Goal Zero

Bill is the General Manager of Goal Zero, an NRG Energy company, and is
responsible for the success and growth of the brand including product
development, go-to-market strategy, and overall P&L management.

Bill spent nearly two decades working in the energy business supporting energy
extraction, trading, and generation before joining Reliant Energy in the
competitive retail energy markets that launched in the early 2000s. He is now
passionate about freeing customers from the traditional boundaries of an outlet
with emerging portable power products that meet their needs wherever life takes
them, whether that is climbing a mountain, traveling through an airport, at
work, or cheering for their kids from the sidelines of a soccer field. Bill’s
team is focused on designing and delivering products that are superbly designed,
intuitive to use, and durable.

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, 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.

When Bill is not at work, he can be found enjoying the outdoors. He loves
mountain biking and skiing, but can also be found camping with his family
throughout the endless national and state parks in Utah.

Favorite Goal Zero Product: Yeti 3000X

“It’s hard to pick, but I have to go with the Yeti 3000X. It’s currently
backing up my home through the Yeti Home Integration Kit, but I’ll also be
throwing it in my camper on the weekends through the summer as we head out
to explore. I love that it’s clean and silent so we don’t irritate our
fellow campers and you just can’t beat the price and versatility with any
back-up power option on the market.”