Lyle Newkirk

Highly accomplished and results-oriented finance executive with extensive experience in technology. I am known as:

• Experienced in technology with a specialty in SaaS

• Having led numerous M&A transactions on the buy and sell side with three exits to Fortune 500 companies

• Top-line oriented

• Taking a holistic approach to Finance in which the entire organization is involved

• Known to manage to optimistic outcomes

• A mentor, leader and financial professional

Glenn Simmons

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Carl Fisher

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Chitra Subbarayan

Ms. Subbarayan brings over 20 years of commercial real estate and economic development experience to the team. She has represented several jurisdictions, industrial development authorities and downtown development authorities in property acquisitions and dispositions. Her ability to create public-private partnerships enables her to deliver positive outcomes for these communities. She uses her skills and contacts to support the teams fundraising efforts.

Dr. Tolecia Clark

With over 15 years of experience in research and product development, Dr. Clark provides the knowledge and expertise in chemistry, fuel science, and materials as the current Director of Product Development at Upshots. She leads the Innovation Team to produce high quality fuel, both green and sustainable, to meet the high demands of energy needed using technologies created by Upshots, contributing to the 100% beneficial reuse of coal ash. Under her leadership, Upshots is on the forefront of clean energy and environmental stewardship, developing innovative materials and technologies that impact the global world in a positive and sustainable way.

Ken Bathea

Mr. Bethea is a remarkably astute executive with extensive C-suite experience in the energy and semiconductor industries. Possessing 25 years of experience in these fields, Mr. Bethea holds MBA and MS degrees from Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business (USA). Having marketed and sold over 1 billion dollars in cumulative coal sales and other related energy products to fortune 500 companies. His primary focus will be scaling, managing, and growing the entire supply and distribution chains for the company.

Duke Jordan

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Tanya Porcena

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Nick Watson

Mr. Watson has over 25 years of experience in waste treatment applications and boiler operations from working with companies such as Eastman Kodak, Bausch & Lomb and Johnson Controls Inc. in their cogeneration and waste treatment divisions.  Mr. Watson has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisonsin - Madison. As the Founder, he created and owns the intellectual property related to the adhesive technology used to pelletize coal ash and provide 100% beneficial re-use of coal ash.

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