Chair

LINDSAY FITZGERALD, VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

GEVO

Lindsay Fitzgerald has served as Vice President of Government Relations at Gevo since May of 2021. Before joining the Company, from 2015 to 2021, she operated as Senior Manager then Director of Government Affairs at Renewable Energy Group, a leading provider of biodiesel and renewable biodiesel, where she was responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive regulatory policy strategy at the state, local, federal, and international level. Previously, from 2013 to 2015, Lindsay was Director of Regulatory Affairs at the National Biodiesel Board, and from 2007 to 2013, she was part of a consulting then government team responsible for implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Transportation and Air Quality. Since 2007, Lindsay has fought to ensure the intended application and creation of policy with the goal of growing and advancing the renewable fuel industry. She is a seasoned government affairs professional with a special aptitude for strategy, collaboration, and big-picture, actionable planning and execution.

Treasurer

Shailesh sahay, partner

Bracewell, LLP

Shailesh Sahay is a leader on energy transition, climate, and environmental issues, with extensive experience in the liquid fuels, climate technology, energy, manufacturing, carbon capture, and agricultural sectors. His years of experience as an in-house regulatory and policy lawyer allow him to deeply understand client positions and represent them in front of federal, state, and international agencies at the highest levels. He has built robust coalitions across industrial sectors to pursue common interests. Shai’s scientific background and technical acumen allow him to delve into complex issues and serve as an interface between how industry works and the policies that affect businesses.

Shai previously served for over six years as in-house counsel to the largest renewable fuels producer in the world and as acting general counsel of the largest renewable fuels trade association.

Secretary

SCOTT LEWIS, PRESIDENT net-zero services

World Energy

Scott has been in the renewable fuels industry for more than 20 years, pioneering the next carbon reduction solutions for the hardest-to-abate sectors, including aviation.

Scott focuses on advancing government policies that support meaningful carbon reductions initiatives and the advancement of future innovative decarbonization solutions. His experience centers around building out and managing commercial programs for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and now sustainable aviation fuel production facilities. His advocacy in the U.S. and Canada to build comprehensive policies governing the renewable fuels and carbon mitigation markets has driven important and positive change for World Energy and the industry as a whole.

Today, Scott leads World Energy’s commercial SAF and decarbonization operations, helping to build strategic relationships with suppliers, customers, government officials, and joint venture partners.

David fialkov, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs

Americans for Affordable Clean Energy

David Fialkov leads policy and advocacy efforts for Americans for Affordable Clean Energy (AACE), a coalition of forward-thinking fuel retailers that support market-oriented renewable fuel and EV charging policies. AACE members supply a significant share of the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and ethanol sold at retail today. David is a partner at FFG Group, a Washington, D.C.–based government affairs firm representing the broader retail fuel industry on federal policy matters. 

Patrick Serfass , EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

American Biogas Council

Patrick Serfass is Executive Director of the American Biogas Council, the voice of the US biogas industry. Patrick has led the American Biogas Council since he helped create it in 2010. The American Biogas Council now represents more than 400 organizations and 6,000 professionals dedicated to maximizing carbon reduction and economic growth using biogas systems.

Beyond biogas, Patrick has more than 25 years’ experience growing clean energy industries, like solar, hydrogen, biochar, and woody biomass. In Patrick’s early career, he was a physical oceanographer, architectural engineer and designed unmanned, deep ocean vehicles. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College.

kipling haviland-hack, head of ev

EnergyHub

Kipling is responsible for the strategy, growth, and execution of EnergyHub's electric vehicle solution, managing EnergyHub's footprint in managed and bidirectional charging programs across the U.S. utilities and internationally. He serves as EnergyHub's subject matter expert for EVs, driving innovation, thought leadership, and cross-functional alignment across product, sales, marketing, and regulatory teams — including the intersection of managed EV charging and clean transportation carbon programs.

Prior to joining EnergyHub, Kipling managed EV charging and C&I assets at Enel X North America across several U.S. energy market programs. Kipling holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Sustainability, Environmental Engineering from Cornell University.

Cory-Ann Wind, Director of State Regulatory Affairs

Clean Fuels Alliance America

Cory-Ann serves as Director of State Regulatory Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America. In this role, she engages in issues associated with biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and represents the interests of Clean Fuels’ members to state regulatory bodies, legislatures and environmental organizations. Located in Portland, Oregon her primary focus is advancing state and regional policy efforts on the West Coast. Cory-Ann has 30 years of experience in developing programs and policies to address air pollution, transportation emissions, and climate change at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Most recently, she led the development and implementation of the Oregon Clean Fuels Program. Cory-Ann has a Bachelor of Science in BioResources Engineering from Oregon State University.

KATHERINE PANCZAK, VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

DT Midstream

Katie Panczak, 57, is vice president of business development for DT Midstream, Inc. Katie has over 30 years of experience directing environmental and project development activities with a significant focus in the energy industry.

Katie is charged with identifying and developing viable market opportunities for DT Midstream’s energy transition business. Prior to her role at DT Midstream, she was vice president of DTE Energy Resources and responsible for developing and leading the firm’s Section 45 tax-incentivized business unit. Katie has also served as director of environmental affairs for DTE Energy and as a project engineer with ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller, an environmental engineering consulting firm.

Katie earned a bachelor’s degree in geology at the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering at the University of Illinois.

DT Midstream (NYSE: DTM) is an owner, operator and developer of natural gas interstate and intrastate pipelines, storage and gathering systems, compression, treatment and surface facili es. The company transports clean natural gas for u li es, power plants, marketers, large industrial customers and energy producers across the Southern, Northeastern and Midwestern United States and Canada. The Detroit-based company offers a comprehensive, wellhead-to-market array of services, including natural gas transportation, storage and gathering. DT Midstream is transi oning towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including a goal of achieving 30% of its carbon emissions reduction by 2030.

Jonathan hackett, Senior Director, Environmental Products

Global Partners LP

Jonathan (J.W.) Hackett is Senior Director, Environmental Products at Global Partners LP based in Waltham, MA. He identifies customer sustainability needs and then develops and manages products throughout their lifecycle. J.W. previously served as EPA Region 7 Renewable Fuels Advisor and worked in a variety of advocacy, trading, and feedstock supply chain development roles at REG (now Chevron). He started his career as Counsel on the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works where he focused on air quality, energy, and wildlife. J.W. has a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law (FL), a B.A. from Lake Forest College (IL), and an M.B.A. with a focus on Corporate Entrepreneurship from Lehigh University (PA).   

Cristina Cornejo, Public Affairs Manager

Neste US, Inc.

Cristina joined Neste in January, 2022. She supports the Public Affairs team’s federal and state advocacy goals, with a focus on opening new markets via issue advocacy and outreach. Prior to joining Neste, Cristina spent several years working for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations in natural disaster communities.  As Program Manager for the Rebuild Texas Fund, she worked directly with coastal communities and grantee organizations to support the rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Harvey. Prior to her work on the Rebuild Texas Fund, Cristina spent over fifteen years working within the governmental affairs and communication sectors, including working for Texas A&M AgriLife, a part of the Texas A&M University System, the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), and work for several elected officials at both the state and federal levels. Cristina’s passion for working with communities to ensure equity and opportunity is derived from her strong South Texas roots and her rich family history in public education.  Cristina has a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. from St. Edward’s University.

Geoffrey moxley, Senior scientist

Novonesis

Geoffrey Moxley is a biotechnology expert with extensive experience in developing sustainable solutions for low carbon biofuel production. As a senior researcher with Novonesis and a career spanning over a decade, Geoffrey has been instrumental in leading initiatives focused on enzyme development and deployment at commercial scale to the largest players in the biofuel and biomass industries. Drawing upon his strong engineering background, particularly in biomass pretreatment processes, Geoffrey has successfully facilitated the integration of enzyme and yeast technologies with the scaling up and industrial deployment of biotechnology. In his current role at Novonesis, he spearheads the development of innovative analytical techniques for reporting biofuel production to regulatory agencies, as well as the creation of novel enzyme and yeast products essential for low carbon biofuel production. His passion for the industry has led Geoffrey to be active in key industry groups including ASTM, where he advocates for evidence-based policies grounded in scientific rigor. Geoffrey holds a Master of Science in Biological Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, underpinning his expertise in the field of biotechnology and sustainability.

Josh Wilson, Senior Regulatory Counsel

POET

Josh leads the company’s advocacy before state, federal and foreign regulatory agencies and oversees compliance with a wide range of fuels programs and environmental laws.  Josh has worked to advance technology neutral decarbonization policies under the Clean Air Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and State LCFS programs, and is engaged actively in promoting greater recognition for waste-based biofuel feedstocks in the EU and UK.  Prior to joining POET, Josh served as Senior Counsel and Acting Assistant Section Chief in the Environment & Natural Resources Division at the United States Department of Justice.  He holds a JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a B.A. in political science from Duke University.  

Rick chandler, Senior Manager of Government Relations & Corporate Communications

Suburban Propane

Rick Chandler is responsible for all legislative and regulatory engagements at Suburban Propane. Rick joined Suburban in 2025 and has nearly 15 years of policy/government affairs experience in both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining Suburban, Rick was head of state and government affairs and JT International. Previously he was the Director of Research in the Office of the Governor of New Jersey, and before that, a paralegal at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. Rick is based in Hoboken, New Jersey and holds a B.A. in Political Science and History from Rutgers University.