Meet Our Board Members!

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Barry Carr

Barry Carr has spent his career in the advanced transportation world; working with major utilities, governments and fleets to develop clean transportation programs; including: EVs / EV charging, natural gas, renewable natural gas, propane, and hydrogen. For the last 20 years, Barry has served as the Director for Clean Communities of CNY, the US DOE’s Clean Cities and Communities Coalition housed at the Syracuse Center of Excellence. In this role, he advises both public and private groups on transportation decarbonization and serves as a project manager for state and federally funded clean transportation projects. Barry is on the Federal and State Government Advocacy Committees for the Transport Project; the Avangrid Community Advisory Board, the Transportation Energy Partners board, and is and advisor to the NYS Clean Transportation Prize. He received a lifetime acheivement award from the Transport Project in 2015; and in 2017 was awarded the Benjamin Watson Service award, along with a Hall of Fame Award by the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities and Communities program. Barry is an advisory board member to the NJ Clean Cities, Empire Clean Cities, Clean Communities of Western NY, Greater New Haven Clean Cities, and the Capital Clean Cities, of Hartford, CT. Barry is located in Central NY.

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Veronica Cason

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Chris Straille

Chris Straile is a HERS Rater and green building consultant with more than a decade of experience supporting multifamily new construction and renovation projects across the Northeast. He supports Winn development teams from pre-application through closing and occupancy, helping projects meet energy codes, green building standards, tenant comfort goals, and financing requirements through practical, cost-effective strategies.

Chris works closely with Winn development directors to advance energy-efficient design and support certification and incentive programs, including Energy Star, Phius, and LEED. He is a Phius Verifier and Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) with expertise in building science, sustainability, renewable energy, and project management. Chris brings a collaborative approach to delivering high-performance, resilient buildings.

He holds a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Studies and Building Science from SUNY Cortland.

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Whitney Skeans

Whitney is National Grid’s Lead Program Manager for Electric Vehicles New York. In this role, she oversees the Western NY implementation of National Grid’s EV Charging Make-Ready Program, delivering $154 M in business customer incentives to install 9,000 charging plugs across upstate NY by YE 2025. She also serves as chair of the board of directors for Western New York’s Sustainable Business Roundtable and is a board member for the WNY Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Originally from Michigan, Whitney brings 18 years of energy program administration, securing and directing more than $100 M dollars in grants to advance affordability. She managed the Salvation Army’s statewide heating assistance programs from 2006-2011 while also leading the Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm, then joining Consumers Energy in 2011 to direct the company’s low-income customer assistance strategy within its Regulatory and Customer organizations.

Now at National Grid, she remains on mission, bridging our clean transportation future with opportunities for NY’s business community to activate on corporate sustainability and lead the charge to tomorrow.

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Lauren Staniec

Kerrie Marshall

With a career spanning fifteen years in the building, sustainability, and energy sectors, Kerrie Marshall is a strategic communications expert dedicated to advancing innovation for clean energy and a healthy environment. She served as the communications lead for the New York State Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems, where she leveraged partnerships across academia, industry, and government. As an early adopter and advocate for clean transportation, Kerrie is passionate about promoting sustainable innovation and connecting with others to discuss the benefits and challenges of driving electric.

Chris Carrick

Entrepreneurial public sector leader with over 25 years of experience in clean energy, environmental policy, and community development. Proven ability to work collaboratively with government, business, and community stakeholders. Chris' professional passion is providing technical assistance to rural and under-served communities so that they may build their own capacity to become more sustainable, efficient and competitive.

Mark Stone

Mark Stone is a class 4- 8 ZEV seasoned commonsense specialist and strategist known for integrating intuitive insights with strategic planning. I have a proven knack for navigating complex scenarios, while exceling at crafting practical solutions that drive impactful results for zero tailpipe emissions for fleets.

Greg Tyler

Greg Tyler has a diverse background in Computer and Information Technology, having worked for decades as a Technician, Service Manager, Project Manager, and Professor in Retail, Corporate, and Higher Education environments. Greg also has a passion for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and has owned a variety of EVs since 2009. During that time he has participated in or managed dozens of EV shows and events.