Co-Owners Robert and Michael have innovated and improved service delivery systems throughout their careers, resulting in over $20 million in savings for local governments. Focusing on mission-critical electrification, we are identifying even more savings with over $40 million identified through 2023, improving fleet, system and infrastructure resiliency, and helping municipalities meet sustainability and equity goals.
Michael Benson, MPA is a retired Fire Chief, EV owner and advocate. He focuses on consulting with municipalities to electrify their fleets, and develop mission-critical microgrids (patent pending) with integrated EV charging to increase the resiliency of their community's infrastructure. Michael is the Vice President of the Board of Directors for Green Energy Ohio, a contributor to Police1, FireRescue1, EMS1, Firehouse and Officer magazines, a member of the Critical Services Microgrid Group in Asheville, NC, a volunteer member of Drive Electric Ohio, and an accomplished speaker and presenter. He continues to train and mentor chief fire officers, and is the co-creator of the Mentors on Fire Podcast.
Robert Pursley, PhD is a retired Fire Chief and expert in public policy. His research on microgrids for local governments confirmed municipalities need expert assistance in developing renewable energy, storage and EV charging infrastructure. The resiliency of a community in the face of ever-increasing power outages, storms and other disasters is paramount, and our mission-critical microgrids (pat. no. 1,932,130 B2) help to provide this resiliency. Rob is also an expert in emergency service systems, professional development and training programs, and he is the co-creator of the Mentors on Fire Podcast.