer, stronger, and healthier neighborhoods across DC’s eight wards.
Washington, DC is unique in the American political system – the mayor, DC’s chief executive, functions as a
governor, county executive, & mayor. Like governors, Mayor Bowser runs Medicaid, issues driver’s licenses,
and has tax authority. Like county executives, Mayor Bowser runs the local jail, and, unlike most mayors, also
oversees the public school system. In 2020, Washington, DC was home to 705k people across 68 sq miles,
has a AAA bond rating, & an annual budget of $15 billion plus.
On November 6, 2018, Muriel Bowser became the first woman ever re-elected as the Mayor of Washington,
DC and the first mayor to earn a second term in 16 years. Since taking office, the Mayor has taken bold steps
to reset DC’s global and national competitiveness, speed up affordable housing production, diversify the DC
economy, increase satisfaction in city services, & invest in programs & policies that allow more families to
live & thrive in DC.
Prior to becoming Mayor in 2015, Bowser served as the Ward 4 Councilmember on the Council of the District
of Columbia – first elected in a special election in 2007 and re-elected in 2008 and 2012. As a
Councilmember, she served as the Chairwoman of the Committee on Economic Development which created
more than 5,000 units of affordable housing, passed legislation to build the new soccer stadium, and
secured from the federal government the best portion of the Walter Reed campus for DC. She also led her
colleagues to pass comprehensive ethics reform and increased transparency in government contracting.
Mayor Bowser earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Chatham University and a Master’s degree in
Public Policy from American University, and received honorary doctorates from Chatham University and
Trinity University. With more than 20 years of experience in local government, she first entered elected office
as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in the Riggs Park neighborhood
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AWARD WINNERS
VIRGINIA VISIONARY AWARD
Darrel Reynolds,
Assistant Director Fleet Management
Prince William County
Veteran of the United States Army, served in Desert Shield and Storm as a technician for
heavy construction equipment. earned a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology
from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
After graduating from college, Mr. Reynolds worked for General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan, for Technical
Assistance and Customer Service. Transferred to the Electromotive Division of GM where he worked as inside
sales for the Amtrak customer. He was hired by General Electric Transportation Division as a Field Engineer
working on the P32, P40, and P42 locomotives for Amtrak.
In 2001 he started his municipal service with the City of Chicago as a Senior Automotive Equipment Analyst
and was later promoted to Assistant Commissioner in charge of the vehicle repair maintenance tracking
database (VMART).
Darrel now proudly works for Prince William County's Facilities and Fleet Management in the Commonwealth
of Virginia. He has the privilege of leading a diverse highly motivated team of 40 members who are committed
to safety, training, future planning and meeting the objectives of the Board.
TRANSIT FLEET OF THE YEAR
"TheBus",
Prince George's County Transit System
Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is
Prince George’s Proud to be the recipient of Greater Washington Region Clean Cities
Coalition (GWRCCC’s) “Transit Fleet of the Year Award”. The Department of Public Works and
Transportation takes pride in being innovative leaders of change and forging forward with Zero Emission
Transition planning. DPW&T is excited to launch its “Proud to Charge” initiative bringing emerging
technology, advanced workforce development, and improved air quality for our residents.
Prince George’s County Transit System operates more than 70 bus routes in the County, TheBus, Call-A-Bus,
Paratransit services, the Purple line light rail spanning 16 miles, 15 metrorail stations, and RideSmart solutions
that provides alternative transportation options. The advancements and the accomplishments that we are
making continue to connect our communities with diversity, equity, and inclusive transit programming.
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AWARD WINNERS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY & INNOVATION
AWARD
Jason Nordt,
D.C. Department of Public Works Fleet
Management (DPW)
Jason Nordt is a 13-year employee with the DC Department of Public Works Fleet Management
Administration who started with this agency in 2009 after graduating from Bowie State University. Since
then, he has been afforded multiple opportunities to advance his career. He is currently serving as the Fuel
Management Officer. He has a background in fuel infrastructure, stormwater compliance, data analysis,
realtime reporting, vehicle technology, vendor relations, contract management, and customer service.
DPW's mission is to follow federal and local initiatives to advance alternative fuel usage, electrification, and
modernization. Jason has actively participated in increasing alternative fuel usage and electrification by
managing the B100 Pilot Project and the District of Columbia Fleet Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Program. He also oversees the 12 District-owned fuel stations and mobile tankers that support over 6,000
municipal assets in the District of Columbia. These assets include refuse trucks, generators, frontend
loaders, 6-wheel dumps, wrecker trucks, mobile command units, and sedans. DPW FMA strives to lead the
way for a cleaner environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to improve living conditions for citizens
here in the District of Columbia.
In addition to the responsibilities that he fulfills as Fuel Management Officer, he is also an active member of
the NAFA Fleet Management Association and the American Public Works Association.
MEDIA AWARD
Adam Tuss,
NBC4
News4 Anchor & Transportation Reporter
Adam Tuss is News4’s Transportation reporter and anchors the Sunday edition of News4
Today. Tuss joined NBC4 in 2012 after spending eight years reporting for WTOP Radio. During most of his
time there, he reported the station’s Sprawl and Crawl franchise which covers transportation around the
Washington area. In addition to his radio reporting, he also wrote a column about transportation for The
Washington Examiner.
Tuss is an Emmy Award and Edward R Murrow Award winning journalist, and his reporting has been
recognized by the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. He has been asked to share
his expertise in front of numerous organizations and government agencies.
A native of the Philadelphia area, Tuss graduated from Fordham University in New York and got his
broadcasting start there, reporting for WFUV as a sports anchor. He moved to WCBS Radio in 2001
then to WILM Newsradio in Wilmington, Delaware a few years later. When he’s not covering
news, Tuss tries hopelessly to will Philadelphia’s sports teams to victories. Tuss lives in Falls
Church with his wife, two daughters and son.
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AWARD WINNERS
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP OF THE
YEAR
Jamie Darvish, Vice President
DARCARS Automotive Group
Jamie Darvish, COO of the DARCARS Automotive Group, has been committed to the
automotive industry his entire life. Upon graduating Northwood University in 1993, Jamie put
what he learned right to work making DARCARS one of the most successful automotive groups in the country.
With over 30 dealerships and over 2,000 employees, Jamie takes pride in teaching, mentoring, and
developing future leaders of the industry.
Throughout the years Jamie has sat on various boards for a number of different manufacturers such as Toyota,
Chrysler, Nissan and Volvo. He is very active on the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association
(WANADA) and is involved with multiple Chambers of Commerce. Jamie is politically active in legislation
pertaining to the automotive industry, both on the state and federal levels.
In addition to his role as COO, Jamie is also heavily involved in the community, dedicating his time working
with organizations such as The Parkinson’s Foundation, Defeat DIPG and other events around the community.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
CHAMPION
Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC)
JOB CREATION & WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
Honorable Muriel Bowser, Mayor of D.C.
District of Columbia Infrastructure Committee
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TRAILBLAZER AWARD WINNERS
PROPANE AWARD
Ray Tyler,
Vice President
Hopwood Enterprises
NATURAL GAS AWARD
Stephen Laurine,
Washington Gas
Director Facilities, Transportation & Real Estate
The WGL family of companies—Washington Gas, WGL Energy, and Hampshire Gas— are indirect, wholly-
owned subsidiaries of AltaGas Ltd. WGL is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and is a leading source
for reliable, efficient and diverse energy solutions. With activities and assets across the U.S., WGL
provides options for natural gas, electricity, power and energy services, including generation, storage,
transportation, distribution, supply and efficiency.
WGL’s regulated utility, Washington Gas, was founded in 1848, through a Congressional charter signed
into law by President James K. Polk. The new company installed gas lights in the House and Senate
chambers, the White House and along Pennsylvania Avenue. As the 20th century dawned, Washington
Gas expanded into Virginia and Maryland.
Today, Washington Gas provides safe, reliable natural gas service to more than 1.2 million customers in
the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The company has been providing energy to residential,
commercial, and industrial customers for 170 years. Natural gas is the fuel of choice for more than nine
out of 10 new home buyers in the D.C. metro area.
WGL’s goal is to make energy solutions easy for our employees, community and all our customers.
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TRAILBLAZER AWARD WINNERS
E-85 AWARD
Daillard Paris,
Sheetz, Inc.
Director of Petroleum Supply & Trading
Daillard Paris serves as the Director of Petroleum Supply & Trading at Sheetz, Inc. He leads the renewable
fuels trading arm and the Supply Chain Logistics Team of the Fuel Management Department, responsible
for over 600 Sheetz fuel locations. One of his main priorities is to expand the gas offering into new or more
dynamic renewable fuel options that give customers cheaper and cleaner-burning options.
In his current role as Director of Supply & Trading, Daillard and his team deliver strategic growth plans to
the organization and then devise and execute tactical plans that are aligned with the strategy. He also co-
leads the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (I.D.E.A.) Initiative at Sheetz. In his role within
I.D.E.A., he plays a key role in creating the strategy, execution, evaluation, change management, and
corporate culture.
Daillard is a board member of Special Olympics of PA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the NAACP of Blair
County. He has a four-year-old son named Jacmel. He is a “former” Marine and has a Bachelor of Science
in Accounting from Hofstra University.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING AWARD
Calvin Jones,
Chief, Equipment Management
Montgomery County Government,
Fleet Management Services
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TRAILBLAZER AWARD WINNERS
BIODIESEL AWARD
Tim Fitzgerald,
Fleet Management Administrator
Department of Public Works - DC Water
Tim Fitzgerald is the Fleet Management Administrator for the Department of Public Works - District of
Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). In this post, Mr. Fitzgerald oversees procurement,
maintenance and repair for all DC Water vehicles and related equipment. He manages fleet functions and the
distribution of vehicular equipment to support all DC Water operations.
Mr. Fitzgerald is currently responsible for 575 vehicles and trucks in addition to more than 1,300 pieces of
utility equipment at DC Water. He has a deep appreciation for an environmentally friendly fleet as well as the
use and integration of alternative fuels, vehicles and advanced technologies into the fleet.
Mr. Fitzgerald was previously the Manager of Fleet Operations for DC Water, a role in which he developed
standards and vehicle operating policies, prepared annual budgets and periodic reports on operating costs,
purchased or leased vehicles and equipment, and managed maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal
of vehicles. He managed 26 staff members and directed fleet-related risk management training, such as
safety and accident prevention programs.
Prior to coming to DC Water, Mr. Fitzgerald was President of Future-LLC, as Chief of Operations, managing
the quad model of Facilities, Fleet/Utilities, Transportation and Construction for commercial and government
offerings. He has 20 years of experience in IT and management ,and nearly as many years in fleet service. In
2014 and 2021, he received the Most Visionary Professional (MVP) award from the Clean Cities Coalition, in
2018 the Intelligent Utility Vehicle award from STEM – NASA.
Mr. Fitzgerald is studying Computer Science at Prince George's Community College. Tim is a native
Washingtonian, born and raised in Washington, DC.
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