Kate Gardella is a relationship-driven growth leader who has built her career at the intersection of energy management, clean energy, and strategic business development. As Vice President of Account Strategy & Development at GridPoint, Kate is the driving force behind some of the company's most important relationships — championing the belief that when businesses truly listen to the people they serve, everyone wins.

Kate's approach is simple but powerful: bring the right people together, align around a shared vision, and build something of lasting value. She works across sales, product, and operations to ensure that customer and partner needs are woven into business strategy. The result is deeper partnerships, stronger retention, and growth that compounds over time.

What sets Kate apart is the combination of genuine industry passion and a deep focus on delivering value. Her roots in energy management and clean energy keep her firmly on the pulse of an industry that is constantly evolving and always thinking ahead about what that means for those she serves.

Mr. Maurer has been in the HVAC/R market for over 30 years. He has a degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Business Management. His career path includes management positions within Johnson Controls, ABM and currently is the Chief Revenue Officer at Nextech. He sits on multiple boards as both technical advisory as well as board leadership positions. He continually keeps updated with technology advancements and trends within the HVAC/R market.

Cole Schoolland recently joined GridPoint, bringing over a decade of sales experience in the commercial built environment and clean energy sectors. His expertise stretches across energy management, building automation, and advanced facilities technology. Cole sees himself as a true advocate, championing both the market and the customers he serves. He thrives on helping facilities teams navigate the ever-changing world of emerging technology, guiding them to solutions that deliver measurable operational and financial results.

Brian is an advisor and executive coach with 30+ years of experience leading technology businesses and a decade as a Private Equity Operating Advisor. He has served as CTO, CPO, COO, and CEO, driving transformation and growth in complex organizations.

Today, Brian advises leaders and investors on how to drive value across technology, product, AI, marketing, supply chain, ERP, and cybersecurity—so companies can scale and execute with clarity.

Maranda Dziekonski is the Chief Customer Officer at Fexa, bringing over 25 years of experience building and scaling high-performing teams, operations, and customer-focused organizations in the technology sector. She has helped lead 11 startups, including five with successful exits, and is passionate about using innovation, strategy, and operational excellence to deliver exceptional customer experiences at scale.

Recognized as one of the Top 50 CCOs to Watch and a Top 25 Customer Success Influencer five years running, Maranda is known for combining executive leadership with a modern, technology-driven approach to growth and customer success. She also serves on multiple boards and advises the University of San Francisco’s Customer Success MBA Program.