ABOUT US
Rick Westerdale
Rick Westerdale
Rick Westerdale
Company Executive
Senior energy and policy strategist with more than 30 years of experience spanning global energy markets, public-sector leadership, and strategic infrastructure development.
His diverse expertise includes technical operations, international energy diplomacy, commercial structuring, and regulatory strategy—bringing a well-
Company Executive
Senior energy and policy strategist with more than 30 years of experience spanning global energy markets, public-sector leadership, and strategic infrastructure development.
His diverse expertise includes technical operations, international energy diplomacy, commercial structuring, and regulatory strategy—bringing a well-rounded and future-focused perspective to high-level decision-making. Widely regarded as a trusted advisor, he plays a leading role in driving energy transition initiatives, with a consistent focus on innovation, resilience, and cross-sector alignment.
Pat Schweiger
Rick Westerdale
Rick Westerdale
CTO
Experienced leader with over 40 years of progressive assignments in engineering program and executive management positions in the energy sector. This includes engineering design, engineering testing, procurement, construction, turnover, startup, operations, and business development with domestic and international partners for both fission and fusion technologies.
Arthur Hamilton
Rick Westerdale
Arthur Hamilton
Legal Advisor
Senior Attorney focused on advising energy and resources sector clients on contract creation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Arthur helps companies navigate complex agreements and develop strategies that align with their broader business objectives. His expertise goes beyond dispute resolution—he assists clients
Legal Advisor
Senior Attorney focused on advising energy and resources sector clients on contract creation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Arthur helps companies navigate complex agreements and develop strategies that align with their broader business objectives. His expertise goes beyond dispute resolution—he assists clients in structuring contracts and agreements to prevent issues before they arise.
Chris Close
Rick Westerdale
Arthur Hamilton
CFO
Chris brings over 30 years of financial and operational leadership across energy, industrials, and advanced technologies. With deep experience in capital markets, M&A, and SPAC structuring, he offers valuable guidance on financing strategy, investor engagement, and scalable financial systems. His background spans both large energy firm
CFO
Chris brings over 30 years of financial and operational leadership across energy, industrials, and advanced technologies. With deep experience in capital markets, M&A, and SPAC structuring, he offers valuable guidance on financing strategy, investor engagement, and scalable financial systems. His background spans both large energy firms and agile, private equity–backed ventures. Chris excels at navigating regulatory complexity, optimizing capital deployment, and preparing for institutional investment or strategic transactions.
