CORIX - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director, DE Business Development, US East
With over a decade of expertise in thermal systems and industrial process heating, Alexis leads Cleveland Thermal's Business Development efforts. She nurtures existing customer relationships and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to explore new markets and business growth opportunities.
Alexis holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Thermal-Fluid Mechanics and Energy Systems from Cleveland State University. She actively serves on the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Committee at her alma mater.
Job Titles:
- Chief Legal Officer
- in 2020 As in - House Counsel
Allan is responsible for governance, coordination and management of Corix's legal affairs and risk management strategy, as well as providing strategic guidance and legal counsel on the company's management, development and day-to-day activities.
Allan joined Corix in 2020 as in-house counsel on secondment from the law firm Farris LLP. Prior to joining Corix, Allan practiced business law, including corporate commercial, governance, M&A, and finance in Vancouver for over a decade.
Allan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, both from Queen's University, and is called to the Bar in British Columbia.
Job Titles:
- Chief Growth Officer & VP Administration
Fan is responsible for running the transformative growth transactions that support Corix's strategic objectives, including mergers and acquisitions and greenfield development opportunities. She also oversees the annual valuation process and corporate administration teams encompassing marketing and communication, people and culture, and information technology.
Fan joined Corix in 2019 as part of the corporate development team. Prior to, she spent over a decade in investment banking and project finance, covering infrastructure and energy sectors in various roles.
Fan holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.
Job Titles:
- Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
James leads Cleveland Thermal's accounting and financial planning. He joined the Cleveland Thermal team in 2018 and brings a wealth of experience from the steel manufacturing and grocery supply chain management sectors in California.
James holds a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance from the University of Idaho and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California Davis.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager, Operations and Capital Projects
Joel is responsible for the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of our steam and chilled water production within our District Energy Facility.
Before joining Cleveland Thermal in 2019, Joel worked eight years in various positions with the Medical Center Company, a district energy system.
Joel is a US Navy veteran who worked as a machinist mate/boiler technician and has over 20 years of experience in plant operations and maintenance.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- President
- US National Drinking Water Advisory Council
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Corix, Lisa establishes strategic direction, ensuring the company effectively meets operational and growth objectives. With over 35 years of experience in the manufacturing, energy and infrastructure sectors, she has held a number of executive positions prior to becoming Corix's President and CEO in 2018.
An active leader in the professional utility community, Lisa has served as a US National Drinking Water Advisory Council member, a USEPA Climate Ready Utilities Working Group member, Vice President and President of the National Association of Water Companies and Director of the Water Research Foundation Board.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a Master in Management degree from Northwestern University's JL Kellogg School of Business.
Max leads Corix's Financial Planning, Accounting, Treasury, Tax and Insurance teams with more than 15 years of experience in corporate and financial services roles.
Since 2018, Max has been instrumental in developing successful financial reporting processes to help guide the business toward sound decisions. Prior to this, Max spent over a decade working in audit and assurance services in Vancouver and London (UK).
Max holds a Bachelor of Management (Accounting) from the University of Lethbridge and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Professional Accountant.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Utilities Damage Prevention Council of Northern Ohio
- Manager - Customer & Infrastructure
Scott is the Chairman of the Utilities Damage Prevention Council of Northern Ohio and a supportive member of the Ohio Utilities Protection Service/Ohio811.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer ( East )
As Chief Operating Officer (East), Seth oversees the operational functions of Cleveland Thermal and leads development opportunities in eastern North America. His leadership has elevated us to the forefront of the district energy industry.
Seth's prior experience in utility construction and various management roles within the utility sector is instrumental. He actively serves on the Board of Directors for the Cleveland 2030 District, an Ohio-based Energy Sustainability organization, and a wealth of other organizations working to improve development and energy infrastructure.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer ( West )
Travis leads the development and operations of Corix's energy portfolio in western North America. Travis joined Corix in 2008 following a successful career in utility construction and GeoExchange industries; he has been a key founding member of Corix's energy business since.
Travis is actively engaged in our sector and has served on the Board of Directors of both the International District Energy Association and GeoExchange BC. He holds various accreditations and certifications related to the Design and Construction of utility and energy infrastructure.