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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

Sammantha Misner
Samantha Misner

VP, Finance and Business Performance

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Jamie Manson

VP, Corporate Development

April Barcier, VP of Human Resources
April Barcier

VP, Human Resources

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Willie Grove

Managing Director, Business Development

Will Horne
Will Horne

General Counsel 

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Roman Grod

Director, Energy Markets

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Asmin Shadir

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Kevin Schlauch
Kevin Schlauch

Manager, Engineering Solutions

Mykyta Vyshnevskyi
Mykyta Vyshnevskyi

Manager, Dispatch Operations

Danielle Denstedt Marketing Manager
Danielle Denstedt

Marketing Manager

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Paul Grod

President & Chief Executive Officer

Paul has grown Rodan Energy into a leading North American energy solutions company focused on building a sustainable energy future.

Prior to founding Rodan Energy in 2003, Paul was a corporate and investment banker with CIBC World Markets and later practiced corporate finance and M&A law with Gowling WLG. He actively works with many North American energy associations and serves on the boards of the Ontario Energy Association, Energy Transformation Network of Ontario, and the IESO Stakeholder Advisory Committee.

Paul actively supports many local, national and international not-for-profit organizations and is the President of the Ukrainian World Congress. He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and holds Bachelor of Political Science, Juris Doctor (law), and Master of Business Administration degrees.

Andre Sochaniwsky

Chief Operating Officer

Andre oversees the daily operations of the company, ensuring that all Technology and Engineering and Field Operations teams are running effectively and aligned with Rodan’s business objectives. He is dedicated to developing and implementing comprehensive high-value solutions for Rodan’s Customers.

With over two decades of technology management and consulting experience, Andre has held significant roles prior to joining Rodan Energy. He served as Vice President of Information Technology at Norbord and Director of IT Planning and Delivery at Bell Canada. Additionally, he worked as a senior consulting executive for Accenture in Canada and the United States, focusing on technology strategy and implementations for industrial and utilities clients.

Andre is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force officer, having proudly served his country at home and abroad for 13 years. He is actively involved in local and national community organizations and is currently the President of a Canadian veterans’ organization. Andre holds a Master of Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University and a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) 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., 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.

Samantha Misner

VP, Finance and Business Performance

As VP, Finance and Business Performance, Samantha oversees accounting and finance at Rodan Energy to ensure efficient daily operations and support future growth.

Samantha brings over 12 years of experience in the energy sector and a passion for the industry. Prior to joining Rodan Energy, she held various accounting and finance roles at Northland Power and ATCO Power and provided professional services to energy clients as an auditor and consultant with Deloitte.

Samantha is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University.

Jamie Manson

VP, Corporate Development

As VP, Corporate Development, Jamie spearheads corporate development initiatives, including participating in negotiations with hosts, as well as raising funds, to build and operate distributed energy resources (DER) across North America. He plays a pivotal role in acquiring DER assets and complementary companies, driving the growth of Rodan.

Prior to joining Rodan, Jamie was an Investment Professional at iCON Infrastructure LLP, where he played a key role in making and managing investments in infrastructure assets across North America. His career includes notable positions such as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at SkyPower Global, where he contributed to strategic initiatives in renewable energy, and Managing Partner at Brookfield Financial Corp., where he led infrastructure and power team advisory activities, closing significant transactions in the energy sector.

His experience includes his tenure as Head of Power at Investec, where he established and built a high-yield/mezzanine and equity investment business in renewable and conventional power sectors, and senior roles at GE Energy Financial Services and CIBC.

Jamie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame.

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.

William Grove

Managing Director, Business Development

In his role as Managing Director of Business Development, Willie is responsible for leading Rodan Energy’s offerings to Canada’s largest and most sophisticated energy users in the commercial, industrial, municipal, and institutional markets. With over 8 years of demand management experience from various jurisdictions within Canada, he has managed hundreds of megawatts of load and their usage to maximize revenue and savings opportunities.

In the Demand Response sector, he is regularly published and considered one of the most knowledgeable professionals in the country. He has helped customers of all sizes by understanding their business needs and providing opportunities for organizations to participate in demand response initiatives across North America.

Willie holds an economics degree from the University of Waterloo.

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.

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.

Asmin Shadir

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Asmin Shadir is responsible for managing day-to-day matters within Rodan Energy’s Human Resources department. She has 18 years of progressive human resources experience. As a client-focused HR leader, she will support the leadership team in employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, organizational development, engagement, total rewards & recognition, and all aspects relating to HR.

Asmin has expertise in developing, implementing, and leading HR strategies, programs and initiatives across a range of industries including the service industry, manufacturing, logistics and HVAC. Notably she has worked for 3M and Entertainment One and has held various roles including HR Manager and Senior HR Business Partner before joining Rodan Energy.

Asmin holds a Bachelor of Human Resource Management from York University and is a passionate Human Resources Leader committed to driving strategic initiatives aligned with operational objectives to harness the power of our people and maximize business results.

Kevin Schlauch

Manager, Engineering Solutions

Kevin is an electrical engineer registered with PEO and APEGA with over 20 years of professional experience. He brings expertise in electrical substations design, traction power substations, arc flash, electrical protection, and protective device coordination, as well as experience in field service engineering, including hands-on testing and commissioning of low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems.

Before working at Rodan Energy, Kevin was a Senior Engineer with the Light Rail & Power team at ENMAX Power Services Corporation (EPSC). He was the project manager and stamping engineer for the Traction Power Upgrades project and served as the lead professional engineering mentor for the EPSC Engineer In Training (EIT) program, which included mentoring, delegating duties, providing feedback and performance evaluations for the EITs.

Kevin’s experience in a leadership role extends to field operations. He was a Field Services Engineer and then a Power Systems Engineer at Eaton Yale Company (formerly Cutler-Hammer). In Field Services, he led commissioning and shutdown projects, which included providing direction to subcontractors and meeting strict deadlines to ensure quality customer service. In Power Systems, he trained and mentored new hires in the fundamentals of protections, control and arc flash, as well as conducting safety and arc flash training.

Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta in 2002.

Mykyta Vyshnevskyi

Manager, Dispatch Operations

Mykyta will be leading our newly created Dispatch Operations team and will be key in building out and scaling Rodan’s network operations center to dispatch energy assets across North America. 

Prior to joining Rodan, Mykyta was the Chief Market Operations Officer for Ukrenergo (State Transmission and System Operator), where he managed a team of 200 professionals that operated Ukraine’s Electricity System and dispatched various power assets, including nuclear, fossil fuel, hydro, wind and solar generation. 

He has over 15 years experience in the energy sector, with 10 years experience in Electrical Engineering (Protection, Control and Relay) and 6 years experience in Electricity Market Operations. He played a critical role in leading Ukraine’s synchronization with the European electricity grid in 2022. 

Mykyta holds an MBA from Kyiv School of Economics, a Specialist in Finances Degree, and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Systems.

Danielle Denstedt

Marketing Manager

Danielle Denstedt is the Marketing Manager at Rodan, responsible for the strategic development and execution of marketing initiatives aimed at growing brand awareness, fostering existing client relationships, and driving client acquisitions across North America.

With over 15 years of B2B marketing experience Danielle brings a comprehensive skillset to her role. From strategic planning and marketing communications to brand building and sales enablement, she has honed her skills in diverse areas of marketing.  Notably she previously held the position of Marketing Manager at Spark Power.

Danielle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Guelph and a Diploma of Business Administration with a Marketing Specialization from Humber College.