OUR TEAM

Rich is a founding member of Premier Energy Group with more than 27 years of experience in the energy industry. He has held positions in sales, engineering, and operations management for companies including Shell Oil Company and Enron Energy Services. Rich holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University and an MBA in finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Joe is a founding member of Premier Energy Group and has more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry, with over two decades in the deregulated retail market. Prior to joining Premier Energy Group, Joe was a director for several companies including Enron Energy Services, AllEnergy Marketing Company and Energis Resources. He spent seven years working with Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) in marketing and business development. Joe earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MBA in finance from Seton Hall University.

Tom has more than 17 years of experience in the deregulated energy industry. He has spent the majority of this time helping industrial and commercial customers procure energy. Tom has held positions with PSEG Energy Technologies and NUI energy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Ramapo College in New Jersey.

Laurie has more than 20 years of experience in the deregulated energy industry. Her extensive experience in the natural gas, electricity and energy efficiency markets enables her to help industrial and commercial customers develop customized strategies for procuring and managing their energy needs. Laurie has held positions with PSEG Energy Technologies, UGI Energy Services and CCI Energy Solutions.

Nicholas has several years of experience helping customers manage the cost and environmental impact of the energy they use. Nick joined the Premier Energy Group team in 2008. Through a combination of demand side reduction initiatives, on-site renewable development and energy procurement strategies he is able to offer customers a variety of ways to manage energy expenses. Nick graduated from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s degree in business studies and is a Certified Energy Procurement Professional by the Association of Energy Engineers.

Greg joined Premier Energy Group full time as a Business Development Manager after graduating from Millersville University in Spring 2020. While at school, Greg interned with Premier, gaining experience establishing new business opportunities and relationships. In his free time, Greg enjoys running a recording studio, snowboarding, and karate. Greg trains two styles of martial arts and placed third in a world tournament in Japan.

Leigh-Ann is responsible for supporting both the accounting functions as well as the office operations for Premier Energy Group. Leigh-Ann joined the Premier Energy Group team in 2011. Prior to joining the team, Leigh-Ann spent 10 years at AT&T where she was responsible for marketing promotion analysis and development of new product offerings for small business customers. Leigh-Ann received her bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from University or Rhode Island and her MBA from Northeastern University.

Patty Joined Premier Energy Group in 2013, and is responsible for supporting the Premier Energy Group sales team. Prior to joining Premier Energy Group, Patty worked as Account Support Manager for a regional distribution company for nine years. Patty attended Raritan Valley Community College and holds a certificate in Project Management.