About Us

Laurie Wiegand‑Jackson, President and founder of Utility Advantage, brings 35 years of expertise in U.S. wholesale and retail energy, utility rates, DSM, CHP, and renewables.

Former AEE president (2007) and DER’s Hall of Fame inductee (2016), she founded Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) to advance women’s leadership in the energy sector. She serves on the Executive Boards of the Association of Energy Engineers and the Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance.

Laurie enjoys gardening, mentoring and helping others with her podcast “In This World, a podcast for Life’s Journey through Tough Times”.

Gerald Jackson, Vice President of Business Development at Utility Advantage, develops and supports key accounts as well as the company’s safety and technology policies and platforms, leveraging over a decade in energy, IT, and security with North America Power Partners, G Line Fitness, and Jazz Security.

Gerald is known for his many safety tips – including “keep your head on a swivel”. He serves as a minister in the Church of God in Christ in Austin, TX.

Allison Muehe, a licensed professional engineer and an AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM), serves as a senior consultant at Utility Advantage, bringing 15 years of engineering expertise —including seven in energy consulting. 

Her background spans energy conservation and process optimization for commercial, agriculture, wastewater, and waste‑management operations. Among her many certifications, she is an AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Water Efficiency Professional (WEP), LEED Accredited Professional and NJ Certified Benchmarking Professional.

Allison enjoys lakeside living as a wife and mother and she supports her husbands bee-keeping hobby.

Dr. Stephen Roosa, Utility Advantage’s energy and sustainability consultant, draws on 35 years in the field, having directed $100 million in conservation and alternative‑energy work across 3,500+ facilities.

He also authored leading texts on sustainable development, carbon reduction, technology, and outreach experience

Stephen is also a composer of rock songs and plays the guitar.

Casey Fitzgerald is an AEE Certified Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP) and NJ Certified Benchmarking Professional.  Casey manages the state of New Jersey Benchmarking Help Desk for the state’s mandated program for all buildings 25,000 square feet and greater.  He oversees the help desk team, conducts outreach to increase program awareness and participation, and provides reports to the NJBPU.

Casey joined Utility Advantage in 2022 as a Project Coordinator, where he was responsible for application processing and trade ally interface for Pepco & DPL’s Small Business Direct Install Programs, moving projects from intake to incentive payout while refining workflows to meet savings targets.

Andrea Pontani-Snider handles application processing for Atlantic City Electric’s multi-family efficiency programs, moving projects from intake to incentive payout while refining workflows to meet savings targets.

She previously served as the lead Customer Service Representative for our New Jersey Benchmarking Program Help Desk operations. She supported the Program by responding to inquiries and tickets, processing exemptions, and ensuring accurate information in the program systems. She is proficient in the BEAM platform and is a NJ Certified Benchmarking Professional.

Prior to joining Utility Advantage, she brings 10+ years in the real estate industry.

Andrea started a dog-walking business as on off-shoot of her love for all animals.

Kelly Vazquez develops and manages the Trade‑Ally network for Atlantic City Electric’s energy‑efficiency programs, guiding C&I, institutional, and government customers toward rebate participation.

She brings 5+ years in project management and solar and facilities operations, she holds a Rutgers B.A. in Urban Studies and is a U.S. Army National Guard veteran (2000–2008).

Nikoleta Girgis steers application processing for Atlantic City Electric’s Prescriptive and Custom C&I efficiency programs, moving projects from intake to incentive payout while refining workflows to meet savings targets.

Backed by seven years in utility‑incentive implementation—including coordination roles at DNV Energy USA—she holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Goldey‑Beacom College.

Jarvis Perry brings over a decade of diverse experience in workforce development, project management, and public service to his work in the energy efficiency industry. His past roles include Workforce Development Specialist at Cecil College, Project Management Analyst at Exelon’s Delmarva Power, and Compliance Manager for the NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Through these positions, Jarvis has developed a strong foundation in stakeholder collaboration, decision-making, and creating pathways to economic opportunity for underserved communities.

With a B.A. in Business Marketing from Lenoir Rhyne University, Jarvis applies his passion for equity, education, and community empowerment to help expand the reach and impact of Atlantic City Electric’s C&I energy efficiency programs. He joined Utility Advantage in 2025. Outside of his professional work, Jarvis enjoys traveling and training youth in basketball, combining mentorship with movement to inspire the next generation.

Robert Clark is Senior Outreach Specialist, focusing on the advancement of Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs with Atlantic City Electric customers. With nearly 20 years of experience, he is a results-oriented strategic leader with a proven track record in program management, relationship development, and customer satisfaction.

Prior to joining Utility Advantage, Rob worked for Atlantic City Electric (ACE), an Exelon company, as Senior Business Program Manager, where he represented the utility as its Statewide Coordinator. In this capacity, he served as the single point of contact for ACE, collaborating with NJ partner utilities on data collection, program maintenance, and development for residential and commercial & industrial energy efficiency programs across the state’s service areas.  Other roles at Exelon included overseeing the Online Marketplace websites, the NJ EV Smart program and two demand response initiatives. He also has experience in Claims Case Management for Atlantic City Electric and New Jersey Transit.

Robert has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Rutgers University.  Outside of work, he enjoys watching and participating in sports and has a strong interest in automotive activities, including buying, selling, repairing, and racing vehicles.

Mrs. Belliard is the Help Desk CSR supporting the help desk for the New Jersey Benchmarking Program. Her responsibilities in this role include properly processing assigned tickets/inquiries submitted via BEAM CRM online portal, handling phone, email inquiries, creating tickets, processing exemptions, and verifying compliance. Maintaining accurate records and communication with property owners/managers and utilities. She is a NJ Certified Benchmarking Professional.

Prior to working with Utility Advantage, Mrs. Belliard has a background in accounting, transportation as well as insurance sales.

She has held prior positions with Suburban Propane, Modern Gas and Woodruff Energy located in Bridgeton, NJ.

Jarred Casper brings 8 years of experience in the energy efficiency and green building industry. As a Project Coordinator, his primary role includes processing and reviewing submissions to the Atlantic City Electric C&I Direct Install program. He is responsible for performing technical reviews, updating database records, training new staff, and providing support to trade allies within the program. Jarred has extensive experience in sustainability, green building certifications, energy modeling, holistic building design, energy data analysis, third party data verification, and utility incentive programs.

Prior to working with Utility Advantage, Jarred worked with Steven Winters Associates where he served as the primary rater on single family and multifamily projects achieving several different certifications including LEED BD+C v4 Multifamily Midrise, ENERGY STAR Single Family and MFNC. He also spent time with ICF as an Energy Auditor for the Quick Home Energy Check-up program in the Atlantic City Electric territory.

Jonathan Arrieta serves as an Outreach Specialist at Utility Advantage, supporting Atlantic City Electric’s Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program. He is a community and economic development professional with over a decade of experience managing multi-million-dollar programs, large-scale teams, and cross-sector partnerships.

Prior to Utility Advantage Jonathan served as Director of Community and Economic Development at Impact Services Corporation in Philadelphia and as Director of Implementation and Commercial Corridor Manager at Impact Services.

Rylee is the Marketing Specialist at Utility Advantage, bringing creativity and data-driven strategies to connect with diverse audiences. She has experience working in the nonprofit, municipal, and private sectors. She earned her Bachelor’s in Geography & Environmental Studies from UMBC.

Prior to joining Utility Advantage, Rylee worked for Vanguard Building Solutions, a turnkey design-build firm specializing in bringing energy efficiency to commercial facilities. She has also served as a Marketing Program Assistant at the Maryland Clean Energy Center, where she assisted in promoting clean energy solutions to the State of Maryland.

Michael McGuire serves as an Outreach Specialist, focusing on the advancement of Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs within the Atlantic City Electric (ACE) service territory. With eight years of experience recruiting across diverse sectors, including healthcare, water utilities, and federal energy research and development, his background in Talent Acquisition provides a strong ability to build relationships and partner with various stakeholders.

Earlier in his career, Michael served as a project manager for an electrical contractor, overseeing contracts from initiation through completion while managing business personnel.