People | People on the move IWP&DC reports on recent appointments in the industry
New Senior Regulatory Advisor for Kleinschmidt Associates
Engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting firm Kleinschmidt Associates has announced the addition of Steve Hocking as a Senior Regulatory Advisor. Hocking brings more than 30 years of regulatory experience. Hocking served as Branch Chief in FERC’s Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, where he led a team of resource professionals handling major amendments, license surrenders, temporary variances, NEPA, Section 106 and ESA consultations, and more. As a Public Safety Coordinator and liaison in FERC’s Division of Dam Safety and Inspections, he played a crucial role in reviewing public safety plans and incident reports and ensuring cross-divisional collaboration for FERC’s review and approval of construction and dam safety projects. “I am excited to join Kleinschmidt’s complex
regulatory team,” said Hocking. “I am eager to provide strategic guidance to ensure compliance, streamline processes, and achieve successful outcomes.” Hocking has hands-on experience with
the Integrated Licensing Process, Traditional Licensing Process, and Alternative Licensing Process, enabling him to guide clients through FERC’s regulations with ease, saving time and reducing risks. “We are so excited to have Steve join the Kleinschmidt team,” said Shannon Luoma, Regulatory Section Manager at Kleinschmidt. “His expertise will help provide our clients with clear and practical strategies to ensure compliance and keep projects on track.” Hocking holds a Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management from the University of Maryland and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University.
OPG names new President and CEO
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has announced that President and CEO Ken Hartwick will retire at the end of 2024, following nearly nine years with the company. In line with OPG’s succession plan, the Board of Directors has appointed current Chief Operations Officer Nicolle Butcher as the new President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. “The Board extends our most sincere
appreciation to Ken for his leadership of OPG and the strong foundation for growth he helped to create during his time as CEO,” said OPG Board Chair Wendy Kei. “Ken’s contributions to our company, the Province of Ontario, and the global energy sector will benefit many for generations to come.” As COO, Butcher has managed one of North America’s largest and most diverse electricity generating fleets. She has also overseen corporate growth and development initiatives, including energy trading and market affairs. “Nicolle’s appointment reflects her more than 25 years of delivering operational, safety, and performance excellence across virtually every aspect of OPG’s business,” Kei said. “Looking to a future where low-carbon, reliable electricity will be the foundation for sustainable growth, there is no one better equipped to lead our next chapter.” Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of
Energy and Electrification, also recognized Hartwick’s accomplishments: “On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I extend our deepest gratitude to Ken Hartwick for his outstanding contribution to OPG and the significant strides he has made in delivering critical refurbishments and expansion of Ontario’s nuclear and hydro fleets on-time and on-budget. As Ontario implements the most ambitious energy expansion plan in modern history, I have every confidence that incoming-CEO, Nicolle Butcher, has the proven track record and operations experience to help us meet soaring energy demand.”
OPG is in the midst of a substantial
energy infrastructure expansion, including major refurbishments of its nuclear and hydroelectric fleets, development of Small Modular Reactors, and exploring new generation options to support Ontario’s growing energy needs.
“OPG will implement the transitional plan that’s in place to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities,” said Kei. Hartwick will work with Butcher through the end of the year to support a smooth transition and will remain available in 2025 for additional assistance.
Eco Wave Power appoints Vice President of Engineering
Eco Wave Power Global AB, an onshore wave energy technology firm, announced the appointment of Ran Atias as Vice President of
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Engineering. Atias will begin immediately and operate from the company’s headquarters in Tel Aviv.
Atias, who holds an MBA and a
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Ben Gurion University, brings over a decade of experience managing large-scale engineering projects across automotive, defense, and robotics sectors. He has a track record of advancing product development and managing complex R&D operations.
Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco
Wave Power, said: “Ran brings an agile spirit to product and engineering teams. I believe that by challenging the status quo, he will be able to increase engineering efficiency and accelerate project delivery timelines. This will enable Eco Wave Power to execute more projects faster, which will drive the company’s worldwide growth.” Eco Wave Power has completed two grid- connected projects in Gibraltar and Israel and is now working on developments in the Port of Los Angeles, Taiwan, and Portugal. Braverman emphasized the importance of Atias’s role as the company scales its operations: “As we plan to add more projects into our execution plans in the upcoming months and enhance the company’s revenues, I believe that Ran will have a strategic value for achieving the company’s goals.”
Commenting on his new role, Atias said: “What attracted me to Eco Wave Power was the ability to transform the entire renewable energy industry. I am excited to join Eco Wave Power’s leadership team and leading its Engineering team to contribute to Eco Wave Power’s success as the company progresses to the next phase of its commercialization strategy.”
Atias will manage all engineering operations, focusing on aligning technology development with the company’s strategic objectives. His appointment marks Eco Wave Power’s ongoing effort to accelerate global project delivery and strengthen its leadership position in wave energy innovation. Eco Wave Power is a developer of onshore wave energy technology, converting ocean and sea waves into electricity. The company operates a grid-connected project in Israel and has multiple upcoming projects, including installations in the Port of Los Angeles and Portugal. Eco Wave Power’s technology has received several accolades, including recognition from the Israeli Energy Ministry and the United Nations’ Global Climate Action Award.
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