Cape Wind's developer is Energy Management Inc. (EMI) a New England based energy company with 28 years of experience in energy conservation and energy development. ESS Group, Inc. of Sandwich and Wellesley, Massachusetts, has been selected as the environmental science specialist for the project.

Energy Management Inc.

In 1975, Energy Management, Inc. (EMI) began developing energy conservation and pollution control projects for institutional and industrial facilities. In 1985, the company transitioned to developing independent power projects. The company has successfully developed six natural gas fired electric generation projects. Over the past twenty-eight years EMI earned a reputation of completing environmentally superior facilities with ultra-high plant availability. In 1999, EMI began to focus on developing renewable energy projects, specifically wind power projects.

Jim Gordon, president

In 1975, Jim started EMI and over the ensuing years would build EMI into one of the most successful privately held independent power companies in America. He recruited and managed a team of dedicated and highly motivated professionals that were able to complete the myriad and complex tasks of creating state of the art power projects. Jim’s sense of timing and grasp of political and regulatory directions allowed EMI to develop some of New England’s first gas fired cogeneration and independent power projects as well as the first generation of merchant electric plants in the United States.

Jim is a graduate of Boston University’s School of Public Communications and worked for Warner Communications Corporation prior to founding EMI.

Craig Olmsted, vice president for project development

Mr. Olmsted is a registered Professional Engineer holding advanced degrees in Management and Structural Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Boston University. He has thirty years of experience in all aspects of the power industry and is responsible for project development from conception through commercial operation. Responsibilities range from oversight of site selection, fatal flaw analysis, financial modeling, environmental permitting, liaison with lenders, design and construction contracting through production engineering, procurement, construction and start up.

Len Fagan, vice president of engineering

Mr. Fagan is a mechanical engineer with over 30 years experience in the power generation field. As Vice president of engineering Mr. Fagan’s responsibilities during the development stage of EMI projects include preparation of design criteria, management and support of environmental permitting activities, preparation of design build specifications and developing major contracts. During the implementation phase of projects Mr. Fagan has been responsible for engineering management and has acted as project manager on several large projects. He has provided operational support for EMI projects over the past twenty years including performance evaluation, support of operations/plant upgrades and managing performance testing of new facilities. Mr. Fagan has been recently involved in renewable energy projects utilizing wind turbines for both on shore and offshore installations.

Mr. Fagan’s background prior to joining EMI includes managing several large international energy projects and has held key positions with equipment manufacturers in the steam and gas turbine industry.

Robert Donahoe, vice president of environmental compliance

Robert Donahoe joined EMI in 1983 as an Engineer. He was responsible for the overall design of the plant facilities, and for the management and coordination of all site-related activities, including geotechnical investigations, survey and tests, environmental assessments, local and state permit approvals, and the procurement of easements necessary for the constructions and operation of EMI power plants. Prior to joining EMI, Bob worked as a Design Engineer for both Stone & Webster and C.T. Main, Inc. on several energy projects, including the Burlington Electric 50 MW wood-fired power facility in Vermont, and North Anna II, a nuclear power plant in Virginia. He holds a degree in Architectural Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Mitchell H. Jacobs, treasurer

Mitchell Jacobs has been treasurer and general counsel of EMI since 1981. Mr. Jacobs has principal responsibility for legal matters, including the negotiation and preparation of project documents. Mr. Jacobs is a graduate of Harvard College and Cornell University Law School, and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar. EMI’s projects have presented unique legal challenges. Collectively, these projects marked the evolution of the independent power industry, from early qualifying facilities to the first true independent power facility to the first merchant facilities.

Mark Rodgers, Communications Director

Mark's primary responsibilities are media relations and community outreach.  Prior to taking this position with Cape Wind in January of 2002, Mark was a Director of HealthLink, a Salem-based citizens advocacy organization working to reduce harmful fossil fuel power plant emissions.  Mark received a BA in Political Science from the George Washington University.

Rachel Pachter, Assistant Project Manager

Rachel has been working on the Cape Wind Project since January of 2002. Rachel’s responsibilities include project management and community outreach.  Prior to joining the Cape Wind team, Rachel received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. While in Alaska Rachel did field work in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and worked in environmental education. She is currently a resident of Wellfleet, MA.

Laura Martin, Community Relations

Laura Martin has been an employee of Energy Management since 1999. During this time, she has been responsible for managing the office environment, helping to develop a CO2 mitigation program, researching potential energy projects and overseeing Jim Gordon's annual charitable fundraiser, an event that brings in over 500 attendees and raises money for a local Boys and Girls club. Laura has assisted in every aspect of the company including engineering, project development, legal and finance. She has been a part of the Cape Wind team from the inception of the project and is currently managing the Community Relations department. Laura holds a degree in Paralegal Studies.