JOHN WINDSOR, MBA

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CAREER PROFILE

Energy Executive / Project Manager leveraging broad-based commercial and operational leadership expertise in the

energy industry, with specialized knowledge of power and gas markets in New England (ISONE), New York (NYISO),

Ontario (IESO) and Atlantic Canada. Committed to developing and inspiring high performing teams and optimizing assets

and resources to facilitate quality performance. Successfully execute and lead major projects and strategic business

initiatives, consistently achieving exceptional results to advance business development, mergers / acquisitions, and

contract origination efforts. Technical knowledge includes SAP, MSP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, OSI PI,

Outlook, and Project.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Strategic Planning • Mergers / • Contracts • Forecasting

• Leadership / •

Acquisitions Management Procurement

• Business • Labor Relations •

Management Settlements

• Project Management • Plant Engineering

Development • Marketing

• Strategic Partnerships

• Financial Management • Asset Management

• Plant Management

Industry Expertise: Gas Turbine Energy, Steam Turbines Energy, Wind Energy and Solar Energy, Gas Processing

PROFESSIO NAL EXPERIENCE

Emera Inc., Halifax, Nova Scotia 2014 to Present

Director of Operations, Major Renewables and Alternative Energy

Deliver effective operational and commercial leadership for renewable energy, and greenfield projects. Collaborate with

engineering and business development divisions. Consultant to proposal team composing RFP for 8 MW solar project.

Internal consultant on compressed natural gas (CNG) transportation business.

Emera Inc., Halifax, Nova Scotia 2008 to 2014

Director, Commercial Asset Management

Directed and managed solid performance from an electrical generation portfolio of up to 3,000 MW and more than $300

million annual margin responsibility.. Directed fuel gas procurements and energy schedules for asset management clients

in New England, New Brunswick, New York, and Ontario. Developed high performing asset management teams to

optimize assets and resources for high quality performance. Substantiated decision-making in mergers and acquisitions

through opportunity screening, site visits, market assessments, and modeling.

Project Management

Directed marketing, asset management, integration, and operational and commercial due diligence in the successful:

• Acquisition of three gas-fired combined cycle power stations with a capacity of 1050 MW and $104 million annual

gross margin.

• Commercial integration of 1270 MW of contracted gas-fired generation in New England (ISONE) with $89

Million in annual gross margin; 680 MW of contracted gas-fired generation in New York (NYISO), managing $42

million in annual gross margin; and over 400 MW of wind energy, consisting of nine wind farms throughout

New York and New England.

• Led cross-functional team in due diligence for 1050 MW combined cycle plant in Ontario, with $103 million

in annual gross margin.

Strategic Contributions

• Established agreement with Province of Nova Scotia, providing operations and maintenance support in the

acquisition of a biomass fueled power station.

• Grew strategic partnerships among leadership of cross-functional energy marketing and trading group

purposed to direct key business initiatives.

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Ontario Power Generation, Courtright, Ontario 2007 to 2008

Production Manager / Chief Power Engineer

Led team of 95 employees and provided management oversight for all phases of plant operations and power engineering

for the 2000 MW (4-unit) coal-fired power station. Ensured adherence to mandated operating budget, Technical Standards and

Safety Authority (TSSA) requirements, and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations. Coordinated routine maintenance and

power production. Served as point of contact for labor relations.

TransAlta Cogeneration L.P., Windsor, Ontario 2002 to 2006

Chief Power Engineer / Assistant Plant Manager

Directed full plant operations, including electricity and steam production, compliance, training, and maintenance, with

accountability for budget management, forecasting, and union relations.

Strategic Contributions

• Influenced successful negotiations with Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) to establish a collective agreement

during volatile worksite conditions.

• Spearheaded improvements in work order planning, purchasing, receiving, and inventory management utilizing

strategic maintenance scheduling and SAP.

• Strategized the development and implementation of revenue optimization model to facilitate forecasting.

• Accomplished five consecutive years without worksite accidents that caused lost work time or required

medical aids across combined worksites.

Project Management

• Managed complete overhaul of six gas turbine engines over four-year period.

• Facilitated implementation of 400,000 lb. per hour heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) boiler through

execution of engineering assessment, repairs, and predictive maintenance plan.

• Collaborated with MHI and engineering teams to assess conditions for 30 MW steam turbine, concluding the need

for 3-year $4 million overhaul deferment.

EDUCATION

Executive Master of Business Administration, Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada

Graduate Diploma in Business, Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada

Diploma in Power Engineering, Nova Scotia Community College, Nova Scotia, Canada

Diploma in Petroleum Process Operations Technician, Nova Scotia Institute of Technology, Nova Scotia, Canada

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

First Class Power Engineering Certification, Standardized

Business and Administration Studies Certificate, Canadian Institute of Management (CIM)

Naval Electronics Certificate, Canadian Navy

Fire Inside Leadership Program

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Director of Canadian Institute of Management, Nova Scotia Branch (NFP)

Director Northwood Board of Governors, Northwood Group of Companies, Nova Scotia (NFP)

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