MANAGEMENT
DAVID WALLACE | Chief Executive Officer
David Wallace is an oil, gas, and helium executive with 30+ years in upstream, midstream, equipment, and services. He’s built multi-state asset portfolios and led projects from exploration to capital formation. A former Deloitte & Touche CPA, David holds a B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Southern Methodist University and an MBA from the University of Texas. His recent work includes helium field and plant developments in Arizona, Colorado, and Australia.
CHRIS WEBB | President
Chris Webb brings over 30 years of professional waste‐stream recovery experience. He founded and led Gold Coast Recycling (110 employees) and then Golden Fibers, addressing international commodity markets. He’s also co-founder of Global Alternatives LLC, a waste-to-energy conversion technology company. Chris holds a B.A. in Communications and Media from Westmont College.
Matthew Ciardiello | Chief Financial Officer
Matt Ciardiello is a career entrepreneur and investor in energy infrastructure, with 20 years across project development and finance. He founded TerraStor Energy (compressed air storage) and Poplar Resources (enhanced oil recovery), and has held roles at Magellan Petroleum, Mubadala, Arcapita, and Compass Partners. He holds an A.B. in Classics from Harvard and is a CFA charterholder.
Daren Daugaard, Ph.D. | Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Daugaard consults full-time for W2E, engineering and patenting the Bio-Reactor and Fuel Conversion Units for COOL Planet. With 15 years in waste-to-energy and 12 years designing bio-reactors, he holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Chemical Engineering emphasis) and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University.
Thomas Harrison | Chief Commercial Officer
Tom Harrison has 32 years in industrial gases, including senior roles at Union Carbide/Praxair/Linde and Iwatani Corporation of America. He’s led hydrogen sales, marketing, logistics (500 bar tube trailers), and executed over $200 million in hydrogen supply agreements. Tom earned a B.S. in Production and Operations Management from Susquehanna University.
Roger Oliver | Ex. VP, Construction
Roger Oliver has spent 35 years in construction management, rising to VP of operations at a San Diego roofing and construction firm by age 25. He’s led design-build corporate headquarters, multi-family restorations, retail core & shell, industrial projects, and residential remodels—delivering turn-key projects on time and budget.
ADVISORS
JOHN WALLACE | Chairman
John Wallace has 37 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including ownership of private companies and executive roles in public firms. He’s closed over 33 acquisitions totaling more than $1.1 billion and brings deep expertise in operations, drilling, completion practices, reserve analysis, forecasting, economics, and financial analysis. John holds a B.S. in Geology with honors from Montana State University and is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists.
Tim Keith | Partner at Cawley Partners
Seasoned executive and investor with 25 years in real estate and infrastructure. Former CEO of Texas Central Partners (high-speed rail) and co-founder/CIO of HKS Capital Advisors. Magna cum laude B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Westmont College.
Michael Mastrodonato | General Counsel
Corporate transactional and elder-care attorney at Weinstein & Randisi since 2021. Former COO/Director of Special Projects at Rochester Industrial Control (EV cables), and prior COO/General Counsel for Coachman Energy Partners. Over 25 years of legal practice, including partnership at Kaman & Berlove LLP.