Speaker Bios
Welcome to the closing gala of Mass Clean Energy Week! Tonight, we are thrilled to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and advocates who are driving the future of sustainable energy. This evening marks the culmination of a week filled with idea-sharing, progress, and a collective commitment to actionable solutions that accelerate our transition to a cleaner, greener world. Our speakers have been at the forefront of clean energy breakthroughs, and we’re excited to hear their insights on how we can continue to shape a sustainable future together. Thank you for being part of this meaningful journey!
Our Distinguished Speakers
Nate Strong
President
Energy Source
Nate Strong is an accomplished leader with a robust background in energy management, technical services, and strategic business development. As President of Energy Source LLC since 2021, Nate has driven the company’s vision, mission, and expansion into new markets, aligning the organization with evolving industry standards and opportunities for growth. Before his current role, Nate was Vice President at Loureiro Engineering, where he restructured the Energy division, enhancing technical services for clients focused on cost-effective energy management solutions. At RISE Engineering, he served as Director of Business Services to deliver energy-efficient construction projects across multiple states.
Nate’s career began in sales leadership, where he spent over 15 years at industry giants like Danfoss, JCI, and Texas Instruments, managing global accounts, negotiating contracts, and developing sales channels. His expertise spans customer engagement, operational efficiency, and utility program alignment, honed through roles that demanded oversight of large budgets and high-growth programs.
Nate holds an MBA from Suffolk University and a bachelor’s in engineering and management from Clarkson University. He is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and has published papers with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
Mike Berube
Vice President of Sales
Independent Electric Supply
Chris Ricks
CEO
StarCube
Kane Cuenant
CEO
Thryve Home
Rhonda Kallman
Founder and CEO
Boston Harbor Distillery
Rhonda Kallman is a trailblazer in the beer and spirits industry with a legacy of breaking barriers for women in a traditionally male-dominated field. At 24, she co-founded the Boston Beer Company (brewer of Samuel Adams), helping it become the most successful craft brewery in the world with a $3 billion market cap. Known as one of Draft Magazine’s "Top 10 Innovators," she was instrumental in building the company’s innovative infrastructure and industry-leading sales force. After 15 years as Founding Partner and EVP, she left to start New Century Brewing, earning recognition as a leader and innovator, including Inc. Magazine’s “25 Entrepreneurs We Love” and a feature in the documentary Beer Wars. Now, as Founder and CEO of Boston Harbor Distillery, Kallman has returned to her first love: whiskey. A dynamic speaker, she inspires audiences on topics ranging from entrepreneurship to women’s empowerment, all while balancing life as a dedicated mother of three. Her tenacity, passion, and pioneering spirit continue to inspire those around her to break new ground.