• 20+ Years of experience in thermal & renewable power projects
• Licensed contractor & professional engineer in 20+ states
• Civil Engineering Degree from Cornell University; Masters Degrees from Penn State University & the University of Florida

Prior to co-founding i1 Energy (now Forum Energy Partners), Tom was the President of Amec Foster Wheeler Power division, which he grew from $1B to over $1.8B annually. This growth was driven by focusing on integrated engineering and construction services, notably turn-key renewable projects; and his commitment to people and partnerships.

• 20+ Years of experience in renewables
• Over $2.5B in executed solar EPC project experience
• Manufacturing Engineering Degree from James Madison University and a Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology

As Co-Founder of both i1 Energy (now Forum Energy Partners) and Amec Foster Wheeler’s Solar EPC Group, Topher has led and grown one of the largest Solar EPC portfolios in the country. His dedication to project quality has proven successful, garnering repeat customers across regulated utilities, the military, as well as some of the largest third party financed projects in operation today. Prior to solar, Topher was supply chain and quality engineer for Toyota Motors.

• 20+ Years of experience in thermal & renewable power projects
• Licensed contractor & professional engineer in 20+ states
• Civil Engineering Degree from Cornell University; Masters Degrees from Penn State University & the University of Florida

Prior to co-founding i1 Energy (now Forum Energy Partners), Tom was the President of Amec Foster Wheeler Power division, which he grew from $1B to over $1.8B annually. This growth was driven by focusing on integrated engineering and construction services, notably turn-key renewable projects; and his commitment to people and partnerships.

• 20+ Years of experience in renewables
• Over $2.5B in executed solar EPC project experience
• Manufacturing Engineering Degree from James Madison University and a Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology

As Co-Founder of both i1 Energy (now Forum Energy Partners) and Amec Foster Wheeler’s Solar EPC Group, Topher has led and grown one of the largest Solar EPC portfolios in the country. His dedication to project quality has proven successful, garnering repeat customers across regulated utilities, the military, as well as some of the largest third party financed projects in operation today. Prior to solar, Topher was supply chain and quality engineer for Toyota Motors.

Prior to joining Forum Energy Partners, Jeff was the Vice President of EPC for Urban Grid Solar as well as Senior Director of Construction at BayWa r.e. Solar Projects. Jeff has been in the renewable industry since 2006, spending his first 10 years working for contractors including Suntech, Morrow-Meadows Corporation and Rosendin Electric. He then transitioned to the owners side of the business when he joined BayWa r.e. Solar Projects.

Prior to joining Forum Energy Partners, Jeff was the Vice President of EPC for Urban Grid Solar as well as Senior Director of Construction at BayWa r.e. Solar Projects. Jeff has been in the renewable industry since 2006, spending his first 10 years working for contractors including Suntech, Morrow-Meadows Corporation and Rosendin Electric. He then transitioned to the owners side of the business when he joined BayWa r.e. Solar Projects.

Jake is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer with over 14 years of experience in engineering, project management, and construction of solar and battery energy storage projects. Since joining Forum in 2021, Jake has provided owner’s engineering and construction management services on utility-scale renewable energy projects ranging from 170 MW to over 600 MW, overseeing projects from EPC procurement and contract negotiations through engineering, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation. Prior to joining Forum, Jake held engineering and project management positions with Swinerton Renewable Energy (now SOLV Energy) and NextEra Energy Resources. His background spans both EPC and owner-side project execution, with expertise in civil and geotechnical engineering, contractor management, project controls, and utility coordination.

Jonathan brings diverse experience and expertise, particularly in managing project execution including engineering, procurement, and construction. He brings 20 years of energy industry experience with his initial decade at Sargent & Lundy as a design engineer in the Nuclear Power group. Transitioning into renewables, Jonathan spent the next 10 years specializing in a 3GW solar + BESS portfolio. Prior to joining Forum Energy Partners, he played pivotal roles at Elevate Infrastructure, Primergy Power and Leeward Renewable Energy (formally First Solar), where he was instrumental in leading key phases such as scoping, RFP processes, contract negotiations, and overseeing the complete lifecycle of projects from late-stage development through project closeout.

Carter is adept in managing all aspects of the project lifecycle. From front end engineering and scoping to safe and productive construction to commissioning, compliance and close out, he is dedicated to forging strong, long lasting relationships. Carter focuses on developing systems that provide repeatable, sustainable results. Carter has extensive experience in Engineering and Construction and has led complex multiphase projects utilizing diverse teams in multiple locations.

Sebastian has extensive experience overseeing large capital projects and guiding them from early-stage development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations. He has proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractor and stakeholder relationships, and drive project performance across schedule, cost, and technical objectives. Sebastian is recognized for strong leadership, strategic decision-making, and the ability to navigate complex project environments while aligning technical execution with broader project and commercial goals.

Nate has a diverse background in managing construction projects, with experience in residential, commercial, heavy civil, and renewables. Prior to joining Forum Energy Partners, Nate was a Senior Estimator for the Griffith Company, as well as the nationwide Construction Manager for Granite Construction’s renewable division. Nate is skilled in all phases of project execution, from estimating and contract negotiations, through construction and project close out.

Jehremy has 12 years of project management and construction experience from front end development, design, and onboarding contractors to project execution, start up and turnover. Prior to joining Forum Jehremy served as a Project Engineer for Wood’s EPC unit working on solar projects ranging from 5 to 700+ MW and traditional industrial projects in both pulp & paper and coal-fired power generation. Jehremy’s EPC background includes field engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, piping) and project engineering with a heavy focus on Project Controls.

Jake is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer with over 14 years of experience in engineering, project management, and construction of solar and battery energy storage projects. Since joining Forum in 2021, Jake has provided owner’s engineering and construction management services on utility-scale renewable energy projects ranging from 170 MW to over 600 MW, overseeing projects from EPC procurement and contract negotiations through engineering, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation. Prior to joining Forum, Jake held engineering and project management positions with Swinerton Renewable Energy (now SOLV Energy) and NextEra Energy Resources. His background spans both EPC and owner-side project execution, with expertise in civil and geotechnical engineering, contractor management, project controls, and utility coordination.

Jonathan brings diverse experience and expertise, particularly in managing project execution including engineering, procurement, and construction. He brings 20 years of energy industry experience with his initial decade at Sargent & Lundy as a design engineer in the Nuclear Power group. Transitioning into renewables, Jonathan spent the next 10 years specializing in a 3GW solar + BESS portfolio. Prior to joining Forum Energy Partners, he played pivotal roles at Elevate Infrastructure, Primergy Power and Leeward Renewable Energy (formally First Solar), where he was instrumental in leading key phases such as scoping, RFP processes, contract negotiations, and overseeing the complete lifecycle of projects from late-stage development through project closeout.

Carter is adept in managing all aspects of the project lifecycle. From front end engineering and scoping to safe and productive construction to commissioning, compliance and close out, he is dedicated to forging strong, long lasting relationships. Carter focuses on developing systems that provide repeatable, sustainable results. Carter has extensive experience in Engineering and Construction and has led complex multiphase projects utilizing diverse teams in multiple locations.

Sebastian has extensive experience overseeing large capital projects and guiding them from early-stage development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations. He has proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractor and stakeholder relationships, and drive project performance across schedule, cost, and technical objectives. Sebastian is recognized for strong leadership, strategic decision-making, and the ability to navigate complex project environments while aligning technical execution with broader project and commercial goals.

Nate has a diverse background in managing construction projects, with experience in residential, commercial, heavy civil, and renewables. Prior to joining Forum Energy Partners, Nate was a Senior Estimator for the Griffith Company, as well as the nationwide Construction Manager for Granite Construction’s renewable division. Nate is skilled in all phases of project execution, from estimating and contract negotiations, through construction and project close out.

Jehremy has 12 years of project management and construction experience from front end development, design, and onboarding contractors to project execution, start up and turnover. Prior to joining Forum Jehremy served as a Project Engineer for Wood’s EPC unit working on solar projects ranging from 5 to 700+ MW and traditional industrial projects in both pulp & paper and coal-fired power generation. Jehremy’s EPC background includes field engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, piping) and project engineering with a heavy focus on Project Controls.