LAKEPOINT ENERGY - Key Persons
Derek joined LakePoint Energy in 2015 and has been a valuable addition to the leadership and management of LakePoint Energy. Derek brings 7 years of commercial energy experience and leadership as Vice President of his previous ventures. In addition to his energy expertise Derek's experience as a professional hockey player and coach has made a positive impact on our sales teams' development and customer acquisitions.
Derek graduated from Niagara College with a Business Administration degree and went on to play professional ice hockey.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Account Manager
Jim began working with LakePoint Energy in 2013. Jim headed the relationship between the CPO and LakePoint Energy.
Jim has over 40 years of Purchasing/Management experience and has a keen sense of the budgetary constraints facing nonprofit organizations on a daily basis. This unique understanding and empathy drives him to be an especially tough negotiator to the benefit of the institutions that utilize CPO services.
Jim left the private sector to join CPO in 1986, was promoted to Asst. Director in 1994, and was officially named Executive Director in 1999. He has continued to work on behalf of all our parishes, schools, and agencies through numerous negotiations with local, regional, and national vendors as well as maintaining a hands-on approach with many of the services we offer.
Job Titles:
- Director of Strategic Development
John joined LakePoint Energy in 2009 and has been a crucial member of the leadership team working to shape and mold the LakePoint model and customer service objectives and goals. John's professional experience covers a wide breadth and scope which include a variety of Senior and Executive Management positions in the Pharmaceutical Industry as well as consulting for several Fortune 500 companies. These positions afforded John extensive experience in contract negotiations and cost analysis with distribution channels and sales operations. John brought the full force of these professional experiences have helped establish Lake Point Energy grow with clarity and purpose as a leader in the procurement and management of energy for commercial customers.
John graduated from Cleveland State University with a B.S. in Business and received his M.B.A. from Cleveland State University School of Business
Katie assumed her role as LakePoint's Operations Manager in 2013. Since that time, she has played a key role in ensuring operational excellence for LakePoint Energy. Her responsibilities include systems maintenance, reporting and analysis, and record keeping. Katie works daily to ensure that the consultancy arm of LakePoint and its operational arm work in tandem and seamlessly to meet and exceed both our corporate mission and our clients' expectations.
Katie graduated from Ohio University with a B.A. in Business Management
Job Titles:
- Commercial Account Manager
Kelley joined LakePoint Energy in 2015 and has been a valuable addition to the leadership and management of LakePoint Energy. Kelley brings an amazing ability to build relationships with customers and exceptional customer service. In addition Kelley's experience as a Division I swimmer and now coach has made a positive impact on our sales teams' development and customer acquisitions.
Kelley graduated from Ohio University with an Elementary Education degree.
Scott joined LakePoint Energy in 2016 and is playing a key leadership role in the growth and success of the business. He has 20+ years of executive sales and business development, and his professional experience comes from owning and managing a variety of businesses in multiple industries (Insurance, telecom, defense contracting, consulting and import and export).
Scott graduated from Youngstown State University with and I.C.P. He has a BFA and an AA from YSU.
Steve graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Finance.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Account Manager
Toni joined LakePoint Energy in 2021 and has been a valuable addition to the leadership and management of LakePoint Energy. Toni brings an amazing ability to build relationships with customers and exceptional customer service. In addition Toni's experience as a Scholarship Track & Field Athlete at Ashland University and 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee at Sandusky St Marys Catholic High School has made a positive impact on our sales teams' development and leadership.
Toni graduated from Ashland University with a Bachelor's of Science & Art.