About Us

Our mission, our people, and our commitment

OUR COMPANY

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Veregy is NAESCO Accredited and on the DOE qualified list of ESCOs

Veregy is an industry leader in energy efficiency solutions, solar and smart building technology. We believe innovation — together with unparalleled service — creates the most long-term value for our clients. Veregy’s experienced and dedicated team develop and deliver customized strategies to resolve our client’s facility challenges, while optimizing building performance and reducing energy consumption. We also believe in bringing out the best in each other. Customer relationships built on transparency last longer, which is at the core of everything we do.

Veregy has delivered billions in energy performance contracts for clients in:

Veregy’s clients have access to an award-winning portfolio of engineering and energy service companies to address their rapidly growing energy efficiency and long-term master-planning needs. These span: eco-friendly infrastructure upgrades; day-to-day facility monitoring and comprehensive solutions in mechanical, plumbing, lighting, solar, battery storage, geothermal; and customized building automation/energy management systems.

The benefits to partnering with Veregy include:

  • Lower operating costs and greater lifetime savings
  • High-quality, maintained, verified, and guaranteed projects
  • In-house partnering professionals to generate localized economic development
  • Turnkey projects capabilities
  • Reduced maintenance costs, equipment breakdown, and “warranty chasing”

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

  • 2020 NAESCO Accredited Energy Service Company
  • 2020 Department of Energy Qualified Energy Service Companies
  • 2020 EPA/Green Power Partnership Top 30 K-12 Schools – Largest Green Power User in the U.S.
  • 2020 Top 100 Best Places to Work – USA Today Network
  • 2020 Ameren Missouri 2020 Trade Ally Network Awards – Recognized for Most Outstanding Engineering Services
  • 2020 Columbus Business First- Top Engineering Firms in Columbus, Ohio
  • 2019 Top 100 Best Place to Work – USA Today Network
  • 2019 Columbus CEO Best Places to Work
  • 2019 American Electrical Power Top of The List In Highest kWh Savings
  • 2019 Arizona Association of School Board Officials (AASBO) Vendor of the Year
  • 2019 Consulting – Specifying Magazine – Engineering Giants Survey Top 125 Engineers in the Country
  • 2019 Business and Government Partnership Award – Missouri Association of Counties
  • 2018 American Electrical Power Ohio Solution Provider Awards
  • 2018 Distech Award

From the left – Kathleen Selman, Scott Connor, Amy Flores; Vincent Esparza, John Hobbes, Patrick Meier, and Michelle Greener, attending the USA Today Top Company awards

Dynamix Energy, A Veregy Company, was recognized for their participation in processing AEP Incentive Applications for 2018. Dynamix received awards in both the categories of Highest Quantity of Projects and Highest kWh Savings.

From the left, Angie Rybalt With AEP Ohio, Heather Sieck with Dynamix Energy, Andy McCabe with AEP Ohio receiving awards from American Electrical Power 

Ameren BizSavers Program at Bowling Green R-1 School District Earns $21K in Cash Incentives Due to their Energy Reductions

Sean Weber of  Veregy presenting a ARP Ohio Check to Reynoldsburg Schools

Scott McKenzie and Jon Saxton supporting OASBO at their Annual Conference

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Wes Walker, Veregy CEO.

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, Clayton’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.

John Mitman VP of DER

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.

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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 Western Region

Justin RojasVice President of the Western Region

As the Veregy’s Vice President of the Western Region, Justin has full P&L responsibilities of operations, which has lead to unprecedented year-over-year growth. He has been in the electrical and energy industries for over 12 years, with experience and expertise in complex technical roles, system designs, sales and marketing strategy, engineering, project estimation, and overall operational leadership. He holds certifications in lighting and a Bachelor of Science 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. 

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EHS Director

Paul Benson, Sr., SMSDirector of Environmental, Health, and Safety

Paul Benson has been in the construction industry for over 25 years. Most recently, he has been the Regional Safety Director of the largest steel erector/fabricator in the US. He utilizes his knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to develop practical and compliant programs and policies. His responsibilities, in part, will be to maintain a safe and healthy job site, work with local subcontractors to ensure they follow Veregy company policies and work with National Insurance and Risk programs to ensure compliance and risk reduction.

Paul has a certificate of completion with the International Associate of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers, as well as being a certified OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer. He is also an accredited Safety Manager Specialist, from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

 

SAFETY

Our dedication to safety is award–winning, and every project we take on has a dedicated safety manager. We insist on all the proper safety gear for our employees, and ensure all of our work is done to meet or exceed all local and national codes. As a testament to our successful safety practices, our OSHA injury rates trend well below the national average. Whether it is our team’s safety or the safety of your students and staff, we approach our planning process with your well–being as our No. 1 priority to give you comfort and mitigate against any surprises.

CAREERS

Visit us on our Careers page to learn more about working at Veregy.