Expertise

Julie has significant executive and energy development experience, including the successful acquisition, development and non-recourse project financing of power and energy facilities throughout the U.S. and in Australia, Latin America and Europe.

Career History

Julie has been active in the competitive power industry for over fifteen years, including serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of CogenAmerica, a publicly traded independent power producer that developed and operated cogeneration facilities serving electric and industrial steam customers in the Unites States.  Prior to CogenAmerica, Julie served as Vice-President and General Counsel of NRG Energy, Inc. in its startup phase, where she played an active role in the development of project-financed, highly structured power generation projects worldwide.  She began her career as an attorney in the Financial Transactions group of the Los Angeles office of Morrison & Foerster, a leading international law firm.  Julie has served in advisory capacity roles for the U.S. Government in assisting foreign governments with their energy development programs.

Professional Activities

Julie serves on the Council of Wayzata Community Church and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the National Danish Immigrant Museum.

Education

Julie received her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and her B.B.A. in International Finance from Iowa State University.  She also studied at the University of Copenhagan (International Finance Program) and at the International Relations Program at Webster University in Vienna, Austria.

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