FY24 A.I. Partnership Support to a Tiered Grant Approach

Mark is an engineer and energy professional with a broad level of expertise in building infrastructure and the energy savings performance contracting industry. Mark implemented and/or engineered ESPC projects across New England for 15 years, with a total value exceeding $50 million, and sold as much since moving to business development five years ago. He has extensive experience on every side of the energy performance business; From Project Development Engineer, to Construction and Implementation Project Manager, to finance and sales professional, Mark integrates his extensive facility and solutions knowledge, costing and procurement understanding, and financing and procurement expertise with his high standards of value and performance.

An energy professional and Certified Energy Manager with over 16 years of experience in the energy and building infrastructure industry. Possessing both a legal and technical background, Chris combines broad-level energy resource management expertise with a detailed understanding of the related contract vehicles, business models and financial tools to help best design, finance and implement comprehensive, sustainable and cost-effective energy infrastructure projects. Chris brings a strong local presence and reputation in New England, having served as President of the NE Association of Energy Engineers, sitting on the Finance Committee, Energy Advisory and Water Management Advisory Committees of his home town of Sharon MA.

Susan Bottan returned to Wayland Public Schools in July, 2023 to begin her 8th year as the Director of Finance and Operations for the Wayland Public Schools following a 2-year engagement as Director of Finance and Operations for the Reading Public Schools. Susan began her School Business Official career in 1998 following 16 years working in the roles of manufacturing analyst and marketing and development director for private and public corporations. Susan began her career as a public school official in 1998 for Lexington Public Schools. Over the years, Susan has been privileged to also serve within the Lincoln and Marlborough Public Schools. Susan is the current Vice President of MASBO. Susan has earned undergraduate degrees in education and early childhood development from Lesley University, MS in child development and child care studies from Boston University (Wheelock College), and MBA from Simmons University.