About Us

Chief Executive Officer

Wes WalkerChief Executive Officer

Wes is Veregy’s CEO, strategically leading the organization to new cultural, growth, and productivity horizons in engineering, energy savings, sustainability, technology, and distributed energy resources. Under his leadership, Veregy is poised to set unprecedented records in the ESCO industry.

For the last twelve years, he has served executive roles at Siemens, from engineering to sales to operations, as the Head of National Energy & Performance and Services headquartered in the Chicago area. Under his leadership, the team fully expanded into the MUSH and C&I markets while maintaining industry-leading year-over-year growth. Wes holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on finance from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Purdue University. Additionally, he is a board member with the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO.org) and the Alliance to Save Energy (ase.org). 

Chief Operating Officer

Clayton BoopChief Operating Officer

With several years of experience in the performance contracting industry, Clatyon’s rich understanding of managing operational teams, strategic initiatives, technology, and finance positions him well as the Veregy COO. Clayton is a graduate of the University of Denver.

Vice President of National Sales

Bob BennettVice President of National Sales

Bob develops the company’s plans and programs to ensure sustainable growth through the core values of providing the highest quality solutions, satisfying and delighting customers, and caring about communities and the environment. With Veregy Vice President of the Midwest Region Scott Ririe, he co-founded CTS he spent his 32-year career working with public school districts, higher education, and state and local government clients throughout the Midwest. And as a managing partner of CTS, he gives his customers a direct line of communication with a company owner to reinforce CTS’ commitment to meeting their building objectives. He holds a Bachelor of General Studies from the University of Kansas.

Chief Financial Officer

Patrick Meier Chief Financial Officer

As a financial leader, Patrick’s responsibilities include the development of accounting practices, policies, and controls, including oversight of the ERP systems and the management of strategic revenue, P&L, and cash forecasts. Patrick is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) with an MBA from the University of Buffalo and a Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York.

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Vincent EsparzaVice President of Marketing and Communications

After more than 20 years with Fortune 100 companies, Vince brings vast marketing, management, and IT experience to Veregy. As manager of its nationwide marketing team, he plans, develops, and implements the organization’s comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management from American University and is currently earning a master’s degree in Sustainability Management from Harvard University.

Vice President of Technology

Brad Turnwald Vice President of Technology

Brad is responsible for the development and implementation of building technology solutions called Orchestrate. He also serves as an energy project manager and controls engineer. He is proficient in Building Automation System control and implementation, life cycle cost analyses, full building energy modeling, and conformance to national energy codes that focus on creating high-performance buildings. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton and holds the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential.

VP of Distributed Energy Resources

John Mitman, VP of Distributed Energy Resources

With 10 years of leadership experience in the energy field, John brings a strategic and value-driven mindset to all customer interactions. His extensive development, design, and operational capabilities have led to several award-winning energy projects across the nation, and he continues to manage the strategy and growth of the company’s Solar and Energy Storage division. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Professional Science Masters in Solar Engineering and Commercialization from Arizona State University.

VP of Central Region

Al Willis, VP of Central Region

Al is the Vice President of our Veregy Central region. He manages all operations, engineering, and P&L for this region, ensuring our projects meet our client’s goals, optimized energy, and long-term customer value. After graduating with a bachelor’s from Pittsburgh State University, Al has served as a well-respected and accomplished leader in various management roles within the industry.

Vice President of the West Region

Justin RojasVice President of the West Region

Justin has full P&L responsibilities for Southwest sales and operations. He brings 10 years of industry experience and expertise in complex technical roles, system designs, engineering, project estimation, and overall company leadership. In recent years, he has helped boost Veregy’s revenue by more than $100 million. He holds Lightings and Lighting Protection Certifications and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Grand Canyon University.

Vice President of the East Region

Garry MontgomeryVice President of the East Region

Garry brings more than 25 years of experience in the industry, focusing on energy solutions, electrical and technology engineering, business development and client relations. He leads the direction for Dynamix Energy Services, guides innovative energy solutions for clients, and provides technology systems leadership for key projects. He also has extensive experience in lighting systems, data, voice, video, security, and varied communication systems. He has led projects across a wide spectrum of market sectors from educational to healthcare, including large projects of more than 2 million square feet. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from Franklin University.