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Bluon Energy, LLC, is a fast-growing company with a mission to provide practical solutions for the post R-22 world.
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Contact UsManagement Team
Our Management Team is comprised of an experienced group of senior executives and industry engineers with complimentary skills.
Peter Capuciati
Chairman & CEO
Physicist, Columbia University
Peter Capuciati
Chairman & CEO
About Peter
As CEO and Executive Chairman, Peter is responsible for the overall vision and business strategy of Bluon Energy. Peter’s unique “bi-lingual” background, as a nuclear physicist who became one of the top commercial real estate deal architects in the country, gives him a truly unique perspective to fully understand both the technical and business sides of the company. He founded and spearheaded Savills Studley’s Corporate Services Group, a highly specialized team created to handle the most complex development projects, from 2000 to 2012 – completing over $27 billion in transactions. Subsequently, Peter co-founded Novus Via LP, a unique venture capital fund created to leverage empirically-based research focused on improving existing infrastructure with new innovative technological solutions. In 2016, Novus Via’s assets were re-structured into Bionatus, LLC as part of an asset sale transaction with Strathspey Crown Holdings, LLC. As part of the transaction, Peter became CEO of Bionatus, LLC. Bionatus is now Bluon Energy’s lead capital and operating partner. Peter now works directly with the Bluon management team where he continues to drive the overall strategy of the business.
Danica Bunnett
Director of Operations
Engineer, Stanford University
Danica Bunnett
Director of Operations
About Danica
As Director of Operations, Danica manages Bluon's multipolar growth, overseeing everything from product logistics to marketing to community building. She is a recent graduate of Stanford University ('18) with Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, and a focus on product design. She is also the co-president of Stanford Women in Design (SWID), and believes in bridging Silicon Valley's high-tech innovation with the global HVAC world.
Will Frey
Director of Business Development
Construction BizDev Vet
Will Frey
Director of Business Development
About Will
Since his days on the initial research and development team for TdX 20, Will has been instrumental in growing Bluon Energy into the industry player it is today. Before Bluon, will worked in the construction general contractor field. His "hands on" approach to business development has been tremendously successful in bridging product and people in the HVAC world.
Jed Kennedy
Director of Technical Services
Mechanical Engineer
Jed Kennedy
Director of Technical Services
About Jed
Jed manages Bluon’s team of highly skilled technicians and is responsible for ensuring the utmost level of customer satisfaction for both Bluon’s contractor partners and end users. Jed has a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a background in manufacturing in a variety of industries that developed a thorough understanding of technical documentation and training, process improvement, and customer support. Jed is also a U.S. Army veteran with a unique skill set focused towards developing a team culture between Bluon and its contractor partners working together to provide the highest quality product and service to their customers.
Michael Mabry
Director of Systems & Technology
35-Year HVAC Pioneer
Michael Mabry
Director of Systems & Technology
About Mike
Mike has more than 35 years of experience in the HVAC Industry. He has been involved in leading edge technology beginning with Variable Speed Drives being applied to Fans and Cooling Towers for energy savings and better building control. While at EMCOR, a service based company, he pioneered the use of the Turbocor Magnetic Bearing Compressors on existing Chillers and Built up systems. In his time at Multistack, a Chiller Manufacture, he was part of the team that developed the FlexSys Control System and Flooded Chillers where reliability and energy savings were a key concern. His focus is on bringing his system and efficiency expertise to Bluon’s technology and clients.
Bryan Johnson
Technical & Sales Support Manager
35-Year HVAC Vet & Instructor
Bryan Johnson
Technical & Sales Support Manager
About Bryan
Bryan’s career spans more than 35 years in the HVAC industry. He is an expert in air conditioning equipment installations and service at large and small commercial buildings, in industrial refrigeration and air conditioning, process refrigeration, Federal and State facilities, entertainment facilities and clean rooms. Today, Bryan leads Bluon's education and training, technical support, and client relations. He holds numerous HVAC equipment certifications and is a certified instructor. Bryan works closely with Bluon’s Technical Team and customers to ensure optimal results on field testing, validations and analysis of Bluon TdX refrigerant.
Craig Goering
Business Development Manager
20-Year HVAC Sales
Craig Goering
Business Development Manager
About Craig
Craig is part of Bluon’s Sales Team that works with Contractors and Distributors to develop partnerships that can provide quality products and service to their customers. Craig has 20 plus years of sales experience in the HVAC industry, working in distribution and as a regional sales manager for an equipment manufacturer.
Dan Alper
Of Council & Secretary
Energy Business Vet
Dan Alper
Of Council & Secretary
About Dan
Dan Alper is an executive leader with diverse experiences in multiple industries including retail energy services, financial services, advertising, media and real estate. Dan was most recently the Chief Executive Officer of Major Energy Services and its affiliates where he created new product offerings, new marketing relationships and enhanced the business model of the company. As a result of Dan’s efforts, Major Energy was able to sell itself for $30M more than all other previous offers for the company. Dan led all negotiations, consummating in the sale of Major Energy to Spark Energy, Inc. and he illustrated that clear direction and people empowerment can produce extraordinary results. He had previously advised clients in connection with private equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, technology licensing, real estate and corporate transactions. He honed his legal and business acumen as Of Counsel to the national law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP where he focused on complex real estate, financial assurance and financing transactions.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of eight members with diverse backgrounds in HVAC-R, business development, construction, engineering, finance, and real estate. Bluon has additional Board Advisors.
Peter Capuciati
Executive Chairman of the Board
Peter Capuciati
Executive Chairman of the Board
About Peter
As CEO and Executive Chairman, Peter is responsible for the overall vision and business strategy of Bluon Energy. Peter’s unique “bi-lingual” background, as a nuclear physicist who became one of the top commercial real estate deal architects in the country, gives him a truly unique perspective to fully understand both the technical and business sides of the company. He founded and spearheaded Savills Studley’s Corporate Services Group, a highly specialized team created to handle the most complex development projects, from 2000 to 2012 – completing over $27 billion in transactions. Subsequently, Peter co-founded Novus Via LP, a unique venture capital fund created to leverage empirically-based research focused on improving existing infrastructure with new innovative technological solutions. In 2016, Novus Via’s assets were re-structured into Bionatus, LLC as part of an asset sale transaction with Strathspey Crown Holdings, LLC. As part of the transaction, Peter became CEO of Bionatus, LLC. Bionatus is now Bluon Energy’s lead capital and operating partner. Peter now works directly with the Bluon management team where he continues to drive the overall strategy of the business.
Matt Case
VP Business Development
Bionatus LLC
Matt Case
VP Business Development
About Matt
Matt is that truly unique individual who is both a natural leader and business development guru while also being a trained Chemical Engineer who is extremely technically savvy. This unique combination allows him to bridge the gap between the engineering world of innovation and the practical world of application to play an important role in corporate business development for the Bionatus entities. Bionatus as a whole seeks simplicity from complexity in the most challenging of industries with focus being on emerging energy technologies that can rapidly effectuate change in existing infrastructure. Matt brings his unique background of business development experience and technical expertise having worked in both commercial HVAC sales as well as a sustainability analyst for large corporate clients. Matt provides Bluon with ongoing support in building out the sales and account management teams, while also providing direct business development support from his ever growing network.
Kelley Givens
EMD, Corporate Services Group
Savills Studley
Kelley Givens
EMD, Corporate Services Group
About Kelley
Kelly brings more than 30 years of experience as project architect, construction manager, asset manager, contractor and developer. Kelly has designed built and managed a broad base of facilities including corporate headquarters, telecom and broadcasting facilities, data centers and R&D facilities. Over the past 10 years, he has been directly involved in the design and procurement of more than $5 billion of construction and development services. Kelly has been the lead professional and cost engineer on some of the largest and most complex commercial real estate transitions in the country. His experience has given him a unique technical insight into the importance of HVAC systems and their impact on LEED, overall building efficiency and occupier comfort. Kelly is arguably the most experienced real estate professional in the country when it comes to Build-to-Suit construction projects on behalf of their occupants.
David Gordon
EVP, Corporate Services Group
Savills Studley
David Gordon
EVP, Corporate Services Group
About David
A career real estate professional, David has worked in the world of commercial leasing for over 30 years. David leads a team of professionals, whose sole business practice is focused on analyzing office buildings and data centers from the occupier’s / end-user’s perspective. As a result, David has developed deep connections in the commercial landlord and developer community. He has completed office leasing transactions with a multitude of landlords including; The Irvine Company, Lincoln Properties, Equity Office Properties, Douglas Emmett, LBA, Metropolitan Life, Brookfield Properties, Shorenstein, Griffin Capital among many others. In his extensive data center practice, David has negotiated with all the major wholesale providers including; Digital Realty Trust, Cyrus One, Dupont Fabros, Coresite, QTS and T5. David provides unparalleled access to the decision makers who control a majority of the commercial office and data center buildings in North America.
Greg Ellis
Principal
Control Air Conditioning Corp
Greg Ellis
Principal
About Greg
Greg has been innovating and leading Control Air for the past 25 years, a family owned company and one of the largest HVAC mechanical contracting companies in California. Greg’s vision and passion have led Control Air to constantly test the latest technologies, refrigerants and control systems to ensure their clients have access to the latest initiatives and customized mechanical solutions. Over the past three decades, Control Air has established an impressive clientele of recognized companies and projects throughout California. Projects include hospitals, labs and clean rooms, professional sporting venues, educational and government facilities, retail, restaurant and high-rise buildings.
David Nage
Managing Director
Apeiron Ventures
David Nage
Managing Director
About David
David Nage has been involved in the Family Office community for upwards of ten years and is currently the Managing Director of a New York based family office. David is on a mission to help accelerate the growth of companies that create new solutions to social issues in a profitable and scaled manner. He has facilitated investments in various existing, new and emerging start-ups including Lyft, Rubicon Global and Prodea. David brings a decade of combined experience that makes him uniquely suited to help build socially transformational businesses as a leader and an investor; in addition, David identified the importance and emergence of the Family Office community early on in his career and has spent the last decade building a robust and diverse global network of the most prominent families in the world which have been used to fulfill that mission.
John R. Saunders
Principal
Saunders Property
John R. Saunders
Principal
About John
During the past seventeen years, Mr. Saunders has become one of Orange County’s largest and most successful commercial real estate owners through the application of proactive management. He is currently the owner of over 4 million square feet of commercial real estate, primarily in Orange County, California. Mr. Saunders’ real estate success is based on his experiences building one of the country’s largest coin dealing firms, London Coin Galleries. He is one of the largest North American ancient coin dealers, as well as being a major dealer in domestic coins. Mr. Saunders began buying and selling coins at the age of thirteen. During the 1970’s, he was the Assistant Treasurer at American Express Bank, one of the youngest officers appointed to the firm. He graduated from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida with a B.S. in Mathematics and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School Of Business. Mr. Saunders is an editorial contributor to Krause “World Coins Catalogue,” the industry standard. Mr. Saunders is involved in a number of civic causes, including: a member of the Economic Development Committee, a Newport Beach City Council-sponsored entity; Chairman of the Airport Area Subcommittee; member of the Newport Beach General Plan Advisory Committee; member and board member of the Orange County Lincoln Club; member of the New Majority; member NAIOP. Mr. Saunders is involved in a number of charitable causes, including: Boy Scouts, Volunteer Center, UC Santa Cruz, Pitzer College, Eckerd College, Kidworks, Walking in His Shoes, Queen of Hearts Foundation, Space Studies Institute, Cato Institute, Red Cross and Goodwill.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Board Advisor
