Stuart’s focus at ORPC is on driving growth and profitability through overseeing the commercial rollout of the company’s proven technology in the U.S., Canada and Chile. Prior to leading ORPC, Stuart was an investor in early stage companies with a primary focus on companies with products and services that either reduce carbon emissions or improve the health of the environment. He brings nearly two decades experience to ORPC as chief investment officer and portfolio manager in the financial services industry during which he served on the boards of dozens of companies in the energy, manufacturing, food, consumer product, retail and packaging industries. A graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and the MIT Sloan School of Management with an MBA, he is a member of Sloan’s renewable energy finance round table.

John Ferland joined ORPC in 2008 and has served as President since 2017. He helps oversee the company’s growing team, now numbering 35 employees and soon to expand to 45, working in four countries on three continents. He brings specific expertise to company activities in business and project development, worker safety, public communication and government affairs.

With over 35 years in technology commercialization, renewable energy development, port emergency response operations and coastal resources management, John has served as CEO of an oil spill response company, mentored numerous startups as director of a technology entrepreneur assistance program, and was the founding president of the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech), now the leading industry association for clean technology companies in northern New England. John has an undergraduate degree from the University of Maine and a Master of Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.

As Senior Vice President & COO of ORPC, Alexandre helps oversee the company’s growing team, working in four countries on three continents. In addition, he spearheads global operations, strategic partnerships and commercialization efforts. At ORPC Canada, he oversees a development team pursuing new opportunities in Northern Canada to provide affordable and environmentally sustainable electricity for remote communities in high cost power markets there, along with local economic benefits. Alexandre is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with more than 25 years’ experience working in the private and public sectors in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia. Fluent in French and English, Alexandre brings broad exposure to world-class organizations, as well as small to medium size corporations.

Abbey leads financial strategy and administrative oversight for ORPC’s growing business structure. She brings twelve years of accounting and administrative experience to the position. With ORPC since 2009, Abbey previously served as Director of Business Management and also Business Manager for the company, and has participated in the full gamut of business development activities, including fundraising and partner relations, implementation of new processes and controls and risk management. In 2005, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the State University of New York at Cortland, and in 2008, an MBA with a specialty in Accounting from the University of Phoenix.

Jarlath is responsible for ORPC’s proprietary technology, specializing in mechanical systems, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. He comes to ORPC after spending more than 20 years in engineering and project management. His engineering expertise, understanding of technology development, and people management skills make him an invaluable member of the ORPC team.

Nathan leads ORPC’s development activities and the implementation of its innovative power systems in cost effective, environmentally responsible ways. He builds strategic partnerships and projects to accelerate new industries and strengthen communities. A native of Long Island, Maine, Nathan has a diverse background that includes renewable energy, commercial fishing, aquaculture, groundwater exploration and development, construction management and environmental engineering.

Ryan has led the development of the RivGen Power System from research and development phases through product commercialization, and provided field engineering and project management for the build and deployment of multiple systems. He earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Physics from Colby College, Maine. Prior to his work at ORPC, he was a researcher, project engineer, and project manager, and he has worked in the marine hydrokinetics field for a decade.

As Co-founder of ORPC in 2004, and CEO and Board Chairman until his retirement in early 2020, Chris was responsible for securing new investment, developing essential strategic partnerships and overseeing our technology and project development. In addition, he is among the named inventors of ORPC’s patented core technology. Along with an infectious enthusiasm, Chris brings to ORPC over 40 years of experience in engineering, energy project development and management, and startup company formation. He continues as a trusted advisor and mentor to ORPC’s board and staff.

Millard is a leader in engineering and production of advanced technology, including R&D, ship design, shipbuilding, power systems and electronics, and executive management. A retired Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy he supervised specifications, standards, and design for ships, systems, and equipment for acquisition and maintenance at the Naval Sea Systems Command. Later he served as Vice President, General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. where he was responsible for nuclear submarine design, and engineering, and managed a 2,800-person division. More recently he served as President and COO of Satcon Technology Corp. where he led the company’s specialties in advanced power applications for alternative energy, power grid support technology and high-reliability electronics. Millard was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2000 and currently consults in the fields of defense and energy, and brings practical marine engineering and operations experience as well as management insight to the ORPC team as Chairman of the Advisory Board.

Denis specializes in electricity distribution and has spent his career at Hydro-Québec where he served as Chef Executive of the utility’s distribution network strategies. There he oversaw all technology areas, serving on advanced metering, electric transportation and network evolution planning steering committees. Denis developed evolution strategies for distribution networks incorporating technological developments from Hydro-Québec’s transmission and generation divisions, and designed and implemented asset management programs, SmartGrid network initiatives, and a distribution network hardening following the 1998 ice storm in Québec. He created architecture and standards for Hydro-Québec’s Distribution Network, and managed large teams and portfolios in excess of $600 million annually. Denis represented Hydro-Québec to the Canadian Electrical Association as Chair of the Distribution Council, and the Electric Power Research Institute as a voting member of the Power Delivery & Energy Utilization Council. He now consults and is an advisor to multiple utilities, companies, government organizations, and associations.