Meet the Team
Jeff McAulay
Co-Founder & CEO
Jeff has an extensive background in clean energy projects and technology including applied R&D, software product management, strategic partnerships and startup accelerator programs. He holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University and a master’s degree from the Technology and Policy Program at MIT.
James Bowen
Co-Founder & Executive Managing Director
James has over 17 years of experience working at or co-founding companies that targeted niche opportunities or expanded business opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. He brings a variety of experiences from across many industries, including international trade, state government grant management, and law.
Vincent LePore
Associate Director of Underwriting
Vincent is an Associate Director of Underwriting Operations with six years of experience at Energetic Capital. Vincent specializes in crafting innovative solutions by addressing risk voids highlighted by industry stakeholders. Before joining Energetic Capital, Vincent worked alongside reinsurers on early-stage insurtech ventures and has prior experience in investment banking.
Nathan D. Maggiotto
SVP Strategy & Business Development
Nathan is a seasoned financial services professional focused on mobilizing capital through creative risk transfer solutions, having held positions across the insurance value chain. Nathan holds a dual degree in International Relations & African Studies from Trinity College and is based in New York City.
Heath A. Raymond, CFA
Director, Credit Underwriting
Heath is a seasoned financial professional with an extensive background in credit underwriting and research within the insurance industry. He earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Heath holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of CFA Society Boston.
Steven Varady
SVP Tax & Transactional Liability Practice
Steve has extensive experience providing professional services for renewable energy tax credit transactions. Prior to joining Energetic Steve was a principal at Novogradac, where he was a technical editor of the Novogradac Renewable Energy Tax Credit Handbook and contributor to the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits. He received degrees in accounting and finance from California State University, Chico, and is licensed in California as a CPA.
Peter Kendall
Credit Underwriting Analyst
Peter is an experienced professional in commercial banking and insurance, with a strong background in credit underwriting and risk management. He earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in Business Administration and Economics from Saint Michael's College in Vermont.
Sarah Allen
Business Development Analyst
Sarah brings a diverse background to her role at Energetic Capital, with experience spanning B2B marketing for a SaaS startup, research and analytics for a nonprofit, and mergers and acquisitions in the telecommunications infrastructure sector. She earned her Bachelor's of Economics from the University of Michigan.