John Gaus, Chairman and CEO
gaus@zeropointcleantech.com

John Gaus has demonstrated a strong track record as a successful inventor, engineer and serial entrepreneur in the energy industry. John has started a number of diverse business initiatives and has secured and deployed over $90 million for early-stage businesses. He has played a leading role in Clarkson University's technology transfer program, aiding with the launch of multiple products or companies based on intellectual property developed there. John volunteer teaches at Clarkson University's School of Business and lives in northern New York with his wife and four children. 


John Blend, Co-Chairman
blend@zeropointcleantech.com

John W. Blend III is a 34 year veteran of the venture investing and new technology space with a wide range of experience in investing, new product development, operations, sales and marketing. John currently serves as Founding General Partner of Goshen Capital Partners, an Atlanta based private equity firm, dedicated to the emerging renewable energy market. John previously served as a Venture Partner at Insight Capital. John is a recognized thought leader in the Energy Sector, having spoken at the Goldman Sachs Utility Forum, SRI Utility Innovations and the Stanford School of Business.


Dr. Philip Leveson, Chief Scientist
leveson@zeropointcleantech.com

Dr. Leveson graduated from Sheffield University (England) with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Fuel Technologies. After graduating Dr. Leveson remained at Sheffield and completed a Ph.D. focused specifically on the oxygen enrichment of combustion systems. Upon completion of his Ph.D., Dr. Leveson accepted a position at the State University of Campinas, in Brazil, where he worked on advanced processes for the gasification of sugar cane to produce hydrogen. In 2000 Dr. Leveson returned to the United Kingdom and began working at the centre for Process Intensification and Innovation based at the school of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials of Newcastle University. In 2004 Dr. Leveson relocated to Clarkson University, in Potsdam, New York where he helped Clarkson establish a Process Intensification and Clean Technology Group.  


Charles Fox, President and COO
fox@zeropointcleantech.com

Charles Fox is President and COO of ZeroPoint's Energy Division. Prior to joining ZeroPoint Charlie served as Deputy Secretary for Energy and Environment for the Governor of New York. In that capacity Charlie played an instrumental role in the development of the nation's first mandatory cap and trade program for carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and the NY Renewable Portfolio Standard, which requires that twenty-five percent of the electricity sold in New York come from renewable resources. Charlie currently serves as a Trustee of the State University of New York, School of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY.


David Pitt, Executive Vice-President, International
pitt@zeropointcleantech.com

David Pitt is responsible for ZeroPoint's international business development and operations. An Engineer by profession, David has been involved in the energy industry for the last 30 years. In the mid-1980’s David established CIT Ltd, a company specializing in maintenance and reliability management. Following the acquisition of CIT David joined TSW, an Atlanta based company focused on sophisticated asset management systems for the Energy and process industries, as Executive Vice President (EVP) for EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa). In 1999 David joined The Convergent Group, a Denver based firm providing an operational suite of applications for the deregulated power industry. After Convergent was sold to Schlumberger, David spent six years as EVP - EMEA for KWI, a market leader in energy risk management and trading systems. KWI was acquired by Global Energy Decisions in July 2005, and David led EMEA operations for the integrated business until he joined ZeroPoint in November 2006. Under his direction ZeroPoint is actively engaged in a number of ventures in Europe, Africa and Asia.


Marc Lindemann, Director of Engineering
lindemann@zeropointcleantech.com

Marc brings 25 years of power industry experience to the position of Director of Engineering. As a Reactor Operator and Propulsion Plant Supervisor in the U.S. Navy, Marc operated Nimitz Class 550 MWth nuclear plants. Upon his retirement from the Navy Marc worked for North American Energy Services, Quixx Power Services (A subsidiary of Xcel Energy), and for General Electric Infrastructure in various roles related to managing the operations and maintenance of power facilities.  Prior to joining ZeroPoint, Marc worked as a Project Manager for the prominent U.S. engineering firm Burns & Roe.


Sean Kelly, Research & Development
kelly@zeropointcleantech.com

Chief Engineer Sean Kelly brings a unique and sophisticated background of electrical and mechanical skills to the ZeroPoint team. With a hands on approach and hard work ethic, Mr. Kelly's quality workmanship has consistently produced innovative technology  for the company.


Kurt West, Project Development
west@zeropointcleantech.com

Kurt West joined the company in October of 2006 and has been working primarily on financial projections for ZeroPoint projects. The economic analysis that ZeroPoint conducts when evaluating potential projects is extensive, and Kurt works with various stakeholders to conduct this diligence. During his time at Clarkson, Kurt was heavily involved in the school’s entrepreneurship programs, and graduated with Great Distinction for his academic achievements. Kurt is a native of New Portland, Maine.