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Paul Shmotolokha
President
Paul brings 20 years of telecommunications powering experience to Coppervale. Having developed broadband networks on four continents, Paul has developed the management and operations skills necessary to integrate effectiveness and efficiency. Paul’s past experience includes serving as VP of International sales for Alpha Technologies, VP of Cable Television and Broadband Networks at Metromedia International Telecommunications and VP and General Manager for the Beijing, China operation of Encore International, a subsidiary of Liberty Media.
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René Spée
Senior Energy Consultant
René brings more than two decades of experience in power technology development, strategic research and development planning, and engineering management. His background emphasis includes forward-looking technology in power electronics, energy conversion and energy storage. He has authored more than 120 technical papers and is credited with two United States patents. René received a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oregon State University and he has been a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
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Dave Frankenfield
Director of New Business Development
Dave brings more than 30 years of sales experience in the high technology industry. WIth his broad experience spanning both renewable energy and telecommunications powering and monitoring, he is able to communicate the complex integration between the two for real world applications. Previous experience includes VP Sales at Alpha Energy and VP Affiliate Sales and Executive Relations for ReacTV and erinMedia, as well as experience with Acterna and Cheetah Technologies, a leader in Network Management and status monitoring systems in Cable TV OSP and NOC facilities. |
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Lew Rakowsky
General Manager
Lew has more than 20 years experience in corporate branding and integrated marketing communications across print, web, exhibits, events and multimedia. Prior to joining the Coppervale team, he was a core member of the in-house design team at biotechnology giant Amgen where he played a key role in supporting the company's communications needs as it grew from entrepreneurial start-up to established industry leader. Lew manages the day-to-day operations and also leads our stakeholder engagement team with a passionate vision of how to motivate companies to adopt sustainable energy practices and build green brands. |
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Chuck Carroll
Director of Strategy and Technology
Chuck has a long and distinguished executive and technical career in the international cable television and telecommunications environment, spanning 14 years, three continents, and with five companies during their start-up phase of operation. He held Chief Technology Officer positions with Cable Partners and with Ish GmbH, as well as Chief Executive Officer of Telenet Operations in Belgium. Chuck holds a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University. He is a Fellow of the U.K. SCTE, member of the U.S SCTE and has published a number of papers on the development of cable/telephony in journals around the world. |
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David East
Director of Energy Efficiency
David has more than 10 years experience in energy engineering and energy management. Prior to joining the Coppervale team, David was a key member of the energy management group at Cox Enterprises Inc., a leading communications, media and automotive services company. David’s experience is in lighting standards, design and retrofits; building mechanical and compressed air systems; and negotiating national purchasing agreements for lighting, occupancy sensor, mechanical systems and compressed air systems. |
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Andrea Thomas
Lead Carbon Analyst
Andrea is a leading subject-matter expert in the field of carbon and energy management for the cable industry. She is skilled in greenhouse gas accounting and reporting according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Resources Institute’s Greenhouse Gas Protocol. She has completed over a dozen cable system carbon audits and has helped clients to understand their baseline footprints, establish target carbon reduction goals, and map out carbon abatement plans to reduce their energy use, operational costs and emissions. Andrea is also well versed in sustainability strategy and reporting for business enterprises and frequently contributes in this area. Andrea has a B.A. in Environmental Policy and Planning from the Huxley College of the Environment, Western Washington University. |
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Nadia Garrick
Lead Program Manager
Nadia brings with her an extensive background in International Customer Service and Marketing to Coppervale. Prior to joining the team in 2008, she was the Sales Administration Manager at Alpha Technologies. She has a Master's Degree in International Relations from the University of Heidelberg, Germany and is fluent in English, French, German and Spanish. |
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Anthony LaPoint
Financial Data Analyst
Anthony has over seven years of customer service experience, focusing specifically on customer account development. At Coppervale, Anthony will be responsible of communicating directly with clients, assisting in the construction of financial modeling, as well as providing constant insight into the sustainability biosphere via the Coppervale blog. |
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Jose Talavera
Senior Network and Headend Efficiency Consultant—Europe
Jose brings more than 20 years of experience in senior leadership postions focused on the design, sale and installation of Cable TV and Communication Networks and Professional Audio/Video Equipment throughout Europe. His experience working on large scale technology rollouts makes him a valuable resource in the management of both capital and operating expenses. His strong technological foundation allows him to apply the appropriate equipment and configurations to ensure maximum efficiency throughout the network infrastructure. |
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Natasha Dewey
Financial Data Analyst
Natasha brings with her six years of customer service experience as well as three years of management experience. She will be supporting the utility audit team by providing financial data analysis and modeling. She has a B.A. in Accounting from Western Washington University and a Masters of Public Accounting from Western Washington University Graduate School. |
