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Michael Earnest

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Senior Advisor Utility Executive at Ridgewood Infrastructure

United States

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About

Michael Earnest founded Summit Utilities, a national natural gas distribution company, where he served as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board before retiring, growing it to serve more than 120,000 families and businesses. Prior to Summit, he was vice-president of The Meter and Valve Company, a manufacturer representative and distributor of natural gas industry equipment. He also served on the Board of Directors of SouthWest Water Company.

Invests in

Energy

Experience

  1. Ridgewood InfrastructureAdvisory Board Membercurrent2019 — present
  2. SiEnergyBoard Member2019 — 2025Austin, Texas
  3. SouthWest Water CompanyBoard Member2011 — 2016Houston Texas
  4. Summit Utilities, IncFounder / President / CEO/ Chairman of the Board1997 — 2015Littleton, Colorado

Skills & more

EntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentCommunicationNatural Gas8Renewable Energy6Energy7Strategic Communications2Contract Management4Contract Negotiation4Strategic Planning4Financial Modeling1Due Diligence2
+11 moreCommodity MarketsEnergy MarketsJoint VenturesMergers & AcquisitionsAlternative EnergyStart-upsBudgetsEnergy PolicyManagementProject ManagementSmart Grid

From Michael's professional profile.

Colleagues at Ridgewood Infrastructure

Andrés Josephsohn
Associate at Ridgewood Infrastructure
Andrew Potter
Associate at Ridgewood Infrastructure
Anthony Brown
Senior Advisor Hydrologist and Environmental Executive at Ridgewood Infrastructure
D.J. Boyd
Vice President at Ridgewood Infrastructure
Dennis Wallrath
Senior Advisor Energy Efficiency Executive at Ridgewood Infrastructure
Domenic Salvemini
Chief Information Officer at Ridgewood Infrastructure
Dr. Carolyn Kissane
Sr. Advisor – Energy Transition and Cybersecurity at Ridgewood Infrastructure
Heather Corey
Treasury Manager at Ridgewood Infrastructure

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Earnest?
Michael Earnest founded Summit Utilities, a national natural gas distribution company, where he served as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board before retiring, growing it to serve more than 120,000 families and businesses. Prior to Summit, he was vice-president of The Meter and Valve Company, a manufacturer representative and distributor of natural gas industry equipment. He also served on the Board of Directors of SouthWest Water Company.
Where does Michael Earnest work?
Michael Earnest is Senior Advisor Utility Executive at Ridgewood Infrastructure.
What does Michael Earnest invest in?
Michael Earnest invests in Energy.
Where did Michael Earnest go to school?
Michael Earnest studied at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

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