Organizers
The Cleantech Open gives thanks to our volunteers and staff.
Competition Co-Founders
- Marc Gottschalk
- Michael Santullo
Advisors
- Ben Matteo
- Laurent Pacalin
- Patrick Stanton
Board
- Marc Gottschalk, Chairman
- Michael Closson
- Rebeca Hwang, Secretary
- Leslie Murdock, Treasurer
- Ben Matteo
- Laurent Pacalin
- Michael Santullo
- Patrick Stanton
Staff
Executive Director - Rex Northen
Rex is an entrepreneur with a long history of building and managing companies and successful teams. He has product development, management and technical expertise having founded and served as CEO with technology companies both in Europe and the United States. His background includes experience in the design, development and implementation of business automation systems as well as sales, marketing, online marketing, and consulting. Rex has worked with many hundreds of companies including a diverse range of startups and global corporations. In 2007-2008 volunteered for the California Cleantech Open as Chair of the Mentors and Angel Investor programs and an active member of the fundraising team. He holds an M.A. with Honors from Oxford University.
Sponsor Relations Director - Annette Walker
Annette is an environmental leader and entrepreneur with a full picture of business operations, especially in Silicon Valley. In the telecom industry, she was a sales executive and global account manager. She was a Principal of a startup focused on internet content management systems, and she has held other roles from public relations to administration. Annette's particular passion for the environment started with her contributions to the "Energy Primer" for the original Whole Earth Catalog, took her to the rainforests of Maui and Puerto Rico for ecology research, and now brings her to the Cleantech Open.
Marketing and Communications Manager - Katie Roberts
Katie graduated from Santa Clara University with degrees in Communication and Business Marketing. Before joining the Cleantech Open staff, Katie's experience includes roles in marketing with a Bay Area home builder, and the San Jose Sharks. She is the Communications Chair for the local Santa Clara Alumni Chapter, and spends many hours per month volunteering with Hands-On Bay Area. Katie is originally from Colorado and enjoys running, skiing and any outdoor activity.
