The American Clean Power Association has made two new senior appointments as part of an ongoing transformation of its executive leadership team.
Rod O’Connor joins ACP as Chief Commercialization and Engagement Officer where he’ll spearhead the long-term research and development strategy to identify, vet, and launch new products and services that diversify and expand the association’s offerings.
Additionally, he’ll oversee the Meetings & Education and Member Value divisions.
O’Connor is President of the ROC Group where he advises leaders in business, government, and politics through strategic transitions.
He has recently served as an Executive Producer for the 2021 Presidential Inaugural, a policy advisor for the recent Presidential transition.
Jason Clark joins ACP as Chief Strategy Officer responsible for bringing ACP’s mission and vision to life internally and externally.
Additionally, Clark will oversee efforts to build relationships with industry and non-profit organizations and forge partnerships and alliances in the renewable energy advocacy space to advance the country’s transition to a majority renewable energy portfolio.
Clark was most recently a Partner and the Vice President of Strategy for Ballast Research, the consulting firm retained by the founding member companies of ACP to help conceptualize and drive the formation of the new association.
Both positions start April 5.
Clark’s appointment marks a shift in roles for ACP’s Heather Meier who will now serve as Chief Operations Officer where she’ll play a lead role in the growth and expansion of ACP overseeing Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Operations.
“As we continue to grow the organization and advance our policy priorities, Rod, Jason, and Heather bring incredible talent and experience to the ACP leadership team responsible for setting and meeting our organization’s goals,” said Heather Zichal, ACP CEO.