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Adeniyi (Niyi) Babalola, Ph.D. is the Senior Director of Development Engineering at PowerTransitions®, where he oversees all aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) across development, redevelopment, pre-construction, and construction phases—through to commercial operation (COD).

Niyi earned his Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, focusing his dissertation on the use of artificial intelligence algorithms to mitigate cascading failures in power systems. Beyond his doctoral research, he has been extensively published in power system analysis, stability, and instrumentation and control systems.

With over 12 years of experience in the energy sector, Niyi began his U.S. career at Electrotek Concepts working in power quality while completing his PhD. He later joined General Electric, where he led the development of power system models and worked on gas turbine control systems for domestic and international projects. At GE, he also contributed to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiatives on power system cybersecurity and applied for five patents for his work.

Niyi went on to serve as the in-house subject matter expert for electrical and controls engineering at Pattern Energy, supporting a 4 GW portfolio of utility-scale wind assets across the U.S., Canada, and Japan. His technical expertise and strategic initiatives resulted in more than $4 million in revenue enhancements and cost savings.

Prior to PowerTransitions®, Niyi held key roles at Borrego Energy and Anza Renewables, serving as the in-house technical lead for backend algorithm development on the Anza platform. He designed and coded the foundational version of an AI-based tool for degradation curve analysis and prediction. His team also played a pivotal role in deploying approximately 1 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across ERCOT, ISO New England, and CAISO—helping customers navigate project sizing, equipment diligence, procurement, contracting, design, construction, and commissioning.

A respected industry thought leader, Niyi has presented at multiple IEEE conferences, spoken at RE+ 2023, and contributed to technical discussions hosted by ESIG and SEIA.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, gardening, and tinkering with electronics.

Joe Cushing is Senior Analyst, Investments & Commercial at PowerTransitions®, where he provides financial modeling and analytical support for mergers and acquisitions and energy transition infrastructure projects.

He brings over a decade of experience in advanced financial modeling, scenario analysis, capital optimization, and strategic investment support across energy and real estate sectors. Joe specializes in financial modeling, VBA automation, and multi-scenario analysis to optimize capital deployment for power generation and renewable energy integration.

Prior to joining PowerTransitions®, Joe held a role at Mitsubishi Power Americas, where he developed financial models for green hydrogen production optimization, evaluated capital and operating inputs, and supported capital raise initiatives and contract bids. He also previously worked in real estate investment, performing acquisitions analysis, budgeting, and valuation modeling for diverse property portfolios.

Joe holds a Master of Science in Finance from Walsh College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, magna cum laude, from Northern Michigan University. He previously served in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Journeyman.

Tammy is Senior Associate, Finance at PowerTransitions®, with over 25 years of experience in the utility sector. She specializes in plant accounting, cash receivable restructuring, and operational accounting for generation assets, including fossil, hydro, and gas plants.

Tammy began her utility career at PPL Services Corp in Asset Management/Plant Accounting, later advancing to Senior Generation Business Specialist at PPL Generation LLC. During her tenure, she played a key role in supporting her team through major transitions, including the divestiture of PPL’s Generation business to Talen Energy.

Over the years, she has built strong industry knowledge and practical expertise across multiple utility and accounting functions. Following the acquisition of Camden and Dartmouth, Tammy joined PowerTransitions®, applying her experience to ensure accurate financial processes and support the company’s growth objectives.

Tammy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.

Jennifer Figueroa is Senior Counsel, Project Development for PowerTransitions®, and is responsible for providing legal support for the Company’s development, financing, and execution of energy transition and infrastructure projects.

Jennifer has substantial experience in project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and complex commercial contracting for large‑scale energy and infrastructure projects, including wind, solar, LNG, hydrogen, and other low‑carbon technologies. She has advised on project financings, joint ventures, power purchase agreements, and development, construction, and operations matters across the United States and Latin America.

Before joining PowerTransitions® Jennifer held senior in‑house roles at leading energy companies, Sempra Infrastructure and Invenergy, where she supported the development, financing, and operation of large‑scale energy projects in the U.S., Mexico, and Latin America. She previously worked in the project finance and infrastructure groups at Milbank, Freshfields, and Galicia Abogados, where she advised sponsors, lenders, and investors on cross‑border energy and infrastructure deals.

Jennifer received her J.D., magna cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law and her B.A., magna cum laude, from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She is admitted to practice in New York and is pending admission to the Texas Bar.

Nick is a Vice President of Investments & Commercial with over 15 years’ experience in the energy industry. His experience includes corporate accounting, project development, acquisition work, and energy management in the power and hydrogen sectors. In this role, Nick leads the financial modeling work stream for the organization.

Prior to joining PowerTransitions®, Nick was a Director, Commercial Finance for Mitsubishi Power Americas where he led the financial modeling work on a first of its kind green hydrogen production and storage project in Delta, Utah. This project secured Department of Energy Loan Program Office funding and achieved financial close in 2022.

Prior to joining Mitsubishi, Nick was a Controller for Robindale Energy where he had accounting oversight of two waste coal fired power plants in western Pennsylvania. While in this role, he also led the financial modeling work to acquire a 100MW+ waste coal fired power plant.

Prior to joining Robindale Energy, Nick was a Principal for Arcova Development where he worked with colleagues to develop a 1,200 MW CCGT facility in central Pennsylvania. Nick also led the financial modeling work to acquire two waste coal fired power plants in western Pennsylvania totaling ~600 MWs.

Prior to joining Arcova, Nick worked for Sunbury Generation, a 400 MW coal fired power plant in central Pennsylvania as part of the accounting staff. In addition to accounting oversight, Nick worked on the development of Hummel Station, a 1,100 MW CCGT facility that achieved financial close in 2015 and commercial operations in 2018.

Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Susquehanna University as well as a CPA in the state of Pennsylvania.

Mike is responsible for overseeing the Company’s accounting and corporate financial functions.  

Prior to joining PowerTransitions®, Mike was Vice President Finance at Kinder Morgan, where he was responsible for and led the segment financial reporting of the combined Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Energy Transition Ventures segment.  The segment included numerous unitized oil fields, gas processing, combined cycle cogeneration, crude oil and gas pipeline transportation and renewable natural gas facilities.  Prior to his progressive career with Kinder Morgan, Mike held roles at EOG Resources and ConocoPhillips.

Mike has an MBA from Texas Tech University and Bachelor of Accountancy from New Mexico State University.

Shawna Green is a Senior Finance Associate, where she supports financial reporting, analysis, and performance management across business operations. Her responsibilities include developing financial insights, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, conducting variance analysis, and enhancing reporting accuracy to inform strategic decision-making.

Prior to her current role, Shawna gained experience at Calpine, where she supported financial analysis and reporting within the energy sector. In this role, she worked on performance tracking, variance analysis, and financial processes supporting power generation operations, contributing to improved visibility into plant and portfolio performance. Her experience in the energy industry strengthened her ability to navigate complex operational environments, align financial insights with commercial objectives, and support data-driven decision-making.

Shawna holds an MBA in Accounting and a BBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Houston, providing a strong foundation in financial analysis, reporting, and business strategy.

Darian King is Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at PowerTransitions®. He is responsible for overseeing M&A, business development, site assessment, and due diligence, and supports the team on renewable development activities.

Darian is a seasoned professional with expertise in environmental mitigation and site remediation. With a deep understanding of market fundamentals, he can identify strategic targets and partnerships in the industry. Before joining PowerTransitions®, Darian was a Senior Associate on the Investment team at Panamint Capital, a KKR portfolio company, where he played a key role in acquiring, commercializing, and managing nearly 3,000 MW of operational fossil and development-stage renewable power plants.

Prior to his tenure at Panamint Capital, Darian was a Senior Analyst at CSG Investments, a subsidiary of Beal Bank. He managed special situations, invested in secondary market debt, originated loans, and hedged interest rate risk. During his time at CSG, he led a team exploring a new investment vertical, negotiated several ISDAs with major banks, and deployed over $500 million in capital.

Darian holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and an MS in Finance with High Distinction from The University of Texas at Dallas.

Alberto Levy is the Director, EPC Engineering of PowerTransitions®, a leading energy company dedicated to creating sustainable and equitable solutions for communities around the world. With more than 35 years and $10+ billion of transactional experience managing large-scale, complex power infrastructure projects, developing public policy, and promoting regulatory changes in the energy sector, Dr. Levy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company.

Before joining PowerTransitions®, Dr. Levy was a Renewable Energy Project Manager at NextEra Energy Resources, leading the simultaneous development and deployment of a portfolio of 750 MW/3 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), co-located with utility-scale solar plants, ensuring efficient resource allocation, compliance with technical and environmental standards, and adherence to schedules and budgets of projects in different stages of their life cycle. He also served as Senior Consultant for Grid Advisors, LLC; Team Leader for the Inter-American Development Bank and the Andean Development Corporation, overseeing multiple projects from Mexico to Argentina; and Director of Enron’s Government Affairs in Central America and the Caribbean.

Dr. Levy has a Ph.D. in the Regulation of Public Utilities from The University of Texas at Austin, an MBA from the IESA, and a B.S. in Power Systems Engineering from the Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela. His diverse background and extensive experience make him a valuable member of the PowerTransitions® team.

Matthew (Matt) Lindsey brings more than 20 years of Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and regulatory leadership experience within the power and energy sectors to his role as Senior Director of EHS & Regulatory at PowerTransitions®. In this role, Matt leads efforts to evaluate and manage environmental, health, safety, and regulatory considerations that influence PowerTransitions’ strategic initiatives and asset value assessments.

Prior to joining PowerTransitions®, Matt served as Regional HSE Manager – Americas for ContourGlobal, where he provided HSE leadership, support, and oversight for the company’s owned and operated power generation assets across the Caribbean, South America, and North America. His responsibilities included supporting a diverse portfolio of generation technologies while partnering closely with regional mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and business development teams to address HSE-related risks and opportunities. Matt also led and oversaw HSE due diligence activities associated with acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions throughout the Americas region.

Before joining ContourGlobal, Matt held several progressively responsible positions with Consolidated Asset Management Services, LLC (CAMS), culminating in the role of Director of Health & Safety. During his tenure, he played a key role in developing and expanding the organization’s EHS and regulatory framework, leading numerous EHS due diligence efforts, managing asset transitions into and out of the organization, and providing strategic oversight of EHS matters for a nationwide portfolio of power generation assets.

Matt holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science from West Texas A&M University, as well as both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Occupational Health & Safety from Columbia Southern University.

Vanessa Palazzolo serves as Senior Paralegal at PowerTransitions®, supporting the General Counsel with legal, compliance and risk management operations.

Vanessa brings over a decade of corporate experience to her role, most recently as a Senior Paralegal at Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP, where she assisted the banking/credit and funds teams. Prior to this role, Vanessa began her career at Sadler Law Group PLLC (formerly known as Sadler Law Firm).

Vanessa holds a BA in Criminal Justice from Texas State University and a Paralegal Certificate from The Center for Advanced Legal Studies in Houston, TX. 

Luke Rowley is a Senior Associate, Development at Power Transitions, where he supports the redevelopment of power generation assets for new industrial, energy, and commercial uses. His responsibilities include site evaluation, project development, co-location initiatives, commercial analysis, stakeholder coordination, and execution activities across the development lifecycle.

Prior to joining Power Transitions, Luke worked in infrastructure development and investment banking. At Chiron Financial, he supported capital raises, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic transactions. Most recently, he worked with Rowan Digital Infrastructure on the financing and development of large-scale digital infrastructure projects, including data centers and related energy assets.

Luke’s experience spans both the financial and commercial aspects of infrastructure projects, providing him with a unique perspective on project execution, capital formation, and value creation. He earned a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin

Shana Smith-Jones serves as Executive Assistant at PowerTranstions®, supporting the organization’s operational efficiency through interdepartmental coordination, administrative management, and executive support. Shana brings to her role over two decades of administrative experience and a proven track record of providing effective and comprehensive support.

Prior to joining PowerTransitions®, Shana supported the City of Stafford Fire Department as Administrative Division Manager, where she was responsible for maintaining the Fire Department’s daily work effort, productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency. Previously, Shana managed office administration and operations as Executive Administrative Assistant and Office Manager at Continental Paper Grading.

Shana holds a BA in Business from the National Louis University and an ABS in Business Science from Robert Morris University – Illinois.

Marissa is a Senior Director of Development with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry. Her expertise spans strategic growth initiatives, energy market risk management, and stakeholder engagement across the natural gas pipeline and power generation sectors. At PowerTransitions®, she leads the full life cycle of large-scale energy development projects from conception through execution.

Prior to joining PowerTransitions®, Marissa held progressive roles in business development, asset management, and trading at Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, Constellation Energy, and Conectiv. In these positions, she successfully negotiated complex agreements with utilities, power generators, and large industrial customers. Her deep expertise in asset valuation, contract negotiation, and energy market risk management has been instrumental in maximizing portfolio performance and advancing strategic project development.

Throughout her career, Marissa has developed comprehensive knowledge of energy markets and infrastructure development, with strength in natural gas pipeline projects and delivery systems.

Marissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance from Villanova University as well as an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Delaware.

Ryan Vassil is a Senior Associate on the M&A team at PowerTransitions®, where he is responsible for asset acquisitions, due diligence, market research, and business development.

Before joining PowerTransitions® Ryan was an Associate on the investment team at Panamint Capital for two and a half years. During his time there, he focused on the acquisition, due diligence, financing, and development of both thermal and renewable power plants, as well as operating coal mines. He played a key role in over $100 million of thermal power plant acquisitions, more than $150 million in related financings, and led project finance efforts for over 1.3 GW of solar and storage developments.

Prior to Panamint, Ryan worked as an Associate in the Project Finance group at CohnReznick, where he advised on transactions totaling more than $1.2 billion. Notably, he served as the buy-side advisor on the acquisition of a 1.1 GW operating solar portfolio—the largest solar transaction in the U.S. at that time.

Ryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Services and Planning from the University of Georgia.