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Randall W. Chapman
President

Professional Qualifications

Randall Chapman’s career has encompassed thirty years in the landfill gas industry. His work experience has included solid and hazardous waste engineering, remediation, construction, operation and maintenance of a variety of landfill gas control systems throughout the country. Prior to cofounding Power Management, Inc. (PMI), he served as Vice President of Operations for NEO Corporation (NEO), a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy. Mr. Chapman holds a BA degree in Aquatic Biology and has completed all required graduate coursework for a Masters in Environmental Management. Mr. Chapman’s career includes extensive experience in general management, including: project development; construction management; technical services; operations and maintenance; consulting and profit center management. In his role at NEO, he was responsible for the overall operations of thirty one landfill gas to energy projects, two natural gas fired peaking stations, and several distributed power facilities located throughout the United States. Mr. Chapman currently directs the landfill gas and distributed power development efforts for PMI, including identification and evaluation of potential projects, determination of project profitability and project development including preparation and negotiation of contracts for both landfill and natural gas powered facilities.

Experience and Employment Background

4/03 – Present: Power Management, Inc., Goleta, California Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Owner
1/01 – 4/03: NEO Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vice President of Operations
3/97 – 12/00: NEO Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota Director of Landfill Gas Recovery Operations
1993 – 3/97: Organic Waste Technologies, Cleveland, Ohio General Manager, LFG Operations and Maintenance
1986 – 1993: Environmental Resources, Inc., Concord, California President and Chief Operating Officer
1984 – 1986: Harding Lawson Associates, Novato, California Senior Project Manager, Solid Waste Group
1980 – 1984: Getty Synthetic Fuels, Long Beach, California Positions of increasing responsibilities including: FieldTechnician, Supervisor -LFG Test Crew, Engineering Technician

Academic / Training Background

B.A., Aquatic Biology, University of California at Santa Barbara
Completed all required coursework towards MS, Environmental Management, University of San Francisco
Completed numerous Company sponsored and industry related training and development courses.

Randy C. Masukawa
Vice President

Professional Qualifications

Randy Masukawa has over twenty-six years of proven experience in the landfill gas industry and is a nationally recognized expert in the design, operation and maintenance of landfill gas control systems. Prior to becoming co-founder of Power Management, Inc. (PMI), Mr. Masukawa’s work experience includes the position of General Manager -Landfill Gas Recovery, for NEO Corporation. In this position, he was responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of thirty one landfill gas collection systems providing fuel for power generation. Mr. Masukawa holds a B.S. degree in Microbiology / Chemistry and has completed further coursework in Computer Science. Mr. Masukawa’s career includes extensive experience in the general management and overall technical direction for numerous landfill gas control systems located throughout the United States. His responsibilities have included business development, project management, estimating, technical evaluations and profit center management which has led to the profitable growth of several small diversified services companies. Mr. Masukawa currently directs the overall operations for PMI and is also the technical director for all landfill gas control system projects.

Experience and Employment Background

4/03 – Present:Power Management, Inc., Goleta, California Secretary, Chief Operating Officer, Owner
2/00 – 4/03: NEO Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota General Manager, Landfill Gas Recovery
1999 – 1/00: AES Construction Group, Inc., Van Nuys, California Director
1997 – 1999: James A. Wyse & Associates, Inc., San Ramon, California Vice President, Landfill Gas Division
1994 – 1997: Organic Waste Technologies, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio West Coast Regional Manager
1988 – 1993: Environmental Resources, Inc., Concord, California Vice President, Operations and Maintenance
1982 – 1988: Getty Synthetic Fuels, Long Beach, California Positions of increasing responsibilities including:
Field Technician, Laboratory Technician, Engineering Technician

Academic / Training Background

B.S., Microbiology / Chemistry, California State University at Long Beach
Completed 12 credits in Computer Science, University of Los Angeles
Completed numerous Company sponsored and industry related training and development courses.

Tom Reynolds
General Manager, Operations

Professional Qualifications

Tom Reynolds’ extensive experience in the power production industry has spanned the past 32 years. Mr. Reynolds began his career by joining the United States Navy in 1974 after graduating high school in Rio Linda California. While in the Navy he received extensive training in welding and damage control and operated and maintained the on board piping systems on US vessels. After his tour of duty he went to work at the Kingsford Charcoal Briquette Company in Elk Grove California. While at Kingsford, he operated and maintained all process equipment including boilers, furnaces, and standby generation equipment. Tom spent the next 6 years in various management positions with San Joaquin Valley Energy Partners. His responsibilities included overseeing the construction, startup, operations and maintenance of four wood fired power plants totaling 52 MW of power. In 1997 Tom accepted the position of West Coast operations Manager for the NEO Corporation. His duties included operational and maintenance oversight of fifteen landfill gas fueled power plants. Tom was also responsible for overseeing the construction and startup of the Neo facilities. This experience led him to accept the position of Startup Manager for the DES division of Stewart and Stevenson in 2003. In this capacity Tom was responsible for the startup and commissioning of all power generation equipment installations including the DES personnel and administrative functions. As General Manager of Operations for Power Management Inc. Mr. Reynolds oversees all of PMI’s power related activities, technical and operating personnel. He is responsible for the day to day safety, maintenance, operating and reporting functions at facilities throughout the United States.

Experience and Employment Background

04 to present: Power Management Inc. Goleta, CA General Manager of Operations
03 to 04: Stewart & Stevenson, Houston TX, Startup Manager
97 to 03: Neo Corporation, Minneapolis MN, West Coast Operations Manager
86 to 97: San Joaquin Valley Energy Partners, Chowchilla CA,. Operations Manager
78 to 86: Kingsford Charcoal, Elk Grove CA, Mill Wright Mechanic
74 to 78: United States Navy.

Technical Training Background

Pump and Seals Training
Solar Gas Turbines Training
Deutz Gas Engines Training
Wartsila Gas Engines Training
Waukesha Gas Engines Training
Caterpillar Gas Engines Training
Instrumentation and Controls Training
Miscellaneous schools related with power generation

Anthony Dawson
Operations Supervisor

Professional Qualifications

Tony Dawson started work at Power Management as a Service Technician. After a year and a half he was promoted to Operations Supervisor. His responsibilities include management of all service technicians and operating personnel and oversight of all power related activities. Tony directs the day-to-day work flow and ensures the safety of PMI employees and the quality of work performed throughout Southern California.

Experience and Employment Background

2005 – Present: Power Management, Inc., Goleta, California, Operations Supervisor
1997 – 2005: Stater Bros. Markets, Colton, California, Commercial Driver
1997-2005: California Army National Guard, Combat Medic
1993-1997: US Army, Ft. Hood, TX, Preventive Medicine Specialist
1987- 1993: JD Machine Service, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Machinist Apprentice

Technical Training Background

Deutz/MWM TEMS Evolution II School
Deutz Certified Commissioning Technician
Guascor Factory Certified
Waukesha AT, VGF and VHP Training
Caterpillar 2600 and 2500 Series Training
Jenbacher Series 3 and 6 Training
Wartsilla 220 Engine Series Training
Deutz Engines Certified and Experienced: 2032/632, 2020/620, 2016/616, 1015
US Army IET School, Ft Leonard Wood, MO
US Army AIT, Preventive Medicine Specialist
US Army, Expert Field Medical Badge
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) Trainer
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certified
NREMT Intermediate (National Registry of EMT’s)
Completed most course work for a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering at RCC and UCR in Southern, CA

Gregory Nelson
General Manager, Business Development Western Region

Professional Qualifications

Greg Nelson’s entire 40 plus year career has been involved in engines, engine design and engine generators. Mr. Nelson’s experience with engine and engine-generator design and development encompasses both small design and research firms to major corporations such as Generac, Harley Davidson and Waukesha Engine. His accomplishments also include owning a US Patent for the design and development of a new motorcycle engine currently in production. The extensive background in engines and their applications has helped Mr. Nelson with his position of engine/generator sales and marketing for the last 25 years in the Western US. The majority of sales and experience have been in the Biogas Digester and Landfill gas markets. A broad range of experience also includes establishing manufacturer-distributor relationships, developing new territories, introducing new products and penetrating new markets for gaseous fueled engine opportunities. Mr. Nelson is currently the Western Regional Sales Manager for PMI responsible for overall business development and sales efforts throughout the United States.

Experience and Employment Background

3/09 – Present: Power Management, Inc., Goleta, California, Western Regional Sales Manager
1/08 – 3/09: Nelson Engineering, Inc., Newcastle, California, President, Owner
1/01 – 1/08: Stewart & Stevenson/Valley Power Systems, West Sacramento, California, Gas Engine Specialist/Waukesha Sales Representative
7/84 – 1/01: Waukesha Engine Division, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Western Regional Manager
10/81 – 7/84: Engineering Consultants, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Principal
11/78 – 10/81: Generac Corporation, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Project Engineer
10/76 – 11/78: AMF Harley Davidson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Product Engineer
6/75 – 10/76: Waukesha Engine Division, Waukesha Wisconsin, Project Engineering – co-op student
12/68 – 6/75: Generac Corporation, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Engineering Technician and Project Engineer

Academic / Training Background

Undergraduate course work in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and Eau Claire, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Completed numerous Company sponsored and industry related training and development courses.

Barney Buppart
General Manager – Parts Division

Professional Qualifications

Mr. Buppert has over 25 years of senior management including operations, sales and accounting. Support all PMI operational field staff in logistics, purchasing and customer relations. Report to the President PMI.

Experience and Employment Background

1/08 –Present: General Manager Parts Power Management Inc.
Largest Distributer of MWM of America Parts
Manage all sales, service and warranty of MWM parts US and Mexico PMI customers
2/01- 11/07: General Manager Stratman Aero Inc.
Largest aircraft maintenance facility Santa Barbara Airport
On call approved maintenance vendor Skywest Airlines
FAA approved maintenance manager Santa Barbara Charter
FAA approved maintenance Turbine, Prop and Light Jets
3/1996 – 1/01: LLC Manager CFO DMLLC/Premier Entertainment
Directed accounting, finance, sales and operations Premier Entertainment, product Placement Company. Representing Coca Cola, General Motors etc.
CFO LLC Managing Partner Destination Marketing LLC managed all operations, sales accounting and administration duties

Academic / Training Background

Graduate University New Hampshire Durham NH.
FAA Licensed Pilot
Certified CHA