Our Leadership Team
Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, President & CEO
Laurie Wiegand-Jackson is a successful entrepreneur with over twenty five years of experience in the energy industry. She is the President, CEO and founding member of Utility Advantage. Laurie brings a broad range of national experience in
wholesale and retail energy markets, utility rates and regulation, demand side management, CHP and renewable energy project development. She regularly speaks at industry and private and public sector programs on the importance of sound energy policy, energy management strategies and the benefits of energy programs. She has been recognized for her contributions to the energy industry, where she served as the President of the International Association of Energy Engineers in 2007. Laurie received the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from AEE and she was also honored in 2008 by the Executive Women of New Jersey as a leading Policy Maker. Laurie was inducted into the AEE Energy Manager Hall of Fame in 2016.
Laurie is very active in promoting the professional advancement of women in the energy industry. She is the founder of the Council for Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) and currently co-chairs the CWEEL Board of Directors.
wholesale and retail energy markets, utility rates and regulation, demand side management, CHP and renewable energy project development. She regularly speaks at industry and private and public sector programs on the importance of sound energy policy, energy management strategies and the benefits of energy programs. She has been recognized for her contributions to the energy industry, where she served as the President of the International Association of Energy Engineers in 2007. Laurie received the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from AEE and she was also honored in 2008 by the Executive Women of New Jersey as a leading Policy Maker. Laurie was inducted into the AEE Energy Manager Hall of Fame in 2016.
Laurie is very active in promoting the professional advancement of women in the energy industry. She is the founder of the Council for Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) and currently co-chairs the CWEEL Board of Directors.
Gerald Jackson, VP, Business Development
Gerald Jackson is the Vice President of Business Development for Utility Advantage. He is responsible for the development of sales channels and new products for the company and its clients.
Gerald brings over ten years of energy experience in his role at Utility Advantage. He has experience in the IT and security sectors where he led related programs for North America Power Partners, G Line Fitness of PA, and Jazz Security as well as being a key team member of a local diplomat. He has traveled extensively and provides support on a global basis to Utility Advantage.
Gerald brings over ten years of energy experience in his role at Utility Advantage. He has experience in the IT and security sectors where he led related programs for North America Power Partners, G Line Fitness of PA, and Jazz Security as well as being a key team member of a local diplomat. He has traveled extensively and provides support on a global basis to Utility Advantage.