Donald Gongaware...

DRIVING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE, GROWTH, AND

PROFITABILITY IN GLOBAL ENERGY COMPANIES

Blaine, WA 98230 360-778-3250 dgongaware@comcast.net

Strategic-thinking Senior Executive with a time-tested record of exemplary operations leadership within the
global renewable energy industry and military. Visionary and entrepreneurial leader with a history of
directing the turnaround of multimillion-dollar underperforming projects, leading the design and
development of new products, improving the performance of engineering and manufacturing teams, and
executing strategies to drive revenue and P&L. Strong leadership experience through training in the military
and increasing levels of responsibility. Backed by strong academic and professional credentials that
include Master of Business Administration (MBA), PhD in Engineering Management, Masters of Engineering,
and Certified Project Manager (CPM). Examples of accomplishments include:

Transformational Leadership: Orchestrated the transition of an R&D organization to commercially focused

enterprise; repaired fractured operations and unsatisfied customer relationships and drove internal
improvements in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing processes.

Facility Construction and Expansion: Developed and managed teams that completed more than seven liquid
natural gas plants, including the first small scale landfill gas to liquid natural gas plant.

Turnaround Management: Successfully turned around large, complex, multimillion-dollar projects, including a
$10M LNG project that was behind schedule and over budget.

Consolidation and Improvement: Built consensus for consolidating leased facilities by 50%, which saved $400K
per year while lowering company burn rate.

M&A / Post-Merger Integration: Led the successful merger and integration of two companies and three
locations; received ISO 9000 recertification for the merged company.

Signature Competencies that Drive Strong Performance

Multimillion-Dollar P&L | Budget Management

Team Building and Organizational Development
Large-Scale End-to-End Project Management
Organizational Start-up and Growth
Operational Redevelopment and Optimization
Cross-Functional | Multicultural Leadership
Strategic Business Planning and Execution
Multi-site Global Operations Management

Personnel Training and Performance Management

Large Project Turnaround
Board-Level Participation and Presentations
Process Reengineering and Improvement
Customer Relationship Management
Safety Performance Excellence
Union and Non-Union Labor Relations
Community and Government Relations

Optimizing Operations and Driving Business Growth

PLUM ENERGY LLC, Seattle, WA

2011 Present
Provider of liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chains to industrial and transportation markets, including storage, transportation, delivery,
equipment procurement and conversion, and LNG production facility development.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Lead all aspects of company operations including client development and support, plant supervision and
maintenance, and full-cycle management client projects. Assist clients with the design and development, of smallscale LNG production facilities, from site selection through commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

Developed and successfully executed a $6M project to deploy the first 10,000 GPD LNG Plant into ND from 2013
to 2014.

Led the project and operations team to expand plant to over 70,000 GPD to include plant selection, design,
fabrication, construction, and installation. Additionally, selected and procured over $14M of client support
equipment including trailers, storage, and vaporization equipment.

Served as the Engineering and Operations expert to help a client develop a suite of LNG plants ranging from
15,000 to 70,000 GPD.

Led the development and deployment of the first multi-point LNG refueling system for a mine. Increased LNG
consumption in mine vehicles by 20%.

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Grew the operations team from one person to over 15 people to support new projects and new clients.

Successfully managed and assisted in the companys revenue growth to over $30M in two years.

PROMETHEUS ENERGY GROUP, Redmond, WA

2010 2011
One of the largest and fastest growing suppliers of LNG to the industrial sector in North America, which provides turnkey solutions for
converting from fuel-derived fuels to clean LNG.

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS

Led the design, fabrication, installation, and operations of LNG projects, including supervision and maintenance of
all plants. Led team of eight direct and 35 indirect reports. Managed operating budget.

Inherited and executed turnaround of a $10M LNG project that was significantly behind schedule and over
budget; led its successful completion in 45 days, ahead of schedule and with no safety incidents.

Trained eight operators in successful start-up of LNG plant that produced 70,000+ gallons, meeting all 15
commitments made to the Board of Directors and CEO two weeks early.

Conducted on-site personnel training in troubleshooting problems and developed a training program that met
OSHA PSM requirements.

Led engineering and construction of LNG plant that converted high-pressure stranded gas to LNG using various
processing modules, following ASME and API standards.

Established process to coordinate potential new projects with business development prior to order receipt,
resulting in on-time delivery of first new project.

Rebuilt damaged customer relationship with a major refinery by restoring confidence in ability to meet on-time
delivery commitments.

XEBEC INC, Blainville, QC

2007 2010
A developer, manufacturer, and supplier of advanced gas purification systems for pipeline gas plants in Canada, China, Korea, and other
international locations, which merged with Questar Inc. in 2009.

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

Orchestrated the companys transition from an R&D organization to commercially focused enterprise for gas
purification systems. This included turning around a fractured operations function, repairing relationships with many
unsatisfied customers, and driving internal improvements in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing
processes. Led and directed a team of 7 direct reports and 100 indirect reports, including a non-union workforce, as
well as 40 employees in China. Managed an operating budget of $1M.

Championed board-approved business expansion that included turnkey natural gas purification plants; closed
sale with major gas utility company in Southern California as part of this expansion.

Spearheaded internal changes that improved on time order delivery from 50% late to 100% on time within one
year.

Saved $400K per year by building consensus to lower company burn rate through 50% consolidation of leased
facilities.

Executed the successful merger two companies and three locations, including implementation new processes
and employee integration and training; received ISO 9000 recertification for the merged company and new
certification for Chinese operations.

Led team in the engineering, fabrication, installation and operations of alternative fuel gas plants to natural gas
pipeline. Developed API, ASME, and FERC-compliant modular design that reduced costs and size while
improving delivery times.

Improved performance of engineering team in China, Vancouver, and Montreal for the companys natural gas
products and plants.

Helped design and fabricate a gas plant for a Korean customer, working in collaboration with a South Korean
engineering and fabrication company.

Optimized the global supply chain by improving supplier performance.

Traveled to China and solved an internal strike, working with manufacturing department and local
management to resolve issues, which commenced within 48 hours after starting discussions.

Led highly effective safety program that resulted in no lost time and zero incidents over three years.

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PROMETHEUS ENERGY COMPANY, Seattle, WA

2005 2007

Start-up company that designed, fabricated, installed, and operated a landfill gas to liquid natural gas plant.

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS

Held full accountability for the design, fabrication, construction, installation, and operations of an innovative landfill
gas to liquid natural gas plant. Managed operational functions, including project management, manufacturing,
supply chain, purchasing, safety and environment, IT, construction and installation, plant operations, and service.
Led nine direct and 50 indirect reports, including a non-union workforce. Managed $6M project budget and $1M+
operating budget.

Organized and structured the Operations Division, which including hiring and training 15+ personnel during the
first year.

Managed inexperienced team in the commissioning, start-up, and testing phases of the gas plant, working 12
hours per day, seven days per week.

Led a multidisciplinary team in the on time, on-budget start-up of the companys first gas plant, which
produced liquid gas ahead of schedule.

Ensured installed plants meet all requirements of API, ASME, NAPA, OSHA, and FERC.

Completed construction and installation of LNG plant, entailing an investment 57,000+ man-hours, without
incurring a single first aid or reportable safety incident.

CRYOFUEL SYSTEMS / CRYOENERGY, Monroe, WA

1999 2003

Alternative fuel start-up company that provided plants that converted waste methane gas to liquid natural gas.

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS

Held overall responsibility for the design, fabrication, construction, installation and operations for first-ever landfill gas
to liquid natural gas plant. Led five direct and 30 indirect reports, including a non-union workforce. Managed $8M
budget for four projects. Hired and trained initial operations team.

Developed company engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and operations processes and tools in
PFD, P&ID, and GA formats, as well as internal quality processes and procedures in compliance with API, ASME,
NFPA, and FERC requirements.

Created new modular design that reduced cost, size, and time to deliver.

Led the installation, commissioning and start-up of two waste gases to LNG plants, one, which treated natural
gas from a stranded well, and one that converted landfill gas to LNG; generated all power with natural gas
generators.

Decreased cost of gas purification units by 25% within one year.

Trained and mentored 40 new employees to design, fabricate, and operate gas plants.

Met schedule for delivering a new product to a landfill in Canada and a stranded well in California.

Coordinated, applied for and received Air Permit in California.

EARLIER CAREER SUMMARY: Prior positions included Plant Engineer, Plastics Division at Bayer Corporation, Nuclear
Test Engineer with the US Navy, and various positions In the US Army.

Education and Certifications

MBA, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
PhD Engineering Management, Kennedy Western University, Cheyenne, WY
Master of Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
BS in Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
Project Management Professional Certification
Lean Six Sigma Certification, In Process.

Military

Steadily progressed through leadership roles of increased responsibility and scope in the US Army.

Served in increasing levels of leadership and staff positions.

Completed multiple overseas engagements.

Honorably retired after 28 years of active and reserve service.