Purpose 

The Foundation for Energy Security & Innovation (FESI) has been a long time in the making. It is a new organization with a history – one that includes many people and organizations instrumental in its official authorization by 
Congress in 2022. Their collective leadership and vision helped to set the stage for the organization’s long-term success.

Today, FESI is uniquely positioned as a strong partner with the Department of Energy (DOE) and also a non-partisan organization. This allows us to move fast, scale quickly, and remain a stable partner well into the future. 

FOCUS AREAS

Bring Solutions to Market
Help unlock barriers that slow the speed and scale of energy commercialization.

Catalyze Funding
Boost energy technology & innovation through direct, pooled resources and leverage funds.

Connect & Convene
Serves as a “two-way bridge” connecting DOE, laboratory systems, industry, and funders.

Amplify Innovations & Innovators
Bring greater visibility to the power of DOE-powered programs, national labs and the people leading America’s energy future.

Staff

Rick Stockburger

Chief Executive Officer
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Lara Cottingham

Chief of Staff
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Gina Anstey

Chief Operating Officer
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Trent Baker

Director of Operations
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Jess Kratz

Executive Administrator
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Board Of Directors  

Dr. Mung Chiang

Chair

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Stephen Pearse

Vice Chair

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Hon. Vicky Bailey

Secretary & Audit Committee Chair 

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Dr. Noël Bakhtian

Program Committee Co-Chair 

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Hon. Katie McGinty

Governance, Nomination, and Compensation Committee Chair 

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Nancy Pfund

Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair 

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Hon. Miranda Ballentine

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Hon. Rita Baranwal

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Mike Boots

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Noelle Laing

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Tomeka McLeod

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Jason Walsh

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Ex Officio

Chris Wright

U.S. Secretary of Energy

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Dr. Darío Gil

U.S. Department of Energy, Under Secretary for Science and Innovation

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Anthony Pugliese

U.S. Department of Energy, Chief Commercialization Officer

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Brandon Williams

U.S. Department of Energy, Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration

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