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Robert J. Foxen PE CEM - Global Common

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Robert J. Foxen, P.E., C.E.M

Mr. Foxen is a proven energy project developer and engineering consultant with over 30 years of experience in the energy and environmental fields. He recently managed microgrid feasibility studies funded by NYSERDA in Southampton, Greenport, and Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York. He previously developed and operated a variety of energy projects, including a 54-MW peaking plant in Greenport, New York; two 12.5-MW biomass fired power plants in California; a 500-kW anaerobic digester/cogeneration project in New York; and a 150,000-ton per year wood pellet plant in Georgia.

He previously co-founded and was CEO of ERM-New England, Inc., a leading environmental consulting company for Fortune 500 Companies. ERM was acquired in 2001 by 3i Group, plc, a London-based private equity firm. He also co-founded a boutique investment bank and insurance brokerage firm that arranges financing and insurance for brownfield site development. Also, Mr. Foxen has had first-hand environmental regulatory and policy experience with the US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water Programs.

Mr. Foxen has a Bachelor of Science from Villanova University and a Masters of Engineering from Manhattan College. He also completed the Owner/President Management program at Harvard Business School. He is a registered professional engineer, a Certified Energy Manager, and a Technical Assistance Partner with PSEG-Long Island, and a PACE Funding Partner.

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Robert B. Catell

Mr. Catell is the Chairman of Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC). He was formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KeySpan Corporation and KeySpan Energy Delivery, the former Brooklyn Union. His career with Brooklyn Union started in 1958. He became Chairman, National Grid, U.S., following the acquisition, by National Grid, of KeySpan Corporation.

He is currently Chairman of the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at Stony Brook University. Mr. Catell is a member of the board of numerous organizations, including: Alternative Packaging Solutions (APS), Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., National Petroleum Council, and Utility Technology Solutions (UTS).

Mr. Catell is a past Chairman of the American Gas Association, KEYERA Energy Management Ltd., New York State Smart Grid Consortium, Partnership for New York City, U.S. Energy Association, and the Advisory Board of the City College of New York’s School of Engineering. Mr. Catell is also the former Chairman, National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium.

Mr. Catell received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of New York and is a Registered Professional Engineer.

Partner

Stephen M. Eber, PE

Stephen M. Eber has 40+ years of technical and business experience in all aspects of power and energy system engineering and project development. He is currently active in implementing decarbonization / electrification solutions, heat pump systems, fuel / electric “hybrid” systems, power plant design, demand management, energy storage, renewable/ sustainable energy, grid resiliency, and applications of conventional and advanced technologies. Experience includes utility scale and industrial / commercial applications.

Steve’s career is focused on conventional energy supply systems and advanced energy applications to meet customer goals of reliability, cost effectiveness, and environmental betterment. He is presently designing microgrid applications, including hybrid configurations that involve conventional generators, battery storage, hydrogen production and storage systems, and renewable power plants. Power system technologies include gas turbines, reciprocating engines, boiler/steam turbines, photovoltaic (PV) power systems, fuel cells, wind energy conversion systems, and nuclear. Commercial / industrial thermal systems include boilers that utilize fossil fuel, blended fuels, and biofuels, heat pumps, chilled water plants, and distributed generation. His work includes extensive practical on-site experience necessary to implement a project in utility and commercial / industrial settings. In addition to the practical details of project engineering and design, Steve is intimately familiar with business case development and all the succeeding stages of project implementation.

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Curt A. Gooch, P.E.

Curt A. Gooch, P.E. is an engineer whose career has centered on advancing sustainable solutions for the dairy industry through engineering innovation, applied research, and industry leadership. Over three decades, he has led pioneering work in dairy environmental systems, including manure management, renewable energy generation, nutrient recovery, and greenhouse gas mitigation. At Cornell University’s PRO-DAIRY program, where he served as Senior Extension Associate from 1998 to 2021, Gooch conceived and directed the Dairy Environmental Systems program. There, he managed collaborative applied research projects, delivered extensive outreach and training to dairy producers, and became a national leader on critical issues such as anaerobic digestion, farmstead air emissions, and climate change adaptation in livestock systems.

Gooch has applied his expertise as a consulting engineer and sustainability leader. He served as Vice President for Sustainability Measurement at Dairy Management Inc., where he helped develop tools and strategies to meet the U.S. dairy industry’s 2050 environmental stewardship goals. More recently, as Sustainable Dairy Product Owner at Land O’Lakes Truterra, he has been responsible for developing science-based methods to quantify greenhouse gas emissions and generate monetizable carbon credits for dairy farms. His work bridges engineering, sustainability, and business innovation, providing farmers and cooperatives with practical tools to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and ensure long-term profitability in a changing climate.

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Why Global Common

We are experienced professional engineers with in-depth experience in on-site power, microgrids and related technologies, as well as project financing, permitting, siting and project development.

Global Common is partnered with a strategic Fortune 500 investor seeking long-term investments, rather than short-term financial gain.

Investor has in-house engineering, construction management and operations to avoid high costs and delays with outside “EPC” contractors and third-party operators.

Our strategic relationships with leading EU engineers and vendors minimize capital and operating costs, and create value for our partners.

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