Team

Executive Team

William R. Garth – President

 Offering over 25 years of experience and leadership in the independent power industry and a technical background in engineering, Mr. Garth brings a unique perspective and varied experience to the role of President of Indeck Energy Services, Inc. During his career, Bill has been instrumental in the growth of Indeck, negotiating and restructuring project finance transactions and building a successful track record in all aspects of power generation, including business development, asset management, hedging, plant operations, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Indeck, Bill was employed as a mechanical design engineer for the Superconducting Super Collider and as an industrial engineer for General Dynamics. Bill holds an MBA from the University of Dallas and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.

Michael D. Stein – Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Stein is responsible for managing the company’s finances and the oversight of financial reporting. Mike has over 20 years of experience in the power generation and retail energy industries, with detailed knowledge in technical accounting, tax, project finance, financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, budgeting, and financial modeling. Mike joined Indeck in August 2019 as Vice President and Controller. Mike holds a Master of Science in Taxation (MST) and a BS in Accounting, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Brian S. Coninx – VP, Business Development

Mr. Coninx is responsible for leading the company’s business development efforts for renewable and conventional power generation projects across the United States. He has over 20 years of diversified experience in real estate with a focus on energy facility preliminary engineering and permitting, sustainable land development, project financing, construction oversight, and market analysis. Brian is passionate about working together with all stakeholders to create successful development opportunities. Mr. Coninx has a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Marquette University and an MBA from DePaul University.

Michael D. Ferguson – VP, Asset Management & Operations

Mr. Ferguson is responsible for the company’s facility operations and asset management and has more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry. His ongoing responsibilities involve fuel supply, risk management, contract administration, corporate regulatory compliance, and full operations direction. Before joining Indeck, Mike was an energy consultant for various industrial clients on demand-side management opportunities. Mike has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois.

THOMAS L. KRYSIAK – ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER

Mr. Krysiak is responsible for all environmental activities at Indeck operating facilities and new projects. He is also responsible for all health & safety compliance activities at the Indeck operating facilities. He has more than 35 years of operating, maintenance and compliance experience in the power and energy industry. Mr. Krysiak spent 8-years active duty in the U.S. Navy, Nuclear Power program as a plant operator and radiological controls supervisor.

ROSE V. HARMS – DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

Ms. Harms leads the companywide human resources function and has over 25 years of experience in a variety of public, non-profit, private, and startup companies. Her current focus is to seamlessly assist in establishing productive business relationships, organizational compliance, risk management, and complete employee life cycle support. Rose defines her approach as someone who has dedicated her career as an employee advocate, while simultaneously supporting the organization’s goals and growth. To complement her degree in Human Resources Management and Workplace Mediation, Rose has achieved her PHR and SHRM-CP professional accreditations.