Mr. Mulligan was Managing Director of Corporate Affairs at Imperium Renewables, Inc. (IRI) where he led government relations and communications initiatives. He worked extensively on the landmark federal energy legislation signed into law in 2007 and implemented all of IRI's strategic outreach and communications efforts. Prior to coming to IRI, he was Chief of Staff to U.S. Representative Adam Smith (WA). Mr. Mulligan, who currently serves on the Board of the King County Conservation Voters, holds a B.A. in political science and humanities from Seattle University and an M.A. in International Relations and Economics from American University in Washington, D.C.
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Ms. Barnes managed an array of projects as part of Imperium Renewables' strategic development team, heading up cross-functional groups of scientists, engineers, financial analysts, business development and logistics specialists. She is well versed in the economics of sustainability and adept at navigating state and federal regulations and renewable energy incentives. She has first-hand experience leading the commercialization process for new energy sector technologies. She was the proposal manager of IRI's effort to design a comprehensive commercial scale production system to grow and process algae into biojet fuel. Prior to joining IRI, Ms. Barnes was an economic analyst for the Institute of International Finance in Washington, D.C. She holds a masters degree in international relations and economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a B.A. in International Development from the University of Washington.
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Mr. Young was Director of International Business Development at Imperium Renewables and a member of its strategic development team. As one of IRI's original employees, Mr. Young spearheaded the development of the company's logistics capabilities, feedstock procurement framework, corporate sustainability criteria and communications, and long-term research and development project planning and execution. Mr. Young is Vice Chairman of the National Biodiesel Board's Sustainability Task Force. Prior to his work at Imperium, Mr. Young was a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy working in naval operations and engineering. He holds a B.S. from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.
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