Off the Grid, On the Move

Dr. Stuver is the Director of Defense Energy and Collaborative Programs at GTI Energy, where she spearheads the execution of groundbreaking hydrogen programs and strategic partnerships. Her leadership extends to cross-cutting energy research efforts across the company, including pioneering the DoD Hydrogen Energy Research Operation (HERO). Dr. Stuver also co-leads the transformative Low Carbon Resources Initiative and supports the innovative HyVelocity hydrogen hub effort. In her role, Dr. Stuver orchestrates the internal operations of GTI's energy-related endeavors, leveraging the expertise of personnel, state-of-the-art laboratories, and cutting-edge test facilities. She oversees a diverse portfolio of research projects, driving advancements in the field, as well as supports long-term strategic planning, internal R&D, and business development opportunities, including networking, presenting, and proposal writing. Dr. Stuver is a Board-Certified Environmental Scientist, holding a PhD in Environmental Engineering and Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio, an MS in Environmental Science and Spatial Analysis, and a BS in Biology. With over 30 years of experience in R&D, consulting, engineering, technology validation, and integration within the energy industry, Dr. Stuver is a recognized leader in her field and a proud veteran of the US Army.

Holly Heinrich is a Texas energy regulatory attorney who represents a variety of energy clients, including generation companies, generation developers, generation investors, retail electric providers, and large load clients, such as data centers, that are seeking interconnection with the ERCOT grid. Prior to joining Husch Blackwell, she was a regulatory attorney at ERCOT and a utilities attorney at the City of Austin. You can learn more about her experience and expertise here: https://www.huschblackwell.com/professionals/holly-heinrich.

Mr. Joel Fox is the Program Manager for Expeditionary Support (PM-ES), Program Executive Office (PEO) Special Operations Forces Support Activity (SOFSA) United Stated Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Blue Grass Station (BGS), Lexington Kentucky. He leads a diverse team of 7 Government employees and contractor support personnel. PM-ES provides logistics-related capability development, enhancement and support programs that provide operational capabilities, programmatic expertise, and acquisition authority in support of Special operations Forces. PM-ES is responsible to the PEO for managing the Joint Operational Stock Program, Foreign/Non-standard Weapons, Materiel and Munitions Program, mobile Technology and Repair Complex Program, and providing Contested Logistics support to USSOCOM subordinate units and directorates. Prior to assuming his role as the PM for Expeditionary Support, Mr. Fox was the SOF Systems Branch Chief, managing contract support for 4 SOCOM Components, 8 PEOs/Directorates, 5 Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), the National Mission Forces, other high priority units and Other Government Activities.

Blaise Zandoli is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contract Analyst for the Army SBIR Program and Portfolio Manager for the program’s AI/ML and Energy Resiliency portfolios. As Portfolio Manager, he collaborates with Army customers and emerging tech small businesses by supporting Army market research needs, shepherding R&D work for potential SBIR funding, and presenting the Army SBIR Program to small businesses. He also supports the program’s organizational re-design as the principal author of the program’s Innovation Framework and coordinates the Program’s interface with venture finance firms. Blaise has fifteen years’ experience in finance and manufacturing and has worked and studied across East and South Asia, Western Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa. He is a Colonel (Ret.) in the U.S. Army Reserves and was U.S. Senate confirmed for promotion to Brigadier General. Blaise holds the degrees of Master of Business Administration from Bocconi University earned jointly with a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University, Master of National Security Strategy from National War College, Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Affairs from American University, and a Diploma in French Language and Politics from University Aix-Marseille. https://linkedin.com/in/blaise-zandoli-774847

Brian Stevens leads energy, technology, and innovation initiatives to enhance the Texas Military Department’s readiness through  installation resilience and mission assurance. A retired US Army/Texas Army National Guard officer, his 25-year career includes special operations, strategic planning, and energy infrastructure projects in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a Certified Energy Manager with degrees from Wayland Baptist University and the University of Texas at Austin.