External Advisory Board
The UMERC Advisory Board (AB) was established to provide external direction, guidance, and relevance to UMERC in achieving its vision and mission. These leaders in industry, government, and NGOs are dedicated to providing UMERC with high-level strategic guidance and progress review.
Members
James Connaughton
Executive Vice President & Senior Policy Advisor, Exelon
Chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality (2000-2009)
Victor Der
General Manager, North American Operations, Global CCS Institute
Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy, U.S. DOE (retired)
Brian Hinman
Venture Partner, Oak Investment Partners
Abigail Hopper
Energy Advisor to Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley
Acting Director Maryland Energy Administration
Dennis McGinn
President, American Council on Renewable Energy
Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy (retired)
Bradley Pietras
Vice President, Technology, Lockheed Martin
Eric Spiegel
President & CEO, Siemens Corporation