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Management

Mike T. Watanabe, P.E.
President & CEO (Board Director)

Mr. Mike Watanabe is the co-founder of Energy Experts International with 35 years of experience in the energy business. He has 25 years of gas and electric utility management and technical expertise with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and a diverse background that includes assignments in Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Research & Development. In addition to his experience in the regulated utility sector, he has worked with PG&E affiliates, serving in an advisory capacity to provide technical input and general market feasibility for projects in Indonesia, Taiwan, Australia and Japan. In his most recent appointment at PG&E, Mr. Watanabe served as Director of Technology Development and successfully expanded the scope of international technology exchanges with European and Asian utility companies.

Mr. Watanabe is a graduate of the University of Texas and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California. He earned his MBA in Management from the University of San Francisco and attended the Engineering Executive Program at Stanford University.


Donald R. Murray
Executive Vice President & COO (Board Director)

Mr. Donald Murray is the Executive Vice President & COO as well as a Board Director with 39 years of experience in the energy industry. He has 29 years of management experience with Pacific Gas & Electric Company and a diverse background in the gas and electric utility industry. He worked as an electrical engineer early in his career and progressed to positions with increasing responsibility. In his most recent assignment, Mr. Murray was appointed as the Director of Capital Investment for the San Francisco Division. During his career, he amassed extensive experience in managing high profile assignments. One of the more difficult assignments he tackled was the planning, design and completion of a $50 million gas pipeline replacement and electric underground project in San Francisco. As a result of Mr. Murray's outstanding work management as the Division Gas & Electric Operation's manager, his Division received the Chairman's Award, the company’s highest accolade, in 1995.

Mr. Murray earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.


Paul Beckendorf
Sr. Vice President & General Manager, Eastern Region

Mr. Paul Beckendorf is responsible for Energy Experts International's business management east of the Mississippi River.

A 35 year veteran of the natural gas industry, Mr. Beckendorf concluded a 12 year career with the Gas Technology Institute (GTI). In his most recent appointment at GTI, he was the Executive Director of the Distribution and Pipeline Technology Center for the last 2 years. Mr. Beckendorf was responsible for developing and implementing strategic business plans for the Center. He successfully created new lines of business for GTI, as well as to capitalize on the efforts to commercialize technologies. In addition to these responsibilities, he effectively managed the technical staff and resources for the Center. Prior to working for GTI, Mr. Beckendorf spent 23 years at Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) in a variety of gas and electric operations, engineering and leadership positions. He managed a significant portion of PG&E’s Gas Pipeline Replacement Program for gas transmission lines in and around the City of San Francisco.

Mr. Beckendorf earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, San Jose.


Cliff I. Simon
Vice President, European Operations

Mr. Cliff Simon represents Energy Experts International's business and strategic interests in Europe. He manages the Company's business operations from the Company's European Office located in Brussels, Belgium.

Mr. Simon is a veteran in the energy business with over 20 years of international experience. His career as managing director of a natural gas pipe manufacturing plant in Mexico since the early 1980's gave him a unique perspective on Mexico's natural gas industry. Mexico's dynamic privatization process included worldwide players in gas distribution, bringing Mr. Simon in contact with diverse distribution technologies, standards, and corporate cultures. Mr. Simon expanded his international expertise working in Italy from 2000 to 2003 where he developed technical and commercial relationships with European gas consortiums.

Mr. Simon earned a BA in Economics and Management from Beloit College, Wisconsin.


Robert Becken, P.E.
Vice President, Gas Engineering

As the Vice President of Gas Engineering, Mr. Robert Becken is the company's lead technical representative and expert for gas engineering and technical support. He has 40 years of experience in the natural gas industry and served in various managerial and technical positions with increasing responsibilities. Mr. Becken has extensive knowledge and expertise in all facets of gas design engineering, maintenance and construction issues. His technical expertise includes the design of pipelines, control systems, regulation, compressor stations, as well as natural gas fueling stations. His most recent assignment at PG&E was to serve as the Company’s Chief Technical consultant for the California Gas Transmission Unit. Mr. Becken is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of California, both as a Mechanical and as a Control System Engineer. He serves on various ASME and AGA gas piping technical committees.

Mr. Becken graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in both Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering.

Contact: rbecken@eeintl.com ;


Mark W. Heckman
Vice President & General Manager, Operations

Mr. Mark Heckman is the Vice President and General Manager of Operations. He has 35 years of gas, electric, and environmental experience with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Mr. Heckman has extensive background in the design, construction, maintenance, operation, and management of natural gas transmission, distribution, gathering, and storage facilities. Mr. Heckman also managed the development and publication of engineering and technical documents, standards, manuals, and training materials for the utility. Throughout his career Mr. Heckman has also been active at the national level for both the natural gas and pipeline construction industries. He has published several magazine articles and technical papers, been an active member of AGA Technical Committees, directed technical workshops, and has been a member of the Board of Directors for the North American Society for Trenchless Technology.

Mr. Heckman earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, with a minor in Production Management, from the University of Nevada, Reno. He has also completed the University of Chicago resident Management Development Course in Vail, Co., and studied Engineering Management at the University of Santa Clara.


Willard S. Carey
Vice President, Technical Services

Mr. Willard Carey is the Vice President of Technical Services. Mr. Carey provides leadership and expertise in the areas of regulatory affairs and compliance in support of technical issues. A 48 year veteran of the natural gas industry, Mr. Carey was employed with the Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) in New Jersey and held positions with increasing responsibilities, retiring as Regulatory Leader - Federal. He has extensive experience in transmission and distribution design, operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance with applicable state/federal codes and standards. Mr. Carey served on external boards and agencies, including chairing several AGA and state committees. He has testified before the House of Representatives, Subcommittee on Energy and Power representing all of the AGA member companies.

Mr. Carey earned his BS in Industrial Distribution from Clarkson University and attended Rutgers University's Advanced Management Program.


Nina Lea
Administrative Assistant

Ms. Nina Lea provides support to the Executive Management Team as the Administrative Assistant. She has a diverse background and experience in customer service, general administration and accounts payable work, with her most recent position with VMware, Inc., a major multinational software firm. Ms. Lea also serves as the Company's lead representative on Safety issues.


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