Our Forward-Thinking Team
Carl Walsh
Founder
Carl’s background includes a Princeton and Stanford education and a career as a highest-level risk mitigation and financial expert. He led and even developed the Structured Transaction Divisions of some the world’s largest financial institutions (Citibank, and Rabobank), was head of the Derivatives Trading Desk for Credit Suisse, and consulted to other top global banks at the c-level on their most complex international risk-mitigation challenges for their largest and most important clients. His area of expertise was in using complex derivatives and a unique understanding of arcane regulatory and accounting principles to solve the most complicated problems. Carl is dedicated to making a positive contribution to the human race through innovative environmental protection and transformative education.
Paul Pewterbaugh
Principal and CEO
Paul is an accomplished serial entrepreneur, business builder, executive leader, board member, investor, and mentor. He has successfully founded, built, and led (to profitable exits) multiple companies in several diverse industries. His unique talent lies in his ability to see not yet recognized market opportunities and developing trends then create the solution, team, culture, structure and strategy to successfully execute company development and growth to capitalize on the opportunity. A big believer in a win-win business philosophy, Paul is energized to make a significant and positive impact on the planet and the human race with the Energy Reduction Coalition.
Jim Lamerato
CFO and Controller
With more than a decade in various roles at ERC, Jim comes to us with a wealth of experience. Before joining ERC, he was an accountant and then spent 28 years as a CFO, Comptroller, and Controller for the advertising firm Campbell Ewald. Jim brings valuable financial acumen and strategic expertise to the ERC team.
Ryan Walsh
Director of Operations
Beginning his career as an accountant, Ryan has been with ERC for nine years, progressing through Finance, Operations, and Business Development, and building collaborative relationships with partners, contractors, and suppliers. Ryan holds a BA in Finance from Michigan State University and an MSF from Wayne State University.