February 2022 GEDA Monthly Meeting - EV-erywhere

EV-erywhere Panel on Electric Mobility Movement

GEDA has assembled a knowledgeable panel of experts, who will offer a great perspective on some of the drivers for this business and how your communities can be ready to accommodate it – from utility and workforce needs to infrastructure and charging stations!

Panelists

Thomas Frey, APR, Director, Global Communications, Ascend Elements, Inc.

Thomas Frey is the Global Director of Communications for Ascend Elements, Inc., the vertically integrated lithium-ion battery recycling and engineered-materials company previously known as Battery Resourcers. He recently organized the company’s announcement of North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycling facility to be opened in Covington, Ga., which earned national and international press attention. He works closely with senior leaders in the battery materials and EV industries. Before joining Ascend Elements, he served as Senior Manager of Global Communication at NSF. He lives in Detroit, Michigan.

Jeff Pratt, President, Green Power EMC

Jeff Pratt is the President of Green Power EMC, he is responsible for the day to day management of their renewable energy portfolio that provides energy to 38 Electric Membership Corporations in Georgia. In addition, he leads the effort to source, evaluate and contract for new renewable energy projects. Georgia’s EMCs have about 1,200 MW of renewable energy in operation or under construction. Green Power EMC also provides education materials and programs for renewable energy that Georgia’s Cooperatives employ for the benefit of their end-use members. Read more...

Virginia Sengewald, Project Manager, Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness, and Food, Georgia Department of Economic Development

Virginia Sengewald is a Project Manager on the Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness, and Food Processing (LEAF) industry team within the Global Commerce Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). In this role, Virginia assists companies throughout their statewide site selection process and recruits new jobs and investment to the State of Georgia. As a native German, Virginia focuses on German-speaking projects in addition to her industry focus on renewable energy and the battery supply chain. Read more...

Moderator

Matt Colvin, Director, Office of Economic Development, University of Georgia

Matt is currently the Director of Economic Development for the University of Georgia. In this role, he serves as a top advisor to university leadership on economic development matters. Matt represents UGA with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDECD) and its key partners for business recruitment efforts - marketing the strengths of UGA’s talent and research pipeline across the state to potential companies looking to locate or expand operations in Georgia. Read more...

Parking

Ample Self Parking (1,500 space parking garage connected to the hotel) $15 daily (one-time access); $18 for unlimited in/out access. Prices are subject to change.

Event Pricing

Online registration will close at 4:00pm on Friday, February 11, 2022. If space allows, a limited number of walk-in tickets will be available on the day of the event.