Brad Pnazek

Outside of my professional career, a group of high school friends and I present an annual scholarship to a graduating senior from the same high school we graduated from. The scholarship is in remembrance of one of our classmates and dear friends, Kemp Luchie, who had his life tragically taken in 2010. Every year since Kemp's murder, we attend a graduation celebration ceremony where we announce and present the scholarship award to that year's graduate. • Established an annual scholarship fund with the school board of high school and presented award to recipients • Prepared selection criteria for potential applicants and arranged fundraising events for the scholarship

• Developed a project pipeline of 1GW+ of utility scale solar + storage projects with expected CODs prior to 2024 • Managed the concurrent project development of multiple large, utility scale wind & solar energy projects across Midwestern states (both in PJM & MISO service territories) • Collaborated on the transaction of a 150 MW project to a MI Utility and engaged with customer and its deal team • Oversaw a development team tasked with garnering local support from landowners and other stakeholders to host facilities for multiple wind and solar projects • Coordinated strategies and collaborated with various stakeholders across various states – from state legislators, county officials, agency representatives, specialists, consultants and other clean/renewable energy thought leaders

Tradewind Energy was acquired by Enel Green Power N.A. Inc. in 2019 and made the full brand transition in 2020. See my section on EGP for the overlapping experience.

• Managed a team of developers and established a pipeline of 1,500 MW across a three-state region • Led the development efforts for a 24.9 MW utility scale solar array in NY State – the 2nd largest installation in NY at the time • Collaborated on Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) negotiations and implementation with host RFP power authority • Oversaw the development of a 250 MW utility scale wind project in central IL • Coordinated responses and implemented strategies for meeting changing regulatory opportunities across various Midwestern states, including revisions to local zoning ordinances and other permitting hurdles • Performed various cross disciplinary exercises to better stream-line communication across business units (finance, engineering, procurement, legal) • Aided implementation in a new business ERP system and subsequent adoption by the Renewable Development department

My first post-MBA role was as a Financial Analyst, within SunCoke Energy's FP&A (Financial, Planning & Analysis) group. At this group I was able to dive into the financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting across all business units at SunCoke. • Developed a dynamic model used for forecasting and analyzing the company’s metallurgic coal mining segment • Created a reporting tool for tracking the company’s $165M capital expenditure budget and ongoing projects • Performed monthly analysis comparing forecasts to actual performance and developed presentations used by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors

Concentration in Finance within the College of Business supplemented with coursework surrounding topics in energy from the College of Engineering The Illinois MBA was a fantastic experience where I was able to challenge myself throughout the program to apply what I was learning in the classroom to real world experience. Whether it was competing in case competitions, serving in leadership roles or gaining meaningful work experience at Illinois Business Consulting, I was able to step outside of what I felt comfortable doing and challenge myself while in the program. The two most memorable experiences that stand out in my mind from my time in the MBA program were the Global Consulting Program’s trip to South Africa and the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Case Competition at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

While at the University of Illinois, pursuing my MBA, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to gain experience through several semesters of consulting for Illinois Business Consulting. • Led a team of 6 consultants on an engagement that successfully delivered a domestic feasibility study, market introduction strategy and investor profile analysis for a Chinese behavioral finance firm looking to implement a new trading platform in the United States • Analyzed copper commodity data, mining industry metrics and ore refinement processes to develop a scalable model to quantify costs of production for an Indian conglomerate that has considered entering the Zambian copper industry • Expanded IBC’s global consulting reach into 2 new markets by properly managing client relationships and project expectations while leveraging personal and professional networks to seek out future engagements • Utilized qualifications with research tools such as Bloomberg and CapitalIQ to provide value added analysis throughout the engagement while developing WebEx presentations, slide decks and project white papers for project deliverables I also served on the company's senior leadership team and engaged in various organizational matters.

• Oversaw a $30,000 budget for the MBAA, maintained account records and disbursed funds • Helped develop fundraising strategies to finance program events and educational experiences

Dean’s Fellow, Finance, Energy & Sustainable Eng. (EaSE) August 2011 – May 2013