Bill is responsible for empowering consumers with emerging energy solutions that meet their needs where ever life takes them, whether that is climbing a mountain, traveling through an airport, or cheering for their kids from the sidelines of a soccer field. Bill's team is focused on both portable power and distributed generation products and services that free customers from the traditional boundaries of being tethered to an outlet to receive power from a centrally located power plant. Bill is responsible for product development, go-to-market strategy, and overall P&L management.Bill joined Reliant Energy in January 2003 before it was acquired by NRG. Prior to his current role, he held leadership roles in information technology, customer care, mass market operations, product development, and P&L management driving operational excellence, transformational projects, and financial results.Before joining Reliant, Bill spent ten years in management and information technology consulting. He served in progressive leadership roles at firms including Ernst & Young leading energy industry focused system integrations for Fortune 500 clients.Bill received a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management & Computer Science from Purdue University's Krannert School of management. He serves on the board of directors for the Reliant Charitable Giving Foundation and the March of Dimes Houston Chapter.