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DAMIAN X. LYN

Summary of Achievements

Damian Lyn is the Managing Director leading the management and professional team and heading the company's strategic alliance and initiative development program. In the past seven years he has lead over 200 projects in energy management audit, consolting and solution implementation. He has 27 years of experience in general management, finance, retail management, project management and business and technical consolting and has lead the growth of a successfol retail presence into the JamPearl Group of Companies of which he is the Chief Executive Officer. The group includes: A.D. Tech (Retail and Point-of-Sale Systems and Services); JamPearl Engineering and Construction (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and General Construction); JamPearl Investments (Property Development and real estate Holdings); JamPearl Limited (Retail and Property Management) and APS Ltd.. He has consolted on, sponsored and lead business, construction and renewable energy projects in Jamaica, Trinidad, The Bahamas and Bermuda. Mr. Lyn holds a BSc. in Economics from McMaster University and pursued graduate studies at the Emile Woolf School of Accountancy in London, England. He also holds industry certifications including:

Appalachian State University - Micro Hydro Design and Construction
University of Central Florida (FSEC) - Solar Water Heating Systems Certification
Appalachian State University - Southwest Wind power Certified Installer.
University of Central Florida (FSEC) - Certified BP Solar PV Modole Installer.
University of Central Florida (FSEC) - Accreditation towards National PV Installer Certification

Mr. Lyn is presently pursuing credentials as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and is president of the Jamaica Solar Energy Association and a member of: The Association of Energy Engineers; The Jamaica Society of Energy Engineers and The Solar Energy Industries Association, USA. He is a contributing writer for the Caribbean Energy Information Systems Magazine.

Professional Experience

Professional Memberships

Association of Energy Engineers 2009 - Present
Jamaica Society of Energy Engineers 2009 - Present
President of the Jamaica Solar Energy Association (JSEA) 2007 – Present
Solar Energy Industries Association, USA 2006 - Present
Vice Chairman of Grove Park Strata Corporation 1996-1998
Student Member of Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants, United Kingdom 1984-1987
Student Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica 1984-1987
Treasurer of the St.Catherine Wholesale Association

JamPearl Group of Companies

Chief Executive Officer of the JamPearl Group of Companies which comprises the following associate companies and divisions:
JamPearl Limited operators of Jimmy’s Supermarket & Wholesale
JamPearl Engineering and Construction, a division of JamPearl Investments Limited
JamPearl Investments Limited.
A.D. Tech Limited.
Alternative Power Sources Limited

2003 - Present

Alternative Power Sources Ltd.

Managing Director of the leading renewable energy company in Jamaica with over two hundred and fifty (250) installed systems in Jamaica. Our credibility has landed authorized distributorship for Xantrex Technology Inc., Calpak Solar Water Heater, Outback Power Systems Inc., Southwest Wind Power, Bergey Turbines, BP Solar, Power-One Inc., Delta Lightning Arrestors Inc. and Trojan Batteries. Having approximately fifteen years of experience as Managing Director for a technical service company (A.D. Tech Limited), Damian was able to structure Alternative Power Sources Limited (APS) with a financially sound business plan. The above mentioned projects have been managed and in some cases designed by him.
He created and trained the audit and design team in practical consumption audits and energy management forever emphasizing the critical practice of energy management in bringing about the best practices of conservation. System design becomes more economical and efficient if efficiency and conservation in the use of power is continually practiced. Oversees all tender and RFP documents and strategizes with the design team in the preparation of them with a track record to date of an 80% win. We are responsible for the installation of over 30 kW of both PV and Wind systems for the Jamaica Public Service Company at their substations after competitive tendering against two overseas based companies.
Responsible for negotiating with overseas suppliers for the distributorships of their products within Jamaica and the greater Caribbean territory.
Performed and supervised over two hundred (200) energy audits which provided the information needed to advise on proper energy management. This included both residential and commercial with primary focus being on continuous operations such as lighting, refrigeration, heat gain from poorly insulated walls and windows.
Technical Energy Specialist on energy conservation strategies and techniques with emphasis on continued energy management before and after a renewable source of energy is installed.
Evaluated and recommended operation and conservation strategies for 800KVA diesel generator resulting in savings of over J$1,000,000.00 per month for client (Versair Services Limited). Supervised the design and implementation of a battery bank/diesel generator and energy management process for Mystic Mountain, Ocho Rios allowing them to be independent from the national electrical grid. Designed the 8.5 kW PV systems to independently operate the new HR building (2010).
UWI Medical Building - designed the domestic solar water heating system and PV UPS and grid tie to offset the electrical load and provide clean backup power (2010), installation to be completed in 2011. This project is a work in progress at the moment and is being completed by the main contractor, ZDA from China.
Consultant to the United Nations Development Programme on energy efficiency and management for their offices in Kingston, Jamaica. This included an energy audit of the premises with recommendations for implementation of Energy Saving Opportunities and design of PV system (2010). Supervised the foundation works for the installation of a 3KW Skystream wind turbine at Greenwich, New Castle on the slope of a hillside (2009).
Energy Efficiency Specialist on the MEM, EECI program for the public sector (2010) Authored several articles on the topic of renewable energy on a quarterly basis from 2004 to date for the Caribbean Energy Information Systems Magazine which is distributed by the Scientific Research Council of Jamaica throughout the Caribbean to tertiary institutions.

1996 - 2006

JamPearl Engineering & Construction

Managing Director whose responsibilities include the coordinating of the project team, and the necessary financing arrangements, accounting with budgetary analysis for the profitability of all projects undertaken.
JamPearl Engineering and Construction (JEC) first venture into renewable energy was through the assistance given in the installation of the Munro Wind Turbine some fourteen years ago.
Mr. Lyn’s vision in moving this company forward in the field of renewable energy created a partnership between JEC and Brightlight Solar in 2003. The nature of the business required that energy consumption audits and energy management be key fundamental components in the design of all systems. He conducted audits and advised on energy management with efficiency and conservation, being the two most important functions in the design of any renewable energy system to be installed by the company.
Practical experience in the building contractor’s field spans a total of twenty years to date.
Managed interior renovation of two floors of offices at Oceana Hotel, Kingston including plumbing; air conditioning; electrics; walls etc. valued J$16M and completed within budget. (Main Contractors)
Managed interior renovation of lobby areas and offices at Oceana Hotel, Kingston including decorative doors and trim, electrics, walls etc. valued J$10M, completed within budget and schedule. (Main Contractors)
Responsible for the procurement of raw materials, administrative accounts, and cost management for the Ministry of Agriculture small scale fisheries project. This involved the construction of the three main structures including fish handling facilities, workshop and gearlockers. This project was undertaken by the Jamaican government in collaboration with the Japanese Government to facilitate the fishing industry in Whitehouse, Westmoreland. JamPearl Engineering & Construction was hired as the main subcontractors by Daito Kogyo Co Ltd. of Japan to complete the three main structures and all their necessary interior work as the contractors for the project. The project valued was J$24.5 million dollars, was completed within budget and schedule, a point that was emphasized by the Prime Minister of Jamaica at the opening ceremony.

1995- Present

A.D. TECH Ltd.

Managing Director of the most dynamic point-of-sale company in Jamaica. They are sole authorized distributors of Casio Computer Company Limited, Japan; Digilogic (formally PSC) Penny Lane Software. Specializing in barcode scanning systems for the retail and hospitality markets, they have to date installed more barcode scanning sites than any other point of sale company in Jamaica.
They are also sole authorized distributors for Garvey, USA with respect to their brand of pricing labelers and labels. Other associated products are also within the sole authorized distributorship with companies within United Kingdom, Europe and USA especially as value added retailers.
Damian initiated the buy out of Richard Boor Limited in 2005 and diversified the company’s business into the market of photocopies and office equipment. Along with this venture came the acquisition of the Monroe brand of calculators with a reputation for reliability and also being the oldest brand of calculators in Jamaica.
In 2008, received dealer status for Jamaica from NCR and LOK software and installed the most modern POS system at Michi (Jamaica’s largest and most recent supermarket).

1994-1995

Prime Business Systems Limited

Originally involved as an investor and financial advisor, to become the major shareholder by virtue of a debt to equity swap. Held the position at first as Financial and then that of Managing Director to eventually ownership of the company. Later proceeded to close the company by continuing within the point of sale business through the advent of AD Tech Limited and also by initiating sole authorized distributorship with Casio Computer Company, Japan, Garvey, and a division of Cosco Industries Inc, USA, and other major manufacturers.

1993 - 2006

JamPearl Investments Limited

Managing and Financial Director of the investment arm of the JamPearl Group with responsibility for planning, market research of both financial instruments and products for sale to the Jamaican market, equity holding, joint ventures and restructuring exercises to increase profitability of each member company. Past achievements include securing the agency for the sole authorized distributorship of Vermont Pure Natural Spring Water for Jamaica and the Caribbean.

1993- 2001

Gatling Security Limited

Major shareholder and Managing Director of a company formed to provide investigative, armed and unarmed security specializing in the niche market of the retail trade. The security officers received hand-on training within the Group’s own retail entity allowing closer monitoring to produce a higher quality product. Gatling Security Limited provides the security for the JamPearl Group.

1992- 1996

A.M.G Limited

Director responsible for the Company’s building, contracting, metal fabrication and financial affairs.
Prior to Damian’s involvement with AMG Limited, he was contracted by JamPearl Limited in 1988 to manage and supervise the construction of a 15,000 sq.ft three story commercial building (including basement) at 25 Burke Road, Spanish Town. This building was complete and ready for occupancy in seven months. Estimated cost of the building at completion in 1990 was J$2.5 million and a valuation in 2004 determined the value to be in the order of J$ 80 million

In addition to his managerial abilities as a contractor, he is very knowledgeable with:

Management and cost control - Company law and taxation
Financial and Budgetary Analysis - Security Systems
Managed remedial work to foundation of residence involving use of piles and underpinning of foundation (Cherry Gardens)
Managed and executed various projects for fabrication of steel barns, sheds, security grilles, gates, tanks etc. typically valuing less than J$0.35M.
Assisted with design and management of renovation project for Jamaica Producers Trading Ltd., 14 Retirement Road, Kingston.

1988- Present

JamPearl Limited

He was appointed to the position of Managing Director of JamPearl Limited after completion of the commercial building in 1990.

1987- 2005

Jimmy's Supermarket & Wholesale

As Director and Financial Controller, Damian is responsible for the financial management of the business with emphasis on pricing and negotiations.

His specific duties include:

Maintenance of Equipment
Computerization of inventory and accounting systems
Special Purchases
Implementation of new revenue generating ventures
Coordinating of marketing and sales to promote increased profitability

1984-1985

Grace Kennedy & Co. Ltd.

Assistant Supervisor for Cash Management Section of Accounts Department.

EDWARD R. JONES

Summary Of Achievements

Edward (Ed) Jones is APS's Director of Projects team and specializes in the areas of Project Management, Business Process Engineering, Technical Service Delivery, Business Continuity Planning, Physical and Information Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning. His experience includes assignments across the US and the Caribbean where he has served organizations including: Unisys, Fujitsu-ICL, ADT Security and Honeywell in capacities of Director of Projects; Director of Operations; Director of Marketing and Sales; Project Consoltant, Executive Security Consoltant and Power Protection Engineer. He has 25 years of experience developing, planning and leading cross functional, molti-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic business initiatives and projects. Ed holds a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of the West Indies along with several manufacturer, industry and professional certifications including: IT Project Management (Project+); Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Professional Membership

Member of the Project Management Institute

Employment History:

Director of Engineering and Projects, Certified Integrators Security-101 - 2006 - Present
Director of Engineering, Alternative Power Sources Limited 2005 - Present
Consoltant, Honeywell Security, Independent - 2005, 2006
Consolting/Project Director, Alternative Power Sources Ltd. 2005
Director of Employment Services, Herzing College - 2002-2004
Commercial Account Manager, ADT Security - 2001- 2003
Product Development Manager, GAIN Systems/MSES, Inc. - 2000-2001
Manager, Customer Service, Support and Projects, Fujitsu-ICL (Caribbean) - 1998 - 2000
Director of Projects/Managing Director, The JamPearl Group - 1993-1998

Professional Experience

2006 - Present

Director Engineering and Project Management - Certified Integrators - Security 101, Inc. Marietta, GA (2006 - Present)

Direct, plan and manage operations and personnel for implementation/delivery of systems and services to contract and achieve client satisfaction and profitability.
Implement processes, policies and controls that improve productivity, efficiency, quality and profitability including 27% reduction in operating costs and 18% increase in billable revenue per period.
Coach and mentor project management disciplines in project managers and team leads.

Dec. 2005 - July 2006

Business Process and Project Management Consoltant - Self Employed, Lawrenceville, GA

Independent consoltant providing business process and project management consolting services to small business clients.

Services included:
1. Business process documentation and re-engineering;
2. Information systems audits and control plans; security risk assessment;
3. Integrated CCTV, Access Control and Intrusion Detection solution design.

2005 - Present

Project Director and Consoltant - Alternative Power Sources Ltd.

Director providing consoltation on DC and the analysis of battery banks to different load conditions such as charging capacity with respect to the electrical design, but not limited to this specialized discipline.
Project Director and planning advisor on the inter-relationship between the technical and sales departments.

Jan. 2005 - Nov. 2005

Executive Security Consoltant Honeywell Security Monitoring, Norcross, GA

Prospect, qualify and engage medium to large institutional, commercial and industrial clients and secure contracts to provide risk assessment, need analysis, ROI analysis, systems and services for mitigating risk to personnel, property and business.
Strong planning, prospecting, qualifying, presentation, negotiating, relationship management and project management skills were exercised daily.

Oct. 2002 - Aug. 2004

Adjunct Instructor/Director of Employment Services and International Student Affairs - Herzing College, Atlanta, GA
Responsible to develop, direct and manage campus policies and programs for maximum graduate employment. Coach employment skills and teach courses in Mathematics and Desktop Tools. 100% improvement in student and graduate satisfaction in 3 semesters. Lead the campus facility management and safety committee and author the Campus' Emergency Evacuation Plan and Information Systems Emergency Recovery Plan. Develop and manage the International Student Admission and Maintenance Process to US BCIS Criteria and moderate the International Students' Association and Toastmasters Club.

Sept. 2001 - Dec. 2003

Commercial Account Manager - ADT Security Services, Marietta, GA

Identify and engage medium to large institutional, commercial and industrial clients and secure contracts to provide security and life safety systems and services.
Risk assessment, need analysis, ROI analysis and technical design skills were employed to establish value of the proposed contracts.
Strong prospecting, qualifying, presentation, negotiating, relationship management and project management skills were exercised daily.
Runner-up "Rookie-of-the-Year" and regional "Top-Five" Account Manager.

Mar. 2000 - Aug. 2001

Product Development Manager -GAIN Systems/MSES Inc. - Data Storage Division, Norcross, GA

Manage planning, budgeting and launching the Data Storage Division's new suite of Storage Area Networking (SAN) products and services including:
Develop the project's $3M R&D plan; co-author product line white paper; develop 24mth/$18M sales/marketing plan and budget;
Negotiate, contract, manage consoltants and contractors for branding/identity development, marketing and promotions product and service; develop VAR/Channel Partner Program and Metrics and recruited partners for South-eastern U.S.A.

Aug. 1998 - Feb. 2000

Manager, Customer Service, Support and Projects - Fujitsu-ICL Caribbean Ltd., Kingston, Jamaica

Developed, implemented and executed the territory's Managed Services and Y2K products/services sales plan and activities.
Assumed management of territory's 22-person, $7M Customer Services and Support Organization and increase performance, customer satisfaction, revenues and profits.
Restructured organization, redesigned service operations and process to achieve 75% improvement in call-to-fix performance; 18% increase in Professional Services and SLA revenues and recognition as the business unit with the highest staff morale and productivity.

1996 - 2005

JamPearl Engineering and Construction -Assistant Project Manager

Assisted with the management of office renovation works, Oceana Hotel, Kingston, (Urban Development Corporation, Ministry of Health Renovation Project)
Company consoltant on all electrical design.
Manage renovations to office and data processing facilities for Computer Service and Programming Ltd., Kingston. J$ 1.9M.
Design, manage and supervise various office renovations projects of value less than J$1M.
Design and manage fabrication and installation of facades and infrastructure for implementing integrated molti-lane POS systems for Sovereign Supermarket, Kingston. Value J$0.65M

1996-1998

A.D.TECH - Director, Sales and Marketing

Prepare, manage and execute sales and marketing strategies for electronic cash registers and point of sale systems.
Evaluate, design and specify integrated point of sale systems for supermarkets and restaurants.
Manage implementation of major POS systems involving several vendors/contractors.
Manage trading relationships with overseas suppliers including CASIO Computer Co., Japan; PSC Scanning, USA; Equitron Equipos, SA, Costa Rica and JDC Industries, France.

1994-1996

AMG Limited - Director

Managed and supervised conversion of warehouse space to office and showroom including loading dock and designing electrical systems, air conditioning, data cabling at Jamaica Producers Trading, Kingston. J$9.8M.
Executed renovation of plant office at Caribbean Cement Co. Ltd., Kingston. Completed in weeks, value J$1.7M within schedole and budget.
Executed renovation of control room office facilities at Caribbean Cement Co. Ltd., Kingston. Completed in 2 weeks, value J$1.3M, within schedole and within budget.

1991-1994

Computer Environmental Solutions Ltd. - Director, Sales and Marketing

Responsible for the development, management and execution of sales and marketing strategies for the company's range of power protection, environmental control, access control and structured cabling solutions.
Designed and managed construction of electronic data processing facilities for clients.

1988-1991

Grace-Unisys (Jamaica) Limited - Senior Marketing Representative

Established and managed the Power Protection/Facilities Management product division including purchasing, selection, client need evaluation etc.
Developed, managed and executed sales and marketing strategies for this division.

1984-1991

Electronic and General Supply Co. Ltd. - Engineering Manager

Managed the company's field service engineering division and personnel and their provision of electrical, data cabling and computer maintenance services to clients.
Design and install commercial and industrial voltage protection systems.

Lloyd Thomas

Alternative Power Sources Limited

Summary of achievements

Lloyd Thomas is the lead consolting Electrical Engineer with APS and has served on projects directly or through PRO-TECH Enterprise Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Consoltants where he is Managing Director. He has 29 years of experience in commercial and industrial electrical systems design as well as electricity transmission and distribution design and system management and maintenance. His 11 years of experience with Jamaica's electric utility company, JPSCo, included positions as Distribution System Planning Engineer; Maintenance Planning Engineer; Operations Manager, District Manager and Project Manager for island wide distribution system rehabilitation. Projects which he has lead include: electrical pole designs for moltiple residential sub-divisions of up to 945 lots; commercial electrical systems designs up to 2000A; electro-mechanical designs for UWI Senate building annex, First Caribbean International Bank and Mystic Mountain Limited (Tourist recreational facility with tower lift, bob-sled ride and restaurant. Totally power independent of the national grid with battery/inverter system for night time operation) among others. Mr. Thomas holds a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of the West Indies as well as industry and professional certifications including:

Ministry of Mining and Energy - Certification of Energy Auditing
University of Missouri - Certification of Participation Computer Aided Distribution System
International Management Institute - Certificate of Attendance Caribbean Management Seminar
Lightning Eliminators and Consoltants, Inc. - Worldwide Marketing Jamaica. Ltd. - Certificate of Completion - Technical Seminar Lightning Protection, Grounding and Surge Protection

Professional Membership:

Registered Engineer with Professional Engineer Registration Board

Professional Experience:

2011

Alternative Power Source Limited

Associate Engineer

2010

Mystic Mountain Limited (2nd.Phase - design for the HR Building)

Electro-Mechanical Designs

2010

UNDP (the design for diesel interconnectivity to various metered load centres, preparation of tender documents and liaison with GEI)

Electrical Consoltancy - PRO-TECH Enterprise Company Limited, Managing Director

2008

Mystic Mountain Limited

Tourist recreational facility with tower lift, bob-sled ride and restaurant. Totally power independent of the national grid with battery/inverter system for night time operation

Electro-Mechanical Designs

1994

El Greco Hotel, Montego Bay Electro-Mechanical Designs

1996

Electrical Pole Line Designs

Green Pond Housing Subdivision Development (2,000 lots)

1997

Taco Bell (Fast Food Outlet)

Electro-Mechanical Designs

1998

Longville Housing Development (800 lots)

Electrical Pole Line Designs

1998

University of the West Indies (UWI) Health Centre

Electrical System Designs

2000

Office Building, Goodyear Informatics, Morant Bay, St. Thomas)

Electro-Mechanical Designs - to include Electrical System, Standby Generator, Water Pumping System, Fire Safety, Raised Access Flooring Designs for Upgrading Electrical System - Anatomy Lab, UWI, Mona

2001

Four (4) Storey Office Building, (Montego Freeport Informatics, Montego Bay)

Electro-Mechanical Designs - to include: Electrical System, Standby Generator, Water Pumping System, Elevators, Fire Safety, Raised Access Flooring, Plumbing and Waste Disposal

2001

Monymusk Subdivision Development, Clarendon (946 Lots)

Electrical Pole Line Designs

2001

New Yarmouth Subdivision Development, Clarendon (79 Lots)

Electrical Pole Line Designs

2002

Mansfield Subdivision Development, St. Ann

Electrical Pole Line Designs

2002

Emancipation Park, Knutsford Boolevard

Electrical System Designs

2002

Super Plus outlet, Spanish Town

Electrical System Designs

2003

Electrical Pole Line Designs - Cousins Cove Subdivision, Hanover -
Electro-Mechanical Designs - NHT Branch Office, Ocho Rios -
Electro-Mechanical Designs - Hopefield Housing Development, Hopefield Avenue (6 luxury townhouses) -

2004

Edna Manley Health Centre and Police/Community Centre, 32 Grants Pen Road

Electro-Mechanical Designs

2004

Trench Town Housing Development, Kingston

Electro-Mechanical Designs

2005

Annex to the Senate Building, (3 storey Office Building) University of the West Indies, Mona

Electro-Mechanical Designs

2006

Apartment Complex 62 Lady Musgrave Road for NHDC

Electro-Mechanical Designs

2007

First Caribbean International Bank, Liguanea

Electro-Mechanical Designs

2010

Digicel, New Head Office, Downtown Project

Electrical Designs

Jamaica Public Service Company Limited Project Manager, Electrical Distribution - System Rehabilitation (Responsible for island wide distribution system rehabilitation)

1990-1991 - District Manager (St. Ann and St. Mary) - (Responsible for Commercial and Technical Operations)
1987-1990 - Operations Manager, Kingston and St. Andrew. (Responsible for operation and maintenance of the distribution system in Kingston and St. Andrew Northern Region).
1984-1987 - Maintenance Planning Engineer, Kingston and St. Andrew. (Responsible for planning and schedoling maintenance activities on the distribution system.)
1981-1984 - Distribution System Planning Engineer, System Planning Department (Responsible for forecasting load growth and planning the expansion/development of the distribution system to meet the projected growth)

Ministry of Mining and Energy - Energy Conservation Officer - (Responsible for identifying energy conservation opportunities in specific public/private sector entities)

1982 - New Kingston Development Study (Electrical Power Distribution).
1983 - JPSCo Transmission Line Rehabilitation Study Hellshire Bay Development Study (Electrical Power Distribution).
1988 - Managing the Distribution System Restoration Program after Hurricane Gilbert for Northern Kingston and St. Andrew.
1990 - Electro-Mechanical Designs/Supervision - Oaklands Housing Development.

KEVIN MARSTON

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Summary Of Experience

Kevin Marston is APS's Technical Director and functions as chief engineer, director of training, research and development and installation. A passion for Photovoltaic systems and renewable energy lead him to Panama where he pursued training and began his career installing PV solutions in remote villages and towns of that country. Over time he developed the reputation for outstanding technical design, configuration and the ability to diagnose and correct virtually any system failure. He has lead the design and configuration of several firsts in PV systems design and implementation in the region including: the first 3-phase hybrid PV/GenSet system (Green Produce Farms, Jamaica) and the rehabilitation of the Vestas 225kW prototype Wind Turbine (Munroe College, Jamaica). He is a recognized technical authority in renewable energy systems and provides technical guidance and support to partners and affiliates across the region. Mr. Marston studied at the Luz Buena Training Institute, Panama and holds several industry and professional certifications including:

Appalachian State University - Micro Hydro Design and Construction
Xantrex Technology Training Institute - XW and CR Inverters
Appalachian State University - Southwest Wind power Certified Installer.
University of Central Florida (FSEC) - Accreditation towards National PV Installer Certification.
Xantrex Technology Training Institute - Certification for Authorized Service Center
University of the West Indies - Certificate in Alternative Energy and Energy Management

Mr. Marston is a member of the Jamaica Solar Energy Association and the Solar Energy Industries Association, USA.

Professional Membership:

Member of the Jamaica Solar Energy Association (JSEA)
Member of the Solar Energy Industries Association
Professional Experience:
Alternative Power Sources Ltd. - 2005 - Present
Technical Director for Alternative Power Sources Limited which includes the functions of Chief Engineer,
Director of Training, Research and Development. Installation Manger for all projects including the following:
Mystic Mountain - 2008 - Installed is a 48 Volt System with a capacity of 1680 AHr. Battery bank rated at 20 hours, which operates four cold rooms, ice maker and lighting for the property and restaurant.

2008

St. Ann's Bay Hospital

2.8 KW Solar lighting and a 5700 litre closed circuit Solar Water Heater System for the supply of hot water to the Paediatric and Maternity Ward. The first of such a system in recent times designed with the tanks indoors, computer controlled to provide a temperature of 55 degrees Celsius in order to prevent Legionnaires disease.

2008

Princess Margaret Hospital

2.1 KW central solar lighting and six (6) independent standalone street lighting, providing much needed security on the hospital's compound.

2007

College of Agriculture Science and Education

Hybrid of 500W PV.1.2KW wind turbine with grid tie capable inverter and hybrid of 500W PV/Biogas generator with tracker used in the provision of lighting to the livestock division of the college.

2007

Jamaica Public Service Company

The installation of over 30KW of Photovoltaic modules and wind turbines in the provision of a renewable source of energy used to strengthen their communication network at all sub-stations.

2007

Cornwall Regional Hospital

A 3KW PV system, providing outdoor lighting to the hospital's driveway and open areas from the entrance of the hospital to it grounds and helicopter pad.

2007

Munroe Turbine

The rehabilitation of the 225 KW Vestas Wind Turbine, being the first commercial Turbine installed in Jamaica that provides power to the national electrical grid.

2007

Wigton Wind Farm

Diagnose and repair of charger system for battery bank.

2005

Green Produce Farms

The first three phase PV farm in the Caribbean that is totally independent from the national electrical grid from time of conception. The system is hybrid with the use of photovoltaic modules and a diesel generator.

2000 - 2005

Brightlight Solar

Managing Director of a small company that completed numerous installations both PV and Wind. Installations were mainly residential with the design and manufacture of wind turbines being one of its major achievements by the technical skills of Kevin Marston.

Scott Debenham

Summary Of Experience

Scott Debenham has 25 years of energy industry experience. He has led the development of energy projects covering a variety of technologies including solar, wind, gas turbines, steam turbines and heat recovery equipment. He has extensive experience developing wind energy projects in California and has conducted nationwide and international wind studies. He managed the performance contract for the self-financed energy project at the Federal Prison in Victorville with wind, solar HVAC and controls. Prior to forming his own company, Scott held a variety of technical and management positions including 5 years at a US Navy Nuclear Submarine Engineering Officer, 10 years in the industrial gas turbine/cogeneration markets with Solar Turbines/Caterpillar and culminating with 5 years in the energy efficiency (Performance Contracting) and distributed renewable generation markets. Scott has a BS in Aeronautical Engineering (Tau Beta Pi) from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan.

Professional Membership

Past President of the San Diego Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Co-Chair of the California Chapter of the Energy Services Coalition (ESC)

Professional Experience

July 2006 - December 2007

Sterling Energy Management

Lead Project Developer for Luz II (later Bright Source Energy)

Identified, evaluated and ranked prospective sites for solar power tower projects of 200-500+ MW
Initiated and led project development discussions with BLM Needles Office for 500 MW Ivanpah project. Completed and submitted BLM (sf-299) application.
Supported Mormon Mesa and Broadwell project development efforts including creation and submittal of BLM applications.
Completed and submitted 5 solar thermal applications to Barstow, Needles and Las Vegas BLM Field Offices.

December 2007 - December 2008

Starwood Energy Group

Project Developer

Lead site identification efforts in support of Starwood-Lockheed Martin teaming agreement.
Identify, evaluate and rank sites in US southwest to support development strategy.

Wayne Grant

Summary Of Experience

Wayne Grant is a Mechanical Engineer working with the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) and has worked on and led projects within the Energy Efficiency Unit (EEU) and he currently provides technical support to the Project Team that is responsible for the development and implementation of the national initiative for a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Regasification Terminal and Natural Gas Transmission System on behalf of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ). He has more than 5 years' experience in plant equipment reliability and maintenance. His 4 1/2 years' experience with Jamaica's Municipal Water and Wastewater Company, NWC, included positions as Mechanical Technician within the Operations Department (Water Treatment Plants); Supervisor Maintenance in the Wastewater Department; projects which he has lead include: Clarifloccolator Tank and System rehabilitation at the Constant Spring Water Treatment Plant; electromechanical equipment and systems upgrade at wastewater facilities for the parish of St. Catherine and Clarendon. Mr. Grant has also been working within the energy sector for the last 4 1/2 years with the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica where he has undertaken a number of projects in energy efficiency and has recently received his certification as Energy Manager with the Association of Energy Engineers in the USA. He is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Renewable Energy and Energy Management (2011) with the University of olster, UK and he currently holds a first degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology, Jamaica.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Renewable Energy & Energy Management, University of olster, UK, 2011 (pending).
Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology, Jamaica (2000).

Professional Certification

Association of Energy Engineers - Certified Energy Manager;
Korea International Cooperation Agency & Korean Gas Company (KOGAS) - Certificate in Energy Diversification: Conversion to LNG
Argonne National Laboratory - Certificate in: Energy Systems Analysis with the Energy and Power Evaluation Program (ENPEP-BALANCE)
Advanced Technology Solutions Limited - Certificate in Project Management (Principles and Application).

Professional Memberships

Association of Energy Engineers
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Graduate Member of the Energy Institute, UK
Jamaica Society of Energy Engineers
Jamaica Solar Energy Association

Employment History

October 2009 - February 2011

Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica

Technical Specialist - Jamaica LNG Project

Develops for review and final approval all the requisite technical documentation for the decision review package for the LNG Project.
Conduct research in Clean Development Mechanism project development and planning for carbon credits for fuel switching projects by the introduction of a natural gas industry.
Research power generation project development for the introduction of a natural gas industry in Jamaica.
Preparation of Terms of Reference for contracting Carbon Credit Specialist to the Jamaica LNG Project.
Monitors and ensures compliance to specifications for the physical infrastructure for the LNG Project to include: the jetty, sub-sea pipelines, on-land pipelines, and the Floating Storage Regasification Unit [FSRU].
Researches, and promotes industry best practices as it relates to the application of the latest technology in equipment and monitoring systems used in the regasification of LNG.
Liaise with the team of technical consoltants assigned to the LNG Project.
Ensures regolatory compliance on all aspects of the LNG Project.
Assists with the planning and coordination of meetings with energy stakeholders i.e. end-users, energy suppliers and regolatory body.
Assists in the preparation the annual budget for the LNG Project showing the manpower requirements, resources and expenditure required to achieve the objectives of the department
Continuously assesses the legislative/regolatory/industry environments in LNG, as well as providing insights on global and regional trends and new issues with the potential impact and implications on PCJ's business as they related to LNG.

June 2006 - October 2009

Technical Engineer - Energy Efficiency Unit (EEU)

Design and implementation of energy management systems and energy efficiency projects.
Benchmarking energy consumptions against best practice guidelines.
Prepared a project proposal for an energy efficiency project for the National Water Commission (NWC) to conduct energy audits and implement a retrofitting program for premium efficiency motors, power factor correction and installing variable frequency drives at treatment plants and pumping stations.
Provide technical assistance to public and private sector agencies in developing energy efficiency and energy management programs.
Preparing specifications, drawings and tender documents for energy efficiency projects within the public sector entities, particolarly hospitals under the Government of Jamaica Hospitals Energy Efficiency Program.
Preparing detailed schedoles of work, feasibility studies and cost estimates.
Validate accurate analyses of foll scale energy audits that were conducted by contractors/consoltants contracted by the PCJ for carrying audits of 22 hospitals.
Design and implementation of a 175 kVAR power factor correction project for the St. Ann's Bay Hospital.
Design and implementation of a 3kW and a 2.7 kW solar photovoltaic lighting projects for the Cornwall Regional and St. Ann's Bay Hospitals.
Design and implementation of two 5,700 litres solar water heating systems for the Spanish Town and St. Ann's Bay Hospital.
Provide technical assistance for the rehabilitation of a 300 ton water chiller air condition system at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica Resources Centre.
Assisted in maintaining and managing budgetary and time constraints in-line with the organization's operational plan and allotted budget.

2004 - June 2006

National Water Commission September Supervisor Maintenance (Wastewater Dept.)

Develop maintenance programs and schedoles for all electromechanical equipment at all wastewater plants in St. Catherine.
Provide maintenance support for the parish of Clarendon.
Develop specifications for electromechanical equipment for procurement in improvement and plant equipment replacement work.
Develop maintenance and service schedoles for all electromechanical equipment.
Supervise a team of Technicians, master craftsmen and mechanics in executing the maintenance management programs and plant equipment upgrades.
Prepare bid documents for new equipment purchase and installation.
(March 2002 - September 2004) Mechanical Technician
Carry out corrective and preventative maintenance services for all plant equipment at Water treatment plants within the Eastern Division.
Supervise and assign tasks to master craftsmen and mechanics within the department.
Prepare maintenance reports after completing maintenance duties as per assignment.

Mark Dennis

Summary Of Experience

Mark Dennis is a recent addition to the APS team and has a mechanical engineering background. His interest in renewables blossomed when he led a team of degree undergrads to develop the islands first solar assisted driven vehicle (SOLCAR) at the University of Technology. He thereafter spent over three years at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica as a Project Engineer developing, designing, consulting on and managing renewable energy projects island wide that covered solar photovoltaics, solar thermal, wind feasibility studies, small scale hydro feasibility studies and wave energy. He has also been integrally involved in energy, analysis, balance and simulations for the island, and policy development where energy is concerned. Mr. Dennis recently received his Certified Energy Manager (CEM) qualification; making him one of the few in the country to certify energy audits to internationally recognized standards. Mr. Dennis is currently pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Energy Management and Technology and he currently holds a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to these qualifications, he also holds the following professional certificates:

Korea International cooperation Agency - Certificate in Energy Diversification: Conversion to LNG
Latin America Energy Organization - Certificate in the Design, Implementation and Management in Micro Hydro Power Systems
Jamaica Institute of Engineers - Certificate from the ICC in Energy Practice Calculations
Argonne National Laboratory - Certificate in: Energy Systems Analysis with the Energy and Power Evaluation Program (ENPEP-BALANCE)
University of Technology, Jamaica - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production

Professional Membership

Jamaica Institute of Engineers
Jamaica Society of Energy Engineers
Association of Energy Engineers
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Professional Experience:

Jan 2007 - 2010

Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica

Project Engineer for the Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy

Laughlands Great River 2MW Hydro Feasibility Study (JA$11.5 million)
Assisted in the management of international and local engineering consoltants and contractors.
Assisted in the development of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Assisted in maintaining and managing budgetary and time constraints in-line with the organization's operational plan and allotted budget
Back Rio Grande 10MW Hydro Feasibility Study (JA$9.5 million)
Prepared project proposal to secure funding of US$105,000.00 from CARICOM
Assisted in the management of international and local engineering consoltants and contractors.
Assisted with project logistics
Provided assistance to the international consoltants in becoming familiar with Jamaica's Transmission and Distribution network, particolarly in the area of interest.
Assisted in maintaining and managing budgetary and time constraints in-line with the organization's operational plan and allotted budget.
Great River 8MW Hydro Feasibility Study (JA$22 million)
Prepared project proposal to secure funding of US$161,000.00 from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Managed international and local engineering consoltants and contractors. Deliverables included (topographical survey report, geotechnical survey report, financial survey report, pre-EIA, hydrology analysis, electro-mechanical analysis, civil analysis, preliminary report with presentation and final report with presentation.
Managed all procurement issues involved with the project, including the necessary advertisings and requests for proposals.
Managed all project logistics including the active involvement of the University of the West Indies (UWI) and the University of Technology (UTech) as a knowledge transfer component of the project.
Maintained and managed budgetary, time and other resource constraints in-line with the organization's operational plan and allotted budget.
Designed and implemented a methodology for testing the performance parameters of photovoltaic panels using basic transducers, a pyranometer and a molti-channel data-logger.
Designed and implemented a methodology for testing the performance parameters of a Solar Water heater using thermocouples, pressure transmitters, flow rate meter, pyranometer and molti-channel data-logger
Wrote a concept paper on Net Metering and submitted it to the Utilities Regolation Body of Jamaica and the Ministry of Energy. The document is currently being reviewed by both parties for comments.
Designed and sized standalone Photovoltaic (PV) Systems for a rural household electrification project for 1000 households.
Designed and sized grid-tie PV systems for an urban city energy project for 2000 households.
Designed and sized a grid-tie and standalone combination PV system for a 14 bedroom guesthouse to work in tandem with a Methane Generator. Completed a Terms of Reference for works to be done.
Created Renewable Energy simolation for the island to be included in forecasting software called Energy and Power Evaluation Program (ENPEP); a program created by Argonne National Laboratory.

2005 Aug - Sep

Threshold (UK)

Position: HR Assistant

Assisted the HR staff through general office duties and offering simple HR assistance to clients and employees alike over the phone and in person.

2004 (Jun - Aug)

Diesel Power Ltd. (UK)

Position: Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Assistant head mechanic in diagnosing and treating diesel engines.

2004 (Aug - Sep)

Pin Point Personnel Limited (UK)

Position: Temporary agent

Functions varied from working for city councils as a recycling operative, for warehouses as drivers mate, porter, presser operator (recycling machine).

2003 (Jun - Aug)

Windalco Bauxite Mines and Aluminum Co.

Position: Summer Internship

Assisted in ensuring full function ability and maintaining as well as improving a satisfactory level of efficiency of the power house and all its peripheries. Also assisted in ensuring the safety of employees through building structures and employee facilities audits.

2000 (Jan - Feb)

Carnaud Metal Box Co. Ltd.

Position: IT Assistant Apprenticeship

Assisted Information Systems Manager in ensuring smooth running of the company's network system using UNIX and ensuring proper backup of company's system.

1999 (Jan - Feb)

Dinthill Technical High School

Position: Lab Technician Apprenticeship

Ensured full functional capability and safety of computer systems and the Laboratory.

Clifton McQueen

Summary of experience:

Clifton McQueen is APS' Supervisor for Electrical Installations. He is a grade one Licensed Electrician with Thirty Three (33) years experience. He is the senior Electrical installer for all electrical works

Brenton Burgess
E.K. Powell
Alcoa Mineral
Supervisor Real Estates (U.S.A.)

1995

Oaklands Housing Development

Electrical Installation (Commercial Complex)

1982 - 1995

3 storey apartment building

11 Oxford Road - Electrical Installation

1996

Wicki Wacki Sewage Treatment Plant

Electrical installation

1998

Residence for Mr. David McConnell, Discovery Bay

Electrical installation

2000

Mrs. Marzouca, Montego Freeport

Electrical installation

2000

Doctor's Cave Beach Resort

Electrical installation

2001 - 2003

Robin's Bay Beach Resort

Electrical installation

2004

Residence at Tryall Resorts, Hanover

Electrical installation

2007 - 2008

National Meats, St. Ann

Electrical installation

2008

Mystic Mountain

Electrical Installation

2007 - 2009

Town House Development

8 Montrose Road Electrical Installation

2008

Wyndham Hotel Upgrading St. James

Electrical Installation

2009 - 2010

Jamaica Tourist Board Montego Bay Office, St. James

Electrical installation

Jeremy Hosue

Summary Of Experience

Supervisor, Systems Design and Energy Management. Jeremy Ho-Sue supervises APS's audit team and its day to day activities including scheduling, data gathering and report writing. He has conducted and overseen in excess of one hundred (100) energy consumption audits and renewable energy systems designs to-date. He is experienced in the use of Dent Instruments electrical data logger and wind data logging equipment. He holds a BSc. In Alternative Energy and Electronics from the University of the West Indies and is a member of the Jamaica Solar Energy Association.

Professional Membership:

Jamaica Solar Energy Association

Professional Experience:

2010 - Present

Alternative Power Sources

Completed over one hundred (100) energy consumption audits and designs to-date.

2009

University of the West Indies

Demonstrator for the Computer Lab; Physics and Electronics for specific high school workshop.

June - August 2002

Bank of Nova Scotia

Part-time employed.
Provided end user support, and operated in a customer service oriented environment.

Byron Ward

Summary Of Experience

Participated in a special Energy Efficiency and Conservation Technical Assistance (EECTA) project issued by the Government of Jamaica, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) to document and analyze electrical consumption across thirty-six (36) Government institutions including full-scale detailed energy audits for the: Norman Manley International Airport, Jamaica Defence Force Up-Park Camp, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister, Bureau of Standards Jamaica and Civil Aviation Authority.

Byron Ward has served with APS for just less than one year and overseen and conducted in excess of fifty (50) energy consumption audits and renewable energy systems designs to-date. He holds a BA. in Production and Operations Management from the University of Technology and a Certificate in Alternative Energy from the University of the West Indies, Mona.

Professional Experience:

2011 - Present

Alternative Power Sources

Completed over fifty (50) energy consumption audits and designs to-date.

September 2009 - April 2010

UTech Production and Operations Management Seminar Group,
Vice Chairman - Logistics Committee: Responsible for the organization of human resources, storage, delivery and purchase of equipment for use by the group.

June 2005 - December 2008

Management Control Systems Limited

Datamax Envoy Back Office Consultant and VeriFone Hardware Engineer to support Esso Standard Oils, S.A., Jamaica.

The Jamaica YMCA, September - December 2004

Information Technology Teacher and Assistant: Volunteered 40 hours to assist in teaching Information Technology to students.