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Personnel at Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC
Nelson Ferreira, Chairman
Nelson Ferreira, Chairman of Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC (VEP) also serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ferreira Construction Company, Inc. and Noveda Technologies. With over twenty-two years of experience in the construction and environmental industries, Nelson has been involved in numerous heavy highway construction and infrastructure projects. His experiences have enabled him to gain insight, technical expertise and provide effective leadership crucial to his hands-on approach to the daily management of Ferreira Construction while overseeing operations at VEP and Noveda Technologies.
Governing a fleet of more than 300 pieces of construction equipment and a combined staff of approximately 145 employees, Nelson directly and indirectly coordinates the efforts of professional management staff members, graduate engineers, project managers, project superintendents, equipment operators, fleet maintenance staff and an array of craft laborers. His participation in the construction industry is not merely limited to Ferreira Construction, but permeates throughout the heavy highway industry with his active involvement in several professional organizations including the Utility and Transportation Contractor's Association (past President - 2007) and the Alliance for Action.
Mr. Ferreira is known for his dedication to each employee's personal and professional development. The success of the firms is clearly evidenced by the continual growth and expansion of resources and capabilities, as well as the dedication of Mr. Ferreira's employees to his vision for the future of Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC, Ferreira Construction Company and Noveda Technologies.
James LaFleur: CEO
Jim joined Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC as Chief Executive Officer in April 2010. He has more than 30 years of domestic and international leadership experience within private and military operations. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel for the U.S. Army in countries across the globe, including Iraq and Kuwait during the Gulf War.
Since retiring from the U.S. Army, he has held executive level assignments in real estate, construction and mining industries throughout the U.S. and over seas. He is a results-focused, change agent known for developing and implementing business plans, achieving goals, improving the bottom line, and ensuring customer satisfaction in diverse industries.
Jim is a skilled leader accomplished in building, training, and motivating cross functional teams to change business processes and culture to deliver optimal results. Jim has supported community efforts by serving on foreign trade zone and economic development boards of directors. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State University and a Master's degree from Central Michigan University.
Peter J. Osowski: Principal
Peter J. Osowski, as a partner of Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC, evaluates all proposed sites and formulates individual installation specifications in addition to onsite crew supervision for all construction phases of each project.
Mr. Osowski's experience includes over 10 megawatts of solar electric projects completed to date. Among Peter's solar projects, The New Jersey American Water Treatment Facility and the Morristown Wastewater treatment facility are two unique and challenging sites where Peter's creativity and strong photovoltaic experience helped achieved 850 kW of DC rated solar capacity. Peter has been in construction for the past 19 years in the waterproofing, roofing and insulation fields..
Alex Rivera: Principal
As a partner at Vanguard, Mr. Rivera excels at the development of new, renewable energy markets within the Caribbean and the U.S. His commitment to policy as the driving force toward the proliferation of clean energy generation has contributed to Vanguard's success in the Northeastern U.S. and the entrance into the Caribbean markets.
Years of executive management experience have influenced his business development strategies of sustainable growth during challenging business cycles. This facilitates Vanguard's success during these early years of the renewable energy industry. His participation within the renewable sector covers areas from construction services and business development to policy research.
Alex Rivera's commitment to the emerging renewable energy market has brought him to participate in the following organizations: Noveda Technologies, The New Jersey Alliance for Action Energy Committee, The Solar Energy Industry Association and The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy.org Steering Committee.
Mr. Rivera is part of the team involved with the First Net Zero Electric Commercial Site in the U.S. (Ferreira Construction) and its top achievement received from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities as the "2007 Market Innovator of the Year". He earned a bachelor's degree of International Studies at the University of South Florida in 1986.
Thomas A. Buono: Principal
Thomas A. Buono, VP of Operations for Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC, joined the firm in January 2008. Tom brings 16 years of management, retail and wholesale financial advisory services and banking experience to VEP. Before joining VEP, Tom was in charge of debt acquisitions for a publicly traded portfolio investor. With his financial and management acumen, Tom is engaged in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the company, including administrative services, marketing, advertising, accounting and public relations. Tom is involved in the development and implementation of commercial, farm, municipal and utility scale renewable energy products.
Tom is a graduate of Montclair State University.
Mike Seelman, P.E.: Director of Construction
P.E. (FLA, NJ, and NY) (Florida Solar Licensed Professional)
Mr. Seelman has over 16 years of experience in construction and design industries including project management, bidding, scheduling, permanent design and temporary design. Having experience in both the construction and solar industries along with his hands-on experience, Mr. Seelman has gained the knowledge and flexibility to derive creative solutions for many problems facing the industry.
As Engineer, Mr. Seelman oversees all in house design work and ensures good engineering practice and conformity with contract drawings, specifications and relevant codes. Additionally, Mr. Seelman is responsible for project oversight and contract administration.
Mr. Seelman is a graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology and maintains the following licenses: New Jersey Professional Engineer, New York Professional Engineer, Florida Professional Engineer, Florida Certified GC# CGC1517488, Florida Certified Solar Contractor # CVC56773.
Mr. Seelman is a member of the following industry associations: American Society of Professional Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, New Jersey Professional Engineers in Construction. |
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