Stephen Thome

Stephen Thome has a diverse and extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Stephen most recently served as the Chief Development Officer at Private Energy Partners starting in November 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Vice President Strategic Ventures at Mitsubishi Power, Ltd from December 2018 to November 2022. Before joining Mitsubishi Power, Ltd, Stephen Thome was the Senior Vice President at Seventus from July 2017 to December 2018. Stephen also served as the Vice President Strategic Ventures at Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc. from November 2015 to July 2017. Stephen Thome's earlier experience includes working as the Vice President at J-POWER USA from September 2005 to July 2015 and as the Managing Director at Black Hills Corporation from March 2003 to August 2005. Prior to that, they held various roles at UBS, Enron, and the U.S. Navy. Stephen Thome started their career as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from April 1989 to December 1992 and then served as a Lieutenant again from February 1993 to July 1996.

Stephen Thome attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1983 to 1987, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering. Later, from 1996 to 1998, they attended The Fletcher School at Tufts University, where they earned a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) degree with a focus on International Business and Resource Policy. Additionally, Stephen has obtained a certification in Preventing Workplace Harassment from the institution Emtrain, although specific information regarding the month and year of obtaining the certification is not provided.