ION - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Operations
Giles Hohn leads ION's operations team and is responsible for the successful deployment of ION's water optimization platform across its affordable housing customer base.
With 15 years of operations experience, Hohn previously served as senior service director for GE Renewable Energy where he managed all aspects of a $100 million business with over 140 employees and 2,800 wind turbines. While with GE Renewable Energy, he also served as North American operations leader and western region operations leader and site manager. Prior to GE Renewable Energy, Hohn was plant manager for one of the largest medical gas plants in North America. He was also a captain in the Army where he served as operations manager for two 80-person special forces companies.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Owner
- Senior Managing Partner
Under Howell's leadership, ION is now helping many of the industry's largest affordable developers, including Dominium, Kittle, Standard, Pennrose and others to optimize water consumption. Prior to ION, Howell served as Chief Development and Underwriting Officer for multi-family private equity group Denton Floyd. While there, he led the acquisition, development and underwriting of financing, budgets and proforma. He also led the development of two $50M student housing projects at the University of Louisville. Howell also served in several other senior roles in commercial property management.
John Udelhofen leads the accounting and finance strategy for ION. He has 24+ years helping CEO's build out the financial and operational systems of their businesses. Udelhofen has been instrumental in founding multiple organizations in the manufacturing and services industries. Having served as CFO for Advantage Medical, National Security Council, One North Interactive and other organizations, Udelhofen has strong strategic accounting and finance experience. He has been involved in sell- and buy-side transactions, performing due diligence and post-merger integrations and has management experience in large and small organizations.
Job Titles:
- Board Member and Strategic Advisor
- Strategic Market and Finance Counsel
Kevin Warner provides strategic market and finance counsel for ION.
He helps define ION's go-to-market strategy and areas of focus of the business. Warner's career has been dedicated to advancing investment, enterprise and a healthy society through sustainable food, energy, water and infrastructure development. From non-profit to public to high-tech industries, Warner has vast experience in sustainability and property development.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Business Development
Orlando Valdes identifies markets where ION can have the greatest impact and builds strategic relationships with customers and partners.
He is responsible for growing ION's presence within Affordable Housing and ensuring that ION's clients receive the highest levels of service. Valdes also leads ION's marketing strategy. Prior to ION, Valdes served in numerous senior sales and business development roles with renewable energy and sustainable technology providers.