Projects

Programs, ventures, and initiatives I've built or led -- from academic programs and DOE competitions to clean energy accelerators and craft spirits.

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Automotive Engineering Program

Co-Founder & Co-Director • 2022 — Present

Built Colorado School of Mines' automotive engineering track from zero to 252 declared students in under three years, working closely with Prof. P. Brodsky.

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DOE EcoCAR & Battery Workforce Challenge

Co-Lead with Prof. P. Brodsky • 2023 — Present

Co-leading Mines' teams in DOE's EcoCAR Innovation Challenge and Battery Workforce Challenge with Prof. P. Brodsky.

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GCxN Clean Energy Accelerator

Program Director • 2018 — 2020

Led the Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL, a $6.3M program with $1B+ in portfolio company fundraising as of 2025.

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Method & Muse Spirits

Co-Founder • 2023 — Present

Co-founder of an award-winning craft distillery in Golden, CO, applying engineering discipline to artisan spirits production.

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Senior Capstone Design Program

Leadership Team & Project Advisor • 2022 — Present

Member of the Mines Capstone Leadership Team for annual cohorts of 700+ engineering students, with 30+ teams advised across 8 semesters.