Kevin Gresham has focused on the competitive electricity market transition for more than 20 years. He directs RWE Clean Energy’s interactions with federal and state legislative and regulatory bodies. The Company is one of the nation’s leading renewable energy companies with more than 10 GWs of wind, solar and battery energy storage generation capacity in…
Megan Allison
As the Senior Marketing Manager, Megan leads strategic marketing initiatives to elevate ACORE’s brand, grow awareness of its membership programs, sponsorship opportunities, and events, and strengthen the organization’s reputation as a leader on cross-cutting clean energy issues. She manages digital marketing efforts to ensure consistent, engaging messaging across channels, including email campaigns, social media, creative…
Greg Wetstone
Gregory Wetstone is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). He served from January of 2016 to November of 2023, and produced dramatic improvements in ACORE’s organizational health, prominence and effectiveness in pursuit of its mission. Greg oversaw ACORE’s strategic planning and core activities, including government affairs,…
Janelle Blackwood
Janelle Blackwood joined the ACORE staff in 2023. She manages the organization’s benefits administration, vendor management, IT Management, and recruitment and retention. Before joining ACORE, she served as an Account Executive at NFP, where she excelled in developing and maintaining client relationships, managing open enrollment meetings, and ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of client-facing documents.…
José Zayas
José Zayas is responsible for leading ACORE’s policy agenda, and implementation of ACORE’s programs and comprehensive initiatives. José is an avid supporter of clean energy and has over 25 years of experience in the renewable energy and government sectors. Prior to joining ACORE, José served as the Sr. Vice President at Eagle Creek RE, one…
Ray Long
Ray Long leads the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) as President and Chief Executive Officer. ACORE is the oldest nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to expanding the use of renewable energy technologies for American homes and businesses. This mission is as important and relevant today as it was back in 2001. As CEO, Long…
Barbara Tyran
Barbara Tyran is an Advisor of the Macro Grid Initiative, which seeks to expand and upgrade the nation’s transmission network to deliver job growth and economic development, a cleaner environment, and lower costs for consumers. She brings outstanding federal/state government relations experience, following two decades as Director, Washington & State Relations, at the Electric Power…
Noah Strand
Prior to joining ACORE, Noah interned for World Resources Institute and the Democratic Staff of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis to advocate for state and federal clean energy legislation. Noah also developed nature education programs for youth and researched environmental policies at an animal rights nonprofit. Noah holds a Bachelor of…
Erin Stangel
Erin Stangel joined the ACORE team in 2022 and currently serves as the Events Manager. She works closely with the Chief of Staff to execute effective coordination of ACORE conferences, meetings, and special events both online and in-person. Prior to joining ACORE, Erin served with AmeriCorps at a food sustainability nonprofit where she helped develop…
Gabriel Rosner
As Senior Manager for Corporate Engagement, Gabriel utilizes knowledge of the renewable energy sector and understanding of ACORE’s mission to recruit and retain corporate support of ACORE’s programs. Prior to joining ACORE, Gabriel served as a legal assistant for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he coordinated the S Visa Program for the Office of…