Alain P. Steven is a globally recognized authority in the utility industry, with an illustrious career spanning over 54 years.

Ariel Aklilu is a partner at Precise Building Services, a company founded in 2011 that provides professional electrical and HVAC services to industrial, commercial, and residential clients.

Bobby Parlett brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and personality to his role as Sales Manager at Burch Oil & Propane

Brooke Smallwood is the Founder & Managing Partner, OASIS Energy Partners.

Burl Haigwood is a clean fuels advocate, government relations professional, and strategic partnership executive with more than 20 years of experience advancing alternative fuels, energy policy, and transportation initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels.

Cari A. Harris is the co-founder of the HBCU Environmental Justice Technical (HEJT) Collaborative, where she focuses on sustainability, environmental justice, and economics projects.

Dan Gage is President of The Transport Project, a national coalition of roughly 200 fleets, vehicle and engine manufacturers, dealers, servicers, and suppliers and fuel producers and providers dedicated to the decarbonization of North America’s commercial transportation sector.

Dave is an independent automotive and legal consultant, and is currently collaborating with GWRCCC. He has a long history in the alternative fuel vehicle area, having worked on nearly all the major alternative fuels for governments, national labs, industry, and Clean Cities coalitions.

Dr. Maureen Kinyua is the Founder and Sustainability Educator at Usafi Tech LLC, a climate education and leadership platform that provides strategy, structure and community for professionals, institutions (municipalities, utilities, agencies), and community leaders who want to help themselves and their communities create a cleaner planet.

Emmett V. Jordan is serving his fifth term as Mayor of Greenbelt, where he has lived and worked for more than two decades.

Reverend Gilbert is presently serving as the Assistant to the Pastor at Holy Trinity United Baptist Church;Executive Director of The Center For Racial Equity And Justice; Co-Chairman of the Civic and Social Actions Committee of the Missionary Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Washington, D.C and Vicinity, Chairman of the Social Justice Commission of the Baptist Convention of D.C. and Vicinity and Chief of Mobilization for the Social Justice Commission of the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC).

As a licensed dealer, Computerized Auto Search (CAS) has extensive buying and selling power across the United States.

As President of SESI, Ms. Hamilton leverages alternative fuels industry funds with public and private resources, as well as initiates, writes and manages federal grant programs for clients.  She provides business plans, project management and technical support for biofuel infrastructure development, including market research, fleet analysis, equipment assessment, and fleet and retailer liaison efforts.

President & CEO of Global Design, Inc

Karl Simon is the Director of the Legacy Emissions Division in the Office of Transportation and Air Quality.

Katherine Garcia is Sierra Club's Clean Transportation for All Campaign Director.

Governor Wes Moore appointed Kathryn “Katie” Thomson as secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation on December 18, 2025. Secretary Thomson brings more than 30 years of experience in transportation, aviation, energy, and sustainability law, policy, and operations to the role.

Kendra Patterson is a Regional Fleet Sales Manager with Volkswagen of America, where she leads strategic fleet partnerships across the Eastern and Southern United States.

Larry Glover’s career reflects an expertise in marketing communications, strategic planning, and advertising.

Luis MacDonald started AutoFlex Inc. in 1987 and by using his vast knowledge and experience with Fleet Leasing all OEM's, including EV's, EVSE and the installations of charging stations, made his company a turn-key solution.

Marcellus Crews is the Founder and CEO of CREWSING LLC, and has worked with government agencies, educational institutions, businesses, and international organizations to deliver innovative technology solutions and strategic initiatives that strengthen communities and improves lives.

Margaret Smith is a Technology Manager in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Transportation Technologies Office (TTO) and is the Clean Cities and Communities lead for the DOE headquarters team.

Matthew Austin heads up business development and ecosystem partnerships for Viatec, Inc, a leading provider of fleet electrification solutions.

Mike Laughlin is a Technology Manager in the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation's Transportation Technologies Office (TTO).

Michael O’Brien is the founder and managing partner of Síol Venture Capital.

Odogwu Obi Linton was appointed to the Maryland Public Service Commission in 2017, reappointed in 2022, and again in 2025 by Governor Wes Moore.

Pamela Janifer is a proud native Washingtonian before moving to the City of District Heights, where she celebrates 26 years as a resident of the Incorporated City of District Heights where she proudly serves as mayor.

Paul serves as Director of Public Affairs and Federal Communications for Clean Fuels Alliance America.

R. Denise Everson leads ThinkBox’s community-centered programs through the Sustainable Communities Project® (SCP) as Leader of Making and Keeping Friends.

R. Earl Lewis, Jr became MDOT Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) first Director of Zero Emission Bus Infrastructure in March of 2023. He has been with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) for over 22 years.

Rev. Lucinda Kent serves as senior director of the Faith-Based Development Initiative (FBDI) at Enterprise Community Partners.

Robert Borkowski is the owner of Plug IO, a Maryland company that designs, installs, and operates electric vehicle charging for apartment and condominium communities at no cost to property owners.

Robert Lee Christopher serves as an Environmental Planner with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, where he leads the Regional Electric Vehicle Deployment (REVD) Working Group and supports regional efforts to advance fleet electrification and clean transportation.

Ronald S. Flowers has had senior management experience over more than 60 years in the public and private sectors.

Founder & CEO of Dai Technologies Corporation

Connelly was appointed Deputy Secretary Connelly in January 2022. Prior to that he served as Assistant Secretary of Marketing, Animal Industries, and Consumer Services.

Stephen serves as the Director of State Regulatory Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America.

Mr. McCoy serves as Vice President of Business Development for Blossman Gas, Inc. and their alternative fuels division, Alliance AutoGas.

Ted Trabue was appointed to the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia by Mayor Muriel Bowser and was confirmed by the Council of D.C. on December 20, 2022, and appointed as Interim Chairman on August 18, 2026.

With over 15 years of experience as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Vanessa has honed her skills in HR strategy planning, policy and process development, employee relations, and talent/leadership development.