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Bluon, Inc. 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 Chairman and CEO, Peter is responsible for the overall vision and business strategy of Bluon. 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 real estate transactions where they completed over $27 billion in transactions from 2000 - 2011. 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. Bluon was Novus Via’s first investment in 2012. 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 the managing member of Bionatus, LLC. Bionatus remains a capital and operating partner of Bluon. Peter took over as CEO of Bluon in July 2018 where he intends to stay to build the business over the coming years.
Danica Bunnett
VP Operations
Engineer, Stanford University
Danica Bunnett
VP Operations
About Danica
Danica is a graduate of Stanford University with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, and a focus on product design. As Director of Operations, Danica manages Bluon's multipolar growth, overseeing everything from product logistics to marketing to building our community of accredited contractors. Danica’s incredible work ethic and unmatched enthusiasm is at the core of the Bluon culture. 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.
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.
Kyle Stults
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Vet
Kyle Stults
Chief Financial Officer
About Kyle
Kyle is an accomplished executive with experience navigating established, high-growth business operations as well as startups. From 2005 until 2011, Kyle was the Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Development at Martek Biosciences (formerly NASDAQ: MATK), a leader in the innovation and production of high-value nutritional products from microalgae. At Martek, Kyle reported directly to two Martek EVPs and, in addition to day-to-day investor relations responsibility, played an integral role in the company’s expansion into new markets for which revenue grew from under $5 million to $60 million in five years. Kyle was involved in the negotiation and execution of numerous technology licensing and supply agreements with leading consumer packaged goods companies, as well as the related launch of the company’s flagship product, life’s DHA™, a branded functional ingredient. He also oversaw the company’s successful sustainability and USDA organic certification efforts. Martek was acquired by Royal DSM N.V. in 2011 for $1.1 billion.
Prior to joining Martek, Kyle was engaged in the financial sector for over six years, including being an Equity Research Analyst with Wm Smith & Company, a special situations equity research boutique based in Denver, CO, and prior to that, as an Analyst at SG Cowen Securities Corporation, a global investment bank focused on the technology and healthcare sectors. During his tenure at SG Cowen in Boston and New York, Mr. Stults was part of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory team and was directly involved in the completion of numerous public and private transactions ranging in size from $25 million to $1 billion.
Mr. Stults is a native of Wray, Colorado, and a graduate of the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business where he graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance.
Adam Curry
VP of Software
Tech Inventor
Adam Curry
VP of Software
About Adam
Adam manages Bluon's software properties, including the Bluon App. He grew up in his family's compressor repair shop in Colorado, taught himself to code in high school, and studied science and art at university. Before joining the Bluon team, he was a researcher at Princeton, an engineering manager in Germany, and a product designer in Silicon Valley. Adam believes in continuous development cycles, and works around the clock with his team to constantly expand and improve the Bluon ecosystem.
Matt Case
Senior BizDev Advisor
Chemical Engineer
Matt Case
Senior BizDev Advisor
About Matt
Matt brings a unique background of business experience and technical expertise having worked in both commercial HVAC sales and application, and a role as a sustainability analyst for large corporate clients.
Matt’s background as a chemical engineer 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 Bluon.
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.
Drew Eckman, JD
Business Development
Drew Eckman, JD
Business Development
About Drew
Drew is a senior professional with 8+ years experience in revenue-generating roles. Demonstrated track record in executing transactions, negotiations, financial analysis, investor relations, fundraising, private equity / venture capital, and public company experience. Currently pursuing an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. At Bluon, Drew assists with negotiating and executing B2B transactions, investor relations, financial analysis, sales/business development, management of outside legal counsel, and general strategic planning and execution.
Taylor Distler
Business Development
Taylor Distler
Business Development
About Taylor
Taylor has extensive experience serving operational, managerial, and analyst positions across healthcare, technology, and private equity sectors. He has a track record in fundraising, commercial operations, financial analysis, M&A due diligence, and investor relations. Taylor is currently pursuing an MBA from Penn State University College of Smeal. As part of the Bluon team, Taylor focuses on projects related to commercial growth and business development including go-to-market strategies, transaction financial analysis, general strategic planning, and market analysis.
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.
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 with the HVAC industry for decades, 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. Mike’s focus at Bluon is to develop conversion protocols for the larger and more complex HVAC units, so our community of Bluon accredited contractors has everything they need to successfully bid jobs and convert systems to Bluon TdX 20 without any problems. Mike is passionate about maximizing a system’s energy efficiency and is always looking for new ways to increase efficiency within existing equipment.
Thor Millsaps
Dir. of Project & Acct. Mgmt.
Thor Millsaps
Dir. of Project & Acct. Mgmt.
About Thor
Thor manages our retrofit projects, as well as our Contractor-Supplier-Building Owner relationships. Thor began his HVAC career as a technician and small business owner. After a decade in the field, Thor moved to the office side of the HVAC industry doing procurement, managing national service accounts, and coordinating CapEx unit replacement projects. With nearly 15 years in HVAC doing both field work and back office management, along with Bachelor’s degrees in Information Technology and American History, Thor brings a well-rounded knowledge base and skill set to Bluon and our amazing HVAC community.
Tiffany Karabin
Business Development Manager
Tiffany Karabin
Business Development Manager
About Tiffany
Tiffany is on Bluon's Core Sales team, developing partnerships and providing quality products and services to end users, contractors, and distributors. After graduating with a bachelors in HVAC Design Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology, she has been helping customers solve HVAC issues in commercial and industrial buildings throughout the central Pennsylvania area. Her free time is spent travelling, playing with her two dogs, and racing her dune buggy with her family.
Mike Eriksen
Business Development Manager
Mike Eriksen
Business Development Manager
About Mike
Mike “Franco” Eriksen is a core part of Bluon’s business development sales team. He joins Bluon after eight years as a general contractor and marine service manager. His experience is vital to partnership development, project management, and navigating daily issues posed by the R-22 phaseout. He holds degrees in International Business and Economics from Western Michigan University. His free time is spent on the boat or getting lost in the mountains on his snowmobile.
Daisy Chang
Assistant Controller
Daisy Chang
Assistant Controller
About Daisy
Daisy is the Assistant Controller at Bluon and stays involved in all financial aspects of the company. Prior to joining Bluon she held roles as Accounts Payable Manager and Senior Accountant for Return Path, a market leader in email deliverability. She has a Bachelors in Accounting from College of Staten Island in New York.
Tanner Morgan
Sales Support Manager
Tanner Morgan
Sales Support Manager
About Tanner
Tanner is a recent graduate of San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. As Sales Support Director, Tanner assists the sales team in the behind-the-scenes work ensuring there are no loose ends. Tanner grew up in the small town of Fort Bragg, California, and is now looking to explore the world around him.
Caitlin Dillon
Operations Associate
Caitlin Dillon
Operations Associate
About Caitlin
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Technician Team
Bluon Technicians are highly-skilled and experienced HVAC techs who lead complex Bluon retrofit jobs.
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 with the HVAC industry for decades, 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. Mike’s focus at Bluon is to develop conversion protocols for the larger and more complex HVAC units, so our community of Bluon accredited contractors has everything they need to successfully bid jobs and convert systems to Bluon TdX 20 without any problems. Mike is passionate about maximizing a system’s energy efficiency and is always looking for new ways to increase efficiency within existing equipment.
Thor Millsaps
Dir. of Project & Acct. Mgmt.
Thor Millsaps
Dir. of Project & Acct. Mgmt.
About Thor
Thor manages our retrofit projects, as well as our Contractor-Supplier-Building Owner relationships. Thor began his HVAC career as a technician and small business owner. After a decade in the field, Thor moved to the office side of the HVAC industry doing procurement, managing national service accounts, and coordinating CapEx unit replacement projects. With nearly 15 years in HVAC doing both field work and back office management, along with Bachelor’s degrees in Information Technology and American History, Thor brings a well-rounded knowledge base and skill set to Bluon and our amazing HVAC community.
Nathan Facine
Senior Technician
Nathan Facine
Senior Technician
About Nate
Nathan has been working in the HVAC industry for nearly 30 years, full time for the last 20 years. At age 12, he started working for his father’s company in Michigan on the weekends and in the summer. By the time he graduated high school, he was servicing and installing residential and light commercial HVAC systems, estimating jobs, scheduling work, and running commercial installation crews. He then moved to Florida where he supervised the installations of large commercial projects. Before joining Bluon, he spent 4 years as a Commissioning and Service Tech for OEMs specializing in energy efficient HVAC equipment.
Dennis Griffin
Senior Technician
25-Year HVAC Vet
Dennis Griffin
Senior Technician
About Dennis
Dennis has worked exclusively in the HVAC trade for 25 years. Dennis has literally seen it all, starting in residential, and then moving into factory service on large industrial, centrifugal, screw and reciprocating process chillers as well as refrigeration. He had his own successful contractor business for many years. Dennis has worked throughout the Southeast as well as the entire US. Being a gifted teacher, he truly enjoys helping others, working through difficult technical issues and finding resolutions. Dennis is married for 20 years with one son, and enjoys outdoors, gardening and most of all, spending time with family.
David Ellis
Lead Technician
David Ellis
Lead Technician
About David
David has been working in the HVAC field for the past 26 years as a service tech and has been licensed in NC for about 20 years as well as having his own business in the light commercial and residential field. David prides himself on his commitment to detail as well as helping others learn the many aspects of troubleshooting and problem solving. He also has various IT certifications and training which has come in handy with helping to develop the database and app that makes Bluon the best solution for technicians in the field. David has been married for 20 years and has 2 teenage children, 2 cats, and a crazy border collie that loves chasing frisbees. He is a homebody and loves spending time with his family.
Paul Sacks
Lead Technician
Paul Sacks
Lead Technician
About Paul
Paul attended Brownson technical, and completed with a certificate in Master HVAC and DDC. He spent the last 11 years working on equipment of all sizes, from residential to industrial. Prior to Bluon, he was a startup tech for a large business that took him throughout the U.S. He also performed test and balance on new and existing systems across the country. Paul is a native Californian.
Bob DiToro
Lead Technician
Bob DiToro
Lead Technician
About Bob
Bob’s career started in the US army as a 68 Foxtrot (aircraft electrician), which led him on a path of hands-on experience that cannot be taught in any classroom. Bob has 30 years of experience in HVAC (sales, service & install), electrical, and the mechanical trade, working in the residential, commercial, industrial, military, and telecommunications markets. Before joining Bluon, Bob spent the last 7 years managing critical infrastructure equipment for data centers.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds in HVAC-R, business development, construction, engineering, finance, and real estate. Bluon has additional Board Advisors.
Peter Capuciati
Chairman & CEO
Peter Capuciati
Chairman & CEO
About Peter
As Chairman and CEO, Peter is responsible for the overall vision and business strategy of Bluon. 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 real estate transactions where they completed over $27 billion in transactions from 2000 - 2011. 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. Bluon was Novus Via’s first investment in 2012. 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 the managing member of Bionatus, LLC. Bionatus remains a capital and operating partner of Bluon. Peter took over as CEO of Bluon in July 2018 where he intends to stay to build the business over the coming years.
Devin Whatley
Partner
Ecosystem Integrity Fund
Devin Whatley
Partner
Partner, Ecosystem Integrity Fund
Devin Whatley is a partner at the Ecosystem Integrity Fund, and leads deal structuring and negotiations, assists with the fund strategy, and is also responsible for much of the firm’s financial and operations-focused due diligence. Given his background, Devin is actively involved with the management and oversight of the Ecosystem Integrity Fund’s portfolio companies. He serves as a director on the boards of KeVita, Synova, OneEnergy Renewables, Complete Solar, and GLUKOS. He is or has been an observer on the boards of Zep Solar, Clean Fund, iVeridis, and SynchroNet.
Devin’s background is as a sustainability-focused entrepreneur, with significant experience in operations, sales, and finance. After a brief stint at his family’s award-winning mutual fund, where he worked with the investment team and institutional sales group, Devin became a partner at Aquillian Investments and subsequently at the Ecosystem Integrity Fund.
Devin is a CFA Charterholder and has an MBA from Wharton. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA’s Honors Division, where he was both an Alumni Scholar and Regents’ Scholar, earning a joint degree in Business and East Asian Studies.
David Gordon
Vice Chairman
Savills
David Gordon
Vice Chairman
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.
Matt Case
Board Advisor
Matt Case
Board Advisor
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.
Sasha Brown
Board Advisor
Sasha Brown
Board Advisor
Board Advisor
Sasha Brown is a Principal at the Ecosystem Integrity Fund. Her responsibilities include investment due diligence, strategy development, process management, deal sourcing, and portfolio company support. She assists with system and sector analysis, firm operations, and financial structuring.
Prior to joining EIF, Sasha was a Principal at NewWorld Capital Group, where she co-led investments of more than $100M into growth-oriented companies in residential solar, diesel pollution reduction, and power electronics. In her role, she focused on origination, diligence, closing, portfolio management, board activities, and fundraising. Her deals included SolarEdge Technologies, which had a successful IPO in 2015, and Astrum Solar, which was sold to Direct Energy.
Drawing on her industry background, Sasha has developed specialized expertise with respect to residential solar, the built environment, HVAC, and environmental consulting and engineering. She also led the establishment of the firm’s institutional practices for growth investments and processes for continual improvement.
Sasha received a BS in Environmental Engineering from Yale University and holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management. While at Yale, she Co-Chaired the university’s Private Equity Conference and completed a research thesis evaluating sustainability metric systems for the built environment.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Board Advisor
