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Paul Grod
Paul Grod
President & Chief
Executive Officer
Andre Sochaniwsky
Andre Sochaniwsky

Chief Operating Officer

Jim Fonger President, Rodan Distributed Energy Resources
Jim Fonger

President, Rodan Distributed Energy Resources

April Barcier, VP of Human Resources
April Barcier

VP, Human Resources

Mark Reisler
Mark Reisler

VP, Sales and Marketing

Roman Grod
Roman Grod

Director, Energy Markets

Will Horne
Will Horne

General Counsel 

Mary Ma
Mary Ma

Director, Finance

Paul Grod

President & Chief Executive Officer

Paul Grod is the Founder and CEO of Rodan Energy Solutions, a North American leader in energy management. Under his leadership, Rodan empowers utilities, large energy users, and power producers to optimize their interaction with the power grid. The company specializes in integrating renewables and energy storage, enabling participation in demand response programs, and applying advanced analytics and energy market bidding and trading strategies to maximize economic value while enhancing grid reliability.

With a background in law and corporate finance, Paul brings a unique blend of expertise to the energy sector. Prior to founding Rodan, he practiced corporate finance and M&A law at Gowling WLG and worked in investment banking at CIBC Capital Markets. His deep knowledge of energy markets, power systems, and business strategy continues to drive innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.

Paul is proud to lead a team of exceptional professionals at Rodan Energy, whose dedication has earned the company numerous awards for innovation and employee satisfaction over the past two decades.

Beyond his work in energy, Paul serves as President of the Ukrainian World Congress, representing the interests of over 25 million Ukrainians globally. He is also the former President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. His leadership in the Ukrainian diaspora has been recognized with honors including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and Ukraine’s 25th Anniversary Jubilee Medal. Paul holds degrees in Political Science, Law, and an MBA, and resides in Canada with his wife and four children.

Andre Sochaniwsky

Chief Operating Officer

Andre Sochaniwsky is committed to delivering high-value, integrated solutions for Rodan Energy’s customers, including the deployment of Rodan’s advanced grid optimization technologies. As Chief Operating Officer, Andre oversees the company’s daily operations, ensuring that Technology & Engineering, Field Operations, and Product Management teams are aligned with Rodan’s strategic objectives and operating at peak effectiveness.

Andre also sponsors Rodan’s AI Centre of Excellence, which is focused on leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and deliver smarter, more efficient energy solutions to utility and industrial clients.

With over 20 years of experience in technology management and consulting, Andre brings a wealth of expertise to Rodan. Prior to joining the company, he held senior leadership roles including Vice President of Information Technology at Norbord and Director of IT Planning and Delivery at Bell Canada. He also served as a senior consulting executive with Accenture in both Canada and the United States, where he specialized in technology strategy and implementation for industrial and utility clients.

Andre is a former officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, proudly serving Canada at home and abroad for 13 years. He remains actively engaged in community and national organizations and currently serves as President of a Canadian veterans’ association.

Andre holds a Master of Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada. He also holds a Project Management Certificate from the University of Toronto, the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, and is a Chartered Director (C.Dir.) from the DeGroote School of Business.

Jim Fonger

President, Rodan Distributed Energy Resources

Jim Fonger is President, Rodan Distributed Energy Resources, a division of Rodan Energy Solutions, with full P&L responsibility.

Jim was formerly the VP of Asset and Advanced Technology Development at Ameresco Canada, a leading Distributed Energy Resource provider in Canada. With over 30 years of business leadership in both the telecommunications and energy sectors, Jim brings unique experience to his post having led the development of many energy and smart city projects. Jim also developed two groundbreaking DER projects; a LDC grid connected 5MW – 20MWh energy storage system pilot for the IESO that is Ontario’s first energy storage system providing Operating Reserve, the design and implementation of a small scale microgrid under an Energy-as-a-Service business model that made JPII Secondary School in London, Ontario both carbon neutral and a market participant, and a large scale solar and DC connected Energy Storage microgrid that is helping an island to decarbonize while providing resilience. Jim has a full understanding of the emerging technologies that help organizations and grid operators to both electrify and decarbonize.

Jim is an Economics graduate of York University.

April Barcier

VP, Human Resources

As Vice President, Human Resources at Rodan Energy Solutions, April Barcier leads the company’s HR strategy, driving initiatives in talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and professional development. Reporting to the President & CEO, Paul Grod, April plays a pivotal role in fostering a high-performance workplace culture that aligns with Rodan’s mission to Make Sustainable, Attainable.

April brings 18 years of experience in human resources and recruitment, with the last decade spent in senior HR leadership roles. She has a proven track record of establishing and scaling HR functions, developing people-centric strategies, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Prior to joining Rodan, she served as Head of People at VendorPM, where she led HR initiatives to support rapid business growth and organizational transformation.

April pursued studies in Human Services with a focus on Addiction and Mental Health at George Brown College and is a certified Human Capital Strategist (HCS) by the Human Capital Institute.

Rodan is committed to cultivating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to take initiative, embrace curiosity, and drive meaningful impact. With a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and a deep sense of responsibility toward our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, Rodan continues to attract and develop top talent in the energy industry.

Mark Reisler

Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Mark Reisler is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Rodan Energy Solutions, where he leads the company’s commercial strategy across North America. In this role, he oversees Business Development, Marketing, Revenue Operations, and Customer Success, with a clear mandate: grow Rodan’s client base, deepen strategic partnerships, and accelerate the company’s expansion into new markets.

Mark brings a track record of transformative leadership, having held senior roles where he spearheaded innovation and product strategy initiatives, guiding businesses through periods of rapid scale and performance. At Rodan, he is focused on sharpening the company’s go-to-market execution, ensuring it is tightly aligned with operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration.

Known for his pragmatic leadership style and ability to drive measurable outcomes, Mark plays a pivotal role in positioning Rodan Energy at the forefront of energy intelligence and grid modernization.

Roman Grod

Director, Energy Markets

Leading the Energy Markets team at Rodan, Roman spearheads the effort to provide unparalleled energy solutions throughout the deregulated markets of North America. Leveraging his comprehensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks across various ISOs and his adept team leadership, Roman has played a pivotal role in establishing Rodan as the foremost Demand Response aggregator in Canada.

In addition to his responsibilities at Rodan Energy, Roman holds the position of Chair for the AEMA’s Canada Committee. In this capacity, he passionately advocates for the enhancement of grid efficiency, cost-effectiveness, resilience, reliability, and environmental sustainability. Roman’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Roman actively contributes to the community and was recognized as one of the “Top 30 Under 30” in the Ukrainian Diaspora in 2021.

Will Horne

General Counsel

Will is responsible for legal, regulatory, and stakeholder matters at Rodan. In this role, Will manages a broad variety of corporate functions, from commercial contracting, to strategic acquisitions, to risk management.

Prior to joining Rodan, Will practiced with McCarthy Tétrault LLP’s national energy and power group in Toronto. Before that, Will served as a Policy and Parliamentary Affairs Advisor to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and practiced with Stewart McKelvey in Atlantic Canada. 

Will is called to the bar in Ontario and Prince Edward Island, and holds bachelor’s and law degrees from Dalhousie University.

Mary Ma

Director, Finance

As Director, Finance at Rodan Energy, Mary leads the Company’s accounting operations and directs the company’s financial strategy. Mary leads and mentors the accounting team, and is responsible for producing crucial financial results, including reports and budgets, to drive corporate growth across all departments.

Mary is an accomplished finance professional with over a decade of experience in accounting operations and financial strategy, with a specialization in financial reporting, planning, and analysis. Prior to joining Rodan Energy, Mary worked as a Controller at Kinka Family and held progressively senior roles at Mera Cannabis Corp. and Fengate Asset Management.

Mary is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and holds a Bachelor of Management in Accounting from Jinan University, and a Master of Business Administration in Management Accounting from McMaster University.  

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