Leadership
Our People

Leadership Team

GridSync Energy is led by a team of seasoned engineers, operators, and strategists with decades of combined experience delivering mission-critical power infrastructure at scale.

120+
Years Combined Experience
$4.2B
Projects Delivered
6 GW
Capacity Deployed

Executive Leadership

The People Behind the Culture

Marcus J. Holloway
President & CEO

Marcus J. Holloway

Marcus brings 28 years of experience in power infrastructure development across North America and Europe. Previously SVP at Siemens Energy, he led the deployment of over 4 GW of mission-critical grid projects. He holds an MS in Electrical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Wharton.

Strategic GrowthGrid ModernizationM&A
Michael R. Smith
Principal & CTO

Michael R. Smith

Michael is a leading authority in microgrid architecture and BESS integration. He has 25 years in Power Systems Engineering and has authored 40+ peer-reviewed publications. Before GridSync, he led systems engineering development at Integra and at Stellar Energy - Americas.

Microgrid DesignBESS SystemsRenewables R&D
Thomas R. Vance
Chief Operating Officer

Thomas R. Vance

Tom oversees all EPC operations, project delivery, and supply chain strategy. With 22 years in large-scale construction management, he has delivered over $3B in infrastructure projects on time and on budget. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and LEED AP certified.

EPC DeliverySupply ChainRisk Management
Sandra L. Okafor
Chief Financial Officer

Sandra L. Okafor

Sandra leads GridSync's financial strategy, investor relations, and capital markets activity. She previously served as VP of Finance at NextEra Energy and brings deep expertise in project finance, tax equity structures, and energy transition investment. CPA and CFA charterholder.

Project FinanceTax EquityCapital Markets
James K. Whitfield
Chief Development Officer

James K. Whitfield

James drives GridSync's market expansion across data center, healthcare, and federal sectors. He has closed over $1.2B in EPC contracts and built strategic partnerships with major OEMs including GE Vernova, ABB, and Schneider Electric. MBA from Kellogg School of Management.

Substation DesignProtection & ControlPower Quality
Yuki Tanaka
EVP Corporate councel

Yuki Tanaka

Yuki bringing extensive experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and complex commercial transactions. With a strategic, business-oriented approach, she partners closely with executive leadership to mitigate risk, drive growth, and support long-term vision.

Enterprise SalesOEM PartnershipsFederal Markets

Governance

Board of Directors

Robert A. Chen

Board Chair

Former CEO, Pacific Gas & Electric

Dr. Elena Vasquez

Independent Director

Professor, MIT Energy Initiative

William T. Marsh

Independent Director

Managing Partner, Blackstone Infrastructure

Aisha Kamara

Independent Director

Former Deputy Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Join the GridSync Team

We're always looking for exceptional engineers, project managers, and business professionals who want to shape the future of power infrastructure.

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