The UA 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.
Deb Lenny, Director of Program Management & Consulting Services
Deb Lenny is the Director of Program Management and Consulting Services for Utility Advantage. With over thirty (30) years of expertise in the energy sector, Deb is focused on advancing innovative energy & renewables solutions for industrial and commercial customers. She is an outcome-driven leader with a proven track record of delivery and excels at building highly effective & diverse teams and leading change.
Deb graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. She also has an MBA from LaSalle University.
She is a Six Sigma Green Belt (2005) and Lean Practitioner (2007). Prior to joining Utility Advantage, she worked as an engineer and in various leadership positions at PSE&G, HESS Corporation, Direct Energy and NRG Business.
Deb graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. She also has an MBA from LaSalle University.
She is a Six Sigma Green Belt (2005) and Lean Practitioner (2007). Prior to joining Utility Advantage, she worked as an engineer and in various leadership positions at PSE&G, HESS Corporation, Direct Energy and NRG Business.
Craig DeLuca, Director, Business Development
Craig DeLuca is the Director, Business Development for Utility Advantage. He is responsible for the growth of services to Commercial, Industrial and Government sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Craig has 30+ years of experience in sales, business development, and management across various industries. He is uniquely skilled to deliver effective and efficient solutions for any business and government initiative. Given his strong passion for energy efficiency and promoting of a better, cleaner future, he focused his career over the past 13 years towards the successful delivery of multiple energy efficiency programs within the NJ, NY, PA regions.
Craig has 30+ years of experience in sales, business development, and management across various industries. He is uniquely skilled to deliver effective and efficient solutions for any business and government initiative. Given his strong passion for energy efficiency and promoting of a better, cleaner future, he focused his career over the past 13 years towards the successful delivery of multiple energy efficiency programs within the NJ, NY, PA regions.
Allison Muehe, Energy Engineer
Allison Muehe is a licensed professional engineer with over fifteen years of engineering experience and seven years of energy consulting services work. She currently works as a senior consultant/engineer for Utility Advantage.
Prior to working with Utility Advantage, Ms. Muehe has a background of working in energy conservation, analysis and process optimization for the commercial, agriculture, wastewater and waste management sectors.
Allison Muehe is a licensed professional engineer with over fifteen years of engineering experience and seven years of energy consulting services work. She currently works as a senior consultant/engineer for Utility Advantage.
Prior to working with Utility Advantage, Ms. Muehe has a background of working in energy conservation, analysis and process optimization for the commercial, agriculture, wastewater and waste management sectors.
OUR UTILITY PROGRAMS TEAM MEMBERS
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Cliff Madsen Nicholas Jackson Keora Bernard
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Casey Fitzgerald Chiquita Savoy Toccara Dobbins
Project Coordinator Project Coordinator Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator Project Coordinator Project Coordinator