UNIQUELY QUALIFIED + DIVERSELY SPECIALIZED

We are a team of developers, builders, and operators with hundreds of years of combined renewables experience, backed by the scale and financial strength of Excelsior Energy Capital.

Grounded in proven execution, deep technical expertise, and a track record of seeing projects through, we bring the people, relationships, and capital required to deliver essential projects to exceptional ends.

OUR TEAM

EMRE ERSENKAL

  • Emre co-founded Lydian with Excelsior Energy Capital in 2023 and serves as CEO, bringing more than 20 years of experience across energy infrastructure, investing, financing, development, project management, and leadership. Previously, Emre led renewables investing at Castlelake where he managed more than 10 GW of wind, solar, hydro, and battery investments across North America, Asia, and Latin America, and served as Castlelake’s lead Board representative for numerous renewable energy companies and partnerships. Emre also held various commercial leadership roles with Vientos Energy, TerraForm Global, and Beowulf Energy. Before shifting his focus to renewables, Emre was a Peace Corps volunteer in Namibia and project manager at the international development firm DAI. Emre received his M.B.A. from the Wharton School, at the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Hartford, summa cum laude.

STACEY WOODS

  • As Lydian’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Stacey shapes and leads the organization’s human resources strategy. Prior to joining Lydian, Stacey was SVP of HR Operations at $17B LTL and truck brokerage services leader XPO Logistics where she oversaw Global HR Operations, including Learning and Talent, Workforce Analytics, HR PMO, Talent Acquisition & Compensation Operations, North America Payroll, HR Service Center, and HR Technology Audit and Compliance. Stacey earned a B.S. in Information Management from the University of South Carolina, and an Advanced Certificate in Strategic HR Management from Cornell University. She also completed the Black/African Leaders Program at UCLA Anderson School of Management and Human Resource Information Professional (HRIP) certification from International Association for HR Information Management. She sits on Apparo’s Board as a leader of the Governance Committee, and is a member of Forbes HR Council, Chief, Pipeline Angels, iHRIM, and SHRM.

SAM MASSEY

  • Prior to joining Lydian Energy in 2024, Sam spent ten years at NextEra Energy Resources developing utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects.  In varying stages of his time with NextEra, Sam led development teams in MISO, SPP, WECC, and CAISO through all aspects of project development and commercialization.  Prior to joining NextEra, Sam spent ten years in the U.S. Navy, five years as a nuclear submarine officer and five years as an explosive ordnance disposal officer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the U.S. Naval Academy and an M.B.A from M.I.T.

BASILIO GUERRERO

  • Basilio Guerrero joined Lydian as its Chief Financial Officer in 2024. He comes to Lydian from Acciona Energy US & Canada, where he was also a CFO and responsible for all financial reporting, accounting, corporate and project financing, and asset management. During his tenure at ACCIONA, Basilio secured more than $3 Billion of capital investments and completed the acquisition of development portfolios of more than 5,000 MW of wind, solar PV and energy storage, positioning ACCIONA as major player in North America’s renewable energy sector.

    Prior to joining ACCIONA, Basilio was Head of Structured Finance and Projects at EBN Banco de Negocios, S.A. where he managed a portfolio of over €500 million across the energy, textile, and services sectors, negotiated debt restructuring transactions on more than €100 million, and led the origination of more than 30 renewable energy project finance deals. He was also a Senior Treasury Analyst for the Electricity Supply Board of Ireland, where he was part of the group funding and cash management team.

    Basilio received his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Business  and  Information Technology at Trinity College Dublin and his Post-graduate degree in Structured Finance and Private Equity at IE Business School, Spain.

PATRICK LEIBACH

  • Patrick joined Lydian as General Counsel in 2024, bringing more than 15 years of experience in renewable energy and corporate transactions.  Before Lydian, Patrick served as CEO of Aspen Creek Power, where he led Aspen’s initial growth and merger to form Headwater Energy, a Southeast-focused renewable developer/IPP.  Prior to Aspen/Headwater, he worked at Cypress Creek Renewables from 2014-2022, most recently as Deputy General Counsel.  At Cypress, he was responsible for scores of successful deal executions, including corporate and project M&A and financings; EPC, O&M and procurement agreements; and PPA, VPPA and REC agreements.  Before Cypress, Patrick was an attorney with Jones Day from 2011-2014, where he worked on public and private M&A transactions across industries with aggregate transaction value exceeding $75 billion.  Patrick received his BA from Middlebury College and his JD from Columbia Law School.  Patrick is licensed to practice in New York, with application pending in Washington, D.C. 

ADAM RICKEL


  • Adam serves as Lydian's VP, Head of Business Development, focused on the company's market and portfolio strategies. Prior to joining Lydian, Adam served as Vice President of Origination for Forsite Renewables, a utility-scale solar & storage developer focused on Generator Replacement and Surplus Interconnection opportunities, and Vice President of Strategic Accounts for FTC Solar, a global solar tracker and software provider. Prior to FTC, Adam spent 15 years at NextEra Energy Resources, largely concentrating on renewable energy development and Power Purchase Agreement origination. The majority of Adam's career has been focused on wind, solar and battery storage development and origination across various US and Canadian markets. Additionally, Adam has gained experience in high-voltage transmission development, asset build-transfer agreements, asset and portfolio M&A, as well as power marketing and hedging activities. Adam graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in Economics and minors in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. 

VIVEKA RANJITSINH

JOHN ALBRECHT

  • John is the Controller for Lydian Energy with over 20 years experience in accounting and finance across some of the world’s largest solar, wind, and traditional power companies.  Prior to joining Lydian, he held senior roles at Canadian Solar, Recurrent Energy, SolarCity, Babcock & Brown, El Paso Corporation, and started his career working in public accounting at EY.  John has a proven track record of delivering value solving for challenges in the constantly evolving renewables space and is adept at the development of high performance teams and processes.  John is a graduate of the University of Missouri, Columbia and a licensed CPA in California. 

BRYON CANTRELL

  • Bryon joined Lydian Energy in May 2024 tasked with building out and leading the FP&A function, bringing with him over 15 years of operational finance and accounting experience. He began working in the renewable energy industry in 2021, serving as the Head of FP&A at Origis Energy, a utility scale solar IPP. Prior to shifting his focus to renewables, he worked in the FP&A and Capital Markets groups at Marsh & McLennan and Latham & Watkins. Bryon received an M.S. in Accountancy from the College of Charleston and a B.S. in Economics from The University of Tennessee and holds an active CPA license.

MEREDITH SUNSHINE

  • Meredith serves as Lydian’s Assistant General Counsel, bringing over seven years of experience in the renewable energy industry primarily focused on the development and financing of utility scale solar facilities.  Prior to joining Lydian, Meredith served as Senior Counsel at Pine Gate Renewables where she primarily focused on the financing of solar and storage facilities. Meredith started her career as an Associate at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP in the Capital Projects & Infrastructure group representing developers and institutional investors in the acquisition, development, and finance of renewable energy assets.  Throughout her career, Meredith has represented clients in over $1 billion dollars of tax equity and debt financing transactions. Meredith holds an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law. Meredith earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Georgia. She is licensed to practice in Georgia.    

CHRIS KING

LARA YOUNES

  • Lara leverages nearly a decade in the clean energy industry as Director of M&A and Structured Capital Markets at Lydian, with expertise in policy, investing, and development. Her career began at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), advising emerging economies on transformative clean energy policies, significantly contributing to Egypt's competitive bidding transition. Lara has worked with international IPPs across Latin America and North Africa. She helped close an 850 MW wind project in Morocco with Enel and supported X-Elio’s U.S. market entry, navigating innovative financing structures and offtake strategies. Before Lydian, Lara focused on de-risking financing for 200+ MW of New York community solar projects as an Investment Manager with 38 Degrees North. She was instrumental in managing developer relations and driving deal execution. Lara holds a Master's in International Affairs, focusing on energy policy and finance, from Columbia University.

TRISTAN VAN KOTE

  • Tristan is the Director of Capital Markets at Lydian, with expertise in finance and energy markets. Prior to joining, Tristan worked at Galehead Development where he engaged in divesting early to mid-stage utility-scale and DG renewable energy projects. Tristan also worked on the Transaction and Structuring team at Enel Green Power, where he successfully brought to investment committee over 1 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and storage. On the Climate and Energy team at Berkeley Research Group, Tristan provided commercial and financial advisory in electricity and global energy markets, project finance, and international arbitration disputes. Tristan holds a Master’s in International Economics, Energy Resource and Environment from Johns Hopkins, School of Advanced International Studies. 

DYLAN LUCAS

  • As an Electrical Engineer at Lydian, Dylan applies his experience in electrical design and project optimization to support projects from origination and underwriting through construction and operations. He started his career at ReVision Energy working on 100% home and business electrification with rooftop solar before moving to develop solar and battery ground mounted power plants for Borrego Solar (now New Leaf Energy). He eventually took his experience to DSD where he developed engineering and commercial pathways to sell electricity from solar carport canopies in parking lots directly to consumers via electric vehicle chargers backed up by stationary storage. Dylan earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.

WESTON STANDISH

  • As a Civil Engineer at Lydian, Weston applies his experience in design, development, and construction of utility scale PV and battery power plants to support projects from origination to operation. His expertise lies in providing complete facility civil designs with a focus on performance and sustainability for solar PV and battery energy storage system projects. He is an advanced stormwater management designer with expert ACAD C3D drafting capabilities, and has a solid understanding of PV electrical design and energy engineering. Weston is committed to providing best-in-class, sustainable designs and supporting engineering analysis for all the projects he works on. Weston graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and Minor in Energy Engineering.

ERIN GIGLIA

  • Erin serves as Associate Director, Project Manager, bringing 27 years of construction project management experience to the Lydian team. Prior to joining Lydian, Erin led a large Energy Savings Performance Contract in Northern Japan for Trane Technologies.  Erin has also managed numerous large commercial projects for various companies in the Midwest.  Erin studied Construction Management at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

CATERINA DE REGE

  • Caterina de Rege serves as Legal Operations Manager, bringing legal support and process expertise. Prior to joining Lydian, Caterina worked as a Paralegal for an Offshore Wind developer. She has a Paralegal Certificate from Boston University and a B.A. in Political Science and English from the Commonwealth Honors College of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

PATRICK PALANGI

  • Patrick serves as an Capital Markets Associate, bringing three years of experience in project acquisitions, project finance, and renewable development. Prior to joining Lydian, Patrick held roles on Pine Gate Renewables M&A and Project Finance teams. In those roles he closed 500 MWs of acquisitions and project financing with a focus on the Southeast and ERCOT. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics and Statistics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

NICK FRANKLIN

  • Nick joined Lydian in 2024 as the senior commissioning engineer, bringing more than 15 years of experience in program and project management, engineering, and manufacturing. Prior to joining Lydian, he led lithium-ion battery programs at AESC and Microvast with focus on new plant industrialization, lifecycle profitability control, and customer contract management. Before shifting his focus to batteries and renewables, Nick spent extensive time in the automotive manufacturing field with roles in die casting, shop floor operations, and regional industrial strategy. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and an M.B.A. from Western Governors University.

JUSTIN WALTERS

  • Justin serves as Sr Electrical Development Engineer, supporting the M&A and Execution teams for development projects. He brings 15 years of experience in Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering.  Prior to joining Lydian, Justin worked at Qcells, LRE, and First Solar, working in Project Development Engineering and Project Management, supporting over 10 GW of PV, Wind, and BESS projects. Justin is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas, and he holds a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from Lamar University (TX).

WILL POWERS

  • William is an Associate on the Capital Markets team at Lydian, with expertise in finance and renewable energy transactions. Prior to joining, William worked at Enel Green Power in various roles, including Financial Valuation and Transactions & Structuring (M&A). William worked directly on the financial valuation and analysis of over 15 utility scale wind, solar and battery storage projects successfully approved at investment committee. William supported project development through analyzing offtake solutions, financings and procurement related activities. William was also involved in the support of individual and portfolio level asset divestitures during his time at the company. William holds a Bachelors degree in Finance and Economics from Bentley University.

AIMEE DUFFY

  • Aimee serves as Lydian’s Operations Director, bringing eight years of renewable energy experience into focus on company planning, operational efficiency, organizational development, and risk management. Prior to joining Lydian, she was the Director of Asset Management at Apex Clean Energy, where she oversaw commercial operations for more than 650 MW of wind, solar, and storage projects across multiple ISOs. Aimee received an EMBA in Energy from the University of Oklahoma, and a BA in History from the College of William & Mary.

DIVINE COLLINS

  • Divine serves as Counsel on Lydian’s legal team, bringing years of experience in cross-border transactions and integrations, mergers & acquisitions, and in-house experience in the renewable energy industry, primarily focused on renewable energy project investments. Prior to joining Lydian, Divine served as counsel at Lotus Infrastructure Partners where she focused on middle-market investments in renewable energy projects. Divine started her career as an Associate at Baker & McKenzie in the Corporate group representing private and public companies in the acquisition of various assets including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and airline food industry companies. Throughout her career, Divine has represented clients in over $50 million dollars of debt financing transactions. Divine holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Spelman College. She is licensed to practice in Illinois.

JIMMY KUO

  • Jimmy serves as Associate Director of Project Management, bringing over fifteen years of Project Management experience in the renewables and energy sector. Prior to joining Lydian, he worked at e-Storage, a Canadian Solar company as Sr. PM of Project Implementation with over 1GW of BESS projects installed in the Texas ERCOT market. Previously, he served in a variety of roles from project execution to asset operations in the wind industry, for companies such as BP Wind Energy and EDP Renewables. Jimmy received his M.B.A in Business Administration from the London Metropolitan University in the UK.

LARA THIELE

  • Lara Thiele serves as Counsel, with expertise in the development, construction, and financing of renewable energy projects. Prior to joining Lydian, Lara worked at Vineyard Offshore LLC, where she was the internal legal lead for the first debt financing and the first tax equity transaction of a utility scale offshore wind project in the United States. She also advised the company with respect to early-stage development and construction contracts and corporate activities. Lara began her legal career at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP’s New York office, where she was an associate in the Project Finance group. Lara holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame and a B.B.A., summa cum laude, in Business Management from Texas State University. She is licensed to practice in New York.

JULIETTE RANGEL

  • Juliette Rangel is the Director of IT with fifteen years of experience in enterprise solution development and process automation in the energy sector. Prior to her role at Lydian, she was the Senior Director of Technology at a leading renewable service company, where she successfully implemented enterprise-wide solutions for HR, Finance, Sales, and Operations departments. Juliette began her career in the oil and gas sector, overseeing system and data integration for various acquisitions and mergers. She holds an MBA from Texas Woman's University and maintains her Project Management Professional (P.M.P) certification through the Project Management Institute.

CARLOS GALEANO

  • Carlos Galeano serves as Senior Project Manager with over 15 years of diverse experience in energy infrastructure supporting project management, construction, commissioning, development, engineering, and permitting for utility-scale solar and battery storage facilities. Before joining Lydian, Carlos led engineering initiatives and oversaw the construction of several large-scale solar projects in Virginia. He has also managed the full lifecycle of natural gas transmission systems, with project budgets reaching up to $1.4B. These projects included pipelines, compressor stations, and meter stations across Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia, as well as natural gas fractionation and cryogenic plants in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Louisiana.

    Carlos holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas and maintains an active Project Management Professional (P.M.P.) certification from the Project Management Institute.

JC NIERLE

  • J.C. serves as Associate Project Manager, bringing over fifteen years of experience in developing and managing organizational best practices to optimize operational activities and processes to ensure the highest level of productivity. Prior to joining Lydian, J.C. was the Operations Manager at Walden Renewables Development for solar, wind and storage projects in ISO-NE, MISO, and PJM markets.  J.C. received an M.B.A. in Organizational Management and Sustainability from Antioch University New England, and a B.S. in Health & Human Development from the Pennsylvania State University. Coming Soon

RAMON REGAN

  • Ramon serves as HR Director, bringing over 13 years of experience in HR management, having worked in the corporate sector with a focus on employee services, leaves administration, HR technology, and audit and compliance. Prior to joining Lydian, Ramon led the compliance function in HR Operations for a global Fortune 500 transportation company with over 100,000 employees. He has obtained a professional certification from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), demonstrating his commitment to excellence in the field. Ramon holds a M.S. in Human Resources Management from North Carolina A&T State University.

TIA HINDS

  • Tia Hinds serves as Senior Executive Assistant at Lydian Energy supporting the C-Suite with strategic, high-level administrative leadership. Known for exceptional communication, proactive problem-solving, and operational efficiency, Tia ensures seamless executive operations across complex, fast-moving environments. Prior to joining Lydian, Tia has been an integral part of a few organizations; Dataminr, ACON Investments, and Kellogg Brown & Root. With over 15 years of administrative experience, she has a strong background in managing priorities, driving organizational alignment, and anticipating needs before they arise. She serves as a trusted partner to senior leadership, and is committed to fostering clarity, enhancing workflow, and contributing to a culture of excellence across the organization.

LOUAY SABA

  • Louay is a Capital Markets Analyst at Lydian Energy. Previously, he worked as a Summer Analyst at Galway Sustainable Capital, conducting market research, analysis, and forecasting in various sectors including electric vehicle Infrastructure, sustainable lands, and more. He also served as a Financial Analyst at Sultan Ventures, where he contributed to financial forecasting, market analysis, and business planning for Series B to C early-stage companies. Additionally, Louay interned in the Wealth Management division at Jefferies Financial Group, assisting with investor calls, venture capital meetings, and client data management. Louay completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and was the recipient of ‘Top Academic Excellence for Class of 2023’. By May 2025 he will graduate with a M.S. in Finance from Georgetown University.  

IAN MOSKAL

  • Ian serves as Vice President, Head of Project Development, leading a team of developers to advance and derisk Lydian’s growing portfolio of projects. Ian brings a decade of experience in development, engineering, and asset management for renewable energy and battery storage projects. Prior to joining Lydian, Ian led development and engineering for a 2.5 GW portfolio of wind, solar, and battery storage projects at Talen Energy. Ian also held previous roles at Fengate Asset Management and NRG Energy, working in the development and management of power generation assets across the US, Canada, and the UK. Ian holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and master’s in chemical engineering, with a focus in energy economics and engineering, both from Cornell University.

MAX RADUAZZO

  • Max serves as the Senior Director of Capital Markets at Lydian, bringing 10 years of expertise in renewable energy project acquisition, development, and financial structuring. Prior to joining Lydian, Max served as Director of Acquisition and Structuring at Enel North America. Earlier in his career, he held key roles in acquisitions and late-stage development across Europe and Southern Africa, managing acquisitions and investments in 4.8 GW of wind, solar, and battery storage projects and successfully closing nearly $1 billion in project financing. Max received his M.S. in Engineering from the University of Rome and a post-graduate degree in Renewable Energy Finance from SDA Bocconi School of Management.

NEDA NAJAAFI

  • Neda joined Lydian Energy as a Senior Analyst in Capital Markets in 2024, bringing a decade of experience in investment strategy and financial evaluation. Prior to joining Lydian, she led the strategy and investment team at IID Holding, an investment and consulting firm, where she played a key role in expanding the company’s portfolio across multiple sectors, including utility-scale solar investments. She managed an investment portfolio of nearly $1 billion, supporting project acquisitions through detailed financial modeling and engaging with both domestic and international investors.

    Neda holds an MBA in Finance from the University of San Francisco and a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Renewable Energy from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.

CONNOR MUETH

  • Connor Mueth joined Lydian in 2025 as a Commissioning Engineer, bringing eight years of renewable energy experience spanning operations, construction, and engineering. Before joining Lydian, he commissioned over 2.5 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) with Powin. He also brings hands-on field experience and troubleshooting expertise from the wind industry with Vestas, where he began as a technician before transitioning to engineering roles. Earlier in his career, Connor worked in the automotive sector with a focus on alternative-fueled vehicles and related infrastructure.
    He holds a B.S. in Automotive Technology with a minor in Environmental Studies from Southern Illinois University–Carbondale, where he graduated magna cum laude.

TATI WISINSKI

  • Tati Wisinski serves as the Assistant Controller at Lydian, where she plays a key role in supporting the Financial Controller with the preparation and analysis of financial reports, coordination of audits, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements. She brings a strong background in financial management and operational support, with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement. Prior to joining Lydian, Ms. Wisinski served as Assistant Controller at Onward Energy, where she was responsible for overseeing critical financial functions, enhancing reporting systems, and supporting corporate financial planning initiatives. Her experience spans various facets of corporate accounting and finance, including internal controls, audit readiness, and cross-departmental collaboration.

    Tati Wisinski holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Rochester.

TONI DARWISH

  • Toni serves as head of Origination focusing on securing offtake for Lydian’s development pipeline, guiding commercial efforts, and establishing Lydian’s market presence with customers. Toni comes with 12 years of clean energy origination and renewable development experience having held various Development and Origination roles at Constellation Energy, Ørsted, and NextEra Energy. Notable transaction experience includes behind the meter datacenter transactions with hyperscalers, developing and contracting the first few utility-scale solar PPAs and Build-Own-Transfer transactions in Wisconsin, and managing the development and commercial efforts for a 10 GW renewable pipeline in MISO and SERC. Toni received her M.B.A. from the Fuqua School of Business, at Duke University, and a B.A. in Government from the University of Virginia.

CONNOR OGLESBY

  • Connor serves as Senior Manager on Lydian’s development team, bringing 10 years of experience in development and energy strategy. Prior to joining Lydian, Connor consulted for independent power producers, utilities and component manufacturers at Strategy&. There, he advised on commercial diligence, market strategy, rate case testimony and corporate reorganization & process optimization. Before shifting his focus to energy, Connor developed commercial real estate assets at Pinpoint Commercial where he was responsible for all aspects of development and operations. Connor received his M.B.A from the University of Texas and B.A.s in Real Estate Finance and Marketing from The University of Georgia.

ZOE YANG

  • Zoe serves as Associate Developer, bringing four years of experience in renewables market development and M&A. Prior to joining Lydian, she was running diligence and closing acquisitions at Nautilus Solar. Zoe started in the industry as a Market Development Associate at Pine Gate Renewables, where she developed and executed market entry strategies. Zoe received her M.E.M from Duke University and her B.A.s in Economics and Geography from UCLA.

DAWSON RICHARDS

  • Dawson serves as a Project Accountant, bringing expertise in financial accounting and reporting, month-end close processes, and process optimization to support Lydian Energy’s rapid growth in the renewable energy industry. Prior to joining Lydian, he worked as a Staff Accountant at Onward Energy, where he helped enhance internal controls, streamline close processes, and improve financial reporting through advanced Excel solutions. Dawson has completed all requirements for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation and is awaiting official certification. He has also received multiple academic honors, including 4.0 GPA recognitions and leadership roles in student organizations. Dawson holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Utah State University’s Huntsman School of Business, where he graduated summa cum laude.

AUSTIN ROTH

  • Austin serves as a Senior Manager of Development, bringing 8 years of experience in energy finance and renewable project development. Prior to joining Lydian, Austin managed over 4GW of solar and storage projects in MISO at R3 Renewables and Bechtel Enterprises. Before his career in development, Austin worked as a credit underwriter in London and Houston at JPMorgan, managing a portfolio of loans across the bank’s natural resources clients and supporting the issuance of new debt and hedging facilities. Austin holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a BBA in finance from the University of Texas at Austin.

AIME KIKOMA

  • Aime Kikoma is a skilled civil engineer with a strong focus on renewable energy projects. He has experience designing and implementing infrastructure solutions, specializing in wind, solar, and battery storage systems. Before joining Lydian, Aime spent two years at Sargent & Lundy as a renewable energy consultant, where he concentrated on owner engineering (OE) and independent engineering (IE) reviews for wind, battery, and solar projects. He also held a civil engineering position at Borrego Solar for two years, contributing to the design aspects of solar and battery projects in New York State. With six years of experience in the renewable energy sector, Aime’s expertise encompasses engineering design and project implementation. He holds civil engineering and mathematics degrees from Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam.

MATT TOWERY

  • Matt Towery serves as Director of Development, bringing over 13 years of experience in development, engineering, and construction for renewable , thermal, and nuclear projects. Prior to joining Lydian, Matt managed his own consulting business supporting developers, IPPs, and EPCs. Matt also held previous roles at Enertis Applus and NextEra supporting renewable projects in ERCOT, SERC, SPP, and CAISO. Matt holds a Professional Engineer license and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with an energy concentration from University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

ADAM RICKEL


  • Adam serves as Lydian's VP, Head of Business Development, focused on the company's market and portfolio strategies. Prior to joining Lydian, Adam served as Vice President of Origination for Forsite Renewables, a utility-scale solar & storage developer focused on Generator Replacement and Surplus Interconnection opportunities, and Vice President of Strategic Accounts for FTC Solar, a global solar tracker and software provider. Prior to FTC, Adam spent 15 years at NextEra Energy Resources, largely concentrating on renewable energy development and Power Purchase Agreement origination. The majority of Adam's career has been focused on wind, solar and battery storage development and origination across various US and Canadian markets. Additionally, Adam has gained experience in high-voltage transmission development, asset build-transfer agreements, asset and portfolio M&A, as well as power marketing and hedging activities. Adam graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in Economics and minors in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. 

GILLIAN COATS

  • Gillian serves as the Director of Interconnection where she brings over 10 years of experience successfully managing the interconnection of renewable energy projects to the North American grid. Prior to joining Lydian she served as Director of Interconnection for Cypress Creek and Boralex, where she led and managed connecting DG and Utility scale projects in NY, Oregon, Minnesota, Colorado, North Carolina, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Ontario, and Quebec. Before returning to school to study engineering, she was a small business owner in Asheville, NC. Gillian received her BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University.

ANNA DILLY

  • Anna joined Lydian in 2025 as Procurement Manager, bringing over 20 years of experience in energy infrastructure, EPC execution, project management, and global supply chain strategy. Previously, Anna led procurement and international supply agreements supporting over 6 GWh of energy storage under construction and 7.3+ GWh deployed across global markets—including key delivery phases for the 1.7 GWh Waratah Super Battery in New South Wales, Australia, the world’s most powerful BESS.

    Anna has led EPC negotiations, structured power purchase agreements (PPAs), and overseen project delivery for more than 24 solar projects brought to commercial operation, also directing the deployment of over 1 GW of battery energy storage in ERCOT and more than 2 GW of utility-scale solar across ERCOT and CAISO.

    Anna holds dual master’s degrees: a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management.  She also earned an Advanced Certificate in Global Commerce.

SUSAN UBOGU

  • Susan is a Capital Markets Analyst at Lydian. Prior to joining the firm, she gained experience through internships and externships at RBC Capital Markets, EY, and PwC. While in school, she was highly engaged on campus — serving as CEO of the Isenberg Insurance Academy, Vice President of Professional Activities for her university’s co-ed business fraternity, a student career services advisor, and a Teaching Assistant for seven different courses. Susan recently completed her studies, earning dual bachelor’s degrees in computer science and operations & information management, along with a master’s degree in data analytics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

BOBBY HAZENSTAB

CONOR FREEZE

  • Conor serves as Director of Power Marketing, evaluating the revenue structures across the project portfolio and supporting the power offtake strategy. Conor brings over a decade of energy experience. Prior to joining Lydian, Conor worked on the Origination & Structuring team at Recurrent Energy securing offtake for solar and storage projects across various markets. Conor also held previous roles at Constellation Energy covering NYISO, ISO-NE and MISO. Conor holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Washington College and received his MBA from Loyola University of Maryland.