Testimonials

Rich Kessel, President and CEO at Bedford Partners

“Charles has the unique ability to be not only an excellent technical resource, but more importantly a true business partner.

He becomes an integral part of the team and is very creative in providing alterative solutions to complex problems.

I highly recommend Charles to anyone needing technical expertise, project management skills and business development capabilities.”

Mike Boyle, Manager Global Projects, Caterpillar

Charles is not only uniquely qualified in this business, but he’s unique as well.

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Charles since 1999. I recall how refreshing it was to find an Independent Consultant with his breadth and depth that also was willing to jump into some particularly challenging assignments in less than desirable locations.  Having earned my trust quickly…

John Zanot, President and CEO at Powerlink

“I have known Charles since he was a young engineering graduate from the University of California. He immediately drew attention as a very capable engineer with an easy to work with demeanor. When I started my own company, Powerlink, Charles joined us and rose rapidly to become our Chief Engineer.

Charles is very capable and trustworthy.He is hardworking, intelligent and reliable.
I strongly recommend him for technical work in the energy field.”

  • we’ve since engaged in due diligence, industry advice, plant standardization, sales tools development, troubled project recovery and contractual counsel in the reciprocating engine power plant and renewable energy spaces.  The nature of our engagements have either been the result of some crisis we’ve been trying to solve, or he’s worked with us over months where we simply needed additional help. What makes him unique is the way he approaches with a ‘can-do’ attitude, an open mind, how he asks tons of great questions and how he actively coaches my team along the way.  These traits help him solve problems quickly; usually in a manner that my team and I had not previously considered.   Consequently, he’s brought tremendous value, has developed deep trust with my team, and he’s highly regarded with folks here as a great all around ‘utility guy’ (pun intended). I’d highly recommend Charles for any engagement that he’s willing to take on because if it’s not a good fit for him, he’s candid enough to say so.  But frankly, I have not found many of those occasions over the last 18 years!

Bob McIlvain, President, Universal Energy

Charles and I have been business associates for many years. In the course of working together, his skills in project management, due diligence and technical assessments have been particularly outstanding.

Charles led multiple technical and commercial due diligence operations for Universal Energy. His capacity to recognize critical issues, distill volumes of information down to vital issues, and determine logical and practical solutions are exemplary. I can always rely on Charles and his abilities to manage any complex technical and commercial scenario, resulting in a beneficial outcome.

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