Energy System Group

Steve Spanbauer brings more than twenty years of experience as a leader in the energy performance contracting industry. Steve has led teams in achieving significant growth in Program Management, Business Development, Engineering Leadership, and Sales Leadership in the Building Efficiency and Power Solutions businesses. Steve’s diverse leadership and technology experience include creating new innovative contracting mechanisms, renewable energy, micro-grid applications, CHP, international ESPCs, as well as developing business strategies for the emerging lithium-ion energy storage market. Steve received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas with a concentration in Information Technology.

Lawrence Roth has over twenty years of design, engineering, operations, project management, construction and maintenance experience. As Senior Vice President, he oversees the business development and operations of Energy Systems Group’s Sustainable Infrastructure business unit. He leads advanced energy infrastructure solutions in the renewable energy, waste-to-energy, and distributed generation sectors. He is responsible for the development and implementation of innovative technologies inclusive of waste to energy, renewable energy, water/wastewater, cogeneration, demand response, and biogas recovery systems. Lawrence earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Building Construction Management from Purdue University.

Sean Smith leads continual process improvements in ESG’s overall business operations to increase organizational efficiencies. Sean leads the development and implementation of business strategies in the areas of enterprise resource planning, information technology, cybersecurity, software development, and facilities management. Prior to joining ESG, Sean was Vice President and General Manager for Vectren Source, which was a wholly owned retail gas marketing subsidiary of Vectren Corporation, where he oversaw the operations of GreenStreet Solutions, a business that focused on providing home energy audits and professional energy usage expertise for customers in Ohio. Sean also previously served as the Director of Gas Operations for NewPower and the Director of Customer Operations for Columbia Energy Services.

Steve Pride has over twenty years of engineering, sales management, and operations experience. He is responsible for business development and operations for Energy Systems Group’s Public Sector business unit. Steve leads the development of advanced energy and infrastructure solutions in the government, education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. He has overseen the design, construction, and operations for hundreds of millions of dollars in energy performance contracts. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Southern Illinois University.

Meram El Ramahi has more than fifteen years of integrated marketing communications experience in public relations, strategic marketing, branding, advertising, journalism, graphic design, broadcasting, website and social media development, and marketing management. Meram leads ESG’s internal and external marketing and communications platforms and drives organizational, marketing, and communications strategies, media and customer relations, advertising and events, and customized platforms for ESG customers in the education, healthcare, government, commercial, and industrial sectors. She is fluent in three languages and earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, with a specialization in Integrated Marketing Communications, from the American University in Cairo.

Drew Bailey has over ten years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and taxes. Drew continually examines business productivity and manages the development of ESG’s plans, budgets, capital management, and financial forecasts. Prior to joining ESG, Drew worked as the Director of Finance and Investments in Corporate Planning for Vectren Corporation, the parent company of ESG. While at Vectren, Drew was also a Director of Finance and Investments for Vectren Enterprises. Drew earned his Master of Business Administration and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southern Indiana.

Dan Shell has over twenty-six years of comprehensive legal and leadership experience in providing practical solutions and guidance while managing risk and maintaining the highest levels of integrity. Dan ensures compliance and successful management of all legal affairs, contracts management and environmental, health and safety at ESG. Dan leads key contract negotiations with ESG customers and their legal counsel. He also manages ESG’s surety company relationship and bond portfolio. Dan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona and his Bachelor of Science in marketing from Arizona State University. Dan is licensed to practice law in the States of Indiana and Tennessee.

Kelly Foreman brings more than fifteen years of experience in human resources management, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation planning, employee and organization development, and employee health and welfare benefits. Kelly provides guidance and coaching on employee career planning, counseling, employee relations, performance evaluations, and workforce planning. Kelly collaborates with ESG’s executives to help establish strategic policies that foster a culture of teamwork, entrepreneurship, transparency, and collaboration. Kelly earned her Master of Business Administration from Murray State University and her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management and Human Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.